Hotel Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI is transforming hotels through personalisation, automation, and predictive analytics, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency while addressing ethical challenges for a competitive, tech-driven future. Addressing these issues will be essential for the continued integration of AI into the hotel sector.

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Hotel Management

JULY 18, 2023

The 585-room hotel will feature a signature restaurant BTWN on level three, which will offer a variety of spaces for various dining occasions throughout the day and night. The post W Sydney set to bring drama to dining with urban-inspired restaurant appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Lodging

JUNE 16, 2025

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Wildbirch Hotel is now open in Anchorage’s Mushing District, offering an experience as the city’s first lifestyle boutique property and newest hotel lodging option in 20 years.

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JUNE 20, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Kansas—Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is officially open, as the new resort-style hotel is welcoming overnight guests starting immediately.

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Lodging

MAY 30, 2025

BARDSTOWN, KentuckyThe Trail Hotel, the worlds first bourbon-infused luxury hotel, is now welcoming guests in Bardstown, Kentucky. The 95-room hotel invites guests to experience Kentuckys renowned Bourbon country with interactive bourbon experiences.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

Leadership announced at 25hours Sydney Jeremy Colahan has been appointed General Manager of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, set to open this spring. Colahan will lead a team of 130 staff and will be joined by Mitch Orr joins as Culinary Director across the hotel and venues.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Australia’s first Mondrian Hotel and Residences has begun welcoming guests with the opening of Mondrian Gold Coast. Designed by architects Fraser and Partners, the 208-room luxury lifestyle hotel overlooks the shores at Burleigh Heads on the southern Gold Coast. Haven, also designed by Alexander and Co.,

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Lodging

JUNE 13, 2025

Building on their 2021 integration, which unified dining reservations with resort activities, this expanded collaboration gives hotels the ability to offer guests priority access to premium OpenTable reservations directly through UrVenue’s Itinerary Builder.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2025

Positioning itself to cater to both long and short-stay travel needs, the property now offers a mix of traditional hotel rooms and apartment-style layouts, including standard king and queen rooms, studios, and expansive one- and two-bedroom options. Dining options include a daily buffet breakfast, fresh lunch options and a lobby bar.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 15, 2025

Sydneys oldest pub, Fortune of War, is set to open a boutique hotel offering in May following a major renovation project. Now with the opening of The Russell Boutique Hotel, the pub aims to provide a warm and welcoming home-away-from-home experience in the heart of The Rocks.

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Social Hospitality

JANUARY 23, 2025

Technologies like chatbots, predictive analytics, and recommendation engines are leading the way in changing how hotels operate and connect with their customers. For example, hotels can leverage AI to analyze past booking data, feedback, and even seasonal trends to anticipate what guests might want.

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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

APRIL 28, 2025

BELLEVUE, WashingtonStaypineapple Hotels Inc. The boutique hotel is situated in the citys University District, and it provides access to the University of Washington, as well as an array of dining, retail, and cultural amenities. As part of the transition, Staypineapple Hotels Inc.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

Live events drive more bookings and boost hotel profits, but to foster long-term loyalty, hotels must prioritise creating unforgettable guest experiences. When a global superstar like Taylor Swift announces tour dates, or a major sporting event is scheduled, hotels in those cities experience an immediate surge in demand.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

Sullivan brings over 25 years of experience leading hospitality teams including as Chief Operating Officer at Lotus Dining Group, The Grounds Group and Solotel, and shares a committment to forging strong relationships with local producers and reducing food waste.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 5, 2025

The Sonesta Los Angeles Airport hotel has completed a US$42 million transformation, making it the top property at LAX for a layover for business and leisure travellers at the bustling hub. Each of the hotel’s 614 guest rooms now feature sleek, modern furnishings with amenities designed for productivity and relaxation.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Amora Hotels and Resorts has acquired Adelaides Hilton Hotel at 233 Victoria Square for an undisclosed sum. The sale marks the first time the hotel has changed hands in more than 30 years. The family-run hospitality group operates a range of hotels across Australia and Thailand.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Independent Hotel management company La Vie Hotels and Resorts has acquired the management rights for the former Rydges Norwest in Sydneys Hills District. The Visy Dior Hotels International brand is owned by prominent local businessmen, Giovaninno j F Navarra and Tony Merhi, CEO of Merc Capital.

