Lodging
APRIL 28, 2025
BETHESDA, MarylandMarriott International announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brandcitizenM. The transaction is expected to accelerate Marriotts global expansion of its select-service and lifestyle lodging offerings, as the company continues to focus on expanding its portfolio to provide more options for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members.
Skift Blog
APRIL 28, 2025
Skift Take: By adding CitizenM, Marriott strengthens its select-service and lifestyle offerings.
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Hotel Management
APRIL 21, 2025
Hotel X names new General Manager Daniel Gerritse has been appointed as the new General Manager of Hotel X, Fortitude Valley. Gerritse brings over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role, including in sales, marketing, and operational leadership across major Australian hotel brands. Most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gerritse also held senior roles with W Brisbane, where he was part of the pre-opening leadership team,
Hotel Speak
APRIL 23, 2025
LONDON April 2025 IDeaS, a SAS company and the worlds leading provider of hospitality revenue management software, today announced the launch of IDeaS Spotlight, a first of its kind demand intelligence solution that empowers marketers to generate the right demand at the right time. Spotlight helps both single properties and portfolios to identify and act on high-value opportunities for deploying impactful, demand-generating marketing tactics informed by advanced analytics and AI.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to keyless entry, in-room entertainment, and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that
Hotel Designs
APRIL 22, 2025
Hotel Designs Ennismore announces Bali signing, taking the first Hyde Hotel to Asia Ennismore announces Bali signing, taking the first Hyde Hotel to Asia Ennismore has announced the arrival of Hyde Hotels in Indonesia slated to open in 2026, Hyde Suites Seminyak Bali will be taking the brands signature festival vibes to the region… Tucked away amidst verdant tropical gardens with expansive views of the Indian Ocean, Hyde Suites Seminyak Bali will complement the vibrant spirit of Bali with
Hotel Management
APRIL 21, 2025
IHG is set to introduce its fastest growing premium brand, Voco, to the Northern Territory for the first time under a partnership with JH Group. The 87-key Voco Darwin Suites, which is set to open late this year, will see the conversion of a commercial office building at 87 Mitchell Street in the heart of Darwins Central Business District. The upscale property, located close to Darwin Entertainment Centre, will feature an all-day dining restaurant, meeting space, fitness centre and outdoor pool,
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Skift Blog
APRIL 21, 2025
Skift Take: Trump administration policies will have a major impact on the travel industry so its no surprise companies felt a need to give.
Webrezpro
APRIL 22, 2025
Treat yourself to a boutique stay at Ashlea House Bed & Breakfast in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. This charming Victorian property is only a stroll away from Old Town, with restaurants, shops, and music all nearby. Guests receive a three-course gourmet breakfast and welcome chocolates. Ashlea House Bed & Breakfast has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property […] The post Ashlea House Bed & Breakfast appeared first on WebRezPro.
Hotel Designs
APRIL 28, 2025
Hotel Designs Marriott International announces acquisition of citizenM brand Marriott International announces acquisition of citizenM brand Marriott International has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM in an acquisition that supports its growth in innovative lifestyle offerings… The citizenM global portfolio currently consists of 36 open hotels, comprising 8,544 rooms, across more than 20 cities spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific, includi
Hotel Management
APRIL 21, 2025
Hotels in Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua have enjoyed a strong start to the year with increased room rates, driven by an uptick in international visitors, while New Zealands main centres of Auckland and Wellington saw a decline. According to Colliers Hotels New Zealand Hotel Market Snapshot for Q1, based on information from Hotel Data New Zealand, revenue per available room (RevPAR) was up 6.5% to NZ$239 in Queenstown for the year ending 31 March.
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Lodging
APRIL 28, 2025
SOUTHLAKE, TexasSabre Corporationand TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which TPG has agreed to acquire Sabre’s Hospitality Solutions business for$1.1 billion. TPG will invest in Hospitality Solutions through TPG Capital, the firm’s U.S. and European private equity platform.
Skift Blog
APRIL 28, 2025
Skift Take: The definition of loyalty is being rewritten to focus less on points accumulation and more on customer experience. Global Hotel Alliances new report reveals that guests want programs that feel personal, not transactional.
Hotel Business
APRIL 28, 2025
The recent U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) finds that, at the close of the first quarter of 2025, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 203 projects/24,496 rooms, a new all-time-high room total representing 9% project and 11% room growth year-over-year (YOY).
HotStats
APRIL 28, 2025
New data from HotStats show rising profitability across luxury hotels in the UAE, driven by strong top-line performance and disciplined cost control. The findings, following discussions at investor meetings at this years GIOHIS, reinforce the regions position as a high-yield market for hospitality investment and point to sustained demand, strong pricing power, and disciplined operations across the high-end segment.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Hotel Management
APRIL 28, 2025
Marriott International has signed a deal to acquire lifestyle accommodation brand CitizenM for US$355 million. Recognised for its focus on art, design and technology, CitizenMs global portfolio consists of 36 open hotels (8,544 rooms) across more than 20 cities in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including gateway cities like New York, London, Paris and Rome.
