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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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

AUGUST 25, 2024

Novotel Sydney Parramatta, Mercure Sydney Parramatta and Leura Gardens Resort are the latest hotels to join Trilogy, taking its portfolio to 10. Leura Gardens Resort in Sydney’s Blue Mountains was recently purchased by Schwartz Family Company, Australia’s largest privately-owned hotel group, with the deal finalised last week.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Hotel Designs Breaking news IHG Hotels & Resorts acquires Ruby! Breaking news IHG Hotels & Resorts acquires Ruby! The pipeline hotels are set to open over the next three years across more European cities including Edinburgh, Marseille, Rome and Stockholm. Also, the timing could not be better. Pauline Brettell.

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Lodging

AUGUST 8, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts reported half-year results ending June 30, 2024. Highlights include company performance with operating profit from reportable segments (+12 percent) and Adjusted EPS (+12 percent); record signings; on track to return over $1 billion to shareholders; and positivity in long-term growth drivers.

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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.

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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 Geelong Suites We are excited about the future, with a strong pipeline ahead and many more developments to come as we strengthen our presence across the region.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As the new General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Harman will be responsible for enhancing the hotel’s operational and commercial performance. I am honoured to be leading this talented team on their next chapter, enhancing operational and commercial performance whilst creating memories for each and every guest.

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Hotelier Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has appointed Emma Darby its global vice-president of Spa & Wellness. In this role, Darby will assume overall responsibility for spa and wellness operations across Fairmonts global portfolio of 92 properties.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

2023 was a pivotal year for RHG where we expanded our relationship with key partners and operators. In the Philippines, we expanded our decade-long partnership with SM Hotels and Conventions Corp through a Master Development Agreement to reach 20 hotels by 2028 from six hotels in operation today.

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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. Charlie’s Rooftop will be the only roof top venue in the city open all year round.

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Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2024

Under the ownership of Frank and Wade Huang of Star Millennium Pty Ltd, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport and Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney-North Ryde will be elevated to IHG’s premium Crowne Plaza brand with independent hotel operator, Trilogy Hotels, appointed to manage the day-to-day operations of both properties under a franchise agreement.

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Hotel Management

JULY 4, 2024

Australia and New Zealand’s largest-ever hotel expansion is beginning to slow, leaving the region with an enviable stock of world-class hotels and resorts. There are still some signature hotels in the pipeline, with the Marriott Adelaide, Shangri-La Melbourne, Star Grand Brisbane, and 25hours Sydney scheduled to open over the next year.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 25, 2024

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts , for the first quarter ended March 31, reported that global RevPAR grew 1% in constant currency and ancillary revenues grew 8% compared to the first quarter of 2023. The company’s development pipeline consists of nearly 2,000 hotels and approximately 243,000 rooms, an all-time record for the latter.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Popular IHG leader Leanne Harwood is set to depart Australia in the coming weeks to take up a new opportunity to lead IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio in the Americas. From operations, commercial, and sales to food and beverage, her depth and breadth of experience is very well suited for this role.

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eHotelier

JUNE 11, 2025

InterContinental Manchester – Deansgate will further cement IHG’s position as the largest global hotel company in the UK and Ireland, where it currently operates 363* open hotels and has 33* in development. Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This signing underscores Hiltons continued focus on strengthening its luxury portfolio in India, alongside global luxury brands including Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts and Conrad Hotels and Resorts, according to Hilton Asia Pacific President, Alan Watts.

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Hotel Management

JULY 31, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its premium accommodation brand Crowne Plaza to the Victorian city of Geelong, through a partnership with Plenary Group. The announcement comes ahead of the September opening of a 180-room Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong, which puts IHG on track to be the largest global hotel operator in the area.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Established in 2013, the Ruby brand 20 th brand in the IHG portfolio currently operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) in major cities across Europe and has another 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms). InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has acquired premium urban lifestyle brand, Ruby, for 110.5 Also, the timing could not be better.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 5, 2025

In Sternlichts time as Chairman & CEO leading Starwood Hotels & Resorts, it became the largest hotel company in the world measured by EBITDA and built legendary brands that outperformed globally and still enjoy wide success today. Image credit: SH Hotels & Resorts Sternlicht also created W Hotels, grew St.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

