SiteMinder

APRIL 27, 2025

POS systems are primarily used by hoteliers to handle transactions and manage finances, but by choosing the best, you can also streamline operations, control inventory and enhance guest experiences. It ensures seamless billing and accurate reporting, improving internal efficiency through more streamlined operations.

Scale 52

Scale Operations Hotels Sales 52

Skift Blog

MAY 23, 2023

operators of non-luxury hotels are earnest. But even the idea that Choice Hotels is interested in a merger speaks volumes about how the sector is becoming a scale game. Skift Take: It's unclear if talks between the two largest U.S. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Scale Hotels Operations 348

Skift Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Skift Take: Due to increased airport costs and decreased corporate travel, both Low-Cost Carriers and Full-Service Carriers have scaled back operations in Germany, leading to a 10-year low in capacity levels in 2023. Ashab Rizvi Read the Complete Story On Skift

Market 306

Market Marketing Scale Services 306

Hotel Management

JUNE 24, 2025

Three Accor-operated hotels in Melbourne have hit the market, representing a portfolio sale worth an estimated AU$$200 million. This is a rare opportunity to secure immediate scale in a single capital city across three distinct hotel offerings,” said Savills Australia and New Zealand National Director – Hotels, Nick Lower.

Sales 162

Sales Scale Occupancy Hotels 162

Lodging

JANUARY 29, 2025

As the company looks to scale and grow in the luxury and lifestyle segment, Deitemeyer will lead strategic affiliates beginning with its newest acquisition, ZaZa Hotels and Resorts. With a background spanning operations, brand leadership, hospitality development, and investing, Deitemeyer brings experience in placemaking to Rockbridge.

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Scale Resorts Operations Branding 146

Lodging

JANUARY 28, 2025

By empowering general managers, focusing on performance management, and leveraging our scale, we ensure operational excellence and drive sustainable growth for […] The post Aimbridge Details Portfolio Expansion and Integrated Platforms From 2024 appeared first on LODGING Magazine. Smith, CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality.

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General Manager Scale Hospitality Operations 146

Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales.

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Scale Operations Branding Hotels 338

Lodging

JUNE 20, 2025

While the volume of large, transformative deals remains subdued, targeted M&A is providing operators with opportunities to adapt portfolios, sharpen strategic focus, and scale digital […] The post PwC: 85 Percent of YoY M&A Deals Have Declined in Hospitality and Leisure appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hospitality Scale Operations Marketing 170

Hotel Speak

OCTOBER 29, 2024

NEW YORK (October 29, 2024) – SevenRooms , the leading CRM, marketing and operations platform for the hospitality industry, today announced its strategic partnership with Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) , a distinct collection of more than 100 independent hotels and resorts across the United States.

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Resorts Scale Operations Revenue 111

Hotel Management

JULY 1, 2025

Independent hotel operator Panache Hotel Group (PHG) has partnered with THSA Hotel Advisors on a strategic service agreement, signed at AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit last week. The collaboration brings together operational performance and strategic advisory expertise to support PHG’s growth and expansion into new markets.

Services 130

Services Scale Operations Marketing 130

Lodging

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recent years, hoteliers have found creative ways to streamline their operations and control costs, particularly in their food and beverage departments.

Consumer 296

Consumer Scale Dining Services 296

Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2025

“We want to create brands that our guests and owners love, and as a premium hotel brand, Voco is not only achieving consistently high guest satisfaction scores, but also perfectly placed to capture conversion opportunities enabling our owners to benefit from fast access to IHG’s global scale and enterprise platform.”

Branding 130

Branding Pipeline Scale Resorts 130

Skift Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Skift Take: Scaling a walking tour experience in a famous city like New York isn't only about competing for the masses. It might sound counterintuitive, but five entrepreneurs chosen by the Alliance for Downtown New York will have to do the exact opposite to stand out. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Scale Operations Tourism Travel 345

Hotel Management

APRIL 16, 2025

With over 15 years of expertise spanning lighting design, product innovation and strategic delivery, Liam has illuminated award-winning destinations for operators such as Crystalbrook, Westin, Rosewood, Marriott and Sofitel.

General Manager 189

General Manager Intent Scale Hotels 189

Hotel Management

JUNE 2, 2025

The full-scale renovation includes plans for redesigned guest rooms and function spaces, innovative dining experiences, and the development of a new grand ballroom to host 880 guests with a large dance floor. Navarra said the partnership with La Vie Hotels and Resorts represents a defining moment in the evolution of the Visy Dior brand.

Resorts 147

Resorts General Manager Hotels Scale 147

Lodging

JANUARY 23, 2024

This reality has prompted operators to scale back some services and invest in new solutions, according to an October 2023 CBRE analysis for LODGING. An STR analysis published in LODGING found that heightened labor costs along with other F&B expenses cut into hotel profit margins in 2023.

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Scale Services Operations Hotels 276

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. The newly merged entity will continue to operate as an owner-focused management company.

Hospitality 170

Hospitality Scale Hotels Operations 170

Hotel Business

JANUARY 30, 2024

“Oracle OPERA Cloud provides an integrated hospitality platform that enables companies, like Marriott, to deliver exceptional guest experiences while supporting increased efficiency and revenue growth across their operations,” said Alex Alt, EVP/GM, Oracle Hospitality.

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Scale Upsell Events Sales 111

Lodging

APRIL 12, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Florida—Key International, a real estate investment and development company, and Shaner Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the grand opening of the 156-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront in Florida.

