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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APRIL 8, 2025

An accomplished hospitality and tourism professional, Forrest brings over 24 years of experience, having held management roles for luxury hotel brands throughout Australia including the Yarra Valley Lodge, Lindenderry at Red Hill, Dunkelds Royal Mail Hotel and three View Hotels in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

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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. We designed Edit Hotels & Resorts to be affordable without ever feeling cheap.

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MAY 23, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MinnesotaSheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoys portfolio of over 30 brands, unveiled the new Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center (Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown).

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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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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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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Skift Take: Sports Illustrated's play for hotels could prove a winning brand extension. But its resorts risk becoming an also-ran if their operations aren't well coached. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio with the acquisition of Playa Hotels and Resorts for approximately US$2.6 Playa is a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica and Hyatt is currently the beneficial owner of 9.4% of Playas outstanding shares.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 25, 2024

Marriott International is set to bring a Luxury Collection resort to the Gold Coast after signing an agreement with Makris Group to develop a new-build hotel. Makris Group Chief Executive Officer, Jason Makris, said the project is true to his father’s vision for the precinct. “The

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Skift Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

Skift Take: Dusit Hotels and Resort spent its time away from India to realign its hospitality ethos with its brand portfolio. Now, it is counting on its "old school hospitality" mantra to stand out in India. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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

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

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

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.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has introduced its first La Quinta hotel to Auckland with the opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Ellerslie Auckland on Monday October 2. The post La Quinta by Wyndham makes brand debut in New Zealand’s City of Sails appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

1834 Hotels has secured a management agreement for a new Wyndham Garden hotel in the seaside town of Inverloch in Victoria, in a partnership with Forte Developments and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. Wyndham Garden Inverloch joins 1834 Hotels’ growing management portfolio of over 50 hotels, resorts, and apartments across Australia.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 17, 2024

LONDON—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed a development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP to introduce its Microtel by Wyndham brand to India, marking the eighth Wyndham brand to debut in the country. This alliance enables Wyndham to leverage a regional third-party developer and operator to bring its brand to India.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

EVT Hotels and Resorts is set to bring the Rydges brand to Fiji with the signing of a 258-room new-build resort. EVT Director of Hotels and Resorts, Norman Arundel, shared the news exclusively with delegates from the stage at the inaugural AHICE South East Asia on Thursday.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

With over 470 team members, 417 rooms, the largest events facilities in the region, not to mention three trains, a brewery, an 18-hole golf course and an equestrian centre under his care, no two days are ever the same for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley General Manager Gareth Long. You’re running a major operation here. Big events.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Accor is ramping up its franchise arm in the Pacific region, having recently surpassed 10,000 rooms across a diverse portfolio of 120 hotels, apartments, and resorts. 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

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Hotel Management

MAY 5, 2025

Accor has secured a landmark management deal, signing a trio of hotels with Bayview International Hotels and Resorts. From May 2025, Accor will assume management of The Sydney Boulevard Hotel in East Sydney, Bayview Geographe Resort in Busselton Western Australia, and Wairakei Resort Taupo in the North Island of New Zealand.

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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.

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Marriott International is making plans to bring Sheraton Hotels and Resorts to Hervey Bay, in the form of a 223-room five-star hotel component of the AU$445 million Torquay waterfront development. We all know that K’gari is paradise and with the internationally recognised Sheraton brand behind it the world will too,” said Durie. “We

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Hotel Management

APRIL 21, 2025

Gerritse brings over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role, including in sales, marketing, and operational leadership across major Australian hotel brands. Its a privilege to now lead a property that not only helped shape the identity of the brand but continues to set the benchmark for luxury with personality.

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Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

Choice Hotels International has secured a long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with a key player in Chinas hospitality scene, SSAW Hotels and Resorts, which sets the foundation for a major expansion in China. SSAW intends to develop 100 new hotels in China under these two brands within five years.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 1, 2025

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Odate Royal Hotel Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fet System Inc., ANA Holiday Inn Iwate Kitakami currently operating as Hotel City Plaza Kitakami will undergo an extensive renovation and conversion over the coming months. through the opening of ANA Holiday Inn Iwate Kitakami.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 10, 2025

The 140-room Novotel Sydney Cabramatta, located within the Cabra-Vale Diggers precinct, will be operated by Signature Hotel Management Group under the globally recognised midscale Accor brand. The hotel, which will feature a resort-style pool, gym, and signature dining, aims to deliver a destination for leisure, business and events.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 10, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts has reinforced its leading position in Luxury & Lifestyle hospitality in Australia by signing a major long-term agreement with Salter Brothers. IHG’s strategic Luxury & Lifestyle expansion also sees three of its highly popular and successful properties joining its InterContinental brand.

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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

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

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

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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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

JANUARY 25, 2024

DALLAS, Texas—TPG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new upscale independent, boutique, and soft-branded division, the Intera Collection. TPG has been widely recognized and celebrated for its success managing branded properties at all levels on the chain scale.

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Lodging

APRIL 21, 2025

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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