Lodging

MAY 27, 2025

DALLAS, TexasTPG Hotels & Resorts announced that it has been selected by Verge Management LLC to manage a portfolio of five Marriott-branded select service hotels located in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The 32-room Peppers hotel will operate under a dual-branded accommodation offering with the adjoining 60-room Mantra Gladstone, located at the home of the sports club. The Peppers brand, now in its 40 th year, includes more than 20 Peppers retreats, resorts, and hotels across Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Construction is underway on DCF Property Group’s $180 million First Light development in Melbourne’s Domain Precinct, which will be home to branded residences and the first Nu By Yoo hotel in Australia. Managed by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the 97-key hotel will feature luxury accommodation and a signature food and beverage partner. “At

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Lodging

APRIL 21, 2025

DALLAS, TexasRemington Hospitality announced its new role managing the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile. Beginning in May 2025, the 415-room property will transition from brand management to a franchise model under the existing master hotel management agreement with Braemar Hotels & Resorts.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Seasoned hospitality executives Gadi Hassin, Lisa Zakharka and May Pendraat Kredner have joined forces to introduce a global hospitality management company specialising in experiential lifestyle hotels and hostels for todays digital nomads.

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Lodging

MAY 23, 2025

NEW YORK, NYRebel Hotel Company has expanded its presence in the Tri-State region with the addition of Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge to its growing management portfolio. Located in the Greater New York area, this full-service property represents Rebels latest brand acquisition.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Power 2024 North America Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark, overall guest satisfaction with branded hotels run by the nation’s largest third-party management companies improved significantly this year, outperforming chain-managed and independently operated hotels.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

We expect this dynamic to continue throughout 2025 as hotels emerge as a preferred asset class driven by outsized yields, robust operating performance and favorable supply dynamics. In 2025, slowing new supply will spur hotel brands to continue to use their balance sheets to fuel net unit growth, a key driver of shareholder value.

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Lodging

MAY 8, 2023

Most management contracts include an incentive management fee in addition to the base management fee. The incentive fees are designed to make management more conscious of the bottom line since owners achieve their returns and pay their debts from profits, not revenue.

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Hotel Management

MAY 15, 2025

New Zealand has welcomed a new value-focused midscale hotel brand Edit Hotels and Resorts, with four properties launched across New Zealand this month. Being part of a community means more than just operating in it; its about lending a hand and building meaningful, long-term relationships, added Breckon.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Marriott International has tasked company veteran Neeraj Govil with driving performance and operations across all 24 brands and 22 markets in Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC) as Chief Operations Officer for the region. Marriott International operates over 570 properties in the APEC region.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The beachside hotel is operated by franchisees, Chris and Olivia Taylor, who also operate First Light Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, and previously managed Hervey Bay’s Oceans Resort and Spa, both positioned within the Ascend brand. It’s really about driving direct bookings.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is introducing mandatory revenue management training for franchisees as part of its brand standards to drive performance and consistency across the network. The post Choice partners with ARMA on revenue management training for franchisees appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has acquired premium urban lifestyle brand, Ruby, for 110.5 Established in 2013, the Ruby brand 20 th brand in the IHG portfolio currently operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) in major cities across Europe and has another 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms).

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Crystalbrook Collection has appointed four General Managers across its hotel portfolio around Australia. Most recently, he served as General Manager of qualia resort on Hamilton Island, where he led a team of over 120. With over 20 years of industry experience, including leadership positions at global brands Marriott and Sofitel.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We It’s a powerful luxury brand. We have 51 brands in Accor portfolio.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Accor Pacific Chief Executive, Sarah Derry, said the group intends to build on its success and continue to expand franchise operations across Australia and New Zealand. “By All Accor hotels, managed and franchise, have access to its distribution platform, exclusive partners, as well as its loyalty and marketing programs.

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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?

