Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

Watsons Bay Hotel in Sydneys east has announced a $3 million renovation to its top and mid deck events spaces. Inspired by the timeless Hamptons style that defines the rest of the boutique hotel, the space will feature crisp whites, soft textures, and sweeping harbour views.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

Skift Take: With close to 80 signings and more than 30 openings, the Indian hotel industry had a strong momentum during the first three months of 2025. It remains to be seen how geopolitical disruptions affected the sector in the coming months. Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Business

JUNE 12, 2025

hotel industry maintains a steady development pipeline, though current activity reflects a more cautious approach amid near-term challenges. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, the total pipeline has expanded to 6,376 projects encompassing 749,561 rooms—representing a 5% increase in projects and 7% growth in rooms compared to Q1 2024.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

Skift Take: Accor aims to expand its share of luxury hotels by debuting its Orient Express brand this year and fine-tuning its other brands, like Fairmont and Sofitel. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

JUNE 25, 2025

MIAMI, Florida—Kabani Hotel Group announced that Ahmed Kabani, chief executive officer and founder, along with partners Suraj Dalal and Kian McLean, has successfully completed the leasehold interest sale of the Wyndham Garden Tallahassee Capitol, a 147-room property located in Tallahassee, Florida.

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Lodging

MARCH 4, 2024

MILWAUKEE—Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced that it, Hempel Real Estate, and Robinson Park have closed on the acquisition of the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

One Global Capital Chairman and Group CEO, Iwan Sunito, has introduced a new hotel brand to the market, One Global Resorts, with the official rebranding of his Skye Suites Green Square property on Thursday evening. We have elevated the guest experience more along the lines of luxury international hotels.

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Lodging

JUNE 27, 2025

ORLANDO, Florida—McKibbon Equities has closed on the purchase of Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-4 Millenia Blvd Mall. The closing of the 132-room hotel represents the third portfolio investment for McKibbon Income Fund I, a real estate investment fund focused on acquiring existing select-service and extended-stay hotels.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Taplin Group and 1834 Hotels have opened a new 60-key coastal property in South Australia. Located at 1 Colley Terrace, The George Glenelg aims to deliver a refined and sophisticated stay close to Glenelg Beach and the Jetty Road precinct. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and its rewarding to see our vision come to life.

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Skift Blog

MAY 18, 2023

Skift Take: The Force was not with this one. Jason Clampet Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Skift Take: The new hotel tax funds will be a big boost for Destination DC's marketing efforts. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2025

Skift Take: With key airports closed and flights canceled, the worry now is how far the disruption could spread and how long it might last. Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JULY 6, 2025

Independent hotel management company La Vie Hotels and Resorts has welcomed experienced hospitality figure Amanda Cottome to lead its operations in the Pacific region. I’m incredibly excited to be joining La Vie Hotels and Resorts at such a dynamic time in its journey,” said Cottome. “I

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Hotel Management

APRIL 21, 2025

Hotel X names new General Manager Daniel Gerritse has been appointed as the new General Manager of Hotel X, Fortitude Valley. Gerritse brings over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role, including in sales, marketing, and operational leadership across major Australian hotel brands.

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Lodging

JANUARY 11, 2024

ATLANTA, Georgia—Noble Investment Group announced that it held the final closing for Noble Hospitality Fund V, L.P. This is the fifth of Noble’s flagship series of real estate funds focused on value-added investments in select-service and extended-stay hotels across the United States. Noble Fund V).

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

MILWAUKEE—Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced that it has reached an agreement to jointly acquire the Loews Minneapolis Hotel with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Investments. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed and are subject to the satisfaction of certain standard closing conditions.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

NEW YORK—MCR Hotels, Island Capital Group, and JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that MCR and Island have closed on a $260 million refinancing of the 1,780-key Sheraton New York Times Square. The new financing was provided by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total U.S. At the close of the third quarter, there were 1,185 projects/148,716 rooms under construction, marking an 11 percent increase in projects […] The post Lodging Econometrics: U.S. According to the Q3 2024 U.S.

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Lodging

JULY 2, 2025

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans to expand Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across the Asia Pacific region, with a pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Hotel operator selection is underway for a new-build hotel at Nadi International Airport, according to The Fiji Times , following a successful year for the nations tourism sector. The company is in the second stage of the tender evaluation to select a hotel operator. HM has contacted Fiji Airports for comment. More to come.

