Elegant Hotel Collection
Elegant Hotel Collection is a curated group of independent luxury hotels focused on delivering personalised service, high-end design, and distinctive guest experiences. Our coverage includes member hotel developments, branding strategy, leadership changes, and partnerships. We also report on how the collection supports independent hoteliers with marketing, distribution, and positioning in the premium hospitality market.
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May- 2025 -19 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/5/25
The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa has been named Best Island Hotel at the Prestige Awards, recognising its transformation following a £4m refurbishment. Located on Craignure Bay and part of Crerar Hotels Group, the hotel has enhanced its 75 rooms, added luxury suites, and opened the Oran na Mara…
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19 MayHotels
Fonab Castle joins Elegant Hotel Collection as first Scottish member
Fonab Castle Hotel and Spa, the five-star hotel and spa in Pitlochry, has joined Elegant Hotel Collection, as the full-service luxury representation brand expands into Scotland. Nestled in Perthshire’s Big Tree Country, the 42-room Fonab Castle Hotel and Spa was originally a grand private residence. The Scots baronial castle was…
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12 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 12/5/25
Tarka Edinburgh has secured a £10.3m investment from OakNorth Bank to support the launch of a 242-pod capsule hostel and Japanese-themed rooftop bar in central Edinburgh. The development will repurpose a six-storey vacant building near St Andrews Square into a tech-enabled hospitality hub. Guests will be able to check in,…
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12 MayHotel Brands
Elegant Hotel Collection appoints Asia Pacific CEO
Elegant Hotel Collection has announced the appointment of Anita Chan as CEO for the Asia Pacific region under a joint venture agreement between Chan and Elegant Hotel Collection. The luxury soft brand powered by HotelREZ has appointed Chan to lead its regional expansion plans and grow representation of the region’s…
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Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 4/2/25
Northern Ireland’s Galgorm Resort has become the newest member of the Elegant Hotel Collection, a network of 32 luxury independent hotels. Situated on the North Antrim Coast, the resort spans 500 acres and offers 201 diverse accommodations, including suites, lodges, and forest dens. It features award-winning restaurants, bars, and corporate…
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4 FebruaryHotels
Galgorm Resort joins Elegant Hotel Collection as first NI member
Galgorm Resort, Northern Ireland’s premier luxury resort and spa, has been announced as the latest independent hotel to join Elegant Hotel Collection. Set within 500 acres of parkland on the North Antrim Coast, Galgorm Resort enhances the Elegant Hotel Collection, meeting the high standards expected of member hotels, bringing the…
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Dec- 2024 -9 DecemberAdvice
Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, on hospitality and relationships
Mark Lewis, CEO and founder of HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, exemplifies what it means to blend technology and personal relationships in the hospitality industry. From his humble beginnings in the travel sector to leading a globally recognized hotel distribution company, his career is a testament to hard work, vision, and…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruaryPeople
Elegant Hotel Collection appoints new director
Elegant Hotel Collection has announced the appointment of luxury lifestyle and marketing strategist, Anna Payne, as a director of marketing, partnerships and loyalty. Payne joins the luxury hotel brand as it targets further growth in the sector, expanding on a limited and invitation-only basis. She holds more than 15 years…
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 16/10/23
Elegant Hotel Collection is venturing into the luxury soft brand market with a portfolio of 25 luxury hotels and ambitious plans to add 50 more worldwide by the summer of 2024. The collection aims to create a curated, invitation-only luxury community where each hotel offers tailored service, emphasising the five…
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16 OctoberHotel Brands
Elegant Hotel Collection launches with 25 luxury properties
Elegant Hotel Collection has entered the luxury soft brand market, launching with 25 luxury hotels and targeting 50 additional properties globally by summer 2024. The hotel group plans to expand on a “curated, invitation-only” basis, with the aim to create a luxury community where individual hotels receive tailored service. The…
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