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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Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 8, 2025

Hotel organizations have always invested heavily in their brands. For that reason, both hotel groups and independent properties are highly protective of their brand identities, which is understandable since the brand embodies their reputation in the market.

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Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

The deal will see 68 upscale existing properties (more than 9,500 rooms) currently managed by SSAW, under its Pagoda, Narada Grand, SSAW Boutique, and Ginlan Jia brands, join Choice Hotels upscale soft brand, Ascend Collection, under a distribution agreement.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 2, 2025

The full-scale renovation includes plans for redesigned guest rooms and function spaces, innovative dining experiences, and the development of a new grand ballroom to host 880 guests with a large dance floor. Navarra said the partnership with La Vie Hotels and Resorts represents a defining moment in the evolution of the Visy Dior brand.

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Lodging

JANUARY 28, 2025

By empowering general managers, focusing on performance management, and leveraging our scale, we ensure operational excellence and drive sustainable growth for […] The post Aimbridge Details Portfolio Expansion and Integrated Platforms From 2024 appeared first on LODGING Magazine. Smith, CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

The way I was made to feel when I was at the hotel – acknowledged, welcomed and truly understood as an individual, reinforced all of the things I love about the brand, and that is what I want to emulate in the authentic hospitality we will deliver at 25hours Hotel The Olympia, Colahan said.

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Lodging

MAY 7, 2025

ATLANTA, Georgia & HONOLULU, HawaiiHotel EquitiesandSpringboard Hospitalityannounced a strategic merger, creating a scaled and differentiated hotel management company built to deliver value for hotel owners across branded and independent segments.

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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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Hotel Management

APRIL 16, 2025

With over 15 years of expertise spanning lighting design, product innovation and strategic delivery, Liam has illuminated award-winning destinations for operators such as Crystalbrook, Westin, Rosewood, Marriott and Sofitel.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Headed up by Scott Boyes as CEO, Tony Ryan as Executive Chairman and Grant Alchin as Chief Operating Officer, the trio bring a collective industry experience of more than 90 years, extending across operations, commercial and legal, finance and asset management. Add to that, a growing team of experienced hotel industry leaders.

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Hotel Business

MAY 30, 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled Unscripted by Hyatt, the newest brand in its Essentials portfolio. Positioned in the upscale segment, the Unscripted by Hyatt brand fills a key white space in Hyatts portfolio and is designed to unlock growth through adaptive reuse and conversion-friendly opportunities, according to the company.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The 27-storey Toga-owned property is the latest in a new generation of Adina-branded hotels to launch globally. This major scale project represents a huge repositioning of the asset, and ultimately supports our contemporary vision for the Adina brand,” said TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

will also receive the exclusive rights to develop new vacation ownership clubs and products under the Accor Vacation Club brand across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey. as Accor joins the company’s portfolio of brand affiliations, including Wyndham, Margaritaville, and Sports Illustrated. Travel and Leisure Co.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Full-scale construction has commenced on the development of Radisson Blu Mirage Resort Fiji, scheduled to open in 2026, with the project now funded by both the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited (BSP). The app became the 5th most downloaded hospitality app in 2025.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Outsourcing valet services frees hotels from operational stress, enhances guest experience, reduces claims, and unlocks commercial opportunities, supporting premium pricing and increased occupancy through seamless, professional, and a trusted service delivery by experts. All costs are managed by the operator.

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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 Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From April 8, TFE Hotels will begin operating Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, with new owners, MA Financial Group. TFE Hotels has established roots in Docklands, having operated the mid-scale Travelodge brand on Aurora Lane since 2010,” said TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The sale, which was negotiated by CBRE Hotels’ Wayne Bunz and Hayley Manvell, drew the interest of owner operators, hotel investment funds and high net worth individuals, according to CBRE. The hotel was recently refurbished, offers future operational and branding flexibility and was a strong yielding investment opportunity.”

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Veriu Group is making its mark in Australia’s apartment hotel landscape with over 3,000 rooms operating across 21 sites and a further 17 sites in development across both the Veriu Hotels and Suites and Punthill Apartment Hotels brands. This has, in turn, created enormous opportunity for hotel conversion.

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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. The post All-new Series by Marriott brand launched globally appeared first on Hotel Management.

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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

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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Hotel Management

APRIL 18, 2023

Tapping into group buying power can make a significant difference for hotel operators when sourcing day-to-day products and investing in capital equipment. Choice Hotels Asia-Pac CEO Trent Fraser says The Marketplace streamlines the purchasing process for franchisees, making it easy to meet brand standards.

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Hotel Speak

APRIL 22, 2025

Hoteliers are under mounting pressure to modernize operations and exceed increasingly sophisticated guest demands. In response, hotels are increasingly enhancing traditional hotel software systems by turning to AI agentstask-specific, autonomous systems that augment staff, streamline operations, and personalize the guest journey.

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Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

Pro-invest Group pioneers expansion of major hotel brands into new markets, enabling sustainable growth for investors and memorable experiences for guests. Over its 30-plus year history, Pro-invest Group has carved a niche for bringing new brands to new markets, enabling sustainable growth for hotel owners and investors.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 4, 2024

TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick, described it as a “major scale project” and “a huge repositioning of the asset”, which is in line with TFE Hotel’s contemporary vision for the brand. It’s an exciting time for TFE Hotels and our homegrown Adina Hotels brand.”

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Graduate Hotels has appointed Andrea Melotti as EVP, operations for the brand. He will drive strategic support and operational success across the collection’s more than 30 hotels across the U.S. We look forward to taking our service and operations to a new level with his guidance and leadership.”

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Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2024

Dual-branded Melbourne Airport hotel reveals team The team behind the opening of Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport has been revealed. He brings over 15 years leadership experience, most recently as part of the pre-opening team at the dual-branded Novotel Melbourne and Ibis Melbourne Central.

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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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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As the first major accommodation operator to engage with the national accessibility body, Quest is tapping into the fastest growing travel sector in the country, with people with disability equating to AU$3.3 Social license is deeply embedded within Quest.

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STAAH

JUNE 15, 2025

Since partnering with STAAH, The Citi Residenci Hotels has transformed its digital operations — unlocking efficiency, improving online visibility, and creating a future-ready booking experience for both guests and staff. Their solution: STAAH.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

announced its new Nomadix Energy Management Solution that addresses the market need to reduce operational costs and reach sustainability goals. announced its new Nomadix Energy Management Solution that addresses the market need to reduce operational costs and reach sustainability goals.

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Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

The move will enable La Vie to develop, manage and operate properties under the Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson brands, under a non-exclusive brand collaboration agreement.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

EVT Hotels and Resorts has signed a deal with Invictus Developments to manage The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney, under a new brand to be launched within the Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE) later this year. Gordon will also serve as General Manager at The Old Clare Hotel.

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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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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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