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Hotel Management

JULY 6, 2025

Marriott International is set to bring its AC Hotels brand to Queensland for the first time following an extensive renovation of a Gold Coast hotel. Vibe Gold Coast, which was recently acquired by KS Hotels and Resorts, is set to undergo a full renovation, commencing later this year, before opening as AC Hotel Gold Coast in mid-2026.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Weatherdon are converting hotels around the country to a luxurious and more sustainable amenities platform, and it will likely also save you money… “Effective solutions need to be both ecologically minded and economically advantageous”. The post Making Sustainability Sustainable for Australian Hotels appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 21, 2025

The upscale property, located close to Darwin Entertainment Centre, will feature an all-day dining restaurant, meeting space, fitness centre and outdoor pool, with all guest rooms featuring self-contained kitchenettes. The broader IHG portfolio now includes 69 hotels in Australasia, with another 26 properties in its development pipeline.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Mildura has welcomed a new boutique accommodation offering with the recent opening of Kar-Rama Hotel, under the management of 1834 Hotels. We are excited to see Kar-Rama Hotel open its doors in Mildura, bringing a high-quality accommodation offering to the region, said 1834 Hotels Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bullock.

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Skift Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Skift Take: Get a preview of our latest output from our Hotel Tech Benchmark data product. In this update, Skift Research looks closely at the best uses of digital marketing and advertising tools. Saniya Zanpure Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is expanding its conference program with the introduction of two new events to the market. Recognised throughout Asia Pacific and beyond as The Hotel Event Where Deals Get Done, AHICE is highly regarded as the largest and most influential hotel conference series across Asia Pacific.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 24, 2025

The time has come to recognise the top performers in the hotel industry across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific with entries now open for the 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. Finalists will be announced in mid-October 2025.

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Lodging

MAY 7, 2025

ATLANTA, GeorgiaHunter Hotel Advisors (Hunter) announced the sale and financing of the Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio North Stone Oak. Adeel Amin, senior […] The post Hunter Hotel Advisors Facilitates Sale and Financing of Home2 Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Skift Take: Premier Inn says it has gained pricing power as 10% of all UK independent hotels have closed in the past few years. More remarkably, it says repeat guests made 86% of its bookings this year. It's a direct booking champ other hoteliers could learn from. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

BWH Hotels leverages soft brands like SureStay Collection to offer unique global distribution benefits to independent hotels across Australasia. BWH Hotels’ soft brand portfolio spans all segments, from economy to luxury, enabling hoteliers to balance local individuality with the advantages of a global powerhouse.

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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 We have respected and benefitted from Playas operating expertise and outstanding guest experience delivery for years through their ownership and management of eight of our Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara hotels.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

BWH Hotels hires Senior Business Development Executive BWH Hotels Australasia has appointed Dean Bagley to the role of Senior Business Development Executive. We are thrilled to welcome Dean to the team, said BWH Hotels Australasia Managing Director, Rod Munro. We have a clear ambition to make Park Proxi a hotel of the locals.

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Lodging

JUNE 3, 2025

CHICAGO, IllinoisHotel Communication Network(HCN) announced the acquisition of Crave Interactive, a UK-based provider specializing in digital guest experiences for luxury hotels. This strategic move expands HCN’s reach across the four- and five-star hotel markets. The deal closed for an undisclosed amount.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Other travel companies that have similarly struggled after going public in a rocky market will watch closely. Skift Take: Selina hopes to avoid bankruptcy by seeking a restructuring out of court. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

MARCH 27, 2025

One of the Middle Easts leading hotel management companies, Rotana, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) the worlds largest alliance of independent hotel brands. With Rotana joining, we will be close to 950 hotels, and we have high hopes to hit 1,000 hotels very soon.

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Lodging

JANUARY 21, 2025

Spark by Hilton Tucson Airport was previously a Comfort Suites that closed during the pandemic. The hotel was purchased in Q4 2024, at which point Aligned and the hotels owner began the […] The post Aligned Hospitality Adds Spark by Hilton Tucson Airport to Managed Portfolio appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 10, 2023

“Also, the new seven-day turn-around for top tier workers above a new salary threshold of $135,000 is particularly welcome – as it will give better access to highly skilled migrants, including much needed hotel and accommodation managers,” he said.

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