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Valerio Duchini takes the helm of B&B HOTELS in Western Europe

🏨 Valerio Duchini appointed CEO of B&B HOTELS for Western Europe, succeeding Marine Charles. Duchini, with 16 years at B&B HOTELS, was instrumental in the brand's international growth and opened the first three American hotels. His mission: consolidate growth and accelerate development in key European markets. Duchini, 52, holds a degree in economics, a master’s in tourism management, and completed Harvard's Advanced Management Program. B&B HOTELS, based in France, is a significant hospitality player.

Did Cupid benefit the popular European cities for Valentine’s Day?

💎 European cities such as Madrid, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Vienna are top Valentine's Day destinations. TUI Musement's top 10 for 2025 includes Turin, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, London, Reykjavik, Paris, and Venice. The romantic tourism sector assessed the weekend of February 14-15, 2025. Data analysis by MKG Consulting, based in Paris, provides insights into hotel performance during this period.

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Azora opens the first Autograph Collection hotel in Porto

🏡 The Forte de Gaia, a 5* hotel part of Azora's luxury market strategy in Portugal, was once the Lodge Oporto before joining Marriott International. Post-renovation, the hotel now has 119 rooms, including five suites and two luxury suites, a heated outdoor pool, fine dining restaurant, gym, and event spaces. It's part of the Autograph Collection, emphasizing unique hotel identities. The opening in Porto signifies a growth in luxury hospitality, blending leisure with authentic heritage.

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SV Hotel strengthens its presence in Germany with the acquisition of six Marriott hotels

📌 SV Hotel to take over six Marriott International hotels in Germany from April 2025, including four Moxy hotels and two Residence Inn by Marriott in Berlin, Dortmund, Dresden, Essen. The deal expands SV Hotel's portfolio from 23 to 29 properties, reinforcing their market presence in strategic German regions like North Rhine-Westphalia. In May, SV Hotel will open a second Stay KooooK hotel in Munich; December sees the first Moxy Hotel in Zurich. More openings planned for 2026.

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Schroders Capital expands in Italy with NH Collection Milan CityLife acquisition

🏨 Invesco Real Estate sold NH Collection Milan CityLife, opened in 2022, as part of a strategic divestment. This is the third Italian hotel for Schroders Capital European Leased Hotel Fund, alongside the Westin Milan and the St Regis Venice. NH Collection Milan CityLife, with 185 rooms, is situated in Milan's CityLife district and targets business and tourist clients. Schroders Capital manages €3.6 billion in hotel investments with a team of 40 experts. Invesco's 18-year hotel portfolio includes 53 hotels across 11 countries and 31 brands. The Milanese hotel market has grown significantly, with NH Collection Milan CityLife outperforming its initial business plan by 15%. The European hotel sector sees strong demand and limited supply, encouraging investment activities.

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Garner brand expands in Southern Europe with its launch in Italy

🏡 In 2023, IHG launched its midscale conversion brand and entered Italy by transforming Pacini Group's Smooth Hotel Rome into Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia, which was completed in January 2025. The hotel offers 58 rooms and is located on Via Aurelia, west of Rome. IHG operates 30 hotels in Italy across seven brands, with 10 additional properties in development. Garner Hotels has signed 76 global properties in six months; 58 are in Europe, including over 50 in Germany, a 53-room hotel in Reading, UK, and a 106-room hotel in Vienna, Austria. A 126-room Garner hotel near Istanbul's international airport is set for 2025. ????

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Cycas Hospitality enters Portugal under the banner of Autograph Collection

🏡 Cycas Hospitality is set to manage a hotel in Sintra, Portugal, marking its entry into the Iberian Peninsula. The hotel, part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection, is scheduled to open in summer 2026. Cycas now manages 55 hotels across 13 European countries. The Sintra property will feature 89 rooms, accommodating 260 guests and including a honeymoon suite with a sea view. The project, a joint venture between Patron Capital and Quest Capital, respects the site's heritage, once a holiday complex for Companhia União Fabril (CUF) employees, and integrates designs by architect António Lino. Facilities will include wellness spaces, multiple dining options, and event hosting capabilities. The Autograph Collection boasts over 290 properties globally. Patron Capital has invested in Portugal since 2015 and plans to continue with its real estate fund, Fund VII.

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10 new hotels added to Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio at the end of 2024

🌇 Between October and December 2024, Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 10 new properties: in Austria (Kitzhof – Mountain Design Resort, 160 rooms), Spain (César Lanzarote, 20 rooms), Switzerland (Appenzeller Huus – Huus Loewen, 120 rooms), Germany (Das Achental, 130 rooms), India (Aurika Mumbai International Airport, 325 rooms; Aurika Udaipur, 139 rooms), Colombia (Hotel Las Islas, 55 rooms), USA (L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, 114 rooms), Panama (Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, 166 rooms), and Chile (Hotel Magnolia, 40 rooms). CEO Lindsey Ueberroth emphasized the growth and unique travel experiences offered.

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Accor’s Emblems Collection integrates a new luxury resort in Greece

🏖 Accor, a French hotel group, is set to enhance Elatos Resort on Mount Parnassus, Greece, by including it in their luxury Emblems Collection. This collaboration with Lampsa Hellenic Hotels aims to develop luxury tourism in Greece. The resort's relaunch, post-transformation, is scheduled for Q2 2026, targeting an international clientele. Accor currently has 46 job offers available.

MIPIM 2025: Bookings at high tide or low tide for Cannes hotels?

🏢 MIPIM 2025, scheduled for March 11-14 in Cannes, will assemble 20,500+ attendees, including a third of investors and 2,500 exhibiting companies across 300 stands. The event showcases over €4 trillion in assets under management with participants from 90 countries. Hospitality trends indicate rising hotel bookings as the event approaches.

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