Lodging

MAY 27, 2025

has broken ground on the new dual-branded Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton Lookout Valley in Chattanooga, Tenn. In addition to the hotel, the development will include nationally recognized restaurants and retail concepts. CHATTANOOGA, TennesseeVision Hospitality Group, Inc.

Branding 157

Branding Retail Construction Hospitality 157

Hotel Management

MARCH 4, 2025

From F&B and wellness to unique experiences and retail, discover four key strategies to maximise earnings beyond room sales. Themed dining events, branded F&B products or package deals can encourage guests to dine in-house. Boost hotel profitability in 2025 by tapping into ancillary revenue streams.

Ancillary Revenue 130

Ancillary Revenue Retail Revenue Dining 130

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fully funded by Plenary Group and operated by IHG under the Crowne Plaza brand, the 200-room hotel is slated to be completed and operational in early-2026. The hotel is part of a $250 million mixed-use precinct by Plenary Group, which will feature retail and dining destinations.

Retail 130

Retail Construction Hotels Events 130

Hotel Management

MAY 13, 2025

Radisson Hotel Group Chief Development Officer, Development, Asia Pacific, Ramzy Fenianos, discusses how the group is capitalising on demand for mixed-use and dual-branded hotel developments. Operational integration, service consistency, and differentiated brand experiences are critical to success.

Consumer 130

Consumer Retail Branding Market 130

Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Some hotels have said this has negatively impacted them, and Google has stated that hotel operators, airlines, and small retailers have reported that FBL clicks are down as much as 30% since implementing the compliance changes. The DMA is affecting generic keywords, but branded keywords which lead to conversion are largely unaffected.

Cost Per Click 97

Cost Per Click OTA Hotels Digital Marketing 97

Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

The 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square , the first hotel from Hiltons newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, has been firmly creating abuzz in New York City since the property debuted in mid-2023. Tempo by Hilton Times Square is a day-to-night dining destination that pays homage to the citys culinary heritage.

Services 130

Services Dining Branding Travel 130

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.

Scale 245

Scale Retail Revenue Management Hotels 245

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.

Real Estate 96

Real Estate Retail Dining Revenue 96

eHotelier

JULY 13, 2025

Digital Key is a win-win because it’ s as much about operational efficiency as it is about improving guest satisfaction.” The Salto Space integration is already live at YUST, a Belgian hospitality brand that combines short and long stays in a unique hybrid model.

Upsell 52

Upsell Revenue Management Revenue Operations 52

Hotel Business

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We are looking forward to bringing our vision and creativity to the ZaZa brand, building on what was started. Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown is close to Austins Central Business District with its dense corporate presence and acclaimed dining, retail and live music venues. The hotel has 159 rooms, 6,840 sq.

Real Estate 59

Real Estate Closing Retail Pipeline 59

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 5, 2025

55% abandon purchases, 50% switch brands, and 39% cancel subscriptions when confronted with digital issues. IT Silence Doesn’t Mean Success Many digital failures don’t trigger complaints but still cause guests to abandon their plans or switch brands. Brands can no longer treat gen AI users as early adopters.

Consumer 52

Consumer Retail Travel Branding 52

STAAH

JULY 1, 2025

Use pre-written templates or AI for faster response and maintain a friendly, consistent brand tone. Avoid uploading B2B rates into channels that also distribute to retail OTAs unless you have full control over where those rates appear. Personalise your review responses using STAAH’s AI tool, instead of relying on generic templates.

OTA 82

OTA Revenue B2B ROI 82

Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

Kalan opened with a compelling call for the industry to embrace a retail mindset. Just like in retail, every interaction is a chance to upsell, cross-sell, and reinforce brand loyalty, Kalan said.

Revenue Management 130

Revenue Management Revenue Management Retail 130

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 22, 2025

These expenses represent the allocated cost of assets that are either tangible (such as buildings, furniture, and equipment) or intangible (such as brand rights and permits) over their useful life. Consider offsetting rent costs by subleasing underutilized spaces, such as conference rooms or retail areas. Depreciation and amortization.

