Hotel Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Chris Kemlo joins The Calile as GM TFE Hotels has appointed experienced hotelier, Chris Kemlo, as General Manager of The Calile Hotel in Brisbane. We are excited to begin this chapter with a diverse team, bringing their valuable experience, skills and personality to the brand,” a representative for the team said.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

A crowd of 1,000 hotel industry professionals gathered to celebrate the 21st HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, on Friday November 24. There is some incredible talent in the accommodation industry in Australasia and so many received the recognition they most definitely deserved.

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STAAH

MAY 2, 2024

STAAH has been our trusted technology partner at Khyber Hotels & Resorts, streamlining our distribution strategy and maximizing revenue opportunities. Their innovation & support have been instrumental in our success for the years” says Vinit Chabra, General Manager, Khyber Hotels & Resorts.

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Demand Calendar

JUNE 20, 2023

The challenge is that demand for overnight accommodation varies with the reason to travel to the destination. There is no reason to go to the beach and no demand for overnight accommodation. There is no reason to go to the beach and no demand for overnight accommodation.

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Hotel Management

MAY 16, 2024

When Max Mason commenced the role of General Manager at boutique Bundanoon property Osborn House, he quickly realised that the weight of staffing costs related to the number of revenue-generated rooms left some room for improvement. But rather than cut jobs or wages, Mason decided to add more rooms. “I

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Both Melbourne and Sydney properties are forecasted to have 100% occupancy during concert dates and transient revenue is up to 30% stronger in comparison to other popular concerts,” Hutton told HM exclusively, noting that many hotel guests are asking if they are able to decorate their rooms with Taylor merchandise.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Exclusive: Marriott appoints luxury leader to new dual role Marriott International is sharpening its focus on luxury with the appointment of Krister Svensson as Multi Property Vice President, Luxury Hotels Australia and General Manager at W Melbourne. Neerav Gorasia has been promoted to Director Hotel Performance for Pro-invest Hotels.

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eHotelier

MARCH 29, 2023

PACIFIC 19 Kona, a new design-forward boutique hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharina Findlay as General Manager. In her new role, Findlay will oversee all daily hotel operations at PACIFIC 19 Kona, spanning from guest relations and housekeeping to revenue management and marketing.

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Little Hotelier

MARCH 25, 2024

Once your hotel has an idea of demand, you can make tweaks to your room and service prices that help maximise revenue and occupancy. Price and promote your property better with Little Hotelier Little Hotelier's Insights tool gives you more control, more support and more revenue.

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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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Demand Calendar

JUNE 28, 2023

Hotel revenue managers talk about "need periods, " meaning the hotel needs to fill the hotel with more guests. The worst part is if hotels at the destination start a price war to attract more guests, the results will be lower revenue for all, and no additional guests will travel to the destination because the hotel rooms are cheap.

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Demand Calendar

APRIL 2, 2024

When travelers visit a destination for a specific reason, they require overnight accommodation. The challenge lies in finding suitable overnight accommodation, as most destinations offer numerous options. What are the critical considerations in solving this problem?

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Following a record 1700 entries, the nominees have been announced in 44 categories for the 2022 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, the 21st annual event, presented by Sealy Posturepedic.

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Demand Calendar

APRIL 25, 2023

This type of forecasting is essential for understanding the total demand for accommodation in a destination. It helps stakeholders make informed decisions about marketing-, sales-, revenue strategies, and overall business planning.

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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 2, 2024

In early 2024, Quest Apartment Hotels, a leading provider of serviced apartments in Australasia and the United Kingdom, announced an extended partnership with Amadeus to enhance the brand’s online presence, better connect with audiences across the region, and increase revenue.

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Little Hotelier

MARCH 7, 2023

Johnny Contance, General Manager of the Blazing Donkey, reports that direct bookings have increased by 25-50% since implementing Little Hotelier. In addition, ever since switching to Little Hotelier, the property has boosted its revenue and minimised human error.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 26, 2024

This creates greater economies of scale for our owners, as well as the ability to share relevant best market practices for our regional and general managers, all ultimately providing better financial results and stronger guest satisfaction scores. Who else can say that?

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

Newly formed peak industry body Accommodation Australia celebrated its first NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney on Thursday July 20, in front of a crowd of more than 700 industry and political leaders. Accommodation Australia is a new beginning.

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STAAH

JULY 12, 2023

Over a half of travellers who responded to a recent Expedia Group survey said they would not book non-refundable accommodation, even if it was discounted.* Janet Chen, General Manager at Beiman WOW Poshtel consulted with her Expedia Group market manager to find new strategies to fill beds in a competitive market.

