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Moxy ouvre à Aarau dans le cadre d’un projet de conversion d’hôtel

🏨 Moxy Hotels by Marriott International is set to expand with a new property in Aarau, Argovie, Switzerland opening by end of 2028. The former Aarauerhof hotel, adjacent to Aarau’s train station, will be transformed into a 145-room Moxy hotel. Pensimo Group (owner), The Chocolate on the Pillow Group (operator), and Marriott International are collaborating on the project, which includes renovating and adding floors to create approximately 3,750 square meters of guest and communal spaces. Emphasizing environmental considerations, Pensimo chose adaptive reuse over new construction to minimize CO₂ emissions.

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Design hôtelier 2025 : Mélanger le patrimoine, l’innovation et la durabilité – Partie 2

🏨 By 2025, hotel designs are shifting to tell stories through architecture, materials, and layout, expressing identity, culture, and purpose. Sustainable and well-being-focused designs are central, incorporating biophilic elements like indoor plants, living green walls, and natural materials. Deepu Mahboobani from Wimberly Interiors Singapore emphasizes sustainability, longevity, reuse, and community engagement in modern hotel interiors. Practices include material reuse, local artisan collaboration, and sourcing to minimize environmental impact.

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Minor Hotels nomme Nicholas Smith vice-président des opérations en Asie

📌 Minor Hotels appointed Nicholas Smith as Vice-President of Operations for Asia, overseeing the group's Asian portfolio operations and leading a regional executive team. Smith, with over 25 years in the hospitality sector, previously held leadership roles at Shangri-La Group, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, and NEOM's Sindalah island project in Saudi Arabia. Minor Hotels aims to add over 100 properties in Asia by 2027, with Smith's expertise expected to drive operational excellence and support expansion plans. He holds a degree in hotel and catering management from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

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Nouveau hub by Premier Inn dans le sud de Londres

🏨 Whitbread PLC acquired Dorset House, a 90,000 square foot vacant office building in London's Southbank, planning to transform it into a 400-room hotel under the hub by Premier Inn brand. This marks the brand's first expansion to the south of the Thames. The property's proximity to Waterloo and Blackfriars train stations and the vibrant Southbank cultural area makes it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Whitbread's strategic growth involves repurposing vacant commercial assets in central urban areas, with additional sites obtained for development by 2025.

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Design hôtelier 2025 : Mélanger le patrimoine, l’innovation et la durabilité – Partie 1

🏨 In 2025, the hotel sector emphasizes emotionally appealing spaces, integrating cultural heritage, sustainability, and technology. Hotels are revamping historical heritages with modern luxury, focusing on authentic, immersive experiences. WATG and Wimberly Interiors highlight a trend where travelers seek comfort, luxury, and connection to a location's history. The design approach preserves the building's essence while adding contemporary dynamics. Margaret McMahon of Wimberly Interiors emphasizes celebrating heritage in a fresh, contemporary way.

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Our Habitas : Ennismore dévoile un nouveau concept résidentiel

🏠 Ennismore launches new residential concept "Our Habitas" focusing on well-being, connection, and community. Featuring over 45 projects in 20 countries, including the USA, Mexico, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, the brand emphasizes holistic living and local culture-influenced design, integrating wellness spaces and hospitality services. The aim is to offer shared spaces for resident interaction while reflecting local contexts, targeting individuals who value both privacy and communal experiences.

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Whitbread prévoit de transformer un hôtel de 21 M£ dans le centre-ville d’Édimbourg

🏨 Whitbread PLC plans to convert Capital House in central Edinburgh into a 195-room Premier Inn hotel. The redevelopment involves a 65,350 sqm building near Lothian Road with a bar and restaurant on the ground floor. Investment exceeds £21 million (€24.7 million). Submitted to Edinburgh City Council on May 2, 2025, it aims to create additional hotel capacity at Festival Square. Expected to welcome over 56,000 guests annually, generating £8.1 million (€9.5 million) in external spending, with half benefiting local downtown businesses, and create over 30 new hospitality jobs.

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Marriott et VERKEHRSBUERO vont convertir cinq hôtels en Autriche

🏡 Marriott International partners with VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY to rebrand five existing Austria Trend hotels, adding over 1,100 rooms to its Austrian presence. The signed agreement includes transitioning to Marriott Tribute Portfolio, AC Hotels by Marriott, and the introduction of Four Points Flex by Sheraton in Austria. Four properties will convert to Four Points Flex by Sheraton: Austria Trend Hotel beim Theresianum in Vienna, planned for Q3 2025; Austria Trend Hotel Salzburg Messe; Austria Trend Hotel Anatol in Vienna, expected in 2026; and Austria Trend Hotel Ananas in Vienna, which will become a dual-branded Four Points Flex by Sheraton Vienna Naschmarkt and AC Hotel by Marriott Vienna Naschmarkt. Additionally, the historic Parkhotel Schönbrunn will join Marriott's Tribute Portfolio. This partnership aligns with Marriott's strategy to expand in key European markets through conversions.

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La carte de la semaine : les ouvertures d’hôtels – Mai # 2 2025

🏨 Hospitality ON lists new hotel openings and upcoming inaugurations globally, providing a map and key details such as location, style, brand, and room count. The list is updated every 10 days and includes hotels from groups, chains, and networks. Color-coded labels indicate if a hotel opened this week (yellow), will open later in the year (blue), has been rebranded (green), or is a signed project set to open in the future (orange).

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Dorint Hotel Group nomme Jens Schmitz vice-président du marketing

📈 Jens Schmitz named Vice President of Marketing for Dorint Hotel Group, effective April 1, 2025. With over 15 years of high-level marketing experience, his focus will be on digital marketing and brand strategy for Dorint Hotels & Resorts, Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection, and Essential by Dorint. Jörg T. Böckeler, CEO of Dorint Hotel Group, announced the key appointment, emphasizing brand growth and innovation. Schmitz aims to enhance market presence and customer engagement through tailored marketing strategies.

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