Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce its Voco hotel brand to the Sunshine Coast under an agreement with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital, as the region gears up for the arrival of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Resorts 147

Resorts Accommodation Branding Pipeline 147

Hotel Designs

APRIL 28, 2025

The brands current pipeline includes three under-construction hotels totalling over 600 rooms that are anticipated to open by mid-2026, with the prospect of significant additional growth across Marriotts global regions over the next decade. Europe, and Asia Pacific, including gateway cities like New York, London, Paris, and Rome.

Branding 66

Branding Closing Real Estate Pipeline 66

Hotel Management

MAY 8, 2024

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

Tourism 264

Tourism Average Daily Rate Accommodation General Manager 264

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. “I envisage this relationship will greatly enhance citizenM’s global reach and brand impact. .

Branding 59

Branding Closing Real Estate Pipeline 59

Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2024

BWH Hotels is tapping into demand from price-conscious travellers with the signing of three new economy hotels, under SureStay Hotels branding, in Australasia. The brand has experience rapid growth across key markets globally, with BWH reporting that there are over 450 current properties accounting for 30,000+ rooms within the portfolio.

Accommodation 264

Accommodation Hotels Branding Pipeline 264

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Adina Chermside brings a renowned, international hotel brand to this important suburb, filling a gap in the accommodation market for the north side of Brisbane and the Prince Charles Hospital.

Accommodation 306

Accommodation Retail Pipeline Dining 306

Hotel Management

APRIL 15, 2024

“We’re delighted to be bringing our Holiday Inn and Suites brand to the Sunshine Coast and thrilled to be partnering with Felix Capital on this exciting hotel in Caloundra,” said IHG Hotels and Resorts Director of Development, Australasia and Pacific, Cameron Burke. “As We are proud to be making our mark in Caloundra,” he said.

Dining 278

Dining Hotels Branding Pipeline 278

Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Ascott Limited is expanding its co-living brand Lyf to new markets with the announcement of eight new property signings spanning city and resort locations across Europe and Asia Pacific. New locations Lyf is currently present in 21 cities globally, with over 5,500 units both operating and in the pipeline.

Average Daily Rate 264

Average Daily Rate Accommodation Scale Branding 264

Hotel Management

JUNE 8, 2023

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is set to debut its flagship Wyndham brand in Singapore with the signing of 591-key hotel in the city’s Civic District. The signing reflects Wyndham’s strategy to boost its presence in the country with distinctive, upscale, midscale, lifestyle, and value brands.

Branding 130

Branding Intent Pipeline Resorts 130

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We continue to see success across our network, particularly with the Quest brand, which has remained resilient in the corporate travel market. Looking ahead, we have several exciting opportunities in the pipeline. Effective advocacy is essential for the long-term sustainability and growth of the accommodation industry in New Zealand.

Pipeline 130

Pipeline Occupancy Consumer Market 130

Hotel Management

AUGUST 1, 2023

The global Holiday Inn brand family is leading the charge into regional and suburban Australia, celebrating recent openings for Holiday Inn Dandenong, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast and Holiday Inn Werribee. www.ihg.com The post Holiday Inn brand family expands across Australia appeared first on Hotel Management.

Branding 130

Branding Pipeline Accommodation Resorts 130

Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

As the new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle Americas (LLA), based in Atlanta, Harwood will be tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the LLA organisation, driving performance and operations of IHG’s six Luxury and Lifestyle brands and supporting growth in the region.

Accommodation 279

Accommodation General Manager Operations Resorts 279

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

While big brands remain powerful in the Australian market, Axsia HTL claims they are growing fast and are “too stretched to provide the necessary support” to ensure each hotel is reaching its potential. “Ask They realise they need the brand and distribution strength but also the autonomy to create and execute their own strategy.

Forecasting 264

Forecasting Consumer Management Branding 264

Hotel Designs

MARCH 27, 2025

Six Senses was chosen to introduce a 70-key hotel and 58 branded residences as part of a holistic, enriching, and harmonious way of life that blends the timeless appeal of nature and community with the Six Senses hospitality ethos and signature offerings.

Resorts 71

Resorts Branding Dining Pipeline 71

Hotel Business

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed a record pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms as of year-end 2024, alongside a strategic brand realignment designed to enhance owner returns and accelerate growth. Im excited to lead the newly formed Lifestyle Group during this pivotal time of growth and value-focused evolution, said Lalvani.

Pipeline 64

Pipeline Branding Resorts Market 64

Hotel Management

JULY 31, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its premium accommodation brand Crowne Plaza to the Victorian city of Geelong, through a partnership with Plenary Group. Over the next 12 months, it will also open six new hotels in Greater Melbourne under the Crowne Plaza, Voco, Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn brands.

Retail 246

Retail Tourism Resorts Pipeline 246

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Apartment hotels brand Quest is set for a major expansion in China under a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Ascott China and Jin Jiang Hotels signed this week. Ascott’s international expertise in the operation of serviced residences will drive the development of TULIP LODJ into a high-quality apartment hotel brand.

Hotels 249

Hotels Branding Operations Pipeline 249

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The apartment hotel meets a demand for quality extended stay accommodation in an area that has historically been undersupplied and is on an upward growth trajectory with population projected to more than double over the next 30 years.

Construction 130

Construction Accommodation Hiring Pipeline 130

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To accommodate demand, cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York City, Orlando and San Diego have an abundance of new hotel construction, renovation and brand conversion activity underway. Another 35 hotels/6,230 rooms are in the renovation and conversion pipeline.

