Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2024

The Ascott Limited has formed a long-term partnership with SG Enable, the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, to raise the standard of accessible accommodation in the hospitality industry. The post Ascott teams up with disability agency to elevate accessible accommodation appeared first on Hotel Management.

Accommodation 130

Accommodation Scale Hiring Hospitality 130

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

DCOH, formerly the Halikos Group, is a family-run business and one of the region’s largest privately-owned construction, real estate and hospitality providers. Its expertise extends to hotel accommodation with vibrant food and beverage outlets and gaming venues.

Real Estate 264

Real Estate Hotels Construction Operations 264

Hotel Management

JUNE 27, 2023

Persistent interest rate hikes have a knock-on effect on the construction of new hotels as cost of debt for hotel developers and would-be buyers has increased significantly. Alongside this trend is also the emergence of white label management operators that we continue to engage with.

Construction 228

Construction Hotels Accommodation Management 228

Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2024

The Ascott Limited has formed a long-term partnership with SG Enable, the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, to raise the standard of accessible accommodation in the hospitality industry. The post Ascott partners with SG Enable to raise the standard of accessible accommodation appeared first on Hotel Management.

Accommodation 130

Accommodation Scale Hiring Hospitality 130

Hotel Management

JULY 4, 2024

With supply having increased enough to accommodate future demand growth and dramatic rises in construction costs, many other mooted projects will be challenged to stack up. Owners and operators will need to adopt a defensive approach to asset management, maintaining a laser focus on their operating structures.

Operations 130

Operations Management Pipeline Construction 130

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. The announcement comes ahead of the September opening of a 180-room Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong, which puts IHG on track to be the largest global hotel operator in the area.

Retail 246

Retail Tourism Resorts Pipeline 246

Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

The 30-key property, which is scheduled to open in September, is owned by Elphinstone Group, a privately-run, family business based in Burnie, and has been built by Tasmania-born construction group Fairbrother 1834 Hotels will manage the hotel, bringing experience in managing boutique and independent hotels across Australia.

Construction 130

Construction Accommodation Hotels Business 130

Hotel Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

“With a high reputation for quality service and unrivalled hospitality across its F&B spaces my initial goal is to further raise these high standards already synonymous with Hilton Sydney, while exploring avenues for further improvement in what is an increasingly competitive market for accommodation in the CBD.”

General Manager 272

General Manager Sales Resorts Management 272

Hotel Management

MARCH 30, 2023

Almost a year on from the opening of its first Australian property in Melbourne’s trendy inner-city suburb of Collingwood, and with another under construction in Bondi Junction, the brand is exploring further opportunities for growth – in dynamic metropolitan neighbourhoods.

Construction 246

Construction Branding Occupancy Business 246

Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

The conference presented a deep dive into the world of hotel design and construction, from humble lead-free tap fittings to the ground-up construction of state-of-the-art environmentally efficient buildings. Recent spiralling construction costs and the management of consultants also provoked reactions from our panel.

Construction 246

Construction Hotels Events Operations 246

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. Through Q3 2023, New York also has the most new construction starts of any market in the U.S.

Market 122

Market Marketing Construction Pipeline 122

Hotel Management

JULY 18, 2024

Real estate experts from Savills have highlighted opportunity for property developers and accommodation operators in Christchurch as visitation and population growth rise. We are focusing on a range of strategic hotel developments in the central city,” said Savills’ Director of Commercial Sales and Hotels in Christchurch, Norman Engel.

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Motels Construction Occupancy 130

Hotel Management

MARCH 28, 2024

The AU$95 million Black Rock Motor Park at Wakefield will include a 5.25km driving circuit, designed by global F1 track design leader, Tilke Group, luxury accommodation, a function centre, cafe and go-kart track. The park is expected to be operational within two years, with construction finalised about 12 months later.

Resorts 147

Resorts Construction Accommodation Tourism 147

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Veriu Group is making its mark in Australia’s apartment hotel landscape with over 3,000 rooms operating across 21 sites and a further 17 sites in development across both the Veriu Hotels and Suites and Punthill Apartment Hotels brands.

Scale 130

Scale Construction Average Daily Rate Hotels 130

Hotel Business

JANUARY 30, 2023

“As one of the nation’s largest hotel operators, Atrium Hospitality is committed to being a responsible community partner as we offer exceptional guest experiences,” said Mangiarelli. I appreciate that Atrium strategically invests in talent and innovation to work smarter in conserving our planet’s natural resources,” said Panzer.

Real Estate 111

Real Estate Construction Retail Management 111

SiteMinder

JUNE 5, 2025

What is hotel construction? Hotel construction refers to the process of designing, planning, financing , and building new hotel properties, or significantly renovating existing ones. Table of contents Why does hotel construction cost so much? Construction projects are notoriously prone to overruns.

Construction 52

Construction Management Hotels Operations 52

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Developed and owned by HRI Hospitality and operated by HRI’s operating company, HRI Lodging, the property is half a block from Broadway. 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.

Construction 109

Construction Pipeline Accommodation Branding 109

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. We will continue to own our real estate and operate all our hotels.

Branding 66

Branding Closing Real Estate Pipeline 66

Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2023

A generation of talented leaders are rising through the ranks of the accommodation industry and striving for better outcomes for employees and guests. I started in hotel operations and whilst working in London, I soon realised a desire to move into hotel investment and development.

