Hotel Management

JUNE 5, 2025

The Ascott Limited is expanding its European-born luxury brand, The Crest Collection, to key locations across Asia and the Middle East in response to growing demand for heritage-rich stays. The brand will mark its Japan debut with the opening of Sen/ka Tokyo by The Crest Collection in the second half of 2029. trillion in 2024 to US$2.2

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Hotel Management

APRIL 1, 2025

ANA Holiday Inn Iwate Kitakami currently operating as Hotel City Plaza Kitakami will undergo an extensive renovation and conversion over the coming months. Its 114 guest rooms will be upgraded, and much-loved Holiday Inn brand hallmarks embedded throughout, including its signature Open Lobby concept.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 18, 2023

SHANGHAI, China—IHG Hotels & Resorts recently announced Holiday Inn Express has surpassed 500 hotels in operation and pipeline in Greater China, marking a milestone for the upper midscale brand.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Splash’s platform allows marketers to create on-brand, measurable, and repeatable event programs that drive pipeline and sales. TYSONS, Virginia—Cvent announced that it has acquired Splash, an event marketing technology company.

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Lodging

MARCH 19, 2025

ATLANTA, GeorgiaHotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced a strategic partnership with Arkansas-based Pinnacle Hotel Group.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 21, 2025

IHG is set to introduce its fastest growing premium brand, Voco, to the Northern Territory for the first time under a partnership with JH Group. Were thrilled to welcome John Halikos and the JH Group to our IHG community, as together we bring the Voco hotels brand to Darwin, he said.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 28, 2025

The brands current pipeline includes three under-construction hotels totalling over 600 rooms that are anticipated to open by mid-2026, with the prospect of significant additional growth across Marriotts global regions over the next decade. Europe, and Asia Pacific, including gateway cities like New York, London, Paris, and Rome.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Several high-profile IHG hotels will be rebranded and repositioned within the company’s portfolio of luxury brands – with Regent Hotels & Resorts set to return to Australia after 28 years when Regent Melbourne completes its transformation from InterContinental Melbourne in 2030.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Hilton is gearing up to launch new brands into the region including urban micro-hotel brand Motto by Hilton, Hilton Area Vice President and Head of Australasia, Paul Hutton, told a small group of media at a roundtable on Thursday.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The company also announced that it has acquired the Ruby brand and related intellectual property from Ruby SARL for an initial purchase consideration of approximately $116 million. IHG expects to expand the brand globally, including the Americas. RevPAR up 1.7% for the year, accelerating from 0.6% in the first half to 2.6%

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

2023 was a pivotal year for RHG where we expanded our relationship with key partners and operators. In the Philippines, we expanded our decade-long partnership with SM Hotels and Conventions Corp through a Master Development Agreement to reach 20 hotels by 2028 from six hotels in operation today.

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Pipeline Construction Branding Market 264

Hotel Business

APRIL 28, 2025

Marriott International has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle, select-service brand citizenM. At closing of the transaction, Marriott will pay $355 million to acquire the brand and related intellectual property. “I envisage this relationship will greatly enhance citizenM’s global reach and brand impact. .

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Hotel Management

MARCH 6, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong and Oaks R Suites Geelong opened under the brand on March 3, with Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites joining the hotel group earlier this month. Oaks Geelong Suites We are excited about the future, with a strong pipeline ahead and many more developments to come as we strengthen our presence across the region.

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Hotels Pipeline Resorts Branding 179

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce its Voco hotel brand to the Sunshine Coast under an agreement with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital, as the region gears up for the arrival of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Resorts Accommodation Branding Pipeline 147

Lodging

MAY 1, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of its first dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites property in North Platte, Neb., following the prototype’s launch in 2021.

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Branding Pipeline Hotels Resorts 147

Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The 273-room hotel, formerly Four Points by Sheraton, is owned by MA Financial Group and operated by TFE Hotels. TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick; Senior Director of Operations ANZ, Tish Nyar; and Regional General Manager VIC, Stephen Moore, joined Hotel General Manager, Nigel Maxey, for the opening celebrations.

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Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2024

Under the ownership of Frank and Wade Huang of Star Millennium Pty Ltd, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport and Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney-North Ryde will be elevated to IHG’s premium Crowne Plaza brand with independent hotel operator, Trilogy Hotels, appointed to manage the day-to-day operations of both properties under a franchise agreement.

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Operations Hotels Branding Pipeline 264

Hotel Management

MAY 22, 2025

Marriott International has announced the global launch of its new collection brand for the midscale and upscale lodging segments, Series by Marriott, as the company continues to expand its lodging offerings around the world.

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Branding Market Marketing Pipeline 130

Hotel Management

JANUARY 14, 2024

Plans for a 130-room Holiday Inn and Suites in Adelaide have been upgraded with the hotel now set to operate as a 155-room Crowne Plaza when it opens its doors in the second half of 2024. This move brings exceptional iterations of the Crowne Plaza brand to Adelaide.”

