ASHG (Alchemy Step Hotel Group) is pleased to announce the acquisition of FLI Group, a portfolio of eight hotels in Belgium. ASHG is an investment partnership between Alchemy Special Opportunities LLP and Step Partners GmbH, dedicated to investing in the European hotel sector.
Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side. Borealis is very pleased to open the doors on 16 September of a fantastic Holiday Inn Express, designed according to the latest lay-out (larger rooms) and fitting and a beautiful Adagio Access. Both hotels are close to the Brussels Airport and easily accessible by car (E19 and E40). Also buses and trains, which take you efficiently to the center of Brussels or to the airport, are within walking distance. Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Airport offers 208 rooms (60 connecting rooms), 1 meeting room, a large Express Start Breakfast area where 180 people can have breakfast at the same time (so also suitable for larger groups), an Express Café, a Crew Lounge, 100 underground parking spots (including e-charging stations) and an outdoor terrace.
Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side.
Azora, the Madrid-based European real estate investment manager, has completed the acquisition of two hotels and two adjacent buildings to the hotels in central Brussels on behalf of its Azora European Hotel and Lodging Fund (“AEHL” or the “Fund”).
Cardo's second venture offers contemporary design, vibrant gathering spaces and mesmerizing wellness facilities. At the same time, it pays homage to 'Belgitude', the rich and often whimsical cultural heritage of Brussels. Here, guests do not need to choose between business and pleasure; they can have it all.
Carlton Hotel Collection is expanding. The four-star BANKS Antwerp, located in the historic heart of the city, is the latest addition to its international hotel business. With its idiosyncratic character and unique location, the hotel fits perfectly within the collection. Carlton takes over both ownership and day-to-day operations. After fifteen years, owners Carla Bartels and Daan Terlingen handed over the baton on July 1. On the same date, Roelof Meijering will start as hotel manager in Antwerp. BANKS Antwerp is the second hotel in Belgium for Carlton Hotel Collection, bringing the total number of hotels to thirteen.
Pandox AB, one of Europe's market leaders in hotel real estate, is creating a new dynamic with the appointment of Tineke de Wim - de Regt as general manager of the DoubleTree By Hilton hotel on Rogierplein.
Edward Leenders brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to Corinthia Brussels, which is opening at the former Grand Hotel Astoria currently being entirely rebuilt on Rue Royale. Edward has previously held various leadership positions at luxury hotels and resorts around the world. Prior to joining Corinthia, he served as the Managing Director of Hotel De l'Europe in Amsterdam and before that worked for Rocco Forte Hotel Hotels for over a decade in London, Florence, and Brussels.
The Hoxton has officially opened its doors in Belgium, signaling a determined entry into the country's hospitality sector. Taking up residence in Victoria Tower, adjacent to the Botanical Gardens, The Hoxton, Brussels, brings an innovative and fresh perspective to the capital's hotel landscape. The hotel offers a distinctive mix of inviting, open-door hospitality, novel dining experiences, and an arresting aesthetic that blends 1970s brutalism with a botanical theme.
Deutsche Hospitality is proud to welcome Norman Mark back in their hotelier's family as General Manager of the legendary Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's in Brussels, one of the most outstanding hotels on the European continent. The General Manager, who was in his previous position in charge of the 5-star superior hotel "Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection" in Baden Baden, is a well-known colleague at Steigenberger. Steigenberger Hotels in Berlin, Bayreuth and Potsdam were important past assignments for Normann Mark. From 2015 to 2016 he was even the Interims General Manager at the Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's.
Pandox AB has signed a lease agreement with the Norwegian operator Citybox for the current NH Brussels Louise, which Pandox acquired earlier in 2022. The lease agreement is expected to become effective during the first half of 2024 when the hotel reopens after an extensive renovation. The lease is revenue-based with a minimum rent and runs over 25 years with an option for a further 10 years.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is delighted to announce the signing of voco Brussels City North, marking entry into a new market. The first of its kind in Belgium, voco Brussels City North will focus on innovation, and symbolises the future of hospitality.
OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based hospitality business intelligence, today announced the expansion of its innovation headquarters, located in Ghent, Belgium to accommodate rapid growth and leverage the area's deep technology talent pool. Five employees opened the Ghent office in 2015, expanding to 105 in 2022, with a further 150 jobs expected to be filled globally in 2023. OTA Insight helps over 60,000 hotels and short-term rental providers make better commercial decisions based on accurate and timely data.
Brussels' newest hotel, and the first Holiday Inn Express within the heart of the city, has opened its doors.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its Radisson brand in Belgium with the opening of Radisson Hotel Liège City Centre, bringing the Group's number of properties in the country to 15 in operation.
MGallery Hotel Collection has officially opened its first hotel in Belgium: Le Louise Hotel Brussels. The former Sofitel is located on Avenue de la Toison d'Or, between the historic center and the European quarters. The new hotel is a tribute to the city of Brussels, its inhabitants, architecture and gardens from around the world. The new hotel has 159 rooms and 10 suites and is aimed at guests visiting the European metropolis for both business and pleasure. Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery is part of the MGallery Collection. The MGgallery Collection has more than 120 hotels in more than 30 countries worldwide.
The Swedish hotel group Pandox, aware of the great potential of the strategic site and the success of the DoubleTree brand, is investing 35 million euros in the construction of an annex on the adjacent plot of the building, all on a total area of 7,300 m2.
DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City, an eight-story hotel located just minutes from Brussels Grand Place, the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert and more of the city's main attractions, opened today in Brussels. The hotel is owned and developed by Swedish real-estate company Pandox AB and features 354 rooms.
With just over forty rooms, The Juliana Hotel Brussels is a new five-star private residence in Brussels. This noble house has signed residence on the cobblestones of the Place des Martyrs*, a central symbol of national heritage identity. It honours its heritage with its elegance and listed façade, fully renovated in the recent months.
Standard International, the leading hospitality company responsible for iconic hotels across the globe, from New York and Miami, to London and the Maldives, today added Brussels to its growing list of destinations. ZIN, Befimmo's ongoing redevelopment project of the World Trade Center towers 1 & 2 in Brussels' Northern Quarter, will welcome The Standard in 2025.