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OYO launches ‘Scrubbed Clean’ programme
US: OYO Hotels has developed its ‘Scrubbed Clean’ programme in compliance with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to ensure a healthy and safe environment for guests and staff.
Riverside boutique hotel comes to market at £7.5m
UK: The Grade II Red Lion Hotel in Henley is currently owned by MG Hotels Group, and is on the market for an asking price of £7.5 million.
Ruby Hotels announces expansion for Vienna property
Vienna: Plans for Ruby Lissi, located in the city’s first district, will see the addition of 64 guest and RESIDENT rooms, a lounge, and two-storey bar with roof terrace.
Bespoke's Hotel Brooklyn brand to open in Leicester
UK: Bespoke Hotels is to open a second Hotel Brooklyn property in in Leicester in summer 2022, following the February opening of the first, in Manchester.
The Standard introduces ‘Buy One, Give One’ initiative
US: For bookings made now until 11 June 2020, Standard Hotels will offer those guests the opportunity to give a stay to a first responder, essential worker, friend or family member.
Avani introduces digital brand standards as part of its AvaniSHIELD programme
Worldwide: Avani Hotels & Resorts is rolling out its AvaniSHIELD programme across all 32 of the brand’s properties, with primary initiatives driven by the adoption of new technology.
Blue Orchid Hotels to convert historic London building into luxury hotel
UK: Westminster City Council has granted planning permission for 55 Broadway to be transformed into a luxury hotel, under the ownership of Blue Orchid Hotels.
Penta Hotels appoints managing director
Germany: Rogier Braakman has been appointed as the managing director of Penta Hotels Worldwide, succeeding Eugène Staal who served as president for over two years.
#BoutiqueStrong campaign launches to support hotel reopening
US: The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) and sister travel platform StayBoutique have launched its #BoutiqueStrong campaign to provide businesses with the tools they need to reopen.
UK consumers could spend nearly £4 billion in hospitality sector during first week after lockdown is lifted
UK: New research says pent up demand from the public for eating, drinking and travelling, could see £3.8 billion being spent in the first week after restrictions are lifted.
Choice Hotels provides elite rewards status updates for members
US: Choice Hotels has announced a set of expansions to its loyalty programme to show commitment to its most dedicated customers.
Local Support Vouchers launches to help local hotels stay afloat
UK: A new service has launched hoping to help many local hospitality businesses survive the global pandemic.
OYO extends long-stay rates and offers additional rooms
UK: With manufacturing, construction and other businesses in England encouraged to resume operations, OYO has made available over 1000 additional rooms.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 26 members
Worldwide: Over the past four months from January 1 to April 30 2020, Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 26 new member hotels across 14 destination to its portfolio.
Black Sheep Hotels’ parent company goes into administration
UK: Mars Enterprise and Hospitality, which operates two of the three hotels in the Black Sheep Hotels group, has called in administrators after failing to pay more than £3 million to construction company Douglas & Stewart.
70 per cent of OYO hotels in China have reopened
China: OYO is seeing a small revitalisation of demand for travel, as 70 per cent of its Chinese hotels have reopened.
Some UK hospitality businesses could reopen in July
UK: Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a phased approach to easing Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, which could see some hospitality businesses open in July.
citizenM enters Italian market with acquisition of Rome asset
Italy: The company has hired asset manager Antirion to help establish a fund to invest in existing assets that are suitable for hotel conversion, with a specific focus on Rome and Milan.
Arizona welcomes first Design Hotels property
US: The Tuxon, located in Tucson city centre, will debut in summer 2020 and has joined the Design Hotels portfolio.
IHM launches Urban Living webinar series
UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), the publisher of BHN, has announced the launch of a webinar series in the run up to the URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL 2020: stay-live-work
Ruby Hotels to open Stuttgart hotel and coworking space
Germany: Ruby Hotels will launch its first Stuttgart property, comprising a hotel and coworking space, in spring 2023.
Cambria Hotels launches virtual tours to drive sales
US: Cambria Hotels, a boutique brand of Choice Hotels International, has begun using virtual tours to drive hotel business.
Expedia raises $3.2 billion as Kern takes CEO role
US: Expedia Group has named Peter Kern and Eric Hart as its new CEO and CFO, and raised $3.2 billion in new funding.
Preferred Hotels global future travel survey findings revealed
Worldwide: 4,000 members of the group’s I Prefer Hotel Rewards programme participated in a survey that looked at aspirations and plans for future travel when restrictions are lifted or eased.
OYO announces further furlough round and 25 per cent pay cuts
India: Just a fortnight after placing the majority of its employees on furlough or temporary leave, Softbank-backed hospitality chain OYO is furloughing more employees around the world and accepting a 25 per cent pay cut for all workers in July.
