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IHG’s Alexander on new Holiday Inn Express prototype

Hotel Business

Leveraging consumer and owner insights, Formula Blue 2.0 to maintain Holiday Inn Express’ leading position in the market and respond to the growing pressures owners face into today’s construction and labor environment. Alexander: Formula Blue 2.2 In 2020, we evolved that design with the launch of Formula Blue 2.0.

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The travel-and-hospitality industry takes a holistic approach to operations and guest experience

Hotelier Magazine

As consumer values and expectations — as well as ways of being and doing business — continue to evolve, the travel-and-hospitality industry is taking an increasingly conscious, holistic, whole-picture approach to operations and the guest experience.

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Exclusive: inside Accor’s approach to elevate midscale and economy

Hotel Management

Camil Yazbeck, Accor Global Chief Development Officer – Premium, Midscale and Economy Division Globally, we are witnessing a consumer trend toward ‘premiumisation’ in all sectors – cars, airlines, dining, retail shopping, and so forth. Ibis remains a strong economy brand for Accor Accor is investing heavily in the extended stay segment.

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New brand RESET breaks ground

Hotel Business

Sightline Hospitality has signed on as the operator. We will show how factory construction of steel-framed modules, an army of cranes and a team of skilled craftspeople will come together to create a special place. This 65-room property will serve as the flagship for the brand cofounded by Ben Uyeda.

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ESA signs deal with BASK Development for eight locations

Hotel Business

With a specialty and focus on hotels, BASK is a vertically integrated organization with in-house development, construction, management and finance capabilities. BASK operates throughout the U.S., with 30 hotels under management and an additional six under construction.

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Hyatt launches Hyatt Studios

Hotel Business

The announcement is supported by signed letters of interest in development agreements from multiple developers for more than 100 Hyatt Studios hotels, with construction expected to begin in 2023 and the first hotel expected to open in 2024.

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Marriott enters the affordable mid-scale segment in Canada & the U.S. with StudioRes

Hotelier Magazine

and Canada will allow owners to capitalize on today’s increased consumer demand for longer-stay options at an affordable price, while taking advantage of a turnkey prototype and Marriott International’s powerful operational engines. So, with strong consumer demand, there’s a very positive growth trajectory.”

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