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IHG introduces Vignette Collection to France with new hotel

🏠 IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its European presence by bringing the Vignette Collection brand to France through a partnership with Global Hotels & Resorts. The new development, scheduled to open in 2026, in Théoule sur Mer on the French Riviera will include the Tiara Miramar and Tiara Yaktsa hotels, enhancing the company's luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The Vignette Collection aims to contribute to the region's hospitality sector, with France now hosting 70 operational IHG hotels and 12 in development. The collection has over 50 signed and pipeline properties globally, with a goal of 100 hotels in a decade. The French Riviera property promises guests luxury amenities like dining options, beaches, pools, a gym, spa, and bar, alongside walking trails and water sports.

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NUMA Group names Philipp Morawietz Director of Corporate Development

🏩 Philipp Morawietz appointed as Director of Corporate Development at NUMA Group, focusing on market entries, business model extensions, and strategic projects. NUMA operates in 15 European countries, with Morawietz bringing 17 years of experience from hospitality and technology sectors. Previously, he managed departments at Homelike and led corporate development at HRS Group. His expertise aims to accelerate NUMA's international growth and set new industry standards.

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Staycity Group expands into Northern Ireland with new aparthotel in Belfast

🏩 Staycity Group to open its first Northern Ireland property in Belfast, a £20 million Staycity Aparthotel, in 2026. Beaufort House, a 46,000-square-foot, nine-story former HMRC office on Wellington Place will be transformed into a 98-room aparthotel with a gym, bar, restaurant, and shop. Lotus Property received approval in 2024 for conversion, marking Staycity's expansion into 17 European cities with 6,000 rooms across 36 aparthotels since 2004.

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Map of the week: hotel openings – February # 1 2025

🏡 Hospitality ON compiled a map of new hotels, tracking openings over the past 10 days, focusing on group-affiliated and networked hotels. The map uses color coding: yellow for hotels opened this week, blue for announced openings set for later in the year, green for rebranded or reopened hotels this week, and orange for hotel projects signed this week with openings months or years away.

Glasgow: A growing destination for tourism and business innovation

🏖 Glasgow, now a dynamic destination for leisure and business tourism, has seen a surge in visitor numbers. The city's cultural richness, infrastructure, and strategic planning contribute to its success. Key events like ScotHot and Scotland's Speciality Food Show have bolstered Glasgow's position in Scotland's tourism and economic landscape.

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Accor expands in Spain with Novotel Valencia Lavant & Ibis Styles Santander

🏨 Accor expands in Spain with Novotel Valencia Lavant (first in Valencia) featuring 370 rooms, and Ibis Styles Santander, rebranding a 93-room hotel. Novotel is situated between Valencia's historic centre and Palacio de Congresos, while Ibis Styles is near Santander’s centre, port, and university hospital. Novotel includes a two-level rooftop terrace, and both hotels align with Accor's sustainability standards. Accor's Iberian portfolio now has 16 Novotel hotels, with more developments underway, and Ibis Styles Santander opened in July 2022. Partners include Pictet Group, Hesperia World, EXTENDAM, and Continuum Hospitality Group.

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Claudia Kozma Kaplan takes on Chief Brand Officer role at Raffles & Fairmont

🏦 Claudia Kozma Kaplan appointed Chief Brand Officer for Raffles and Fairmont Hotels. Kaplan, with experience at Christian Dior and Gucci, oversees Raffles’ 23 hotels and forthcoming openings in London, Boston, and Jaipur. Led “The Butler Did It” campaign enhancing Raffles' brand. Now also guiding Fairmont brand direction for global resonance.

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Map of the week: hotel openings – January # 4 2025

🏨 Hospitality ON's editorial team mapped new hotel openings worldwide from the past 10 days, focusing on group, chain, and network hotels. Colors indicate status: yellow for recent openings, blue for announced future openings, green for rebranding and reopened, and orange for signed projects awaiting future opening. The map includes locations, photos, and essential information for a quick weekly overview.

Edinburgh: Balancing culture and business to drive tourism success

🏖️ Edinburgh, a key player in Scotland's tourism and hospitality, draws millions of visitors yearly, blending historical allure with event hosting capabilities. In 2023, the city saw 4.98 million overnight stays from domestic and international visitors, bolstering Scotland's economy with significant tourism spending.

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Hotel groups see strong growth in 2024, with continued expansion in 2025

```html 🏨 In 2024, major hotel groups including Hyatt, Hilton, Choice Hotels, Marriott, and Radisson expanded globally. Hyatt plans 30+ new properties for 2025, adding to its 138,000-room pipeline, with Q1-Q4 openings across various brands. Hilton added over 973 hotels and 100,000 rooms, the largest annual increase in its history, and boasts a pipeline of 3,600 hotels with 498,500 rooms. Choice Hotels opened 61 extended stay hotels in 2024 and aims for upscale and midscale growth. Marriott added over 120,000 rooms, with a pipeline of 577,265 rooms across 3,766 properties, and signed 1,200 deals representing 162,000 rooms. Radisson added nearly 40,000 rooms and retained its upscale segment lead in Europe for the 13th year, with nearly 70 Radisson Collection hotels and significant openings in Paris and Madrid. ```

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