Ifeoluwa Taiwo

London

Assistant Editor at Questex Media Group

Associate Editor at Hospitality Investor

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Articles

Criterion Capital buys Tower Bridge office building for hotel conversion

1 week ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

Criterion Capital has acquired London office building Mansell Court with the intention of turning it into a hotel. Located close to Aldgate station, the former insurance firm headquarters will be transformed into a 200-room Zedwell hotel. It is Criterion’s second City of London location, following its acquisition of One Princes Street in November last year for its sleep-focused brand. The real estate asset manager plans to grow to 24 hotels by 2027.
Atom Hoteles sells Valencia hotel to Genefim

2 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

Societe Generale subsidiary Genefim has purchased the 4-star Exe Rey Don Jaime in Valencia from Atom Hoteles for €50 million. Located next to the Turia Gardens on Avenida de les Balears, the 14-storey property comprises 319 rooms, ten meeting rooms, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Atom Hoteles says the divestment forms part of the company’s selective rotation policy aimed at optimising its portfolio and strengthening its position in the sector.
How to make maximum impact in midscale

2 weeks ago | hotel.report | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

As the midscale and upper-midscale hotel sectors continue to evolve, operators are facing a crucial challenge: how to remain competitive while addressing the shifting needs of today’s travellers. With an increasing demand for more than just basic accommodations, brands are innovating to strike a balance between affordability, experience and operational efficiency.
How to make maximum impact in midscale

2 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

As the midscale and upper-midscale hotel sectors continue to evolve, operators are facing a crucial challenge: how to remain competitive while addressing the shifting needs of today’s travellers. With an increasing demand for more than just basic accommodations, brands are innovating to strike a balance between affordability, experience and operational efficiency.
Ancoats Manchester secures £15.7m from OakNorth for Manchester Hilton hotel

2 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

Ancoats Manchester has secured a £15.7m development and trading facility from OakNorth to deliver a Motto by Hilton hotel in Manchester. Located in the city’s East Village, the 154-key hotel is one of the first Motto hotels to open in the UK as Hilton expands the brand’s international footprint following launches in cities including New York, Rotterdam and Tulum.
Radisson continues Romanian expansion with four hotels

2 weeks ago | hotel.report | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

In Bucharest, the hotel company will add the Radisson Lagoon Hotel Bucharest and Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town. The Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town project will see a 1940s office building transformed into a 104-key hotel scheduled to open in 2027. Located within Bucharest’s Central District Lagoon City, Radisson Lagoon Hotel Bucharest will feature 323 rooms, spa, an exclusive sandy beach, a wellness centre and multiple swimming pools.
Radisson continues Romanian expansion with four hotels

2 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand in Romania, with a series of new developments. In Bucharest, the hotel company will add the Radisson Lagoon Hotel Bucharest and Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town. The Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town project will see a 1940s office building transformed into a 104-key hotel scheduled to open in 2027.
Brookfield buys Generator’s European arm for €776m

3 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

Brookfield Asset Management has acquired the European business of Generator Hostels from Queensgate Investments for €776 million. Following acquisition talks which began in February, the asset manager has secured ownership of the hostel platform which owns 15 assets across 10 countries in gateway cities including London, Madrid, Paris, Rome and Berlin.
The new shape of hotel financing

3 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

As the hotel sector continues to evolve, the financing landscape is becoming more dynamic, with changes including but not limited to private credit becoming a more prominent player and ESG considerations increasingly influencing investment strategies. The role of private creditWill Duffey, head of hotels and hospitality capital markets at JLL observes that the influx of private credit continues to grow. “There is wide range of credit options available in today's market,” he notes.
Following the hotel guest's lead

1 month ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Ifeoluwa Taiwo

Forget cookie-cutter hotel rooms and predictable getaways. Today’s travellers are chasing meaning, just not mileage: from urban sanctuaries and destination dining to branded residences and wellness-led retreats, the hospitality landscape is being reshaped by guests who are rapidly becoming more savvy. The smartest investors and developers are following suit, and the brands are in lockstep and they continue to pivot not just adapt but lead in this golden age of lifestyle and leisure.