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The Upgrade: EMEA Hospitality News

CoStar News Hotels
Sustainability
China
A&O Hotels and Hostels
Naples, Italy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
European Union
London
Financing
Hospitality Industry
United Kingdom
Milan, Italy
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
London, United Kingdom
Sirius Hotel Group
Four Points By Sheraton
Hospitality
Cervus Leadership
Kerten Hospitality
Resident Hotels
Paris Agreement

CoStar News Hotels' Terence Baker brings you the latest hotel news from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Kasada Capital Management’s managing director and co-CEO David Damiba joined "The Upgrade" podcast to talk about sophisticated debt, operations, alignment and timelines in the African hotel industry.

Matt Lederer, director of acquisitions at The Sirius Hotel Group, joins the podcast this month to discuss his company's partnership, and his history with, Marriott International.

Manesh Balani, managing director of Dubai-based procurement firm Orsini SPI, joined “The Upgrade: EMEA Hospitality News” podcast to discuss how the U.S.-Iran war forced his company to adapt its strategy for meeting the supply needs of its hotel clien... more

On this episode of The Upgrade, Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, said her and her company’s goal always has been to bring a fresh approach to the hotel and hospitality scene, starting a little more than a decade ago when owners began t... more

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Matt Lederer
Director of Acquisitions at The Sirius Hotel Group (formerly Resident Hotels)
The Sirius Hotel Group
Episode: Sirius Hotel Group emerges from Resident Hotels to help portfolio expansion
Manesh Balani
Managing Director, Orsini SPI (Dubai-based procurement firm)
Orsini SPI
Episode: Manesh Balani, Orsini SPI, on procurement, logistics and maintaining calm out of Dubai
Marloes Knippenberg
CEO of Kerten Hospitality
Kerten Hospitality
Episode: Kerten’s Marloes Knippenberg on hotel branding, experiences
Chris Mumford
Managing Director of C-suite Executive Search for Cervus Leadership
Cervus Leadership
Episode: Cervus’ Chris Mumford on labor, C-suite hires in the hotel industry
Carine Bonnejean
Managing Director Hotels and International Specialist, Christie & Co
Christie & Co
Episode: Christie & Co.’s Carine Bonnejean on European hotel transaction volumes
Sarah Duignan
Director of Client Relationships at STR
STR
Episode: Global hotel market standouts from 2025 (with STR's Sarah Duignan)
Bridget Baker
Bridget Baker Consulting based in Brighton, specialist in hotel planning, financing, and due diligence
Bridget Baker Consulting
Episode: How the UK budget will affect hospitality with Bridget Baker
Oliver Winter
President and CEO of A&O Hotels and Hostels in Germany
A&O Hotels and Hostels
Episode: CEO Oliver Winter on a possible new brand for A&O
Mingjie Wang
Chief Correspondent of China Daily, award-winning documentarian, correspondent and filmmaker
China Daily
Episode: The return of the Chinese traveler to Europe (with China Daily's Mingjie Wang)

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Terence Baker
Host of The Upgrade: EMEA Hospitality News and News Editor covering Europe, Middle East, and Africa for CoStar News Hotels/Hotel News Now. Regularly discusses growth strategy, market outlooks, and brand/asset strategy.

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Sirius Hotel Group emerges from Resident Hotels to help portfolio expansion
Q: Why the rebranding to Sirius Hotel Group and how does it support growth strategy?
Rebranding creates an umbrella for multiple brands and operational structures, enabling faster scale and branded conversions while preserving independence where appropriate.
Sirius Hotel Group emerges from Resident Hotels to help portfolio expansion
Q: Give me a brief indication of your career and what your initial thoughts are coming to Sirius.
The guest outlines a decade-plus path through JLL and Marriott, leading to roles in development and brand management, before joining Sirius as Director of Acquisitions to drive growth and pipelines.
CEO Oliver Winter on a possible new brand for A&O
Q: Why London and what barriers are you facing there?
London is seen as the ideal growth market due to demand and strategic location, with the main barrier being the high real estate costs, which the company hopes to overcome with momentum from shareholders and the right acquisition opportunity.
CEO Oliver Winter on a possible new brand for A&O
Q: What would this new brand be called, and how would it relate to the existing A&O brand?
The new brand is being discussed as a separate but closely aligned option, with A&O operating in the core spaces and a potential premium or 'Plus' tier that shares common facilities but offers a higher-end product; the name is still under consideration but internally referred to as A&O Plus.
Manesh Balani, Orsini SPI, on procurement, logistics and maintaining calm out of Dubai
Q: How is occupancy recovery affecting refurbishment and new builds?
As occupancy climbs, developers are more inclined to re-initiate projects and refurbishments, but timing remains tied to regional security and logistics stability.

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The show focuses on rapid-fire insights and strategic thinking from hospitality industry leaders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Conversations frequently center on growth strategies, branding, asset recycling and conversions, procurement and supply chains, leadership and talent in hotels, sustainability and ESG strategies, and market analytics. Episodes often blend practical operator perspectives with macro trends in regional markets, large-scale projects, and regulatory or policy influences on hospitality performance. A notable strength is the roster of guests who are senior executives, consultants, or subject-matter experts—bringing a mix of financial, operational, and branding expertise to listeners looking to understand mark... more

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