La Vie hires ex Spicers Retreats GM to drive boutique La Vie Hotels and Resorts has appointed experienced boutique hotel manager, Sam Giles, as General Manager at 202 Elizabeth. The opportunity to join the exceptional team at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley and oversee the region is a dream job.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 14, 2024

Plans for a 130-room Holiday Inn and Suites in Adelaide have been upgraded with the hotel now set to operate as a 155-room Crowne Plaza when it opens its doors in the second half of 2024. This move brings exceptional iterations of the Crowne Plaza brand to Adelaide.”

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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. New locations Lyf is currently present in 21 cities globally, with over 5,500 units both operating and in the pipeline.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Kypriotis brings over 20 years of hotel industry experience, having started her career with Stamford Hotels and Resorts and worked across various managerial positions within hotel operations at Accor. In a city as vibrant and diverse as Sydney, 25hours Hotel The Olympia will deliver a true lifestyle hotel experience!

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

Nuell will be responsible for driving the financial performance of Marriott’s 46 operating hotels, and a further 20 pipeline properties across the region. “I His global mindset, and passion for delivering customer and associate experiences, ideally position him to lead our ANZP operations.”

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Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

Accor is expanding its presence in Japan with the addition of the Daiwa Resorts portfolio, boosting its network by 23 properties and over 6,000 rooms. Through a strategic partnership with Ebisu Resort LLC, Accor will renovate and rebrand the Daiwa properties into Grand Mercure and Mercure hotels. “We President and CEO, Koji Mayanagi.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point is Pro-invest Group’s fourth owned and operated hotel in Sydney and represents its third hotel under the brand. Pro-invest Group is IHG Hotels and Resorts’ largest franchise partner across Australasia with Holiday Inn Express, Kimpton and Voco among the brands in its 32-hotel ANZ portfolio.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 9, 2025

In an exclusive interview with HM, Lee Richards, the newly appointed CEO of Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts International Division, discusses the companys ambitious global growth strategy. I had a wonderful mentor who developed me into middle management, and I quickly rose the ranks in operations of several hotels in London.

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eHotelier

JUNE 8, 2025

As we continue to grow IHG’s footprint across the UK and Ireland—with 363 hotels currently open and 33 more in the pipeline—we look forward to welcoming guests to both properties. As such, will incorporate Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Panels—ensuring no fossil fuels are combusted on-site and operations are backed by renewable energy.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels & Resorts) reported global RevPAR increased 3% for full-year 2024 vs. 2023, with a year-over-year increase of 4.6% ” Established in 2013, the Ruby brand currently operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) in major cities across Europe and has another 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms).

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Griffin is transitioning 14 assets to the MJH umbrella, and when combined with other deals currently in the 2024 pipeline, the hotel ownership and management company will reach 50 hotels by Q1 2025. Meyer Jabara’s commitment to exceptional hospitality and operational excellence aligns perfectly with our values at Griffin.

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Lodging

MAY 1, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of its first dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites property in North Platte, Neb., following the prototype’s launch in 2021.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Marriott International has announced the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. JW Marriott Trang An Resort & Spa Slated to open in 2028, JW Marriott Trang An Resort & Spa is being developed by BITEXCO Group, which also owns the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Russell has been appointed Area Director, Sales and Distribution, while Siebert takes on the role of Senior Area Director of Operations. As Senior Area Director of Operations, he will support the company’s 47 hotels and resorts in ANZP to deliver operational excellence. I am delighted to welcome Tomo to our resort team.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 27, 2025

Four Seasons continues to execute its strategic growth across key global markets, expanding its portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences. ” Four Seasons’ growth trajectory includes strategic expansion into key destinations, highlighted by openings, restorations and a development pipeline of more than 60 projects worldwide.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Hilton also strengthened its development pipeline, signing more than 1,430 hotels representing 154,000 rooms in 2024. The companys pipeline now stands at roughly 3,600 hotels totalling more than 498,500 rooms, a year-over-year increase of 8% in pipeline rooms. Hilton has more than 8,400 properties trading worldwide.

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