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s that philosophy that has been a core tenet of the integrated Florence, South Carolina-based development, management, and investment company and has helped it steadily expand its portfolio of Southeastern properties.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

The APAC Revenue Management Summit returned to Melbourne this week under the fitting theme: Simply the Best. Just like in retail, every interaction is a chance to upsell, cross-sell, and reinforce brand loyalty, Kalan said. The panel explored broader market trends, owner expectations, and revenue management best practices.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hilton has introduced the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences, the business reported on Friday. Under a management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Residences alongside the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel, which is already in operation.

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Hotel Management

MAY 20, 2025

Accors global presence spans across 5,600 hotels in more than 110 countries, operating across 45 brands. This announcement reflects Accor’s commitment to partner with world-class providers to enhance consistency, efficiency, uphold brand standards, and connectivity across their portfolio. ” *Mantra Hotels, Australia.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Reflecting on 2024 at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney – a recent addition to the Handwritten Collection – on Wednesday, Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E, Adrian Williams, told media it was an “extraordinary year” and that he is confident of continued growth in 2025.

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Lodging

JUNE 18, 2024

Fair or not, the idea that advanced revenue management software is best suited for massive high-end resorts or properties that are operating under a big brand umbrella has been stubbornly persistent among hoteliers.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 29, 2023

Marriott International’s highly anticipated W Sydney hotel is formulating its management team ahead of its October opening with the appointment of three industry leaders. Judd Rabbidge, takes up the position of Hotel Manager, Richard Millar joins as Culinary Director, and Christopher Stedman as Director of Rooms.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Independent Hotel management company La Vie Hotels and Resorts has acquired the management rights for the former Rydges Norwest in Sydneys Hills District. The Visy Dior Hotels International brand is owned by prominent local businessmen, Giovaninno j F Navarra and Tony Merhi, CEO of Merc Capital.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We It’s a powerful luxury brand. We have 51 brands in Accor portfolio.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 21, 2025

Hotel X names new General Manager Daniel Gerritse has been appointed as the new General Manager of Hotel X, Fortitude Valley. Gerritse brings over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role, including in sales, marketing, and operational leadership across major Australian hotel brands.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 14, 2023

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has introduced the Tryp brand to South Australia for the first time with the opening of Tryp by Wyndham Pulteney Street in Adelaide’s CBD. South Australia is the fastest growing state for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts in Australia with six hotels under five different brands set to open in the coming years.”

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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. We are thrilled to add CitizenM as a unique, differentiated offering to our select-service brand portfolio as we continue to strengthen Marriott’s foothold in this valuable market segment around the world.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We are truly excited to launch the La Quinta by Wyndham brand in New Zealand’s largest city,” said Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Vice President of Operations South East Asia & Pacific Rim (SEAPR), Ben Schumacher. “We We look forward to more opportunities to come that coincide with the rising inbound tourism demand in the market.”

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hilton is set to make its debut in Queensland’s Palm Cove in 2026 following the signing of Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort and Spa, under a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management. The post Hilton signs 140-room Palm Cove hotel in deal with Tyche Asset Management appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

The alliance will support Ovolo’s global expansion through SLH’s global sales, distribution, and marketing platforms, increasing its brand awareness internationally. Ovolo Hotels operates eight boutique hotels across Hong Kong, Australia, and Bali with a strong focus on design and sustainability.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2024

IHG’s luxury and lifestyle brand Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is set to expand to Hawaii with the opening of its first location in 2026 following a historically sensitive restoration of Kauai’s landmark Coco Palms Resort. I can think of no better brand to fulfill this vision.” We’ve Got It!”

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Lodging

MAY 29, 2025

Located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC, and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

Sullivan brings over 25 years of experience leading hospitality teams including as Chief Operating Officer at Lotus Dining Group, The Grounds Group and Solotel, and shares a committment to forging strong relationships with local producers and reducing food waste.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Accor is investing in leadership within its luxury and lifestyle division, with the appointment of experienced hotelier and asset manager David Fraser as the Vice President Operations for Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and Emblems in the Pacific.

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