Lodging

AUGUST 7, 2024

With the brand landscape quickly evolving and offering more choices for hotel owners, LODGING‘s annual Guide to Franchising serves as a resource to help hoteliers understand the market with important information about brands in the hotel industry. The following companies and their brands are listed in alphabetical order.

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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

MAY 29, 2025

Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay welcomes new General Manager Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa has welcomed seasoned hotelier Sudhir Yadav as General Manager. His understanding of Fijian hospitality and culture will no doubt serve him well during this pivotal time at the resort. Fiji holds a very special place in my heart.

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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).

Construction 130

Construction Hotels Revenue Revenue Management 130

Hotel Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

Hospitality industry veteran Wendy Hoekwater has formed Net Growth Marketing LLC , a marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in scaling small- to mid-sized companies in hospitality, travel and tourism. I’ve gained a deep understanding of what drives success in this competitive market,” said Hoekwater.

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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. This latest news marks the next step on our journey together and the expansion of our partnership across key regional markets.

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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

JULY 20, 2023

His previous hospitality experience extends across luxury and mid-scale brands including Sofitel and Four Points Sheraton in Brisbane and Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel. I am eager to leverage my understanding of the local market and guiding this exceptional group of individuals.”

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General Manager Hotels Resorts Sales 244

Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2024

Narelle Welsh, a seasoned hotel specialist and highly respected sales and marketing leader, takes up the Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM) role, having most recently launched Dorsett Melbourne. He has served as General Manager (pre-opening and launch) at Scale Space, London, and as Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour, Malta.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Her first role was at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, and she went on to build a career in Sales and Marketing in Melbourne and New Zealand. Rosier began his hotel career in the Middle East where he held key commercial positions including Director of Sales at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, and Complex Director of Sales at The St.

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General Manager Resorts Sales Operations 290

Hotel Speak

MAY 23, 2025

Breaking into the Indian hospitality tech market isnt easy. million available rooms across an incredibly diverse hospitality spectrum, from budget stays to luxury resorts. million available rooms across an incredibly diverse hospitality spectrum, from budget stays to luxury resorts. India isnt one homogenous market.

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Average Daily Rate Hospitality Scale Marketing 66

Hotel Business

APRIL 30, 2025

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has entered a strategic alliance agreement with AKEN Hotels & Resorts LLC for the hotel group with a growing portfolio across South America and the Caribbean to join the Sonesta system. This relationship will bring Sonesta immediate critical mass in this new luxury market.

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Resorts Hotels Scale Travel 59

Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Here, ONYX Hospitality Vice President of Global Sales, Sunny Kimat, discusses the South East Asia market and the unique selling points of its four key brands at the recently renovated and rebranded Amari Hotel in Bangkok. Amari is our city and upper upscale resort 5-star hotel brand with MICE and business facilities in the key locations.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Boyes, Ryan and Alchin sat down with HM to discuss the evolution of the Australian hotel market, changing perceptions of the independent management model, and goals for the future. With this reduction of operational resources and capability across all levels of the market, delivering operational excellence for everybody became very difficult.

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gcommerce

MARCH 14, 2025

Data is a pivotal point in digital marketing. For a digital marketing agency like ours specializing in luxury hotels and resorts, data holds the key to success. In this blog post, we'll explore these data categories and their significance in your marketing strategy. What is first-party data? What is second-party data?

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In September, the group took management of Marlborough Sounds’ 42-room Portage Resort and will be operating the anticipated Soho Hotel Auckland from December. The first of three traits we identified is SiteMinder’s flexibility.

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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. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center recently finalized a full-scale renovation under the direction of owner Al J. Schneider Company.

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Resorts Dining Events Forecasting 99

Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group has established a strong market position in South East Asia and Pacific particularly in emerging cities and markets. What SEAP markets are a key focus for Radisson Hotel Group and why? We’ve also added local language capabilities and local management offices to better serve our owners in each market.

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STAAH

MARCH 10, 2025

STAAH partnered with Espire Hospitality to streamline operations and optimize revenue across the groups wide portfolio of hotels and resorts. Their user-friendly interface and range of products have helped us enhance distribution and revenue management strategies, keeping us competitive in the market.

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Hospitality Revenue Management Revenue Scale 79

Hotelier Magazine

MAY 13, 2025

A new food group purchasing program shows an average savings of nine per cent on food costs, based on market-basket comparisons since the program launched in July 2024 to March 2025. Scale That Works for Hotel Owners In a competitive high-cost landscape, scale and attracting more and different customers are essential.

