5 September 2025 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

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Dean Group unifies portfolio ahead of international expansion

🏨 Co-founders Keith Evans and Kai Tan lead Dean Group's international expansion from Irish roots, with new openings in Munich, Berlin, and Miami planned for 2026. The Dean Dublin will relaunch mid-2026 with refreshed interiors and expanded premises. The Clarence in Dublin's Temple Bar is set for full renovation in 2027. The group unites The Dean Hotels brand with independent properties, expanding their global presence in Europe and the US.

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Holiday Inn Express by IHG Announces Partnership With Costa Coffee

☕ Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee have partnered to serve Costa's freshly brewed coffee at over 1,300 U.S. locations, aiming for a full rollout by early 2026. A survey by Suzy shows 61% of consumers believe coffee quality reflects hotel guest value. Justin Alexander from Holiday Inn Express emphasizes enhanced breakfast experiences, while Amy Daugherty of Costa Coffee highlights their commitment to quality and hospitality, aiming to create joyful moments for travelers.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Brokers Sale of Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown

🏨 August 19, 2025, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale of the 126-key Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown to Sun Capital Hotels. This acquisition marks Sun Capital's seventh property in Albuquerque and twelfth overall. The hotel, located in the Uptown district, offers proximity to ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center's 1.4 million square feet of retail space and amenities such as 1,127 square feet of meeting space, a business center, outdoor pool, and dining options.

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Capella Hotel Group makes four senior appointments across Asia

🏨 Capella Hotel Group has appointed four new general managers in Asia to enhance leadership amid evolving luxury travel demand. Paul Jackson will oversee Capella Singapore, a 113-room resort on Sentosa Island. Christian Jaquier takes charge of Capella Ubud in Bali. Andy Lio is appointed to Capella at Galaxy Macau, celebrated for achieving a Forbes five-star rating in 2024. Roman Angulo will lead the 145-room Patina Tianjin, opening in the first half of 2026.

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PM Hotel Group appoints SVP development

🏨 PM Hotel Group appointed Evan Morick as senior vice president of development. With over 20 years in hotel development, acquisitions, and asset management, Morick recently advised Douglas Development Corporation. Previously, he spent more than a decade as senior VP at Procaccianti Companies and worked with Kokua Hospitality, Rim Hospitality, Hilton, and MeriStar. He will expand PM Hotel Group's portfolio through HMAs and strategic partnerships. Paul Sacco praised Morick's expertise and network.

Philadelphia’s Hotel Anna & Bel announces two leadership appointments

🏨 Philadelphia's Hotel Anna & Bel appoints Helen Watson as general manager and Kimberly Capehart as food & beverage general manager. Watson, with over 25 years of experience, previously led The Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY. Capehart, rooted in Philadelphia's hospitality, last managed Pizzeria Beddia. The hotel, celebrating its first anniversary, recently debuted the Anna Suite by Anthropologie Home and wellness-focused stays, Type Anna / Type Bel, in its Fishtown, Philadelphia location.

The Ryder Cup gets underway later this month in New York. A new Hampton Inn opened just in time.

🏆 The Ryder Cup arrives on Long Island, N.Y., from Sept. 26-28, 2025. A new Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton opened just in time in Farmingdale, a 9-minute drive from Bethpage Black Golf Course, offering rooms at $900 per night during the event, dropping to $200 post-event. Owned by Oxford Hospitality and managed by Concord Hospitality, the hotel features 101 rooms, a fitness center, indoor pool, and a Pour-My-Beer self-pour station.

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Líbere Hospitality H1 revenues jump 51% to €12.1m

📈 Líbere Hospitality Group reported €12.1m (£10.4m) in H1 2025, up 51.6% from last year. Occupancy averaged 82% from 42,900 reservations. In Spain, they added three sites, totaling 21. International entries included Italy, Greece, and the UK. With 2,146 units in Spain and 283 abroad, they aim for €32m (£27.7m) by year-end. New sites planned in Europe, bolstered by increasing direct bookings and travel demand.

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Grantley Hall appoints executive housekeeper

💼 Jakub Joubert is now the executive housekeeper at Grantley Hall, a five-star hotel in North Yorkshire. With three years as executive head housekeeper at The Londoner, Jakub's career includes roles managing an ultra-high-net-worth private residence in Saudi Arabia and preparing Palm Heights Hotels in the Cayman Islands post-Covid. Lewis Hunter, Grantley Hall's operations director, praised his international luxury hospitality experience and leadership.

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Great Northern Hotel joins Kaya Tourism Group

🏨 The Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross, London, acquired by Kaya Tourism Group in June 2024, will rebrand as Kaya Great Northern Hotel under Kaya Hotels and Resorts starting 5 September. This Grade II-listed, 88-bedroom property, integrated into Kaya's portfolio, marks the group's first international investment. Kaya aims to enhance Turkish hospitality exposure and boost tourism between Turkey and the UK. The hotel, renovated in 2013, features RAILS brasserie, GNH Bar, and private dining spaces.

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