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Hyatt Acquires me and all hotels Brand

Lodging

JULY 1, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to grow in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s momentum in the region.

Branding

Branding Hotels Resorts Market

Minor Hotels to Debut the Tivoli and NH Hotel Brands in Northwest China

Hospitality Net

JULY 22, 2024

In a significant development for the hospitality sector in Northwest China, Minor Hotels (China) is announcing the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang. This marks the debut of the luxury Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in Northwest China.

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels Hospitality

Marriott Reveals First Look at Its Newest Hotel Brand

Skift Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

Skift Take: Marriott has unveiled details about its newest hotel brand, temporarily named Project Mid-T. It is mainly designed for converting existing hotels or reusing office spaces and is aimed at middle-class travelers. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels Travel Business

Hyatt Acquires the me and all hotels Brand, Positioning Conversion-Friendly Lifestyle Brand for Growth Across Europe and Beyond

Hospitality Net

JUNE 28, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s strong momentum in the region.

Branding

Branding Hotels Market Marketing

Accor Hotels’ Brands, Explained

Skift Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s a rundown of each brand in the Accor hotels portfolio. Skift Take: Accor had a stellar 2023 and looks set to grow in 2024. Skift Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

Exclusive: Accor takes action in ‘high growth’ collection brand hotels

Hotel Management

MAY 28, 2024

Distinct collection hotels are on the rise as both travellers and owners seek character over ‘cookie cutter’ approach. A key part of Accor’s growth and development strategy is to expand our strongest categories, which includes collection brands.

Branding

Branding Hotels Sales Resorts

The Bentley Hotel Southampton to Join JdV by Hyatt Brand

Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced The Bentley Hotel Southampton has officially joined the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel, in collaboration with Bijal Hospitality, the property’s owner and operator.

Branding

Branding Hotels Operations Hospitality

Hotel Brand Bloat: ‘A Shakeout Is Coming’

Skift Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Skift Take: Many marketers design hotel brands to appeal more to hotel owners than travelers. Creating a new brand is easier than fixing an old one. One reason? Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels Market Marketing

Hotel Brand Overload: The Coming Shakeout

Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The rise of brands has been the dominant trend in the global hotel industry over the past four decades. During this time, many hotel owners sought brand representation, while most brands themselves exited the business of owning or operating hotels.

Branding

Branding Hotels Operations Business

Hilton Reigns as Most Valuable Hotel Brand for the Ninth Consecutive Year According to Brand Finance

Hospitality Net

JULY 1, 2024

Hilton continues its recognition as the world’s most valuable hotel brand by Brand Finance, topping the Hotels 50 ranking with a brand value of $11.6 Hilton hotel brands dominated the Hotels 50 ranking including:

Branding

Branding Hotels

Hilton to Grow NoMad Hotels Brand With Sydell Group Majority Interest Acquisition

Lodging

APRIL 3, 2024

MCLEAN, Virginia, and MIAMI, Florida—Hilton announced it has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the NoMad Hotels brand from its existing London flagship location to markets around the world.

Branding

Branding Hotel Marketing Hotels Market

IHG in Trademark Clash With Marriott Over New Hotel Brand, City Express

Skift Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

IHG feels the name is just a little too close for comfort to its own popular hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express? Skift Take: IHG has petitioned to cancel Marriott's newest trademark, City Express by Marriott. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Cancellation Closing Hotels

Oberoi Chief Plans New Ultra-Luxury Hotel Brand

Skift Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Skift Take: Oberoi Group's CEO wants to introduce more luxurious, boutique-style hotels in India, and he disclosed the company is working on a new ultra-luxury brand with a "nature" theme. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels Hospitality

Hilton’s New Hotel Brands: What Trademark Filings Reveal

Skift Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Hilton has struggled to get the H3 brand trademarked for its new extended-stay hotels. Some alternative names it's considering include Livsmart, filings showed. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand in $210 Million Deal

Skift Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Skift Take: The hotel behemoth Hilton is acquiring the hip, localized Graduate Hotels brand for a cool $210 million. The boutique chain has rapidly expanded to 33 properties clustered around universities in the U.S. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

The next Revolution: Direct-First Independent Hotel Brands

Hospitality Net

JULY 5, 2024

Maintaining a strong hotel brand is essential for long-term success in the hospitality industry, as the behemoths Marriott, Hilton and Accor prove. Robust brands provide stability and reliability, crucial during uncertain times. Smaller brands and independent hotels invest in guest experience, but often not in their brand.

