Eloise Hanson

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Eloise joined IHM in September 2019 as reporter for Boutique Hotel News and was promoted to editor - hospitality in July 2023, overseeing BHN and its sister website Serviced Apartment News. She broadly covers the global boutique, lifestyle and luxury hotel industry, as well as serviced apartments, aparthotels and extended stay. As a multimedia journalist, Eloise contributes to daily news articles, a weekly e-newsletter and monthly features, in addition to each brand’s podcast and webinar series. Contact: eloise@internationalhospitality.media
Waymo for Business launches ahead of London expansion

Waymo for Business launches ahead of London expansion

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS/UK: Ride-hailing service Waymo, owned by Alphabet, has introduced its Waymo for Business corporate travel service as the company prepares to bring its driverless taxis to London next year. 

The Ascott Limited signs seven properties in Europe

The Ascott Limited signs seven properties in Europe

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustria/Spain: The Ascott Limited, the lodging business of CapitaLand Investment, has signed seven franchise and management agreements totalling nearly 1,100 units in Vienna and Seville.

Choice debuts MainStay Suites in Australia

Choice debuts MainStay Suites in Australia

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Franchisor Choice Hotels will launch its MainStay Suites brand in Australia with seven properties in the pipeline. 

Kula CEO Freeman passes away

Kula CEO Freeman passes away

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Keith Freeman, the former CEO of flexible living brand Kula and chairman of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), passed away at the weekend.