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

TFE Hotels has signed a multi-property management agreement with New Zealand’s Heritage Hotels, which will see half of the Heritage portfolio refurbished and rebranded under the Adina and Rendezvous brands.

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Global Distribution System Target Marketing Hotels Forecasting 280

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

“The signing of Adina Chermside Brisbane is a significant milestone for TFE Hotels, providing an opportunity for us to expand our Adina footprint from two hotels to three in the powerhouse state of Queensland,” said TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick.

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Accommodation Retail Pipeline Dining 306

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Apartment hotels brand Quest is set for a major expansion in China under a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Ascott China and Jin Jiang Hotels signed this week. Ascott’s international expertise in the operation of serviced residences will drive the development of TULIP LODJ into a high-quality apartment hotel brand.

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Hotels Branding Operations Pipeline 249

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Harman brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having worked in senior management roles across luxury hotel brands in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. “We As the new General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Harman will be responsible for enhancing the hotel’s operational and commercial performance.

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General Manager Resorts Sales Operations 290

Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Ascott Limited is expanding its co-living brand Lyf to new markets with the announcement of eight new property signings spanning city and resort locations across Europe and Asia Pacific. New locations Lyf is currently present in 21 cities globally, with over 5,500 units both operating and in the pipeline.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 11, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park in the U.K.the companys first branded net zero carbon hotelin partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy. & Ireland, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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Branding Hotels Resorts Intent 71

Hotel Management

AUGUST 25, 2024

Mercure Sydney Parramatta Trilogy will commence operations at the Parramatta hotels in September with both assets remaining under their respective Accor branding through a franchise agreement. “We Boyes thanked Schwartz for choosing Trilogy to operate the resort. “It

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Resorts Operations Pipeline Management 279

Hotel Designs

MAY 22, 2023

“It is also a reflection of the confidence our owners have in the success of our brands, as well as the trust our guests have in the experience they deliver.” “It is also a reflection of the confidence our owners have in the success of our brands, as well as the trust our guests have in the experience they deliver.”

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Pipeline Resorts Hotels Shopping 98

Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

As the new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle Americas (LLA), based in Atlanta, Harwood will be tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the LLA organisation, driving performance and operations of IHG’s six Luxury and Lifestyle brands and supporting growth in the region.

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Accommodation General Manager Operations Resorts 279

Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has announced the acquisition of premium urban lifestyle brand Ruby, its 20th brand, as it targets global expansion… Established in 2013, the Ruby brand 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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Resorts Hotels Branding Pipeline 80

Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed that the Andaz brand is expected to make its debut in Florida in the fourth quarter with the opening of the Andaz Miami Beach following the renovation and rebrand of The Confidante Miami Beach. The post Hyatt to debut Andaz brand in Florida appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Branding Pipeline Dining Events 111

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Griffin is transitioning 14 assets to the MJH umbrella, and when combined with other deals currently in the 2024 pipeline, the hotel ownership and management company will reach 50 hotels by Q1 2025. Meyer Jabara’s commitment to exceptional hospitality and operational excellence aligns perfectly with our values at Griffin.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

IHG’s neighbourhood-inspired boutique brand Hotel Indigo has made its Sydney debut with the opening of a 105-room Potts Point hotel this week. Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point is Pro-invest Group’s fourth owned and operated hotel in Sydney and represents its third hotel under the brand.

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Hotels Pipeline Branding Resorts 278

Hotel Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

Nuell will be responsible for driving the financial performance of Marriott’s 46 operating hotels, and a further 20 pipeline properties across the region. “I His global mindset, and passion for delivering customer and associate experiences, ideally position him to lead our ANZP operations.”

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General Manager Pipeline Resorts Branding 162

Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the newly created dual role, Svensson will take charge of operations at W Melbourne whilst also having oversight of all of Marriott’s luxury properties in Australia, including under the The Ritz-Carlton and W Hotel brands. How is the luxury hotel market evolving in Australia? What are guests demanding?

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Hotels Branding Travel Pipeline 277

Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This signing underscores Hiltons continued focus on strengthening its luxury portfolio in India, alongside global luxury brands including Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts and Conrad Hotels and Resorts, according to Hilton Asia Pacific President, Alan Watts.

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Resorts Pipeline Events Dining 239

Hotel Management

JULY 31, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its premium accommodation brand Crowne Plaza to the Victorian city of Geelong, through a partnership with Plenary Group. The announcement comes ahead of the September opening of a 180-room Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong, which puts IHG on track to be the largest global hotel operator in the area.

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Retail Tourism Resorts Pipeline 246

Hotel Business

MAY 22, 2025

has globally launched its new collection brand for the midscale and upscale lodging segments, Series by Marriott. The brand is expected to expand Marriotts global presence by bringing well-established regionally created brands and hotels that champion consistent quality and service into the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, according to the company.

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Branding Global Distribution System Hospitality Pipeline 59