Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2024

A AU$5 million recovery package aimed at driving visitation to Cairns and Far North Queensland in the wake of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Jasper and recent flooding has been welcomed by peak industry body Accommodation Australia.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Occupancies are at unparalleled levels over the concert periods, and we have also seen a surge in regional demand as Swifties take the opportunity to travel further. For both the Melbourne and Sydney concerts we’ve seen a bump in hotel occupancy around the event dates, and our restaurants have also seen great reservation numbers.

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eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In fact, concert-goers often flood the local hotel market, with occupancy rates skyrocketing, and hotels seizing the opportunity to increase room rates due to heightened demand. Here’s a closer look at the tangible impact of live concerts on hotel occupancy and the hospitality industry, backed by compelling examples and statistics.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We’ve had 206 hotels open across Australia in the last three years,” said Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson. “In Hotel operators across the country – but particularly in our gateway cities – are seeing occupancies re-building to pre-pandemic levels. “We And people also want an experience, they want to be pampered.

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Hotel Management

MAY 15, 2025

Occupancy in this segment reached close to 78%. The month also benefitted from higher yielding group business and the presence of film crews. The month also benefitted from higher yielding group business and the presence of film crews.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson said the migration strategy “implements a number of reforms which will improve the system, while recognising more work needs to be done”, pointing to the importance of further consultation on issues such as the chronic labour shortage in regional areas and changes to student visas.

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Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

Victoria’s proposed tourism tax has been deemed “unfair” on hotel guests and likely to impact tourism numbers in the state, according to peak accommodation body Accommodation Australia. Johnson said the government should instead target “the unregulated accommodation sector” to help deal with the rental housing crisis.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 20, 2025

So surely the UK is becoming a tougher place to run a travel or hospitality business? And theres the Autumn Budget 2024, now implemented with full effect, that will increase the annual tax bill for UK hospitality businesses by a projected 3 billion per year. Business hurdlesor opportunities? occupancy growth.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 30, 2023

Marriott International, the preferred accommodation partner for the event, has reported high-level bookings over the next two weeks, with their eleven Melbourne hotels at 100% occupancy on April 1 – an incredible feat for its newly opened hotels, Le Méridien Melbourne and The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The data covers key hotel performance indicators such as occupancy, RevPAR, booking lead time, length of stay, international and domestic travel, direct and OTA bookings, as well as upsell performance to forecast trends shaping the hotel industry in 2023. Some of the findings: Direct bookings are on the rise.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 28, 2025

Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating a successful Australian Open as the events official accommodation partner for the fourth year running, with increased occupancy at its 10 Melbourne hotels, enhanced brand awareness and greater member engagement.

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Hotel Management

MAY 25, 2023

Michael Johnson, CEO of Tourism Accommodation Australia and Interim CEO of Accommodation Association said the festival has evolved greatly over the years to become a “demand driver” for hotels. This year, Johnson explained, while there is demand for weekend bookings, occupancy during the week is softer than expected.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

However, we’re now seeing encouraging signs of recovery, with business bookings picking up as we move into the latter half of the year. Our properties are performing well, with solid occupancy and rate performance. This success is a testament to the hard work of our Quest franchisees and the strength of our business model.

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Hotel News Resource

JULY 5, 2023

The European hotel and accommodation sector is preparing for a historic year. Economic sentiment among European hoteliers is in many places exuberant, reflecting two consecutive 6-month periods of strong growth in occupancy and average daily prices as well as a positive outlook for the future.

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Accommodation Occupancy Travel Revenue 94

Hotel Management

MAY 23, 2023

Despite the slow return of international travellers to Queensland, occupancy levels at Accor’s 96 hotels across the state are surging beyond 2019 occupancy levels thanks to strong domestic travel and the lure of major concerts and events.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Sean Hunt, Marriott International “The Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct is positioned to become the Southern Corridor’s home to health research, medical care, higher education, innovative business development and Hesperia is laser focused on delivering economic benefits for all of Western Australia, but certainly for the Southern Corridor.”

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Hotel Management

MAY 1, 2023

The business shared the announcement exclusively to HM ahead of the 14th Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), which takes place at the Adelaide Oval on May 3-4. “As The Collingwood property has seen occupancy double to 72% and RevPAR grow by $50 in Q1 FY23, when compared to the opening three months May-July FY22.

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Demand Calendar

APRIL 25, 2023

It considers various reasons for traveling to the destination, such as for business (conferences, exhibitions, business meetings) or leisure (culture, festivals, concerts, sports). This type of forecasting is essential for understanding the total demand for accommodation in a destination.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Outsourcing valet services frees hotels from operational stress, enhances guest experience, reduces claims, and unlocks commercial opportunities, supporting premium pricing and increased occupancy through seamless, professional, and a trusted service delivery by experts. Q: Tell us about the services you offer hotels.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2024

We have also seen incredible growth in yield (Average Daily Rate and RevPAR) and occupancy. Fiji continues to be loved the world over for the world class accommodation, great food and drink options, beautiful weather and classic sun, sand and surf. However, what really makes Fiji stand out is our people and our culture.

