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Nobu Hospitality unveils plans for Hamburg property
The Nobu Hotel Elbtower Hamburg will offer 191 spaciously designed guest rooms and suites, a 200-seat Nobu restaurant, a stylish terrace bar and lounge with views of the River Elbe.

Accor reports €2bn loss for 2020 as Covid-19 takes toll
Accor, however, said it was “ideally positioned to benefit from the recovery” this year, citing the global vaccine roll out and a gradual recovery in tourism.

Belmond appoints Bieberach to global development role
Set to begin his new role on March 22nd, Karl Bieberach will be responsible for the global expansion of a portfolio which spans hotels, trains, river barges and safaris.
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Radisson Blu Hotel welcomes Jeeves to Zurich
Jeeves, a new robot assistant rolled out at Radisson Blu Hotel at Zurich, has been well-received by guests.

Capuano appointed chief executive of Marriott International
Anthony Capuano has been appointed chief executive Marriott International following the death of Arne Sorenson. At the same time, Stephanie Linnartz will take up the role of president.

IHG Hotels & Resorts says challenges remain after chastening year
Keith Barr, chief executive at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Last year was clearly the most challenging year in our history, with Covid-19 heavily impacting demand across our industry."

Rixos Premium Magawish Suites to open next month
Holidaymakers can indulge in an elegant array of 410 suites and villas, with the smallest suite flaunting a 53 meter-squared space, from March 15th.

Accor further sells down stake in Huazhu Group
The French company said the sale of 1.5 per cent of the Chinese company would reap the benefits of the initial investment, while also simplifying its balance sheet.

Marriott reports green shoots despite losses
Marriott has reported a fourth quarter net loss of $164 million as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to hit hospitality. The figure is compared to a net income of $279 million in the year-ago quarter.

Accor partners with Microsoft for new business offering
This new concept will enable guests around the world to adapt to the new ways of working that are expected to be an enduring legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Brown to lead Fairmont Windsor Park
Fairmont Windsor Park has unveiled its senior team taking on the prestigious and enviable task of opening what promises to be one of the most anticipated new hotels of 2021.

Construction begins on Peppers Melbourne Richmond
On track to open in mid-2022, construction has begun on Peppers Melbourne Richmond by prominent Melbourne developer, owner and operator Amber Property Group.