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Lodging

APRIL 18, 2024

In this role, Heckmann will lead Cvent’s global client services organization and spearhead initiatives that enhance Cvent’s customer experience and scale. Concord Hospitality welcomed Marsha Ray as executive vice president of operations. Ray brings over three decades of hospitality experience to the role.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With current pent-up demand for refreshed rooms and amenities—particularly in the New York, Los Angeles, South Florida and Boston markets—this partnership combines the specialties of each firm to provide a more strategic analysis of an overall project, according to Shawmut.

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Hotelier Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

ATLANTA & HONOLULU Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality have announced a strategic merger, effective May 1, creating a scaled and differentiated hotel-management company built to deliver value for hotel owners across branded and independent segments. The combined company will operate a broad portfolio of properties across the U.S.,

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Hotel Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts makes its return to the Australian market with the opening of Le Méridien Melbourne on Thursday March 16. The hotel’s heavy focus on art and culture sees large-scale murals by local artist Stephen Baker, a sculptural installation by Marta Figueiredo and projected video art by Wendy Yu.

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Hotels General Manager Retail Scale 246

Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and “lifestyle visionary” Sam Nazarian’s privately-held hospitality group, SBE, have united to launch a new smart lifestyle brand under the working title, Project HQ Hotels and Residences. Our owners drive our success. Project HQ plans to open 50 hotels by 2030, delivering approximately 7,500 rooms.

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Hotel Business

MAY 8, 2025

YTD excluding the impact of removing rooms previously affiliated with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas); global system of 987K rooms (6,668 hotels) Signed 25.8K YTD excluding the impact of removing rooms previously affiliated with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas); global system of 987K rooms (6,668 hotels) Signed 25.8K and occupancy +0.6%

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Pipeline Scale Branding Revenue 59

Hotel Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

The funds will be used for research and development; customer acquisition; scaling sales and marketing efforts; and launching new platform features. The company has already demonstrated strong product-market fit and is poised to transform one of the largest sectors in the economy.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 27, 2025

Power study revealed guests who experienced better-than-expected sleep reported satisfaction scores 114 points higher (on a 1,000-point scale) than those with average sleep experiences. Track the guest experience Hotel leaders rarely have the time to visit each guestroom, particularly at large properties or in busy markets.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts has formed a major partnership with SXSW Sydney which will see the operator deliver a number of interactive experiences throughout the music, tech and culture festival. Partnering with SXSW Sydney was a natural fit,” said IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director – Australasia and Pacific, Matt Tripolone. “We

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Smoky Mountain Resorts combines family-friendly accommodation with the exhilaration of adventure across three Tennessee locations. On top of this, a feature like SiteMinder Insights means Heather and the team can always ensure they are competitive in the market. Thank you Heather!

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Hotel Business

JUNE 25, 2024

Merriman Anderson Architects has completed its four-phase renovation of The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton located 30 miles north of downtown Houston in Montgomery County. The resort is located within The Woodlands, a master-planned community developed by visionary Houstonian George Mitchell in 1974.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Family-run hospitality business Amora Hotels and Resorts is gearing up for growth with plans to double its network to 12 properties within the next five years. Earp Siriphatrawan, Owner and Director, Amora Hotels and Resorts “I had studied economics, and my career was in investment banking – nothing to do with hotels,” Earp told HM. “I

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Business Resorts Operations Scale 147

Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

Pro-invest Group pioneers expansion of major hotel brands into new markets, enabling sustainable growth for investors and memorable experiences for guests. Over its 30-plus year history, Pro-invest Group has carved a niche for bringing new brands to new markets, enabling sustainable growth for hotel owners and investors.

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce its Vignette Collection to Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh through a partnership with Odom Living Co. Vignette Collection Phnom Penh Odom will be the second IHG property to open in Cambodia, following Six Senses Krabey Island.

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Real Estate Retail Pipeline Scale 130

MediaBoom

MARCH 6, 2024

Are you using content marketing for hotels? Marketing resource HubSpot reports that only 29 percent of marketers in 2024 rely on this source of traffic acquisition, an alarmingly low number. What exactly does hotel content marketing entail, and what tactics go into a successful campaign?

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Marketing Market Hotels Marketing Strategy 95

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. . Cho will continue to oversee all areas of equity capital markets.

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Business Real Estate Marketing Strategy Scale 111