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
ones to watch

IHM’s 2023 ones to watch in travel, hospitality and real estate

Reading Time: 16 minutesWorldwide: Drawing from the coverage provided by four sector-leading b2b websites, the editorial team at International Hospitality Media [IHM] highlight 25 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.

Bob W Helsinki

Bob W signs fifth property in Helsinki

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinland: Short term rental operator Bob W has signed its fifth property in Helsinki, housed in the former Hotel Rivoli Jardin.

Ascott chatbot Cubby

Ascott launches AI-powered chatbot Cubby

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hospitality and living operator The Ascott Limited has launched a generative AI-powered chatbot named Cubby in test-bed stage at properties in the UK.

lifestyle brands

Lifestyle brands

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLifestyle extended stay brands will grow in popularity and help to cement serviced apartments and aparthotels within mainstream hospitality.

Roomzzz Parklane Foundation

Roomzzz raises £38,000 for The Parklane Foundation

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Serviced apartment brand Roomzzz Aparthotels has raised over £38,000 for The Parklane Foundation, which this year is supporting Dementia UK, Alzheimer’s Society, and Leeds Hospitals Charity.

Stay Company guest journey

The Stay Company automates the guest journey

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Serviced apartment provider The Stay Company has introduced an automated key collection system and has partnered with guest experience platform Duve.

Synergy promotes Barrie

Synergy promotes Barrie to EVP global sales and marketing

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Serviced accommodation provider Synergy Global Housing has promoted Claire Barrie to the position of executive vice president, global sales and marketing, after four years with the company.