Lodging
APRIL 28, 2025
BELLEVUE, WashingtonStaypineapple Hotels Inc. announced thatUniversity Innhas been acquired by OneRE Apartment Fund LLC, a company affiliated withOnelin Capital Corporation. The boutique hotel is situated in the citys University District, and it provides access to the University of Washington, as well as an array of dining, retail, and cultural amenities.
Skift Blog
APRIL 27, 2025
Skift Take: Amid heightened concerns about U.S. aviation infrastructure, a crop of startups are bullish that they will significantly disrupt the travel experience in the next few years.
Hotel Business
APRIL 28, 2025
Marriott International has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle, select-service brand citizenM. At closing of the transaction, Marriott will pay $355 million to acquire the brand and related intellectual property. Following closing, the citizenM portfolio will become part of Marriott’s system, with the hotels owned and leased by the seller subject to new long-term franchise agreements with Marriott.
Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course
Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i
Hotel Designs
APRIL 28, 2025
Hotel Designs Mandarin Oriental announces unprecedented renovations of its founding properties Mandarin Oriental announces unprecedented renovations of its founding properties Mandarin Oriental has announced significant multi-million investments into its two founding flagship hotels Hong Kong and Bangkok reinforcing the brands recently unveiled brand-led growth strategy… The Mandarin Oriental group has long been defined by its dual Asian heritage that is deeply rooted in its founding flag
Hotel Management
APRIL 23, 2025
American Airlines AAdvantage members will have more ways to enhance their travel experience when flying on Fiji Airways , Fijis national carrier. Fiji Airways has officially joined the AAdvantage travel rewards program and has become the newest full member of the oneworld alliance. The partnership between American and Fiji Airways is giving customers more ways to unlock new travel experiences, said Americans Senior Vice President of Alliances Anmol Bhargava.
Lodging
APRIL 28, 2025
LONDONWyndham Hotels & Resorts introduced its La Quinta by Wyndham brand to the Georgian market, opening the beachside La Quinta by Wyndham Batumi. Georgias tourism industry is thriving, and Batumi is leading the way as a travel hotspot. In 2024 alone, Georgia welcomed 7.4 million international visitors, marking a 4.2 percent increase from the previous year.
Skift Blog
APRIL 21, 2025
Skift Take: The U.S. vacation rental industry remains relatively stable. But there are a host of challenges: an international travel slowdown, economic uncertainty, and labor shortages.
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Hotel Business
APRIL 28, 2025
Peachtree Group has secured U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approval for four regional centers: Peachtree South Regional Center, Peachtree Northeast Regional Center, Peachtree Midwest Regional Center and Peachtree West Regional Center. These approvals allow the company to independently structure and sponsor EB-5 projects within the designated territories, streamlining the investment process and enhancing efficiency in bringing deals to market.
Hotel Designs
APRIL 21, 2025
Hotel Designs JW Marriott announces its Portuguese debut at Palmares Resort JW Marriott announces its Portuguese debut at Palmares Resort JW Marriott’s first Portuguese property at Palmares Ocean Living & Golf, will be home to a five-star hotel with 172 rooms harmoniously nestled between the Michelin-starred Al-Sud restaurant, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. signature golf course and the Atlantic’s endless horizon… Slated to open in 2028, this transformative addition to the celebr
Hotel Management
APRIL 22, 2025
Delivers up to 93% reduction in plastic waste to hotels globally. VANITY GROUP officially invites hoteliers globally to experience the worlds most sustainable format, Clean Charge. [NR1] This leading large format solution delivers up to a 93% reduction in plastic waste and marks game-changing improvements in operational efficiency and hygiene. Part of VANITY GROUPs Mindful Beauty Project, Clean Charge pioneers sustainability exclusively for hotels globally.
Lodging
APRIL 21, 2025
Hotels are getting smarter every day. With new technology like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud software, and smart gadgets, hotels can now offer benefits like contactless check-ins and personalized guest experiences. These tools are meant to make guests happier and hotel operations smoother. But heres the catch: All these developments are coming faster than hotels can figure out how to use them.
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Skift Blog
APRIL 23, 2025
Skift Take: Changing political dynamics, international tariffs, and re-entry anxieties are turning adventure travelers away from the U.S.
Hotel Business
APRIL 28, 2025
Palette Hotels has been awarded management of the 140-room DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Meadow Lands Casino Area in Washington, PA. The company will also oversee the hotels upcoming, multimillion-dollar refurbishment, which includes technology enhancements for the Hilton Connected Rooms program, new signage, new landscaping and a complete renovation of the lobby, guestrooms, guest bathrooms, meeting spaces, restaurant, bar and lounge.
STAAH
APRIL 22, 2025
Managing multiple OTAs can feel like walking a tightrope for hoteliersone wrong step can lead to overbookings, rate discrepancies or missed revenue. As distribution demands grow more complex, so does the need for a smart solution. STAAHs Channel Manager is built to simplify this balancing act, offering real-time synchronisation, pooled inventory and performance insights that help you stay in control and boost bookingswhether you’re running a boutique hotel or a group chain.
Hotel Management
APRIL 22, 2025
To remain competitive, hotels must embrace the Uberisation of hospitalityleveraging data and technology to deliver personalised, revenue-generating guest experiences that extend far beyond the room. The hospitality industry must take note of how Uber redefined transportationby putting the passenger experience at the centre. Hotels now face a similar call to action.
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