Hotel Management

APRIL 1, 2025

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Odate Royal Hotel Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fet System Inc., ANA Holiday Inn Iwate Kitakami currently operating as Hotel City Plaza Kitakami will undergo an extensive renovation and conversion over the coming months. hours on the Shinkansen.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Accors luxury and lifestyle brands Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems achieved record growth in 2024 with close to 90 hotels signed collectively. Now with a reignited pipeline, 32 new Sofitel hotels are to be opened over the coming years, expanding into key destinations such as Egypt, Vietnam, Portugal, Ireland, Mexico and India.

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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.

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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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Lodging

MARCH 19, 2025

ATLANTA, GeorgiaHotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced a strategic partnership with Arkansas-based Pinnacle Hotel Group.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Luminous Living, which will offer premium property management services for owners, aims to disrupt the high-end lifestyle hotels category by raising the bar with “elevated guest experiences, seamless service, designer amenities, and an all-inclusive offering”.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Australias hotel sector is on track for a full recovery by the end of 2025, with all major cities recording occupancy growth, according to new CBRE data. With major events, premium hotel openings, and infrastructure projects in the pipeline, the outlook for the Australian Hotel sector remains positive.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Marriott International has marked another year of strong growth in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, signing a record 109 deals across 11 markets, contributing 21,439 rooms to the region’s development pipeline, closing the year with 77,532 total rooms in the region’s year-end pipeline.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 21, 2025

IHG Hotels and Resorts Director of Development, Australasia and Pacific, Cameron Burke, described the signing as a landmark agreement that marks a significant milestone in the companys regional growth strategy. The broader IHG portfolio now includes 69 hotels in Australasia, with another 26 properties in its development pipeline.

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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

JULY 3, 2025

In HM’s 2025 Australasian Development Outlook, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Head of Investments and Portfolio Growth, Trent Conroy, reveals the key strategies for scalable growth in a challenging environment. Supporting this trend is the evolving landscape of hotel operating models.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Accor is investing in leadership within its luxury and lifestyle division, with the appointment of experienced hotelier and asset manager David Fraser as the Vice President Operations for Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and Emblems in the Pacific.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 6, 2025

Minor Hotels is expanding the Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites portfolio with the addition of three Victorian properties this month. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong and Oaks R Suites Geelong opened under the brand on March 3, with Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites joining the hotel group earlier this month.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

Skift Take: The founder of Mews said late last year that there were more acquisitions in the pipeline. Here's the first since then, with no signs that it will be the last. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Hilton has signed an agreement with Parks Hospitality Holdings for a Conrad Hotels and Resorts property in Los Cabos, Mexico. Hiltons continued growth in Mexico builds on its momentum in the Caribbean and Latin America region, where the company has more than 270 open hotels and a robust pipeline of 135 hotels.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

TFE Hotels has signed a multi-property management agreement with New Zealand’s Heritage Hotels, which will see half of the Heritage portfolio refurbished and rebranded under the Adina and Rendezvous brands.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Marriott International’s Fiji-based Area General Manager and Vice President Pacific Islands, Neeraj Chadha, discusses hotel performance and future opportunities in market. Neeraj Chadha, Marriott International Tell us a bit about Marriott International’s Fiji portfolio to date and any pipeline properties.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 19, 2025

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts’ economy brand Days Inn is experiencing strong growth in China, marking the opening of its 100 th hotel with the opening of Days Inn by Wyndham Shantou Jinping. The brand’s pipeline in China has expanded 25% year-over-year through the end of the first quarter.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands has begun welcoming guests following its official opening on Monday April 8. The 273-room hotel, formerly Four Points by Sheraton, is owned by MA Financial Group and operated by TFE Hotels. Opening on Friday April 12, Fleet on level 22 is reportedly the tallest rooftop bar on Flinders’ Street.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 23, 2023

