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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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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Hotel Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Canary Technologies has closed an $80 million Series D round of funding to accelerate the company’s global expansion as a leader in hospitality AI. Through intelligent, enterprise-grade solutions, we’re helping hotels run smarter, deliver faster service and create more personalized guest experiences at scale.

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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. Lyf – based on the concept of ‘live your freedom’ – targets next-generation travellers including digital nomads, tech start-ups and creatives.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort will be among the Australian properties to be fully refurbished in line with the luxury brand’s new direction, according to Bailly, who was forthcoming with media about the challenges the Sofitel brand has faced. “We We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort will be among the Australian properties to be fully refurbished in line with the luxury brand’s new direction, according to Bailly, who was forthcoming with media about the challenges the Sofitel brand has faced. “We We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 23, 2025

million available rooms across an incredibly diverse hospitality spectrum, from budget stays to luxury resorts. Yet, despite the scale, much of the market still relies on on-premises property management systems. Good service spreads fast, especially in such a close-knit sector where everyone knows everyone.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 25, 2024

Sustainable luxury resort operator, Soneva, is harnessing the power or renewable and solar energy for greener operations at its properties in the Maldives. Embracing solar power on such a significant scale has substantially reduced our carbon footprint and demonstrates what is possible in the hospitality industry.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 10, 2025

Virginia-based hospitality ownership and management company OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH) has added the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, AL, to its third-party management portfolio. Located just off I-20/I-59, the hotel is close to Protective Stadium, Legacy Arena and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

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Hotel Management

JUNE 22, 2023

I very much look forward to working closely with the team to further enhance our bespoke hotel experiences and legendary service from the heart and hearts of Hong Kong.” Sofitel Noosa welcomes new executive chef Bret Cameron takes up the position of Executive Chef at Noosa Beach House, the restaurant at Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

We signed a Master Collaboration Agreement with La Vie Hotels and Resorts which is set to add 30 hotels to our portfolio over the next decade across the SEAP region, which builds on the successful conversion and opening of three hotels in 2022. 2023 was a pivotal year for RHG where we expanded our relationship with key partners and operators.

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Hotelier Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

Scale That Works for Hotel Owners In a competitive high-cost landscape, scale and attracting more and different customers are essential. From negotiating reduced OTA fees and leveraging Choice’s scale with suppliers, the company delivers tangible results for its franchise owners. AARP members booked more than 1.1

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

At the Q4 close, projects currently under construction stand at 946 projects/210,559 rooms, up 5% by projects YOY. Projects in early planning reached a record count at Q4, closing the quarter at 640 projects/127,918 rooms, up 20% by projects and 14% by rooms YOY.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

At the close of the third quarter, projects presently under construction stand at 320 projects/87,149 rooms. Seventy-two percent of its pipeline is concentrated in the three highest chainscales: luxury, upper-upscale and upscale, which typically boasts larger scale projects.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

Additionally, SD-WAN enables centralized orchestration, so IT teams can manage networking policies across multiple properties from a single interface ideal for chains and franchises that need uniform performance at scale. Satellite (especially LEO) serves as a last-resort path in hard-to-reach or resort environments.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Smoky Mountain Resorts combines family-friendly accommodation with the exhilaration of adventure across three Tennessee locations. It is imperative for us at Smoky Mountain Resorts to have our distribution platform integrated into our PMS. Thank you Heather!

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Hotelier Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Worldwide, at the close of the second quarter, there are 6,154 projects/1,108,498 rooms under construction, 3,679 projects/506,760 rooms scheduled to start within the next 12 months and 4,739 projects/694,980 rooms in the early-planning stage. Across the globe, the top countries by project count are the U.S.,

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 31, 2023

markets in close proximity to natural experiences, including national parks, beaches, mountain and ski towns. As we have demonstrated through Graduate Hotels and Marine & Lawn Resorts, we believe our design-forward and vertically integrated approach will position the platform to scale rapidly and capitalize on consumer demand.”