Marketing 122

Marketing Market Construction Pipeline 122

Hotel Business

AUGUST 5, 2024

Hotel management company Colwen Hotels and Marriott International have opened a dual-branded hotel in Annapolis, MD: Residence Inn Annapolis and Fairfield Inn & Suites Annapolis. The post First dual-branded property in Annapolis, MD, opens appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

Branding 104

Branding Accommodation Business Market 104

Hotel Management

JUNE 27, 2024

With a growing demand for accommodation, increasing tourism, and evolving traveller preferences, developers have a unique opportunity to create properties that cater to the needs of modern travellers. Handwritten Collection is a global portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels enriching Accor’s offering in the collection brands segment.

Pipeline 130

Pipeline Accommodation Hotels Branding 130

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Development Director, Scott Armstrong Choice Hotels’ International has found success in midscale accommodation across the globe for more than 80 years. Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has continued strength in this segment with 70% of our portfolio positioned in the midscale Quality and Comfort brands.

Accommodation 147

Accommodation Pipeline Construction Revenue 147

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hotel Designs Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott International will expand its luxury portfolio in Vietnam with the signings of JW Marriott, the Luxury Collection and Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resorts.

Branding 111

Branding Resorts Events Closing 111

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has opened new Garner hotels in Macon, GA, and Oklahoma City, and has revealed that plans for the new midscale brand’s global expansion are now underway. Garner’s recent openings and signings represent the latest progress in the brand’s plan to open more than 500 hotels in the U.S.

Branding 103

Branding Casinos Intent Hotels 103

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Crinis spent 24 years at Crown Resorts overseeing hospitality and service across 3,500 hotel rooms and 90 hospitality brands, before serving as Director of Melbourne Place Hotel. With over ten hotels in our pipeline we will be launching a hotel fund in 2025 to take advantage of a dislocated market and our pipeline and experience.

General Manager 147

General Manager Pipeline Hotels Retail 147

Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

BWH Hotels is expanding its footprint across the ditch with new development, partnerships and brand growth in New Zealand. The global hospitality giant has been concentrating on fostering relationships with New Zealand owned and operated brands to gain local insights into the region.

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Branding Pipeline Occupancy 130

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report paints a picture of robust growth and strategic focus. The widespread distribution of these projects across numerous markets, coupled with the strong presence of established brands, suggests a confident outlook for the hospitality industry. Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q2 2024 U.S.

Construction 111

Construction Pipeline Scale Hotels 111

Hotel Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Marriott International’s HR associates “We’re delighted to be establishing a foothold as a leading employer, not only in the region’s accommodation sector, but in the country. To have two hotel groups, and two of our members, in the top 10 is great news for our industry and I congratulate both companies,” said Mansfield.

Accommodation 162

Accommodation Pipeline Business Hospitality 162

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

HRI Hospitality and Hilton have opened the 306-room Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown, the second property nationally to open from Hilton’s new contemporary lifestyle brand. Developed and owned by HRI Hospitality and operated by HRI’s operating company, HRI Lodging, the property is half a block from Broadway.

Construction 109

Construction Pipeline Accommodation Branding 109

Hotel Business

MAY 15, 2023

According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China’s total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,659 projects/680,959 rooms at the end of Q1‘23, down 1% by projects and 3% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

Construction 52

Construction Pipeline Branding Forecasting 52

Hotel Business

APRIL 30, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has opened its first dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites property in North Platte, NE, following the prototype’s launch in 2021. Other upcoming dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites openings this year include Fort Payne, AL, and West Memphis, AR. and Mexico in the coming years.

Branding 59

Branding Pipeline Accommodation Management 59

Hotel Business

MAY 29, 2025

Everhome Suites , the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International Inc. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.

Construction 59

Construction Branding Pipeline Travel 59

Hotel Business

MARCH 21, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has revealed the continued expansion of its ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand, which in just one year, now has more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline. Late last year, the brand broke ground on its first three hotels and nearly two dozen more ground breaks are expected for this year.

Pipeline 59

Pipeline Construction ROI Hotels 59

Hotel Management

APRIL 2, 2024

The record ASR room revenue in FY 2023 spanned 350 participating properties across 14 brands, where repeat stay revenue from ASR members constituted more than 60%. Ascott was able to provide higher value offerings and more choices, across brands and geographies, to our ASR members.

Revenue 130

Revenue Pipeline Accommodation Branding 130

Hotel Management

MARCH 23, 2023

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts’ new Echo Suites Extended Stay brand is continuing to soar, with more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline just 12 months after it was launched. Late last year, the brand broke ground on its first three hotels and nearly two dozen more ground breaks are expected for this year.

Hotels 130

Hotels Resorts Pipeline Construction 130

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

EVEN Hotels—part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) —is celebrating its growth momentum and positive response from guests and owners following the unveiling of its reimagined prototype and brand identity. The upscale, select-service and wellness-focused brand plans to open seven additional U.S.

Branding 69

Branding Hotels Pipeline Events 69

Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 30, 2024

W Florence: Q2 2025 Image credit: Marriott International Bringing the W Hotels brand to the iconic Tuscan city of Florence, W Florence is set to become a vibrant social hub in the heart of the artistic city. Each accommodation offers direct sea access and interiors that merge contemporary aesthetics with the oceanscape.

Hotels 105

Hotels Resorts Dining Shopping 105