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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Branding Real Estate Scale General Manager 276

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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Resorts General Manager Hotels Scale 147

Lodging

JANUARY 29, 2025

As the company looks to scale and grow in the luxury and lifestyle segment, Deitemeyer will lead strategic affiliates beginning with its newest acquisition, ZaZa Hotels and Resorts. With a background spanning operations, brand leadership, hospitality development, and investing, Deitemeyer brings experience in placemaking to Rockbridge.

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Scale Resorts Operations Branding 147

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. Fiji holds a very special place in my heart.

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General Manager Hotels Management Resorts 189

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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Branding Real Estate Scale General Manager 246

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., Its 114 guest rooms will be upgraded, and much-loved Holiday Inn brand hallmarks embedded throughout, including its signature Open Lobby concept. to open ANA Holiday Inn Iwate Kitakami in the third quarter of 2025.

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Pipeline Resorts Scale Branding 173

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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Resorts Scale Hotels Branding 173

Lodging

JANUARY 22, 2024

MIAMI—sbe and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of a new smart lifestyle brand under the working title, Project HQ Hotels & Residences. Project HQ combines the decades of experience of Sam Nazarian with the global scale, resources, and reach of Wyndham. Access more of our live coverage here.

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Branding Scale Resorts Hotels 173

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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Hospitality Scale Hotels Operations 173

Hotel Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has completed the acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. , the 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.

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Resorts Real Estate Hotels Scale 59

Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

has signed a deal to acquire Accor’s vacation ownership business – a total of 24 resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia – for US$48.4 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.

Travel 279

Travel Scale Business Intent 279

Lodging

AUGUST 7, 2024

With the brand landscape quickly evolving and offering more choices for hotel owners, LODGING‘s annual Guide to Franchising serves as a resource to help hoteliers understand the market with important information about brands in the hotel industry. The following companies and their brands are listed in alphabetical order.

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Scale Branding Market Marketing 264

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The multi-year project which attracted an investment of over $70 million by hotel owners, Pelligra and One7, marks IHG Hotels and Resorts fifth branded hotel to open in Adelaide. It is about building opportunities, strengthening local businesses, and setting new benchmarks for the region.

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Resorts Scale Dining Branding 130

Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Thailand-based company ONYX Hospitality has an extensive history in hotel management and development going back more than half a century and its four key brands, Amari, Shama, OZO and Oriental Residence are growing at a steady pace. Can you tell us a bit about your four key brands? This will be another brand in the ONYX portfolio.]

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Market Marketing Hospitality Branding 130

Lodging

MAY 9, 2023

Galen Barrett, vice president strategic development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, recently spoke to LODGING about the company’s initiative designed to encourage hotel ownership among Black would-be hoteliers, who may face unique obstacles to their path.

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Scale Resorts Hotels Branding 264

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Pacific Hotels has sold the recently refurbished 4-star Coral Cay Mackay resort to a private Queensland-based hotel group. Situated on 9,148sqm of land on Nebo Road, the resort features 82 guest rooms and apartments, Coral Cay Bar and Grill, meeting and conference amenities, swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and outdoor guest parking.

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Motels Sales Hotels Scale 278

Hotel Business

JANUARY 8, 2025

Westgate Resorts has made a series of leadership appointments and executive promotions as part of a broader plan to position the company for future growth in 2025 and beyond. “This year will be a year marked by growth and strategic investments,” said Jim Gissy, CEO, Westgate Resorts.

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Resorts Real Estate Casinos Services 64

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. Lyf Ginza Tokyo Ascott Chief Growth Officer, Serena Lim, also revealed plans to launch the brand in the UK.

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Average Daily Rate Accommodation Scale Branding 264

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).

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Construction Hotels Revenue Revenue Management 130

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels & Resorts) reported global RevPAR increased 3% for full-year 2024 vs. 2023, with a year-over-year increase of 4.6% 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.

Branding 59

Branding Pipeline Resorts Operations 59

Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has signed an agreement with La Vie Hotels and Resorts to add over 30 hotels to the Group’s portfolio over the next decade. Radisson Hotel Group is known for delivering the highest standards of hospitality, and the expansion of our portfolio will enable more guests to enjoy all that our brands have to offer.”