Branding

Branding Hotels Hospitality

Cross Hotels & Resorts Launches New Lumen Brand in Bangkok

Hospitality Net

MAY 15, 2024

Cross Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the launch of its new destination-centric brand, LUMEN, a hybrid hotel that amplifies the character of its neighbourhood and celebrates the community.

Resorts

Resorts Branding Hotels Hospitality

Wyndham Adds 25th Brand, Hybrid of Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

Skift Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Skift Take: Unfinished hotel rooms are something new for a major hotel group. That's what Wyndham is offering in roughly 40% of the rooms of its newest brand. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings InterContinental Brand to Cape Town

Lodging

JULY 2, 2024

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the debut of the InterContinental brand in Cape Town with the signing of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, marking a milestone in IHG’s luxury portfolio.

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels

Exclusive: Leisure Accommodation Collective to launch hybrid hotel brand

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co) is gearing up to launch a hybrid hotel brand later this year with the opening of two properties in Australia and New Zealand. In developing the Drifter brand, we wanted to create experience-based precincts to cater to diverse travellers from across the globe,” said Drifter CMO, Josh Hunt.

Accommodation

Accommodation Branding Hotels Retail

Hybrid hotel brand Drifter unveils its first location in Christchurch

Hotel Management

JUNE 4, 2024

Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co) has opened the doors of its first Drifter property – a hybrid hotel offering with a mix of private and shared suites, communal spaces, and a program of free events. We may not be the first brand to combine a hotel and hostel experience globally, but we are set to be the most remarkable,” Moran said.

Branding

Branding Accommodation Events Hotels

Anantara Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 50 Property Milestone With Brand Refresh

Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Anantara Hotels & Resorts, a pioneering force in luxury hospitality, is marking a significant milestone with a reimagined brand identity.

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels Hospitality

Marriott’s St. Regis Brand Debuts in Oman

Hospitality Net

JUNE 19, 2024

Regis Hotels & Resorts have announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort, marking the debut of the brand in Oman. Regis brand, the resort, developed by Alfardan Group, introduces the signature hallmarks born at New York’s finest address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, to the region’s luminaries.

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels

Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push

Skift Blog

JUNE 28, 2024

Skift Take: Hyatt is adding its 29th brand in a bid to add places in Germany where it hasn't had many choices for its most loyal guests. However, it also aims to reach more German guests and try to cross-sell them into all-inclusive resorts. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels Travel

LVMH to Invest in Accor’s Orient Express Brand, Casts Doubt on Louis Vuitton Hotel Rumor

Skift Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Skift Take: LVMH will invest to help Accor breathe new life into the legendary luxury brand, leading more quickly to new Orient Express trains, hotels, and ships. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

Hotel brands: Complete guide to the top hotel chains

Hospitality Net

APRIL 5, 2024

Hotel brands are unique identities created by hotel chains or individual hotels to stand out in the market. These brands help hotels attract loyal customers, showcase what makes them special, grow their revenue, and compete effectively in the busy hospitality sector.