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Tourism Average Daily Rate Market Marketing 264

Hotel Management

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Ascott Limited has launched a refresh of its flagship namesake brand, Ascott, that showcases its flex-hybrid accommodation concept. By being responsive to shifts in demand, Ascott can quickly pivot its operations to suit the needs of the market and optimise occupancy to drive revenue growth,” he said.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 14, 2024

Crawford said that while the destination has excellent prospects for growth and long-term success, it lacks high-quality accommodation, making it less appealing to affluent travellers. “It It is missing out on the marketing power of international hotel companies,” he said. “In

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Going into FY25, ResortBrokers’ market outlook for Queensland is as strong as ever: it remains one of the best places in Australia to buy an accommodation property or business. Occupancy, RevPAR and ADR are all up on FY23 according to the latest TRA figures for Queensland. This is across the board on a regional level.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“STR’s 2024 outlook data suggests all of Australia’s capital cities are experiencing strong ADRs through the end of 2023 and that this is set to continue into the coming year, with occupancies following,” said Simpson.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Burke had plenty of positive news to share with occupancy trending back to 2019 levels, while rates are up 25%. He revealed that ADR more than occupancy separates the major markets; and luxury still leads in total growth, although midscale is making major strides.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

What is a hotel business plan? A hotel business plan is a comprehensive document that outlines your hotel’s goals, strategies, and financial projections. It’s a vital tool for any hotel owner or operator, whether you’re starting a new hotel, expanding an existing business, or improving your current operations.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I think the recovery has been in some ways faster than it was in Thailand [Cameron’s previous posting, throughout the pandemic, was at The Peninsula Bangkok] and some other countries because major businesses and government delegations from all over the world needed to get in to China. We want to stay best in market. Click here for more.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 30, 2023

Lyf – pronounced ‘life’ – stands for ‘live your freedom’ and is an accommodation concept targeting next-generation travellers including non-traditional corporates such as digital nomads, start-ups, entrepreneurs and creatives. For me, I’m thinking about how I ready the business and our properties to weather whatever it may be.

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STAAH

MARCH 25, 2025

Todays travelers are more eco-conscious, seeking accommodations that reflect their values. According to a recent Booking.com survey, 56% of travelers now seek accommodations that embrace eco-friendly practices, and nearly 67% value comfort, stylish designs, and innovative amenities that incentivize repeat visits ( Booking.com ).

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STAAH

MAY 4, 2025

It offers 126 designer rooms that merge business and pleasure. STAAH booking engines dynamic pricing , streamlined customer communications, promo codes, stop-sell limits on packages and occupancy base pricing. The secure and hassle-free booking platform lets guests book online through the property website in three steps.

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Revenue OTA Shopping Occupancy 81

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

However, as the market grew and evolved, this model started to show its limitations: Overreliance on historical data Traditional comp sets were rarely updated and relied heavily on historical data, such as past pricing, occupancy rates, and guest reviews. As McKinsey highlights , in the old days of traveling, destination came first.

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Little Hotelier

MARCH 23, 2023

What is occupancy rate? Occupancy rate determines how full your hotel is at any given time. Your property’s occupancy rate is one of the most important indicators of success. What is the formula for occupancy rate? For example, if you have 20 rooms, but only 10 are occupied, your occupancy rate will be 50%.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As a hotelier, boosting the occupancy rate is critical to running a successful business. In a highly competitive industry, you must attract and retain guests to increase your property's occupancy rate and revenue. This article will explore various ways to improve hotel occupancy rates and the role of technology in it. 

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

AHICE Group President James Wilkinson said the conference will focus on building positive growth in the sector, from improving occupancy and ADR to driving food and beverage revenue. The hotel sector is a major target market for many businesses. Hotel issues have an inevitable impact on supplier businesses as well.

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Amadeus Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom 2023 global hotel occupancy levels are trending 10% ahead of 2022 with Q4 on-the-books reservations up 11% over last year, according to Amadeus data September 27, 2023 – There is a sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Owners are responding to the growing need for properties that cater to both business and leisure travellers to accommodate the popular “Bleisure” trend. Hybrid spaces that can host large conferences and provide exceptional leisure experiences are on the rise, allowing owners to maximize occupancy and rates throughout the week.

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Events Construction Occupancy Accommodation 130

Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

The conference – billed as ‘the hotel event where deals get done’ – attracts some of the largest investors and key decision makers in the global accommodation sector, with delegates attending this year from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as across Australia.

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