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Revenue Management Resorts Hotels Revenue 246

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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General Manager Accommodation Hotels Events 290

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.

Branding 130

Branding Scale Services Market 130

Hotel Business

JUNE 16, 2025

After 25 years of offering European-inspired retreats focused on wellness and relaxation, The Mirbeau Companies’ Mirbeau Inn & Spas brand is celebrating its anniversary with a major expansion: a new resort in Beacon, NY, scheduled to open in the winter of 2026.

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Real Estate Retail Dining Revenue 96

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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General Manager Management Resorts Branding 263

Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2024

The existing product set of resorts and boutique island resorts, enables Fiji to welcome close to 1 million tourists annually, but there is opportunity right across the spectrum – from large-scale resorts to boutique luxury and business and conference hotels. Now is definitely the right time for investment in Fiji.

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Tourism Average Daily Rate Marketing Market 264

Lodging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BWH Hotels is comprised of three families of hotels—WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels. With properties all over the world, there are 19 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, allowing BWH Hotels to impact the hospitality sector in Latin America.

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Pipeline Scale Hotels Branding 173

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Holiday Inn Sydney Airport recently rebranded to a Crowne Plaza under Trilogy management Tony Ryan: I was working in London prior to Covid selling branded management companies and was then approached by some third-party management companies looking to expand into Europe and the UK. Grant Alchin: I think it’s about alignment.

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Closing Hotels Operations Branding 130

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 Titus Rosier, W Sydney “W has always stood out from other brands,” said Rosier.

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General Manager Resorts Sales Operations 290

Hotel Business

APRIL 30, 2025

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has entered a strategic alliance agreement with AKEN Hotels & Resorts LLC for the hotel group with a growing portfolio across South America and the Caribbean to join the Sonesta system. Together, we are creating new pathways for discovery, loyalty, and growthboth for our guests and our teams.

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Resorts Hotels Travel Scale 59

Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

His previous hospitality experience extends across luxury and mid-scale brands including Sofitel and Four Points Sheraton in Brisbane and Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel. He first joined EVT in 2008 as a Senior Duty Manager at Rydges South Bank Brisbane and went on to a General Manager position at Atura Hotels and Resorts.

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General Manager Hotels Resorts Sales 244

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts premium portfolio, continues to roll out its New Modern design across its properties in the U.S. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center recently finalized a full-scale renovation under the direction of owner Al J. Schneider Company.

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Resorts Dining Events Forecasting 98

Hotel Business

AUGUST 16, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its new midscale conversion brand, Garner – an IHG Hotel. Owners are attracted to the benefits of IHG’s global scale, strong enterprise, technology platforms and leading IHG One Rewards program, supported by our proven success in developing, launching and growing brands.

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Branding Resorts Shopping Scale 98

Hotel Business

JUNE 28, 2024

A Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s momentum in the region. The transaction closed on June 28. me and all hotels combine central locations, urban design, leading-edge technology and vibrant public spaces.

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Branding Pipeline Hotels Scale 105

Hotel Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Castle Peak Holdings , the investment firm behind the Trailborn hospitality brand, has closed on its second vehicle with total committed capital of $315 million raised over a four-month period. We’re tapping into this by building brands that unlock extraordinary adventures in iconic outdoor destinations.

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Closing Real Estate Scale Resorts 64

Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Pioneering a new wave of design-driven hospitality, offering unpretentious service, and infusing a playful yet sophisticated vibe, the resort quickly became a leader in the regions luxury scene. Now, as it begins an exciting new chapter, the resort is weaving its unmistakable spirit into every facet of the guest journey.

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Dining Resorts General Manager Events 105

Hotel Management

MAY 23, 2024

EVT-operated Hotel Telegraph in Singapore is preparing to relaunch as a QT Hotels and Resorts property this September, marking the brand’s first location outside Australia and New Zealand. Since securing the management contract in December 2023, EVT has been operating the hotel at full capacity.

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Hotels Scale Accommodation Closing 264