25 March 2025 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 4

Iconic Luxury Hotels to open Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club

🏖 Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, part of Iconic Luxury Hotels, opens this spring in Playa del Real de Zaragoza, Spain. The resort offers 125 rooms, 10 signature suites, private pools, jacuzzis, and coastal views. Amenities include two event spaces, a seafood restaurant, a spa with seven treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and an indoor pool. Goddard Littlefair is responsible for interiors and architecture. The resort is the ninth addition to the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection, following Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida. Executive director Andrew Stembridge highlights the strategic expansion, while senior vice president Francisco Macedo mentions the significance of the launch after Hotel Excelsior in Venice.

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Premier Inn signs its 100th hotel project in Germany

🏨 Premier Inn Deutschland secured its 100th project in Germany, with a new 200-room hotel near Berlin's Kurfürstendamm, set to open in 2028/29. Occupying a 1,700 m² site, the six-floor building will cover 6,000 m² gross floor area. This marks the sixth Premier Inn in Berlin, contributing to over 61 hotels across Germany. The brand has invested approximately £1.1 billion, aiming for 20,000 rooms in over 30 cities.

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The TownHouse Mykonos awarded Michelin Key

🏡 TownHouse Mykonos in Greece, part of Elegant Hotel Collection, was awarded a Michelin Key in Greece's first Michelin awards. Michelin Key criteria include architecture, service quality, character, value, and community contribution. The TownHouse Mykonos is among 14 hotels on the island to receive the distinction, featuring 19 rooms and a rooftop lounge. The Michelin Guide's inaugural selection for Greece includes 68 hotels, showcasing diverse accommodations from Athens to island retreats.

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Interview with Mototsugu Fusada, founder of Musubi Kiln

???? Mototsugu Fusada founded Musubi Kiln in 2020, aiming to share Japan’s craft heritage and harmonize traditional and modern luxury in tableware. Musubi Kiln supplies to top hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants globally, blending Japanese design and craftsmanship. The brand focuses on "craft x lifestyle," offering ceramics for luxury dining and daily life. Collaborations include renowned names such as the Four Seasons and The Shota, emphasizing handcrafted quality and the sensory experience. Mino ware from Hibino Ceramics, with its historical importance, is featured for its innovation and practicality. Musubi Kiln balances bespoke and large-scale production, maintaining "MUSUBI KILN quality" across their range, and works closely with chefs to enhance culinary presentations.

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Six Senses Selects Pinheirinho Comporta For First Branded Residences in Portugal

🏡 VIC Properties, a top real estate developer in Portugal, has partnered with Six Senses, an ultra-luxury brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts, for the Pinheirinho project in Comporta. Scheduled for completion in 2028, Six Senses Comporta will anchor the 400-hectare estate, featuring an 18-hole golf course, outdoor sports, equestrian facilities, and direct access to a 62km beach. The property, a former private estate, will include a 70-key hotel and 58 branded residences. VIC CEO João Cabaça and Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs express commitment to sustainability and nature integration. The development will offer a variety of amenities, including a spa, culinary experiences, and a children’s area.

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Valor Hospitality’s luxury portfolio grows as Dunluce Lodge and Seaton House open for business

🏖 Valor Hospitality Partners, in partnership with Links Collection, opens two new luxury UK hotels: Seaton House in Scotland near the Old Course at St Andrews and Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland overlooking Royal Portrush Golf Club's fourth fairway. Seaton House features 42 guest rooms, including six suites, and three junior suites with dining options by Chef Patron Roy Brett. Dunluce Lodge offers 35 luxury suites and world-class dining. Both properties aim to provide unique experiences reflective of their scenic golf landscapes and local culture.

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Emerald Hospitality Group Announces Landmark Partnership Expansion with Regis Group to Launch Three Iconic Restaurants in London

🏠 Emerald Hospitality Group and Regis Group partner to open three dining concepts in London's Daily Telegraph building by late 2025. Casa Como, an Italian-themed ground floor space, includes a salumeria, restaurant, bar, and 60-seat terrace. The seventh floor will feature "Everything On Fire," offering a selection of premium meats prepared on an open-flame grill. An Asian fusion concept with Japanese, Thai, and Chinese influences, set across the eighth and ninth floors, will include a sushi counter, robata grill, and rooftop bar with panoramic views. Interiors designed by Lazaro Rosa Violan Studio.

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Driving transformation: leadership, vision & execution

🏨 Hospitality Operator Forum, an event for hospitality industry professionals, will be held on June 12th at InterContinental Paris Le Grand. Federico Gonzales Tejera, CEO of Louvre Hotel Group and a specialist in business transition, will share insights on driving transformation. The focus is on continuous change and the critical role of leadership in implementing a customer-focused vision and strategy. Attendees can join and engage with industry changemakers.

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McDreams reveals how three people run a 131-room hotel with the perfect “tech stack”

🏨 McDreams Hotel, a Germany-based group, operates a 131-room Stuttgart property with just three employees, an 84% reduction compared to the Ibis hotel's 19 employees prior to September 2024. Leveraging technology partners Like Magic, Häfele, and IMS connect, the hotel automated 80% of daily tasks and guest interactions. The tech stack provides keyless room entry, high-speed Wi-Fi, and AI-assisted guest support, handling 10,000 inquiries monthly and resolving 50% without human intervention. Since reopening, guest satisfaction rose from 7.7 to 8.1, and occupancy rates increased to an average of 77%, peaking at 86% in March 2025. McDreams plans to expand this model to new locations in Nuremberg and Würzburg.

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AI Marketing Tips: Best Practices & Insights from Hospitality Experts

📡 AI in hotel marketing enables personalized guest communication, efficient data processing, and real-time market strategy adjustments. Hotels are advised to adopt a strategic approach, engage outside experts, and measure outcomes for full AI benefits. AI-driven chatbots offer instant responses, while data analysis of booking patterns and social media sentiment informs decision-making. AI enhances targeted advertising, content creation, and automates tasks like email and social media posting, optimizing marketing budgets and ROI, especially during high-demand periods.

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