Branding

Branding Hotels Revenue Services

Ennismore to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas

Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

The brand already has multiple projects in the works, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Asia. Skift Take: With Ennismore's backing and Accor's distribution, Our Habitas is poised for some major growth. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

Hilton Commercial Chief Talks Acquisition Spree and Brand Strategy

Skift Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

Skift Take: Hilton, after 16 years without an acquisition, has gone on a buying spree this year, snapping up the Graduate Hotels and NoMad brands. Its commercial officer, Chris Silcock, explains why. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

10 things you didn’t know about the Holiday Inn brand

Hospitality Net

JUNE 19, 2024

According to Morning Consult Intelligence data, the leading audience & brand tracking platform, the Holiday Inn brand is the most trusted travel and hospitality brand in the United States. To celebrate, IHG Hotels & Resorts looks back on the brand’s history and legacy of extraordinary stories and industry-changing success.

Branding

Branding Resorts Travel Hospitality

BWH Hotels Shares Eco-Conscious Brand Partnerships

Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotels introduced new eco-conscious brand partnerships while continuing to encourage individual properties to prioritize localized sustainability efforts in their respective markets.

Branding

Branding Hotels Market Marketing

Radisson Hotel Group welcomes the Radisson brand to Oman with the opening of Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama

Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is thrilled to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama, a stunning new addition in the vibrant heart of Muscat. This inaugural Radisson-branded hotel in Oman features 165 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, offering an elevated experience for business and leisure travelers.

Branding

Branding Hotels Business Travel

Andaz Brand Campaign: The Story of Hyatt’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotels

Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Skift Take: Hyatt's brand muse Crystal Vinisse Thomas reveals the thinking behind her seven-figure marketing campaign for luxury lifestyle brand Andaz. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Market Marketing Hotels

Exclusive: inside Accor’s strategy to refresh brands for the future

Hotel Management

MAY 13, 2024

Accor Chief Commerical Officer Premium, Midscale, Economy for MEA APAC, Kerry Healy, discusses refreshing iconic brands to drive growth. The 19 brands that we operate in PME need to have personality because the new consumer is changing. Can you share some examples of the new directions these brands are taking?

Branding

Branding Consumer Market Marketing

Dalata Hotel Group announces €3 million brand refresh

Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and continental Europe, announces a major repositioning of its core brands and customer proposition.

Branding

Branding Target Marketing Hotels Operations

Marriott to Convert Three U.S. Properties to Branded Hotels

Lodging

JUNE 4, 2024

announced plans to convert three luxury properties in the United States to brands within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. The Resort at Pelican Hill, Turtle Bay Resort, and a Midtown hotel in New York City are all expected to join Marriott Bonvoy’s luxury brands this summer. “In Marriott International, Inc.

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels

Wifirst, preferred supplier for WiFi, Fibre and Chromecast for all Accor brands

Hospitality Net

JULY 3, 2024

AccorHotels operates over 5,000 hotels across more than 110 countries. The leading French brand portfolio scales from Mid & Economy brands like Ibis, Mercure, Novotel and Adagio to Luxury & Premium such as brands Sofitel, Pullman, Raffles and MGallery.

Branding

Branding Scale Operations Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Brands, Explained

Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Skift Take: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest franchisor of hotels. We run through the brands that have helped it become one of the most successful hospitality businesses. Joey Tyson Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels Business

Ovolo Hotels joins SLH portfolio in global brand boost

Hotel Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ovolo Hotels has entered a strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) which will see seven of its properties join the 500-strong independent global collection. Ovolo Hotels operates eight boutique hotels across Hong Kong, Australia, and Bali with a strong focus on design and sustainability.

Branding

Branding Hotels Operations Market

Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

Skift Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Skift Take: As more people in India are seeking upscale living options that blend luxury with convenience, IHCL is leveraging its strong brand and hospitality expertise, to step into this space to meet these evolving demands. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hospitality Hotels

Tech Roundup: Brand C-Level Execs Tout Impact of Cloud-Based Systems, Artificial Intelligence

Lodging

JULY 15, 2024

The hotel technology landscape, like that of many industries, has changed dramatically in recent years, and for many franchise companies, it represents the most obvious opportunity for differentiation and enhanced guest satisfaction.