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Hotel Management

APRIL 25, 2024

In recent years, Taylor has worked closely with brands like Standard, Hoxton, Dream, Ryse and East Hotels to establish a presence down under. In 2018, he was responsible for bringing the W brand back to Australia, first via the Brisbane hotel and then with W Melbourne, where he worked directly with the owner Daisho for close to three years.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

US: Highgate has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase LA-based Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, with the transaction expected to close in early 2023. The post Highgate to acquire Viceroy Hotels & Resorts appeared first on Boutique Hotel News. Viceroy debuted in 2000 with the launch of Viceroy Santa Monica.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

LeBlanc’s responsibilities will include focusing on cross-marketing strategies, fostering business development and collaborating closely with the investment teams to drive innovation and capture new opportunities, according to the company. Last year, he brought in Brian Cho as PPCI’s president last year.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 17, 2025

6/17/2025 HITEC 2025: HCN Offers Magazines to Leading Hotels and Resorts for Guests Hotel Communication Network (HCN) continues to evolve its hotel guest experiences by offering access to a catalog of global magazine brands free of charge to leading hotels and resorts via its AI Concierge ad-supported tablet platform.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 15, 2022

An affiliate of the principals of Highgate have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Viceroy Hotels & Resorts (Viceroy). The Viceroy brand debuted in 2000 with the launch of Viceroy Santa Monica and has evolved into a portfolio of hotels and resorts in iconic destinations such as St Lucia, Chicago, Los Cabos and Snowmass. “We

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Hotel Business

JUNE 28, 2024

This move builds on the strategic collaboration that Hyatt and Lindner entered into in 2022, which increased Hyatt’s brand footprint in Germany and Europe, with the subsequent integration of most Lindner Hotels & Resorts and me and all hotels into the World of Hyatt loyalty program. The transaction closed on June 28.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The event, a precursor to the full two-day conference in 2025, drew an impressive gathering of close to 200 key players, including Japanese and international hotel groups, investors, developers, owners, and asset managers.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 16, 2025

” 6/15/2025 HITEC 2025: UrVenue Launches UrResort UrVenue launches UrResort , its newest product developed in response to the growing demand from hotels and resorts for a more tailored solution. UrResort brings together a connected suite of solutions designed to help resort operators centralize and commercialize non-room inventory at scale.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

He began his career with Marriott International in 2002 as a General Manager in Le Meridien Commodore Beirut and he has since led the hotel teams at The Westin Resort Guam, W Hong Kong, St. Krister will also work closely with leaders across Marriott’s Australian hotels to drive Marriott’s legacy in luxury.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 16, 2025

’s scale, such as accelerating the Company’s digital and technology transformation through initiatives like the establishment of Byte by Yum!, He has worked closely with Gibbs and the entire Yum! In recent years, he has been instrumental in driving bold actions that leverage Yum!’s

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 16, 2025

helps them scale service, increase conversions, and operate more efficiently - without compromising the guest experience. RUCKUS DPSK3, which enable hotels to offer secure, seamless Wi-Fi 7 access at scale via this patented technology. “Sabre’s SynXis Concierge.AI SynXis Concierge.AI

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Hotel Management

JULY 3, 2024

A bumper crowd of over 330 leading owners, investors, operators, suppliers and advisors were at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week (Jul 3-4) for the 2024 AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit , where record performance numbers were the talk of the major conference. Now is definitely the right time for investment in Fiji.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Applying her unique style across a range of building typologies, geographies and scales she re-engages in an approach that carefully addresses each project from an in-depth consideration of the detail to the overall massing strategy. He champions company culture, collaborating closely on personal development and HR issues.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 3, 2025

Among the flagship properties benefiting from the partnership is Florida’s TradeWinds Resort, a beachfront destination spanning 40 acres and 1,600 feet of shoreline. The deal closed today for an undisclosed amount. HCN offers hotels a new level of personalization and service for every guest on a mass scale.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 15, 2025

The portfolio of solutions provides full-service, mid-scale, and limited-service hotels a range of connectivity options for delivering customized guest Wi-Fi experiences that meet the unique demands of each market segment—from luxury to budget hotels. Clap resides in Connecticut with his wife and has two adult children.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 15, 2025

The portfolio of solutions provides full-service, mid-scale, and limited-service hotels a range of connectivity options for delivering customized guest Wi-Fi experiences that meet the unique demands of each market segment—from luxury to budget hotels. Clap resides in Connecticut with his wife and has two adult children.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 4, 2024

They will know where you stayed the last time, and what chain scale you stayed at. ” Trivedi noted that AI-driven platforms like Google’s new search experience gives hoteliers the opportunity to “know your guest up close and personal, and you can do targeted marketing.” They’ll know everything about you.”

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STAAH

JUNE 17, 2025

The right offer can tip the scales and turn hesitation into confirmation. Example: Focus on what your audience is actually searching for — like “family-friendly beach resort in Langkawi” instead of just “Langkawi hotel.” Highlight benefits like “Close to the venue,” “Book direct for free parking,” or “Weekend package deal.”

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Richler had the inside line – he had, after all, trained as an architect at Montreal’s McGill University, before segueing into jewelry design and back to designing large scale jewelry for the home to order.

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