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Exclusive: trio of firsts for Marriott as Courtyard brand debuts in Darwin

Hotel Management

Marriott International has introduced its Courtyard by Marriott brand to Darwin for the first time, representing several significant milestones for the global hospitality giant in the region. Courtyard by Marriott Darwin In 2024, there were 590,000 business travellers to the Territory, up 28.6%

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Gold Coast hotel to open under Marriott’s AC lifestyle brand in 2026

Hotel Management

Marriott International is set to bring its AC Hotels brand to Queensland for the first time following an extensive renovation of a Gold Coast hotel. Marriott has previously signed agreements to debut its world-renowned luxury brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St.

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Wyndham economy brand gains pace in China

Hotel Management

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts’ economy brand Days Inn is experiencing strong growth in China, marking the opening of its 100 th hotel with the opening of Days Inn by Wyndham Shantou Jinping. The brand now spans approximately 60 major cities across China including Beijing, Chengdu and Harbin.

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Redefining hospitality technology: RMS unveils new brand identity

Hotel Speak

Melbourne, 29 July 2025 – RMS , a global leader in hospitality technology for hotels, motels, serviced apartments, outdoor lodging, and short-term rentals, has unveiled a bold new brand identity. We’re the platform that helps staff work smarter, guests feel more welcome, and businesses grow faster.”

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Marketing-Led COVID-19 Growth Strategies: 2022 and Beyond

Businesses are tasked with beating pre-pandemic numbers, making marketing more essential than ever before. This is your chance to create unprecedented brand awareness, bring in the best leads sales has ever seen, and play an instrumental role in generating new and existing business revenue.

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Exclusive: inside a HM Award-winning Economy Hotel

Hotel Management

Speaking exclusively to HM , Hotel Manager, Des Shanks, shares an insight into the first 18 months in business. As an internationally branded hotel in the Busselton and Margaret River region, how important is the Hilton name in attracting guests, particularly international travellers? Guests love to be able to trust in an experience.

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Marriott International to add seven hotels across South Asia

Hotel Management

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands. This includes multiple brand debuts with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka, Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Varanasi, Courtyard by Marriott in Mundra (Gujarat) and Moxy in Pune.

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Going to Market Smarter in the New Economy

The fight to find new customers and retain existing ones is the biggest business challenge for many companies. Technology will continue to play a part in fostering buyer allegiance and building brands in the “new normal.” To succeed, you must change the way you conceive and build new products as a digital business.