Quotes of the Week: Minor, Mullen, Capella, Beckons

“The launch of The Wolseley Hotels marks an exciting new chapter for Minor Hotels. Inspired by the enduring success of The Wolseley in London, our vision is to create hotels anchored in culinary excellence, architectural character, and a genuine sense of occasion. The Wolseley Hotel New York establishes our first flagship and sets the standard for the brand’s global expansion.” – Dillip Rajakarier, Minor International  Read story

“I’m honored to join Mullen Hospitality Management at such an exciting stage of its evolution. The company’s strategic vision, strong partnerships, and focus on premier leisure destinations create a powerful platform for growth. I look forward to working with the team to expand our portfolio and deliver exceptional resort experiences across the region.” – Javier Coll, Mullen Hospitality Management   Read story

“Roland [Fasel] brings the rare combination of strategic vision and operational expertise to lead Capella Hotel Group through its next chapter of growth. He has transformed iconic properties by elevating both culture and performance—proving that excellence in luxury hospitality is both an art and a discipline. As we expand globally, we need a leader who can strengthen our competitive position while deepening the culture that differentiates us.” – Evan Kwee, Capella Hotel Group   Read story

“We have probably equal to or greater than the number of assets in our M&A pipeline than we do open and running today. If you have two cluster purchases of three lodges apiece, you’re almost doubling the size of what [we] have today.”  -- Michael Crawford, Beckons   Read story

“What stands out this year is the strength of East Africa in terms of projects moving forward. Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania show some of the highest construction ratios on the continent, which suggests that this is where we are likely to see new supply coming through in the short to medium term.” – Trevor Ward, W Hospitality Group   Read story

“We are committed to expanding our high-quality hospitality platform across Asia Pacific. Both Rydges Wellington and Sofitel Queenstown are located in prime markets with strong long-term demand fundamentals. We see significant potential to enhance their performance through active asset management and targeted capital investment. We continue to look for opportunities to deploy further global capital into New Zealand.” – Ruban Kaneshamoorthy, Brookfield   Read story

“Owners’ appetite for scaled, pure luxury all-inclusive brands in Asia remains selective. Owners are watching closely, but few are prepared to be early adopters at scale.” – Leanne Reddie, Global Asset Solutions   Read story