Skift Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

Skift Take: There's a funny thing about ultra-luxury: You want to grow because growth economies of scale are real. But also, if you grow too much, you're not exclusive anymore. Kerzner aims to thread that needle. Sean O'Neill and Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Skift Take: There's a funny thing about ultra-luxury: You want to grow because growth economies of scale are real. But also, if you grow too much, you're not exclusive anymore. Kerzner aims to thread that needle. Sean O'Neill and Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We are excited to add such a landmark Brisbane development to our portfolio, offering a product unlike anything the city has seen before with respect to size and scale, and proximity to Brisbane CBDs most exciting dining and entertainment precinct, said Minor Hotels Australasia Chief Operating Officer, Craig Hooley.

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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

APRIL 30, 2025

Under an agreement with property developers JQZ, a 279-room new build premium hotel will be introduced as part of a large-scale mixed-use development on Church Street in the CBD. Marriott International is tapping into strong demand in Western Sydney with the signing of its first Marriott Hotel in Parramatta.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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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