Are Morch

MARCH 27, 2025

Connection, experience, and reputation are all important in the travel and hospitality sector, and social media has a big effect on them. Travelers no longer rely entirely on word-of-mouth; they use social media to research locations, read reviews, and book accommodations.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

Released during this weeks Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, California, the report highlights the industry’s resilience and potential for growth as it adapts to evolving travel patterns and consumer preferences. Through November 2024, global hotel demand reached a staggering 4.8

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Marriott International’s Managing Director, Luxury, Asia Pacific excluding China, Oriol Montal, unpacks key findings from a recent Asia Pacific travel report, including Australia’s lure as a luxury destination. Can you explain the increased level of interest from India and the importance of this traveller in the coming years?

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Safety and a welcoming atmosphere continue to dominate the priority list for Black travelers, with 79% citing these factors as highly influential in their travel decisions, according to new research by MMGY Travel Intelligence. Black travelers, highlighting notable shifts in preferences for 2025.

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Social Hospitality

APRIL 15, 2025

There has never been a time when travel has become more popular, and its largely due to social media’s popularity. Social media indeed triggers that travel itch that many adventure seekers cant ignore. Travel brands can captivate like-minded travelers by sharing enticing moments on social media.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Global travel business Intrepid Travel is expanding into the lodge accommodation segment with the purchase of Daintree Ecolodge in Tropical North Queensland from Morris Group for AU$5 million. This acquisition marks the next chapter in the Intrepid story, as we expand into the accommodation sector,” Thornton said. “We

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

With a strong focus on commercial performance and guest satisfaction, we are confident this boutique hotel will thrive in Glenelgs competitive accommodation market. We look forward to creating memorable experiences for travellers from near and far.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 13, 2025

State and Federal government investment in attracting international carriers to the new Western Sydney Airport and improving its rail connection to the city has been welcomed by peak industry body, Accommodation Australia. This can only be great news for tourism and the economy in general. Thats music to everyones ears.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the worlds largest hotelier, Marriott International manages and franchises hotels across all tiers of accommodation. Most notably, we are recognised as the global leader in the luxury accommodation segment, with Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, and Luxury Collection resorts to be built on the Gold Coast.Of

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Hotel Management

APRIL 28, 2025

Marriott International has signed a deal to acquire lifestyle accommodation brand CitizenM for US$355 million. As we continue to drive best-in-class experiences for travellers, today’s announcement builds upon Marriott’s commitment to enhance options for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members, Capuano said.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

This years event is expected to draw record fan numbers an bring an increase of up to 10% in Melbourne city hotel room bookings, across main tournament days, according to Accommodation Australia. The tournament is also expected to have a positive impact on the luxury end of the hotel market.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Amid an increased cost of living, consumers are seeking out quality accommodation offerings at affordable prices. EVT’s Lylo Managing Director, Tim Alpe, discusses rising demand for budget accommodation. The irrepressible desire to travel is alive, as strong as ever. As a result, budget accommodation is seeing growth.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 10, 2023

China has lifted restrictions on group tours to Australia marking a major step forward in the recovery of Australia’s most valuable inbound traveller market. Accommodation Australia (AA) welcomed the move saying it is one of the most critical components of the tourism industry’s recovery. “It

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Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2024

Since reopening, Fiji’s tourism sector has seen record volumes of visitor arrivals, in particular from our key source markets of Australia, NZ, North America and China. 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.

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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.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A new lifestyle accommodation venture known as The Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co), has launched its first property in Melbourne, following its takeover of The Village hostel portfolio in 2022. The post Lifestyle accommodation venture launches elevated hostel offering appeared first on Hotel Management.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The rises complement a year-on-year increase in both length of stay and booking lead time during the Christmas week, showing grown confidence in international travel and a return to people booking further in advance. Among those most on the move that week will be British travellers. days to 93.19 last year to 200.11 last year to 200.11

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

The global business travel market is now expected to reach 2019’s pre-pandemic levels by 2024, two years earlier than expected, following a year of significant gains over the last 12 months. Business travel spending is a key indicator, but how travel volumes will continue to rebound is yet to be seen,” she said.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Skift Take: Booking.com is intensifying its efforts in India, recognizing the market's critical importance to its global strategy. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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STAAH

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As hotels brace themselves for the future, it’s crucial to anticipate and embrace the exciting preferences that today’s travelers are seeking. In the ever-evolving landscape of travel, the year 2024 holds a promise of transformative shifts that extend far beyond the conventional idea of accommodation.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

