Dalata Hotel Group plc (“Dalata” or “the Group”), announces that it has agreed contracts with Zien Group, to acquire the entire issued share capital of American Hotel Exploitatie BV (“the company”), which holds the operational lease of the Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed a franchise agreement with Annexum to develop two hotels totalling 480 rooms in Rotterdam. Mainport Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre are due to open in 2024 following renovations, during which both hotels will remain operational and will be trading as Hilton affiliate hotels. Investment manager Annexum recently acquired the two hotels, which will become the first properties under the Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton brands in Rotterdam, and join Hilton Rotterdam and Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak in the Dutch city.
Amsterdam’s hotel industry showed event-driven improvement in monthly performance, according to preliminary August 2023 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The Hoxton is going Double Dutch with its second Amsterdam opening, this time settling into the city's easy-breezy Eastern Docklands neighbourhood. Breathing new life into a century-old neighbourhood landmark that was originally built by the Royal Dutch Lloyd Shipping Company, The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam will honour the building's heritage while embracing the laid-back vibes and independent spirit that defines this waterside district. A cosy, open-house lobby will welcome guests into the 136-room hotel, which also houses destination restaurant Breman Brasserie, standalone cocktail bar, Barbue, and the ultimate summer hangout in the form of a sun-drenched, south-facing terrace. All-new concept rooms include the top-floor Tower Room, the Tune Room complete with grand piano and the Gather Room, a perfectly appointed, wood-panelled suite crying out for in-room parties. Speaking of parties, Hox signature events concept The Apartment rounds out the line-up - primed and ready to host the city's coolest happenings. Alright Amsterdam, it's time to head East.
Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company, has appointed Marielle Vroemen as its Director of Franchise Performance and Revenue Management.
Booking.com creates a large positive impact in the Netherlands. This is the finding of a new study by consultancy KPMG based on its True Value methodology. This research project provides a holistic assessment of Booking.com’s economic, social and environmental impact in the Netherlands.
The IntercityHotel brand is on a growth trajectory in Europe: Deutsche Hospitality recently signed an agreement for a new IntercityHotel in Rotterdam-Schiedam together with the joint venture between Dutch project development company De Veste Schiedam B.V. and Necron GmbH. The hotel is expected to open by the end of 2025.
The Dutch hotel industry is recovering well from the corona crisis. The somewhat ailing economy does not apply to hotels. Hotel real estate has clearly presented itself as a stable and solid asset class, says Ewout Hoogendoorn of Horwath HTL during PROVADA 2023.
Zien Group, the parent corporate company of Eden Hotels has unveiled its first hotel under an all-new brand of independent hotels with the debut of Jan Luyken Amsterdam: a boutique townhouse hotel in the heart of Amsterdam.
Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W's growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam's most fashionable districts. Bob W Oosterpark and Bob W Noord, comprising over 150 apartments, lofts and rooms between them, will be exemplars of the operator's pioneering approach to 21st-century hospitality, combining the quality of a hotel with the authenticity of short-term rental accommodation. Guests will enjoy a five-star, contactless service in locally-designed apartments within these handpicked neighbourhoods.Bob W's entry into Holland means it now has a footprint in nine European countries — including the UK, Germany, Spain, Norway, Greece, Italy, Finland and Estonia. Bob W Oosterpark opens its doors on Middenweg in Amsterdam. The rooms are housed in a former courthouse, a building steeped in history — it was the place where Napoleon Bonaparte was given the keys to the city of Amsterdam. The restoration process and necessary adaptations to the building have been carried out sensitively, retaining much of the original charm of the property. Bob W Noord is situated on Papaverweg in Amsterdam-Noord. This newly built European flagship location consists of uniquely designed apartments and lofts alongside a rooftop pool, wellness centre and restaurant. This building is part of The Republica development, an exceptionally sustainable "city-state" that generates its own energy, collects waste to produce biofuel and supports biodiversity with green roofs. As the world's first international climate-neutral hospitality provider, which double offsets all its emissions, sustainability is also a central value at Bob W.
Ocean House Scheveningen officially opens its doors this spring after a successful soft opening. The spacious and fully equipped apartments, studios, and superior suite are warm and bright, making them the perfect base for a (long) weekend in Scheveningen. Yes, even in autumn and winter!
Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Oostwegel Collection, a Dutch group of historically authentic luxury hotels and restaurants, has implemented Infor's full suite of solutions for the hospitality industry. The first business globally to go live with all five of Infor's hospitality-specific systems, Oostwegel Collection has implemented Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS), Infor Sales & Catering (SCS), Infor EzRMS revenue management, Infor Table Reservations Solution (TRS) and Infor Point of Sale (POS) across all of its properties.
Alright Amsterdam, it's time to head East. This August will see The Hoxton open its second hotel in the Dutch capital slap bang in the heart of the Eastern Docklands, home to a laid-back, locally-rooted community drawn to the swathes of serene greenery, waterside views and thriving indy scene. Taking up residence in a landmark that was originally built by the Royal Dutch Lloyd Shipping Company in 1921, the 136-room hotel will honour the building's storied past while embracing the vibrancy and youthful energy that defines this corner of the city. A cosy, open-house lobby will welcome locals to their new neighbourhood spot, which also houses destination restaurant Breman Brasserie, hot new cocktail bar concept, Barbue, and The Apartment, The Hoxton's hybrid events and meeting space. The ultimate summer hangout in the form of a sun-drenched, south-facing terrace rounds out the scene for Lloyd's next chapter, Hox style.
Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company and Borealis Hotel Group (“Borealis”), a European hospitality company, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their European portfolios. Through this agreement, Borealis will have the ability to franchise upscale and midscale hotels from the Choice Hotels EMEA portfolio of brands, across the territories they currently operate including The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Spain and Denmark and look for new opportunities in other European countries. All hotels under Choice Hotels EMEA participate in the Choice Privileges loyalty program, enabling travellers to earn and redeem points for Rewards nights stays at more than 7,500 hotels around the world.
Amsterdam’s hotel industry reported its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for any month on record, according to preliminary April 2023 data from STR.
In Deventer, Khalid Gaddur has joined Cycas, successfully opening the first Holiday Inn Express with a 'suites' offering in the Netherlands late last year. Khalid joins the team with over 20 years' experience in the Dutch market, following roles with Floris Hotel Collection and Radisson.
Mews, the award-winning hospitality cloud, is now the PMS of choice for WeidumerHout, a sustainable hotel whose rooms includes 10 unique ‘hotel cubes’ set in their expansive meadows.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has just launched its first property in the Netherlands. The Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel is a XVI century property in the classicist style overlooking the Amstel Canal and is considered to be the oldest hotel in the Dutch capital. The original home to Rembrandt Van Rijn's famous painting The Night Watch (which was completed in 1642) it hung on a wall inside one of the bedroom suites until it moved to the city's famed Rijksmuseum.
The Social Hub today announces that the Municipality of Eindhoven has granted approval for a ‘PowerNEST’ wind and solar solution to be built on the roof of The Social Hub Eindhoven. The 630m2 structure is expected to provide 17% of energy needed for the hotel, student accommodation and co-working space. The first conversations between The Social Hub, IBIS Power and the municipality of Eindhoven began in 2021. The City of Eindhoven has now approved a PowerNEST by Ibis Power to upgrade the building to renewable energy.
In its first January without restrictions since 2020, Amsterdam hotel performance showed a typical season slowing from the months prior, according to preliminary January 2023 data from STR.