Branding

Branding Management Hotels Resorts

Hyatt Regency Brand Collaborates With Future, a Personal Training Platform

Lodging

MARCH 7, 2024

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with a fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts.

Branding

Branding Resorts Hotels

Andaz Brand Campaign: The Story of Hyatt’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotels

Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Hyatt’s luxury lifestyle brand, Andaz, launched a brand awareness campaign in November called Be Like No One’s Watching. The campaign illustrates the many challenges and opportunities that hotel groups face as they market brands in today’s noisy media ecosystem. So Skift checked in to see how it’s been going.

Branding

Branding Hotels Market Marketing

Ennismore to Add Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas to Its Portfolio

Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

The brand already has multiple projects in the works, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Asia. Skift Take: With Ennismore's backing and Accor's distribution, Our Habitas is poised for some major growth. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels

H World’s Ji Hotels: This Chinese Brand Is Heading to Saudi and UAE

Skift Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Skift Take: Chinese brand Ji Hotels wants to expand outside its home land, starting with the Middle East. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

Branding

Branding Hotels Hospitality

Hyatt Acquires me and all hotels Brand

Minor Hotels to Debut the Tivoli and NH Hotel Brands in Northwest China

Trending Sources

Marriott Reveals First Look at Its Newest Hotel Brand

Hyatt Acquires the me and all hotels Brand, Positioning Conversion-Friendly Lifestyle Brand for Growth Across Europe and Beyond

Accor Hotels’ Brands, Explained

Exclusive: Accor takes action in ‘high growth’ collection brand hotels

The Bentley Hotel Southampton to Join JdV by Hyatt Brand

Hotel Brand Bloat: ‘A Shakeout Is Coming’

Hotel Brand Overload: The Coming Shakeout

Hilton Reigns as Most Valuable Hotel Brand for the Ninth Consecutive Year According to Brand Finance

Hilton to Grow NoMad Hotels Brand With Sydell Group Majority Interest Acquisition

IHG in Trademark Clash With Marriott Over New Hotel Brand, City Express

Oberoi Chief Plans New Ultra-Luxury Hotel Brand

Hilton’s New Hotel Brands: What Trademark Filings Reveal

Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand in $210 Million Deal

The next Revolution: Direct-First Independent Hotel Brands

Cross Hotels & Resorts Launches New Lumen Brand in Bangkok

Wyndham Adds 25th Brand, Hybrid of Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings InterContinental Brand to Cape Town

Exclusive: Leisure Accommodation Collective to launch hybrid hotel brand

Hybrid hotel brand Drifter unveils its first location in Christchurch

Anantara Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 50 Property Milestone With Brand Refresh

Marriott’s St. Regis Brand Debuts in Oman

Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push

LVMH to Invest in Accor’s Orient Express Brand, Casts Doubt on Louis Vuitton Hotel Rumor

Hotel brands: Complete guide to the top hotel chains

Ennismore to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas

Hilton Commercial Chief Talks Acquisition Spree and Brand Strategy

10 things you didn’t know about the Holiday Inn brand

BWH Hotels Shares Eco-Conscious Brand Partnerships

Radisson Hotel Group welcomes the Radisson brand to Oman with the opening of Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama

Andaz Brand Campaign: The Story of Hyatt’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotels

Exclusive: inside Accor’s strategy to refresh brands for the future

Dalata Hotel Group announces €3 million brand refresh

Marriott to Convert Three U.S. Properties to Branded Hotels

Wifirst, preferred supplier for WiFi, Fibre and Chromecast for all Accor brands

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Brands, Explained

Ovolo Hotels joins SLH portfolio in global brand boost

Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

Tech Roundup: Brand C-Level Execs Tout Impact of Cloud-Based Systems, Artificial Intelligence

Hyatt Regency Brand Collaborates With Future, a Personal Training Platform

Andaz Brand Campaign: The Story of Hyatt’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotels

Ennismore to Add Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas to Its Portfolio

H World’s Ji Hotels: This Chinese Brand Is Heading to Saudi and UAE

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