Accor is expanding its premier apartment hotel brand, The Sebel, with the addition of The Sebel Melbourne Kew, under a franchise agreement with Regional Accommodation Group (RA Group). This addition perfectly complements our portfolio in Melbournes eastern suburbs, providing an exceptional base for both corporate and leisure travellers.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 13, 2025

In the face of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, Americans are still prioritizing travel, but with a newfound sense of financial caution and strategic timing. are considering it—signaling strong travel demand that remains tethered to smart planning and spending. The study, which surveyed 200 U.S. The post Study: Most U.S.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With experiential travel in high demand, the future remains bright for boutique hotels, according to Accor Vice President Development, Pacific, Brett Forer. Guests today are not just looking for a place to stay; they are socially connected, worldly travellers seeking personalised, authentic, and uniquely local experiences.

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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.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, has released the 2023 edition of the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, which reveals that 91% of travellers intend to travel at least the same amount as they did over the past year, including at least 1-in-2 (57%) who intend to travel more.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

“We look forward to strengthening the position of The Black Swan and Hana Lodge, at the top end of the market for inbound and domestic visitors. Hana Lodge, located within 15-acres of parklands, features 13 guest rooms including the recently added Hana House, a four-bedroom accommodation that sleeps up to seven guests.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This is our sixth Veriu apartment hotel offering in the Sydney market, in one of its most dynamic regions, said Veriu Group CEO, Zed Sanjana. Theres clearly a growing demand for quality accommodation options in the area. So, we feel our timing has definitely been right. Sanjana said partnering with Holdmark was a natural choice.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 15, 2025

BWH Hotels is expanding into hotel management operations in the Australia and New Zealand market, this week announcing the signing of its first hotel management agreement in the region. BWH Hotels said its accommodations and services will be tailored to independent, tech-savvy, and worldly guests.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 19, 2023

BWH Hotels has opened 45 new properties globally in the third quarter, expanding its portfolio throughout key markets in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Our new properties serve every type of traveller, from road trippers to world adventurers — the range of BWH Hotels’ properties is endless.”

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Hotel Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Announced by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston on Tuesday, the plan to drive international visitor numbers and improve tourism infrastructure includes investing more than NZ$19 million in international marketing across core and emerging tourism markets and NZ$8 million on attracting business and major events to New Zealand.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With experiential travel in high demand, the future remains bright for boutique hotels, according to Accor Vice President Development, Pacific, Brett Forer. Guests today are not just looking for a place to stay; they are socially connected, worldly travellers seeking personalised, authentic, and uniquely local experiences.

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STAAH

JANUARY 14, 2025

As traveler behaviors continue to shift and technology reshapes how we plan trips, one thing remains constant: Googles dominance as the go-to platform for travel research and booking. The Changing Traveler Behavior Gone are the days when travelers relied solely on OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) or word of mouth to plan their trips.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2023

Sydney-born Public Hospitality Group is perhaps best known for its thriving network of pubs and bars, which includes the likes of The Norfolk Hotel and Maybe Sammy, but over the last 12 months, the business has been investing heavily in its accommodation offering, giving rise to a growing portfolio of boutique lifestyle hotels. “It

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Hotel Management

APRIL 15, 2025

Home to over 500,000 residents, with 240 new arrivals every week, the City of Moreton Bays visitor market is booming, driven by holidaymakers, business travellers, major events, and those visiting friends and family. Just 20 minutes north of Brisbane International Airport, this high-growth city welcomes 4.6

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Australian accommodation brand Urban Rest has opened a new serviced apartment property in London’s East End as part of a rapid expansion across the UK and Europe. Catering to both corporate and leisure guests, Urban Rest Hackney brings the brand’s flexible, extended stay offering to one of London’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.

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STAAH

JANUARY 6, 2025

Vietnam is among the newest markets STAAH entered. Top 10 Online Channels 2024 – Singapore Were living in a new era of hotel guest travellers who are more evolved when it comes to booking behaviours and preferences, says Michelle Yong , Regional Head, STAAH.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 25, 2025

Therefore (so the argument goes), central government must empower Auckland Council to impose bed taxes and spend the money on event attraction and destination marketing. The hotel sector is not against the idea of a new accommodation levy, provided it is done once and done right for all New Zealand.

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