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Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

Set to open in November 2025, following a refurbishment and rebranding of the former Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach , Rick Stein at Coogee Beach will offer a 224-seat beachfront dining experience including a bar and courtyard terrace.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Hotel Indigo has made its New Zealand debut with the official opening of Hotel Indigo Auckland on Monday. The 225-room Midtown hotel is located on the historic site of a 1912 motor house on Albert Street that once imported Cadillacs into the country. Additionally, the carpets on each floor also depict maps of Auckland streets.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Boost hotel profitability in 2025 by tapping into ancillary revenue streams. For hotel operators seeking to boost profitability, ancillary revenue is a key focus in 2025. Here are four key ways you can generate more ancillary revenue in your hotel.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Owners are seeing the value in mixed-use developments in maximising returns, and dual-branded developments in delivering greater operational efficiencies, writes TFE Hotels Director of Development, John Sutcliffe. Excitingly, the success of TFE Hotels ’ mixed-use and dual branded hotels is set to continue for decades to come.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 19, 2025

1 Hotel Melbourne has opened its doors this week, introducing domestic travellers and international guests to the first Australian iteration of Barry Sternlicht’s “mission-driven” luxury lifestyle brand. Starwood Hotels CEO, Raul Leal, said the brand ethos centres around “luxury rooted in purpose, impact, and authentic experiences”. “1

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

The 377-room hotel, located in the heart of Adelaide’s city centre, will continue to operate under Hilton management until June 2026. Amora has engaged Cottee Parker Architects to undertake a AU$60-million-dollar refurbishment of the property which will span guest rooms, dining venues, wellness areas, and event spaces.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These include a quiet rest area to catch some shut-eye, a main dining hall with an extensive self-service buffet, a living room area with sofa seats and productivity pods, as well as an open concept courtyard-style area that offers light bites for the traveller on-the-go.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its luxury InterContinental brand to South Australias celebrated wine country through a partnership with Strategic Alliance. Slated to open in 2028, InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa will be the first international-branded luxury hotel in a South Australia wine region.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Queenstowns Nugget Point Hotel is set to relaunch as Coronet Ridge Resort, a five-star luxury alpine retreat, following a NZ$30 million full-scale redevelopment. The 40-room property, managed by Capstone Hotel Management, is accepting stays from early Q4, 2025.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America is partnering with Grubhub for guests’ dining experience at its hotels. Guests of My Place Hotels can order from Grubhub’s network, which includes more than 365,000 restaurants and convenience stores, for delivery directly to the hotel, with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders.

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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

JUNE 12, 2025

Room 3306 Dining Room Metallic artwork and custom soft furnishings have been introduced in a nod to the city lights reflecting off the river at night. The post W Brisbane unveils refurbished suites with river-inspired design appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Peninsula London welcomed the first guests in September 2023 and since then, the luxury and elegant property at one of the citys grandest junctures where Hyde Park Corner meets Wellington Arch has continued to firmly be one of Europes finest hotels ever built. Tell us about your favourite things of the property.

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Hotel Management

MAY 5, 2025

Accor has secured a landmark management deal, signing a trio of hotels with Bayview International Hotels and Resorts. From May 2025, Accor will assume management of The Sydney Boulevard Hotel in East Sydney, Bayview Geographe Resort in Busselton Western Australia, and Wairakei Resort Taupo in the North Island of New Zealand.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 16, 2025

These lighting considerations will be explored across different environments including bars, restaurants and hotels. Hotel Vera, Ballarat This session will also examine: Bridging Light Science and Real-World Experience Translating the science of light into practical applications during concept design and execution.

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Lodging

MAY 19, 2025

The March 2024 multimillion-dollar renovation of the Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton, introduced Sea & Sky, a new restaurant on the penthouse level. Led by Executive Chef Ernest Lopez, the sea-to-table restaurant features an elegant main dining room, private dining area, show kitchen, and an expansive bar.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Located in the heart of Bondi Junction, the hotel features 197 thoughtfully designed rooms, fostering a unique blend of social living and flexibility. Bonnibel aims to deliver a relaxed yet energetic dining experience and will host weekly events and community activations as well as cater to private events.

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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

MAY 22, 2025

Mineta San Jose International Airport, the hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service and easy access to dining and shopping at Santana Row. The property is located near many attractions, including the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Levi Stadium, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University.

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