Hotel Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New Zealand hotelier Chris Dickinson has introduced a new luxury accommodation brand to the market with four Auckland properties slated to launch within the first half of 2025. After years of crafting success for others, I’ve set out to write a new legacy with Luminous Living,” said Founder and Director, Chris Dickinson.

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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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Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2025

Now the fastest growing brand within IHG’s Premium collection, Voco has experienced record development activity with properties in over 25 countries and a further 95 properties in the pipeline, with market entries in Türkiye, Malaysia and Jamaica expected over the next two years. “The

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Hotel Management

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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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

APRIL 23, 2025

hotel industry is facing a complex operating environment in 2025, marked by strong demand, ongoing workforce challenges, and mounting economic pressures.

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Lodging

JANUARY 15, 2025

DALLAS, TexasG6 Hospitality, operator of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, announced a strategic partnership with HotelKey to enhance its technological capabilities across its network of properties in the United States and Canada.

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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

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

MAY 29, 2025

Leadership announced at 25hours Sydney Jeremy Colahan has been appointed General Manager of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, set to open this spring. Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay welcomes new General Manager Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa has welcomed seasoned hotelier Sudhir Yadav as General Manager.

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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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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

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 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

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

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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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

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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Lodging

JUNE 18, 2025

an owner, operator, and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. This transaction includes the acquisition of 15 all-inclusive resorts previously managed and owned by Playa. CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completed acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.,

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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

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

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

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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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Pan Pacific Melbourne welcomes new GM Carl Forrest has been appointed to the position of Hotel Manager at Pan Pacific Melbourne. Pan Pacific Hotels Group is an incredible brand and this Melbourne property has always stood out to me, said Forrest.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Owners are seeing the value in mixed-use developments in maximising returns, and dual-branded developments in delivering greater operational efficiencies, writes TFE Hotels Director of Development, John Sutcliffe. Excitingly, the success of TFE Hotels ’ mixed-use and dual branded hotels is set to continue for decades to come.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Minor Hotels have rapidly taken the accommodation world by storm in recent years and are now the tenth largest operator on the planet. In an exclusive video interview with Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, Rajakarier looks at the hot brands, key markets and his global expectations for growth.

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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

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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