Eloise Hanson - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 9

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The Headland achieves EarthCheck Silver

📈 UK, 2023: The Headland Hotel in Cornwall has achieved EarthCheck Silver accreditation after a rigorous audit. Since the partnership with EarthCheck, they’ve reduced energy use by 4.5% and water consumption by 5% per guest night, with 95% LED lighting. Waste recycling is at 77% and food waste has been halved. Conservation efforts include rainwater harvesting and a lobster release scheme. This recognition underscores the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and environmental impact reduction.

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Global Mutual enters hotel investment with platform launch

🏨 Global Mutual has launched Global Mutual Hotels following the acquisition of Okami Hospitality Partners. As of now, the platform manages €500 million in assets, totaling 1,000 keys, with another 1,000 keys in development in Spain and Portugal. Expansion plans include the USA, Middle East, and Asia. Managing Director Ritchie Gardiner noted the volatile macro environment presents opportunities, while Javier Batlle emphasized the strengthened potential through Global Mutual’s strategic capabilities.

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Seibu Prince Hotels acquires Ace Group for $90 million

🏨 Japan's Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide (SPW) will acquire Ace Group International, including Ace Hotel and Atelier Ace, for USD $90 million. The deal, via SPW's US subsidiary Ace Hotels Worldwide Inc., closes by September 2025. Ace Hotel will retain brand independence under SPW’s division. Ace operates eight hotels, including New York and Kyoto, with future openings like Ace Hotel Fukuoka in 2027. Post-acquisition, SPW and Ace will manage 94 hotels globally.

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The Hoxton, Dublin set to open this November

🏨 November 2025, Dublin's Creative Quarter will welcome The Hoxton, Ireland's debut location, situated in the historic Central Hotel on Exchequer Street. Ennismore’s AIME Studios restored the Victorian structure. The hotel offers 129 rooms and four F&B venues, including a lobby bar and Cantina Valentina. It introduces Groundworks, a basement nightlife venue. This follows The Hoxton's 2024 launches in Florence and Edinburgh.

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Puma Property Finance appoints Gillon as director of hotels

💵 Puma Property Finance appointed Louise Gillon as director, head of hotels. Who? Louise Gillon. When? Recent. Where? UK. What? Expansion of hospitality lending platform. How? Partnered with Madison International Realty; aims to raise £350 million with a £150 million seed loan portfolio. Increased maximum development loan size from £50 million to £100 million. Gillon previously led hotel finance at Leumi UK for 16 years.

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Dominus submits plans for 240-bed hotel in Camden

🏨 Dominus plans to convert a telephone exchange at 123 Judd Street, Camden, into a 240-room hotel, designed by Stiff + Trevillion. The ground floor will open to a restaurant, café, and bar. Dominus aims to retain much of the original structure, creating over 100 permanent jobs and 99 construction roles. An on-site Camden Hospitality Academy, in collaboration with The Springboard Charity and Hilton, will offer training and work opportunities for locals.

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Magnuson Hotels’ co-founders launch soft brand Mayfield

🛑 Co-founders Thomas and Melissa Magnuson launched Mayfield, a soft hotel brand, in the US/UK with 100 independent midscale hotels. Mayfield partners with Mews for tech solutions like AI pricing and self-check-in, aiming to target business travel segments and distribute through 650,000 corporate agents and OTAs. Emphasizing local community support, Mayfield promotes local procurement and showcases hotel uniqueness without enforcing uniform upgrades or branding.

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YOTEL names Andreopoulos as CEO

Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Tech-led hospitality brand YOTEL has appointed Phil Andreopoulos as chief executive officer, succeeding Hubert Viriot who will remain as vice chair. Most recently, Andreopoulos served…

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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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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.

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