Accommodation 147

Accommodation Motels Retail Construction 147

Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2024

The hotel, which was constructed in 2021, will be rebranded as Rydges Ringwood, marking EVT’s sixth hotel in the Melbourne area. “We This management contract aligns with our strategy to enhance the Rydges brand presence and reinforces our commitment to offering quality accommodation to our guests.”

Construction 147

Construction Dining Accommodation Management 147

Hotel Business

MARCH 8, 2024

Chartwell is the hotel operator and FirstBank provided construction financing. Crain Construction Inc. served as the project’s construction manager. They are a leading developer and operator that gets it done right at every level—not to mention high-quality and high-integrity people.

Construction 110

Construction Resorts Events Hospitality 110

Hotel Management

APRIL 25, 2023

A must-attend event for hotel designers, architects, owners, and operators, Design Inn will delve into the future of hotel design and examine critical components of hospitality design, from lighting to energy efficiency. View the full program here.

Hotels 246

Hotels Real Estate Events Branding 246

Hotel Business

APRIL 28, 2025

The brand’s current pipeline includes three under-construction hotels totaling more than 600 rooms that are anticipated to open by mid-2026, with the prospect of significant additional growth across Marriott’s global regions over the next decade. We will continue to own our real estate and operate all our hotels.

Branding 59

Branding Closing Real Estate Pipeline 59

Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

LEGIT (Lodging Emissions & Guest-night Impact Tracker), a new tool developed by the tech-powered hospitality operator and Furthr , a top tier environmental consultancy, gives guests complete environmental impact metrics for each of its room-types in every property.

Operations 65

Operations Hotels Hospitality Scale 65

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. The corporate and MICE hotel sectors are evolving rapidly, driven by shifting market demands and emerging trends.

Events 130

Events Construction Occupancy Accommodation 130

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This has created significant pressure on owners of B and C grade office buildings in most states and territories, who are struggling to compete against newly constructed A-grade office buildings with modern facilities and tenant amenities. “As

Construction 147

Construction Hotels Pipeline Scale 147

Hotel Business

DECEMBER 2, 2024

. “It’s about redefining what guests expect from an extended-stay experience through thoughtful design and operational efficiency.” ” The expansion into Nashville is part of the brand’s growth plan to have 50 locations open, or under construction, by the end of 2026.

Construction 59

Construction Branding Accommodation Operations 59

Hotel Business

JUNE 22, 2023

MMI Hotel Group (MMI) has been selected to operate Fontana Village Resort & Marina in Fontana Dam, NC. “The resort offers tremendous activities, amenities and accommodations for adventure lovers of all ages.” The post MMI Hotel Group to operate Fontana Village Resort & Marina appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

Operations 59

Operations Resorts Construction Dining 59

Hotel Management

JUNE 6, 2023

“With the revitalisation of industrial areas and the transformation of the suburb into a desirable residential and commercial hub, there’s clearly a growing demand for accommodation options in the area.” Veriu Collingwood brings the total number of hotels in Veriu Group’s rapidly expanding portfolio to 20.

Accommodation 130

Accommodation Construction Services Operations 130

Hotel Management

JULY 1, 2024

Over 120 key industry and media stakeholders were in attendance for the official ribbon cutting and launch event led by Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus, Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer, Adrian Williams and Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClement, with guests invited to explore the hotel’s expansive accommodation and facilities on offer.

Branding 147

Branding Accommodation Travel Tourism 147

Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Under ALTIDO’s management, Westminster Fire Station will provide accommodation for days, weeks or months with a concierge service on hand. The rent-to-rent agreement represents ALTIDO and DoveVivo’s most substantial property acquisition to date.

Accommodation 105

Accommodation Construction Services Management 105

Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

Our Hilton Garden Inn brand offers an attractive accommodation option that checks all these boxes. That said, we have an ambition to double our Hilton Garden Inn footprint across Australasia over the next five years, with six projects already in planning or under construction in Australia and Fiji.

Construction 130

Construction Branding Accommodation Travel 130

Hotel Management

AUGUST 8, 2024

These factors combined with limited land availability, labour shortages and rising material expenses have increased construction costs especially across major tourist hubs in New South Wales and Victoria. The regional workers’ accommodation fund is witnessing high demand and oversubscription.

Scale 130

Scale Hotels Forecasting Construction 130

Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Construction costs continue to rise, making it increasingly difficult to secure new builds in the short-term. This poses a hurdle for meeting growing demand for accommodation and amenities. Nick Thompson, JLL New Zealand While the return of tourism is promising, there are challenges the industry must confront.

Hotel Marketing 130

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Tourism 130

Hotel Business

APRIL 15, 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation marked the grand opening of its first-ever Hyatt Studios hotel, Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner in Mobile, AL, by welcoming local officials, Hyatt leaders, hotel owners and operators, customers and community members.

Branding 59

Branding Hotels Construction Accommodation 59

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Oaks Wellington Hotel is one of our full-service hotels and I was fortunate to manage the building during the construction and launch phase in September 2019. Under the Avani brand, we have upscale Serviced Apartment accommodation in Auckland, Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences, located in the iconic Metropolis building.

Events 130

Events Construction Accommodation Tourism 130

Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Business travel spending recovery also continues to differ based on industry, with construction, education, and professional, scientific and technical activities showing the most resiliency,” she said. However, China is expected to recover back to being the number business travel market in the world by the end of 2023.

Business 245

Business Travel Forecasting Services 245