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SiteMinder

APRIL 25, 2024

With every passing year, revenue management is playing a more central role at hotels as they navigate a landscape now locked in a permanent state of change. The gap, observed and experienced by many, suggests that the industry has far from realised the full potential that the practice holds for today’s accommodation businesses.

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Demand Calendar

JULY 18, 2023

The need for temporary overnight accommodation has been the same for thousands of years and will stay the same forever. As long as people can travel, overnight accommodation will be needed. Change is never urgent and rarely necessary. The industry has grown with the increasing world population and GDP growth.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 28, 2023

Vincent Xie, General Manager of Overseas Lodging at Meituan, says, “With over 600 million users annually, Meituan has unique visibility into the growing appetite to visit Thailand among Chinese travellers. SiteMinder, Meituan and the Tourism Authority of Thailand join forces at the JW Marriot Hotel in Bangkok.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She then held management positions in housekeeping, reception and general management with Accor and Choice Hotels before moving into technology. A graduate of an international catering and hotel school, Anne began her career working in F&B in independent hotels, followed by Accor.

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Demand Calendar

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the highly competitive hotel market, automated pricing systems have involuntarily joined forces with the OTAs to drive down the price, leading to the commoditization of overnight accommodation.

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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 29, 2023

Quest first launched the partnership last year with an Australia-wide GDS advertising campaign that delivered a 60% increase in GDS revenues over the trailing 12 months, and a double digit return on ad spend (ROAS).

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Our signature design-forward, tech-enabled experience appeals to the next generation of travelers, and we look forward to welcoming business and leisure guests to our new properties,” said Scott Blakeslee, area general manager, Sonder. Units range in size from queen to two-bedroom, accommodating up to six guests.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hospitality management is simply a broader term that can be applied to any business in the hospitality industry: not just hotels, but restaurants, bars, cafes, tour companies and more. Hotel management made easy Streamline hotel management, boost revenue, and enhance guest experience with SiteMinder's smart platform.

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Savvy Hotelier

AUGUST 25, 2020

In terms of looking at a career in the accommodation side of the hospitality industry, you have probably been taught about hotels and maybe Airbnb as the big competitor. Today I am going to show you companies and job opportunities in the non-hotel accommodation sector of the hospitality industry, also called the sharing economy.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hospitality management is simply a broader term that can be applied to any business in the hospitality industry: not just hotels, but restaurants, bars, cafes, tour companies and more. Hotel management made easy Streamline hotel management, boost revenue, and enhance guest experience with SiteMinder's smart platform.

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Demand Calendar

APRIL 3, 2023

According to an article by STAAH, a New Zealand-based technology company specializing in cloud-based channel management and booking engine for accommodation providers, no set formula for an optimal distribution mix applies to all hotels.

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Boutique Hotel News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

BHN speaks to two hospitality professionals who graduated from the General Managers Program (GMP) at Cornell University a decade ago, to understand their career progression and how the industry has evolved in that time. . It’s been 10 years since you enrolled on the General Managers Program at Cornell University.

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Hotelier Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

While all generational cohorts have engaged in bleisure travel, it’s believed that millennials and Generation X have led the way in normalizing the trend as the pandemic pushed many Baby Boomers into premature retirement. The communal spaces allow guests to check in but also provides opportunities for guests to work and play.

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Cloudbeds

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Women in the global hospitality industry, from general managers, owners, sales executives, and advisors looking to connect with fellow professionals and share revolutionary ideas for personal and professional success. No Vacancy Hotel & Accommodation Expo Date: September 18 – 19 Location: Sydney, Australia. Why attend?

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Catala Consulting

JULY 27, 2022

Such people may include a general manager travelling to another sister branch, a professional photographer travelling to another state to cover an event, or an event planner travelling to another country to plan a destination wedding. A corporate traveller is a person whose primary aim for travelling is business-related.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Generally, reviews also contribute to transparency and accountability within the industry, fostering a culture of improvement as software developers can leverage on feedback to refine and upgrade their tech products. Very user friendly, simple to use.” Their strict verification process ensures high quality review content from real hoteliers.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

On Mario, Ghent Marriott General Manager Roger Langhout says : “As soon as we saw Mario interacting with our guests we saw a smile. Saving man hours will either mean increased profit or unbind money to spend on guest experience, leading to increased bookings and revenue. Nobody has seen it before.”

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Hotel Management Strategies If you want to read more about management strategies on everything hotel management? Read the articles below: Top 5 Essential Hotel Management Tips for The Perfect Guest Experience How to Make Your Hotel Stand Out? LEARN HOW Hospitality vs. Hotel Management: What’s The Difference?

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