Revenue 40

Revenue Hotels Operations Average Daily Rate 40

Hotel Business

MAY 27, 2025

a Chattanooga-based hotel development and management company, has officially broken ground on the new dual-branded Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton Lookout Valley in Chattanooga, TN. The post Vision Hospitality breaks ground on dual-brand property appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. Vision Hospitality Group Inc. ,

Branding 64

Branding Hospitality Retail Construction 64

Hotel Business

JUNE 9, 2025

Shah laid out his vision for branded long-term accommodations—a term he prefers over what he called the outdated “midscale extended-stay.” But let’s also talk about brands. He added, “The next progression for these brands is: Where do you live? That’s a 2x return—and that’s been our business.” So luxury has pricing power.

Average Length of Stay 59

Average Length of Stay Real Estate Branding Operations 59

Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Since joining Keppie, she has gained experience delivering medium-sized projects across the hospitality and retail sectors. He has led a diverse range of projects for independent owners and brands across the hospitality spectrum. Previously Coma was a Senior Architect at Coopar Cromar Ltd.

Scale 52

Scale Hospitality Retail Management 52

Amadeus Hospitality

JULY 10, 2025

Reviews and ratings influence 30% of travelers, while a quarter of those surveyed find hotel amenities and the hotel brand to be important in their decision making. Another 21% opt to book directly through a hotel’s website, and 17% – for the most part, senior travelers – still favor using a retail travel agent.

Travel 52

Travel Average Daily Rate Upsell Business 52

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In contrast, office and retail spaces are typically bound by long-term lease agreements, limiting their ability to adjust to inflationary pressures. Having successfully introduced three international hotel brands into the Australian market, we know how to create welcoming environments where people want to stay.

Events 130

Events Occupancy Travel Operations 130

Hotel Business

APRIL 28, 2025

The company provides software and solutions to more than 40% of the world’s hotel brands. In the 20 years since, the company has continued to evolve the platform and invest in capabilities and solutions, such as Retail Studio. ” Sabre purchased SynXis, the core of its hospitality business, in 2005.

Business 59

Business Hospitality Closing B2B 59

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 18, 2025

In contrast, agentic AI agents are intuitive problem solvers , working autonomously within the current context, with data, interfaces and tools on-hand to achieve a specific goal for a hospitality brand with executive supervision. At the same time, AI helps ensure hotel room pricing is current and accurate across all digital touchpoints.

Business 75

Business Hospitality Services Retail 75

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 30, 2025

“Partnering with a brand like Jurny gives our customers access to some of the most advanced, real-time guest engagement tools available today—all with minimal lift and immediate impact,” said Patty Jefferson, Chief Development Officer at Visual Matrix. 1Huddles platform is already used across hospitality, retail, and even the U.S.

Scale 52

Scale OTA Services Operations 52

Hotelier Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

The Event Space: large, luxury hotels with meeting-and-event spaces The Big Brand: large, full-service hotels at an upper mid-market price point located near transit and attractions. Each scenario offers a scalable model to deliver a mix of price points, hotel types and community benefits across the city.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Events Retail Forecasting 52

Hospitality Today

JULY 8, 2025

A striking 82% of travelers say they’re interested in doing so, with 43% “extremely interested.” This presents a major opportunity for credit card companies and retailers to partner with travel brands and capitalize on this demand, especially as consumers tighten budgets in response to inflation.

Travel 40

Travel Retail Consumer Shopping 40

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Visibility from leading travel retailers such as travel agents, tour operators, airlines, cruise lines, and more: This gives you global exposure to virtually every corner of the globe, allowing you to connect with guests you would otherwise never be able to reach. Its also a good way to improve your hotels overall reputation.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Average Daily Rate Revenue Travel 52

Travel Media Group

APRIL 16, 2025

And we then work with the brands, the sellers in those industries to connect with those buyers. We’ll position those brands specifically to buyers with buyers intent in the marketplace, looking for things like that. So what are the technologies and the solutions in, in hotels that can do that? So, a lot of fascinating things.