Skift Take: Fairmont is a luxury brand that has been underperforming its potential in its development pipeline. Can a new CEO and management team with a new strategy improve things? Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JUNE 10, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts has reinforced its leading position in Luxury & Lifestyle hospitality in Australia by signing a major long-term agreement with Salter Brothers. A second hotel will also be developed on this site, to bring Hotel Indigo to Canberra.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Launched in 2021, the midscale extended-stay flag has gained momentum among developers and boasts a robust pipeline of properties, according to Mark Williams, managing director, franchise development, Extended Stay America.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 26, 2025

These standout additions mark an exciting new chapter for Tapestry Collection and its gathering of independent hotels, each offering guests an original experience across 20 countries and territories. The brand continues to deliver unique, authentic stay experiences across new destinations worldwide.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 15, 2023

As part of HM’s 2023-24 Development Outlook, CBRE Hotels Managing Director – Capital Markets, Michael Simpson, and Pacific Head of Hotels Research, Ally McDade, discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the Australian hotel market.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Boutique fund manager Serene Capital has taken ownership of Adina Apartment Hotel Barrack Plaza at 138 Barrack Street in Perth’s CBD. Adina Barrack Plaza is the third hotel partnership between Serene Capital and TFE Hotels in Australia, following Vibe Hotel Perth Subiaco and Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Dickson.

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Hotel Management

MAY 8, 2024

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Hilton is expanding its network in South East Asia with the signing of three focused service hotels announced at the Asian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) South East Asia this week (February 25-26). The new build hotel will include 160 rooms, all-day dining restaurant, fitness centre and pool.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 5, 2025

Over the past six months, the brand has added over 1,200 units from four new signings and one opening, taking the portfolio to 16 properties with over 2,700 units, both operational and in the pipeline, across 11 countries and 13 cities.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 15, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce a second Holiday Inn and Suites to Australasia in the coming years following the signing of a Sunshine Coast hotel with Felix Capital. The new-build hotel, which is set to open in early 2028, will form part of a mixed-use development in Caloundra.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

IHG’s neighbourhood-inspired boutique brand Hotel Indigo has made its Sydney debut with the opening of a 105-room Potts Point hotel this week. Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point opened on Thursday following Pro-invest Group’s multi-million-dollar refurbishment of the property.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2024

BWH Hotels is tapping into demand from price-conscious travellers with the signing of three new economy hotels, under SureStay Hotels branding, in Australasia. In Sydney, two SureStay hotels are set to launch in the CBD and St Leonards later this year, following conversions of both properties.

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Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2024

Sydney is set to welcome the arrival of two Crowne Plaza hotels over the next six months following a rebrand of existing properties at Sydney Airport and Macquarie Park. Expanding our collaboration [with IHG] by integrating our Sydney Airport and Macquarie Park hotels into the Crowne Plaza family is an exciting step,” said Huang.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Hilton is gearing up to launch new brands into the region including urban micro-hotel brand Motto by Hilton, Hilton Area Vice President and Head of Australasia, Paul Hutton, told a small group of media at a roundtable on Thursday. The hotel, owned by Andrew and Nicola Forrest, will have a strong First Nations art influence, Hutton revealed.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 21, 2024

Hilton is acquiring popular United States brand Graduate Hotels from Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners for US$210 million and the global chain’s CEO Chris Nassetta says the acquisition provides a significant growth opportunity across the globe and could result in the opening of over 500 new properties.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce its Voco hotel brand to the Sunshine Coast under an agreement with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital, as the region gears up for the arrival of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Caloundra property is set to open in 2030.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group, Chief Development Officer, APAC, Ramzy Fenianos, spoke exclusively to HM about the group’s SEAP strategy. How has Radisson Hotel Group performed in the SEAP region over the last 12 months? What SEAP markets are a key focus for Radisson Hotel Group and why?

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Hotel Designs

MAY 22, 2023

“The addition of these hotels across our luxury and lifestyle portfolio is a meaningful contribution to IHG’s growth in Italy, which is a key market for us,” commented Eric Viale, Managing Director, Southern Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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