Eloise Hanson
Eloise joined the IHM team in October 2019 following an editorial internship with the company. With an MA, BA, and NCTJ qualification, she also has experience working in the hospitality industry. Eloise writes news and feature articles for the Boutique Hotel News and the Serviced Apartment News websites. In her free time, Eloise enjoys practicing yoga and is striving to reduce her carbon footprint.
Recent Articles by Eloise
Government issues guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims
UK: Almost one week after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the government has published guidance for employers to claim funding for employee wages.
Le Bijou offers quarantine apartments with virus test included
Switzerland: Boutique luxury apart-hotel company, Le Bijou, is offering a quarantine package for customers to stay in high-end quarantine apartments, with meal delivery and medical services included.
PM announces closure of pubs and restaurants
UK: In the latest of a regular daily briefing, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced further measures to tackle coronavirus by ordering the closure of cafes, pubs, and restaurants from Friday 20 March.
‘Existential threat’ of coronavirus to hospitality
UK: Trade association UKHospitality (UKH) has called coronavirus an “existential threat” to the hospitality industry in a letter to Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
2020 Budget: abolition of business rates for small hospitality venues
UK: Speaking to fellow MPs in the House of Commons, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an abolition of business rates for any business with a property of a rateable value less than £51,000 for the coming financial year.
Cheval to offer mobile check-in with Criton’s latest RMS integration
UK: Cheval Collection has adopted Criton’s latest technology, allowing guests to retrieve booking confirmation in app and check-in on arrival.
HoCoSo launches platform to offer solutions in light of coronavirus
Switzerland: HoCoSo CONNECT has been launched by the consultancy firm to invite like-minded professionals to join the ongoing discussion around the Covid-19 crisis.
Cheval Collection appoints TRAC as Indian representative
UK: With properties spread across London, Cheval is looking to strengthen its presence in India.
Nestor announces partnership with Urban Vida
Spain: Nestor has partnered with service apartment provider Urban Vida Stays as part of its expansion plan across Spain.
London welcomes its latest aparthotel The Gate
UK: The Gate, a boutique aparthotel opening late March in Aldgate East, offers a variety of room types for leisure or business guests seeking short or long term stays.
Radisson Riyadh Airport to open in Q4 2020
KSA: The 471-key property is located close to King Khalid International Airport, and will cater to guests that require larger units or longer stays.
Nestor introduces eco-friendly products in The Carlyle
UK: Nestor has been appointed to manage The Carlyle building in Earls Court, and will use it as a model for environmentally friendly practices in the serviced apartment sector.
Plans for 37-storey tower in Birmingham recommended for approval
UK: Located at 210-211 Broad Street, the construction will house 264 serviced apartments to be operated by a hotel brand.
Ascott supports Saudisation with training programmes
KSA: Owner-operator, Ascott, will support the kingdom’s Saudisation endeavour with its training programmes that are aimed at helping locals achieve managerial positions.
Choice Hotels launches extended stay brand, Everhome Suites
US: The first Everhome Suites, in the southern Californian town of Corona, marks Choice Hotels’ most recent foray into the extended stay market.
FreeOfficeFinder launches interactive price comparison tool
UK: With the demand for private and co-working office space rising in central London by 42 per cent in 2019, online broker FreeOfficeFinder has launched the UK’s first interactive price comparison tool.
Quick Q&A: Hardy Sohal, Native
Fresh from the launch of Native Manchester, SAN caught up with Hardy Sohal, marketing and digital director at Native, who outlined the company’s development and growth strategy.