Real Estate 246

Real Estate Scale Operations Hotels 246

Hotel Business

JUNE 20, 2025

The report highlights a widening gap between technological potential and operational readiness. Commercial strategies vary by scale: Independent hotels are expanding teams and actively testing new technologies, while larger chains are focusing on system consolidation and operational streamlining.

Operations 52

Operations Revenue Management Scale Hospitality 52

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Veriu Group is making its mark in Australia’s apartment hotel landscape with over 3,000 rooms operating across 21 sites and a further 17 sites in development across both the Veriu Hotels and Suites and Punthill Apartment Hotels brands. This has, in turn, created enormous opportunity for hotel conversion.

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Scale Construction Average Daily Rate Hotels 130

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The strategic arrangement aims to leverage the strength and resources of 1834 Hotels to maintain operational efficiencies and maximise the value of assets during this time. “We Our team looks forward to supporting the operational needs of these hotels and aligning with Elanor’s strategic goals during this transition.

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Accommodation Management Scale Hotels 147

AskSuite

JUNE 9, 2025

Combined with AI and other tech solutions, it drives higher bookings, operational efficiency, and personalized guest communication. The hospitality industry is under increasing pressure to deliver measurable results—faster booking conversions, leaner operations, and better communication.

Operations 52

Operations Hospitality Upsell Sales 52

AskSuite

JUNE 9, 2025

Combined with AI and other tech solutions, it drives higher bookings, operational efficiency, and personalized guest communication. The hospitality industry is under increasing pressure to deliver measurable results—faster booking conversions, leaner operations, and better communication.

Operations 52

Operations Hospitality Upsell Sales 52

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The 32-room Peppers hotel will operate under a dual-branded accommodation offering with the adjoining 60-room Mantra Gladstone, located at the home of the sports club. The expanded accommodation offering can now welcome over 150 guests, and has the facilities to host small to large-scale meetings, expos and weddings.

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Accommodation Branding Scale Construction 162

Hotel Speak

APRIL 22, 2025

Hoteliers are under mounting pressure to modernize operations and exceed increasingly sophisticated guest demands. In response, hotels are increasingly enhancing traditional hotel software systems by turning to AI agentstask-specific, autonomous systems that augment staff, streamline operations, and personalize the guest journey.

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Operations Forecasting Hotels Digital Marketing 58

Hotel Management

MAY 19, 2025

Australias first and largest Pan Pacific hotel, Pan Pacific Perth, is reenergised to capture a growing leisure and corporate travel market with the completion of a large-scale renovation project and a new General Manager at the helm.

Marketing 130

Marketing Market General Manager Scale 130

Lodging

MAY 28, 2025

While large management companies maintain an advantage of scale, smaller operators can be more agile and proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities. The hospitality industry is ultra-competitive, requiring smaller hotel management companies to utilize a hands-on approach to hospitality management.

Management 130

Management Scale Hospitality Management Hotels 130

Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Outsourcing valet services frees hotels from operational stress, enhances guest experience, reduces claims, and unlocks commercial opportunities, supporting premium pricing and increased occupancy through seamless, professional, and a trusted service delivery by experts. All costs are managed by the operator.

Services 130

Services Operations Management Hiring 130

Hotel Management

APRIL 1, 2025

ANA Holiday Inn Iwate Kitakami currently operating as Hotel City Plaza Kitakami will undergo an extensive renovation and conversion over the coming months. This project marks IHGs second collaboration with Fet System Inc., following their joint success with ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky.

Pipeline 173

Pipeline Resorts Scale Branding 173

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Hoteliers are always looking for ways to elevate the in-room experience while improving operational efficiency, says Peter Weingartner, Director of Swisstrade. 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.

Scale 130

Scale Operations Management Resorts 130

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The sale, which was negotiated by CBRE Hotels’ Wayne Bunz and Hayley Manvell, drew the interest of owner operators, hotel investment funds and high net worth individuals, according to CBRE. The hotel was recently refurbished, offers future operational and branding flexibility and was a strong yielding investment opportunity.”

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Motels Sales Hotels Scale 278

Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

Speaking exclusively to HM , Choice Hotels Asia-Pac CEO Trent Fraser, described the deal as a highly significant milestone that will allow Choice to scale quickly in Asia-Pacifics fastest-growing market. We know that China is Australias second top source feeder market with 829,000 trips YE 2024 and $8.1

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Scale Branding Hotels Resorts 130

Hotel Management

APRIL 18, 2023

Tapping into group buying power can make a significant difference for hotel operators when sourcing day-to-day products and investing in capital equipment. Group buying power: franchisees benefit from national and global contracts and economies of scale. Consistent quality: ensures franchisees get the best quality products.

Operations 130

Operations Shopping Hotels Scale 130

Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Sebel Palm Cove “By selling the business to a trusted and proven operator with significant scale, we will be able to grow the business and continue to drive outstanding hospitality experiences for Accor Vacation Club members.” The acquisition creates a new line of business for Travel and Leisure Co.

Travel 279

Travel Scale Business Intent 279

Lodging

JULY 1, 2025

GameTime offers a fast, scalable solution; its mobile-friendly interface and intuitive setup enable lean teams to automate pricing decisions and scale operations effectively. “We understand that one size doesn’t fit all,” said Sabrina Jackson, vice president of product management at Duetto.

Revenue Management 159

Revenue Management Scale Revenue Services 159

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). The app became the 5th most downloaded hospitality app in 2025.

Construction 130

Construction Hotels Revenue Revenue Management 130