Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2025

IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has opened its 100 th Voco hotel since it emerged on the international hotel scene seven years ago with its first opening on Australia’s Gold Coast. The post IHG’s fast-growing Voco brand hits 100 openings in seven years appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

Choice Hotels International has secured a long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with a key player in Chinas hospitality scene, SSAW Hotels and Resorts, which sets the foundation for a major expansion in China. The newly affiliated properties are expected to be bookable on ChoiceHotels.com within three months.

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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., IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director, Japan and Micronesia, and CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, Abhijay Sandilya, said: We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with FET SYSTEM INC.

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Lodging

JANUARY 25, 2024

DALLAS, Texas—TPG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new upscale independent, boutique, and soft-branded division, the Intera Collection. TPG has been widely recognized and celebrated for its success managing branded properties at all levels on the chain scale.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TFE Hotels’ Travelodge Resort Darwin has served as a five-storey blank canvas for Australian artist, Adnate’s latest creation as part of the Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF). C heat and 90% humidity – Adnate created two large scale artworks on the hotel’s exterior wall in tribute to the local Larrakia mob.

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2023

New Zealand’s adventure playground of Queenstown is known for its skiing, wineries, jetboating and hiking, alongside fantastic restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, including one of Wayfarer’s favourites, Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa. Shortly after, Hilton Queenstown became the organic worm farm’s first large-scale supplier of food waste.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The multi-year project which attracted an investment of over $70 million by hotel owners, Pelligra and One7, marks IHG Hotels and Resorts fifth branded hotel to open in Adelaide. The post A catalyst for economic growth: Pelligra and One7’s The Heroic development officially opens appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Lodging

MAY 7, 2025

ATLANTA, Georgia & HONOLULU, HawaiiHotel EquitiesandSpringboard Hospitalityannounced a strategic merger, creating a scaled and differentiated hotel management company built to deliver value for hotel owners across branded and independent segments.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has completed the acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. , the owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. This transaction includes the acquisition of 15 all-inclusive resorts previously managed and owned by Playa.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

has signed a deal to acquire Accor’s vacation ownership business – a total of 24 resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia – for US$48.4 President and Managing Director of International Operations, Barry Robinson, based in the company’s Singapore office. s club resort count by approximately 40% to a total of 77 properties.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Efficient Design for All Stakeholders Hotel Guests: No unsightly scale marks or extended boiling timesjust hot water on demand for the perfect cup of tea or coffee. Hotel Management: With up to 60X energy and 3X water savings compared to traditional kettles, the Royce saves resources while offering a premium guest experience.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Pacific Hotels has sold the recently refurbished 4-star Coral Cay Mackay resort to a private Queensland-based hotel group. Situated on 9,148sqm of land on Nebo Road, the resort features 82 guest rooms and apartments, Coral Cay Bar and Grill, meeting and conference amenities, swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and outdoor guest parking.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The expanded accommodation offering can now welcome over 150 guests, and has the facilities to host small to large-scale meetings, expos and weddings. The Peppers brand, now in its 40 th year, includes more than 20 Peppers retreats, resorts, and hotels across Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 8, 2025

Westgate Resorts has made a series of leadership appointments and executive promotions as part of a broader plan to position the company for future growth in 2025 and beyond. “This year will be a year marked by growth and strategic investments,” said Jim Gissy, CEO, Westgate Resorts.

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STAAH

MARCH 19, 2025

In a significant step toward advancing technology adoption in India’s tourism and hospitality sector, global hospitality technology firm STAAH has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Clarks Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Thailand-based company ONYX Hospitality has an extensive history in hotel management and development going back more than half a century and its four key brands, Amari, Shama, OZO and Oriental Residence are growing at a steady pace. We have 47 hotels, mostly under management, with plans to bring that number to around 70 in the next few years.

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Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2024

Leading a team of more than 200 staff is General Manager, David Alexander. It’s such a privilege and honour to be the General Manager for Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport, the first new-build internationally branded hotels to open at Melbourne Airport in over two decades,” Alexander said.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Full-scale construction has commenced on the development of Radisson Blu Mirage Resort Fiji, scheduled to open in 2026, with the project now funded by both the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited (BSP).

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne names new GM The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne has welcomed seasoned hotelier Rachael Harman as the hotel’s new General Manager. Harman brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having worked in senior management roles across luxury hotel brands in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. “We

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Sydney, Australia – Prominent New Zealand hospitality management company, Capstone Hotel Management (Capstone), is today celebrating 10 years of growth with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. The first of three traits we identified is SiteMinder’s flexibility.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

EVT Hotels and Resorts has signed a deal with Invictus Developments to manage The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney, under a new brand to be launched within the Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE) later this year. Gordon will also serve as General Manager at The Old Clare Hotel.

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Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has signed an agreement with La Vie Hotels and Resorts to add over 30 hotels to the Group’s portfolio over the next decade. La Vie Hotels and Resorts CEO, Jerry Xu, said it’s a major partnership for the group and one that they are “incredibly proud of”.

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

Hotel Indigo Melbourne appoints GM Pro-invest Group has appointed Joseph Simmons to the role of General Manager of Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders ahead of its opening next month following an extensive $20million refurbishment. As I assume my leadership role, I am particularly excited about returning to Canberra.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Accor is Australias largest hotel operator with more than 350 hotels, resorts and apartments nationally and over 100 in Queensland. Victorian hotels are also high on the popularity scale, with 39% growth year-on-year. The post Accors Queensland hotels see Easter bookings spike appeared first on Hotel Management.

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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

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. Leading the next phase of development and growth of Lyf is Adeline Phua, who has been appointed Managing Lyf Partner.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

One year on from the launch of Trilogy Hotels, the independent management company is rounding out 2024 with 13 hotels under management totalling over 2,500 rooms and overseeing $165 million in revenue. Add to that, a growing team of experienced hotel industry leaders. Tell us about how you all came together on this.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Aimbridge Hospitality has added two destination resorts and a large-scale hotel to its Full-Service Division. The properties, owned by a group led by Florida philanthropist Dr. Kiran Patel, bring 1,269 keys under Aimbridge management. The post Aimbridge adds three hotels and resorts appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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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

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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SiteMinder

JUNE 10, 2025

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts’ hospitality is deeply connected to the Choctaw Nation’s rich cultural heritage. What started as modest gaming spots eventually grew into full-scale resorts, especially after table games were introduced in the early 2000s. Our smart hotel platform helps you do exactly that.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 22, 2023

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong appoints Australian GM Australian national Greg Liddell has been appointed General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. Our commitment is to the farmer and we love sharing the story behind each dish.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 28, 2024

A disused mine in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley region is set to be transformed into Australia’s first dedicated recreation resort park for motoring enthusiasts. The project is expected to add more than 450 jobs during construction, with the completed resort set to employ 229 people.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts premium portfolio, continues to roll out its New Modern design across its properties in the U.S. The property owned and managed by National Hospitality Services. Schneider Company. Featuring more than 8,000 sq.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Pioneering a new wave of design-driven hospitality, offering unpretentious service, and infusing a playful yet sophisticated vibe, the resort quickly became a leader in the regions luxury scene. Now, as it begins an exciting new chapter, the resort is weaving its unmistakable spirit into every facet of the guest journey.

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eHotelier

JANUARY 21, 2025

Awana Spa demonstrates how hotels with incredible amenities are adapting to the new demand for experiential, multi-venue meetings and events. They are no longer simply about information exchange and networking; they are about socialization and teambuilding when a physical office no longer exists.

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