Tripadvisor launches programme to connect NHS trusts with hotels
UK: The Hotels for Health programme allows NHS trusts to flag a request for rooms, and for hotels to advise they have spare rooms available.
QT Hotel approved in Newcastle Australia
AUS: Permission for Iris Capital redevelop the former David Jones building on Hunter Street has been approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel.
Standard Hotels launches ‘Shop for a Cause’ initiative
Worldwide: Standard Hotels has launched an initiative whereby 100 per cent of profits from all merchandise purchased from The Standard retail shop will be donated to its employee relief fund.
Marriott to open West Texas boutique hotel
US: Marriott announced the opening of a new hotel in its Autograph Collection in West Texas.
San Francisco set to spend over $100 million on hotel rooms
US: In an attempt to manage its vulnerable populations and aide workers, the city of San Francisco is spending a significant amount of money renting out hotel rooms.
25hours Hotel Company opens rooms as home offices
Europe: The group has launched an initiative to transform its hotel rooms into home offices, designed for people to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Edinburgh luxury hotel approved for construction
UK: Edinburgh’s city centre has seen approval for a conversion of a former members club into a five-star hotel.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts' members respond creatively to COVID-19
Worldwide: Member properties of Preferred Hotels & Resorts have implemented a number of positive initiatives following venue closures, spanning from supporting the local community to live streaming music events.
The Bermondsey Square donates to Hospitality Action fund
UK: The Bermondsey Square Hotel in London, also known as b2, is donating £10 from every direct booking on the b2Cares Rate to charity Hospitality Action.
Chicago announces ‘pioneering model’ to rent hotel rooms for patients
US: Chicago will reserve at least 1,000 hotel rooms to quarantine confirmed and suspected cases of the new coronavirus illness in a bid to offer relief to hospitals.
Global hotels providing quarantine packages for self-isolating travellers
Worldwide: As hotels find that their usual business has been stymied by the coronavirus, many are turning to unique packages in order to continue making money going forward.
The Standard Stands Together Relief Fund launches
Worldwide: Standard International has launched a fund, seeded by the leadership team at The Standard, to provide financial support to team members who have lost jobs due to the effect of COVID-19.
IHG to cut $150 million in costs
Worldwide: With hotel demand at record lows, InterContinental Hotels Group, the group behind Kimpton and Hotel Indigo, announced $150 million in cost cuts.
Tourism board ‘speechless’ as Scottish hotel fires and evicts staff
Scotland: Coylumbridge Hotel near Aviemore, run by the Britannia Hotels group, has been largely criticised and condemned for its decision to sack members of staff with immediate leave.
WFH campaign launched at the Alexander Collection
UK: The Alexander Hotel Collection is to offer bedrooms within its five hotels as offices during the coronavirus pandemic.
THE PIG - at Harlyn Bay postpones opening
UK: The Grade-II listed mansion, marking the group’s first site in Cornwall, will delay its original May opening due to the uncertainty of coronavirus.
Ruby Hotels announces second Swiss location
Switzerland: The Munich-based hotel brand is to launch its second property in Switzerland, scheduled to open in Geneva early 2022.
Soho Boutique Hotels offers several properties as treatment centres
Spain: The Spanish hotel chain has made three of its hotels in the Costa del Sol available to the authorities for use as coronavirus treatment centres.
SH Hotels & Resorts appoints VP of development
Europe: Josh Littman has been appointed the vice president of development for Europe at SH Hotels & Resorts.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa joins Small Luxury Hotels
UK: Owned by YTL Hotels, The Gainsborough Bath Spa has joined the exclusive collection of luxury boutique hotels.
US boutique hotels expected to outperform traditional hotel product
US: The Boutique Hotel Report, commissioned by The Highland Group in partnership with STR, reveals that boutiques achieve much higher occupancy and average rates than its US counterparts.
Corinthia Hotels announces Doha debut
State of Qatar: Corinthia Hotels has signed an agreement with United Development Company (UDC) to manage and operate a luxury 110-bed property constructed by UDC in Doha.
Aman reveals Janu hotel brand
Worldwide: Following two years of research and development, Aman welcomes its sister brand Janu, launching in Montenegro, Saudi Arabia and Japan in 2022.
Hotelisation: a two-way street
Hotelisation has become something of a buzz word in real estate circles lately. But what does it actually mean and what are its implications and limitations?
Pontiac Land announces launch of Fari Islands
Maldives: Singapore-based real estate developer, Pontiac Land, has announced the opening of Fari Islands in Q4 of 2020.