Events 52

Events Hospitality Market Marketing 52

Hotel Designs

MAY 19, 2025

Our account base is incredibly diverse, spanning bed and breakfasts, healthcare facilities, gyms, brand marketing agencies, corporate clients, and hotels of all sizes. We are a small but agile sales team of six, covering wholesale, retail, and hospitality. Is ARRAN a sustainable brand? If so, how?

Business 59

Business Management Hospitality Branding 59

eHotelier

JUNE 18, 2025

Across its portfolio of market-leading brands, Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s burgeoning hospitality sector and creating approximately 18,000 jobs for local people. to debut its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Angola.

Dining 52

Dining Hotels Events Business 52

gcommerce

MAY 26, 2025

With the rise of generative AI results and expanding integrations for shopping, brand partnerships, and more, the purpose of search is shifting away from fact-finding. The new image generation tools let marketers create compelling, on-brand visuals (like a dreamy beachfront scene or a cozy ski retreat) even when assets are limited.

Market 52

Market Marketing Shopping Intent 52

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 5, 2025

Brands can no longer treat gen AI users as early adopters. 86% of travelers now want to shape their own experiences, with 93% of active gen AI saying this is important to the personal connection they feel with the brand. 42% would switch to a brand that could proactively suggest solutions to improve their experience in real-time.

Travel 52

Travel Consumer Retail Branding 52

Hospitality Tech

JULY 9, 2025

Independent operators have long lacked access to the kind of loyalty infrastructure and technology that branded hotels receive when they join a major flag. Brand loyalty is fading, especially among 18–34-year-olds, and younger buyers place less importance on legacy brand reputation, prioritizing peer reviews and visual content instead.

Operations 52

Operations Hospitality Consumer Branding 52

Hospitality Tech

JULY 9, 2025

Hospitable sends professional, branded messages to prompt deposit payments, issue reminders, and confirm the deposit’s release, keeping the guest experience clear and consistent without adding extra work for hosts. This verification is built into the deposit flow, so hosts don’t need to chase guests or use separate screening tools.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Operations Consumer Branding 52

Hotel Designs

MAY 19, 2025

Our account base is incredibly diverse, spanning bed and breakfasts, healthcare facilities, gyms, brand marketing agencies, corporate clients, and hotels of all sizes. We are a small but agile sales team of six, covering wholesale, retail, and hospitality. Is ARRAN a sustainable brand? If so, how?

Business 98

Business Management Hospitality Branding 98

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) , the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners has acquired the dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston Historic District. of retail and restaurant space, 16,000 sq. Built in 2015, the 304-room hotel is part of a mixed-use development that includes 16,000 sq.

Real Estate 111

Real Estate Retail Dining Hospitality 111

Hotel Designs

MAY 7, 2025

The Sustainability Brand Licensed Product Award recognises and rewards a brand licensed product or ranges credentials on the sustainability front. The Sustainability Brand Licensed Product Award recognises and rewards a brand licensed product or ranges credentials on the sustainability front.

Retail 52

Retail Branding Consumer Closing 52

eHotelier

JUNE 11, 2025

Located in the heart of Manchester, on one of the city’s most historic streets, guests will have several high-end restaurants, retail outlets and a vibrant nightlife all on their doorstep. InterContinental is undergoing a transformative end-to-end brand evolution, reimaging the luxury travel experience for the modern luxury travel.

Resorts 52

Resorts Revenue Management Hotels Revenue 52

Preno

JULY 17, 2025

These brands are poised to transform the hospitality landscape in Calgary and will debut as part of a dynamic, mixed-use development ideally situated within the city’s rapidly evolving Culture + Entertainment District. “We of meeting space, the brand’s signature Living Room, an expansive FIT studio, and a rooftop bar.

Construction 40

Construction Hotels Tourism Operations 40