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Taylor Swift Eras Tour arrives in Europe and ignites hotel room prices

Hospitality Net

In this blog post, we dive down even deeper than before into how the Taylor Swift phenomenon can shift the dynamics of a local market like no other music star; why smaller markets are seeing triple-digit boosts to posted rates, and how events of this scale interact with local accommodation supply.

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Web Exclusive: Crewfare launches to streamline event travel booking

Hotel Business

With the return of major concerts and other events after the COVID-19 pandemic, travelers are on the road again. In order to make it easier for them to book their stays, a new platform has launched to help the traveler—as well as event staffers. “A software that addresses this pain point didn’t exist, so we created one.”

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TFE Hotels to open second Vibe in Melbourne at rebranded Docklands property

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels has established roots in Docklands, having operated the mid-scale Travelodge brand on Aurora Lane since 2010,” said TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick. And TFE Hotels will be well placed to ensure visitors have world-class accommodation and dining experiences when they stay.”

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Exclusive: EVT signs Sydney ‘icons’ The Old Clare and Harbour Rocks Hotel

Hotel Management

Sydney’s Harbour Rocks Hotel EVT’s Director of Hotel and Resorts Operations Norman Arundel described the hotels as “Sydney accommodation icons” and said they will be a valuable addition to the EVT portfolio. “We The hotel also features private event and dining spaces and a fitness facility.

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Marriott makes events more neuro-inclusive for attendees

Hospitality Today

Large-scale events will now have accessibility measures like quiet rooms and real-time captioning to accommodate attendees in the neurodivergent community

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Hotel events: Guide to increasing revenue

SiteMinder

What are hotel events? Hotel events transform hotels into hubs of activity and excitement. These events range from elegant corporate conferences to vibrant weddings, each offering a unique atmosphere and a multitude of opportunities. Events are a never-ending marketing opportunity and a major source of tourism.

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Work underway on $95 million motor racing resort in the Hunter Valley

Hotel Management

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.

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