Hotel Business

APRIL 30, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has opened its first dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites property in North Platte, NE, following the prototype’s launch in 2021. Other upcoming dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites openings this year include Fort Payne, AL, and West Memphis, AR. and Mexico in the coming years.

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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. The brand has experience rapid growth across key markets globally, with BWH reporting that there are over 450 current properties accounting for 30,000+ rooms within the portfolio.

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Accommodation Hotels Branding Pipeline 264

Hotel Business

AUGUST 5, 2024

Hotel management company Colwen Hotels and Marriott International have opened a dual-branded hotel in Annapolis, MD: Residence Inn Annapolis and Fairfield Inn & Suites Annapolis. The post First dual-branded property in Annapolis, MD, opens appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hotel Business

MAY 15, 2023

According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China’s total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,659 projects/680,959 rooms at the end of Q1‘23, down 1% by projects and 3% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

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Hotel Management

APRIL 15, 2024

“We’re delighted to be bringing our Holiday Inn and Suites brand to the Sunshine Coast and thrilled to be partnering with Felix Capital on this exciting hotel in Caloundra,” said IHG Hotels and Resorts Director of Development, Australasia and Pacific, Cameron Burke. “As We are proud to be making our mark in Caloundra,” he said.

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Dining Hotels Branding Pipeline 278

Hotel Management

JUNE 27, 2024

With a growing demand for accommodation, increasing tourism, and evolving traveller preferences, developers have a unique opportunity to create properties that cater to the needs of modern travellers. Handwritten Collection is a global portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels enriching Accor’s offering in the collection brands segment.

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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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Resorts Accommodation Branding Pipeline 147

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Adina Chermside brings a renowned, international hotel brand to this important suburb, filling a gap in the accommodation market for the north side of Brisbane and the Prince Charles Hospital.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To accommodate demand, cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York City, Orlando and San Diego have an abundance of new hotel construction, renovation and brand conversion activity underway. Another 35 hotels/6,230 rooms are in the renovation and conversion pipeline.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 21, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has revealed the continued expansion of its ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand, which in just one year, now has more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline. Late last year, the brand broke ground on its first three hotels and nearly two dozen more ground breaks are expected for this year.

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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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Average Daily Rate Scale Accommodation Branding 264

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hotel Designs Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott International will expand its luxury portfolio in Vietnam with the signings of JW Marriott, the Luxury Collection and Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resorts.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report paints a picture of robust growth and strategic focus. The widespread distribution of these projects across numerous markets, coupled with the strong presence of established brands, suggests a confident outlook for the hospitality industry. Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q2 2024 U.S.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Development Director, Scott Armstrong Choice Hotels’ International has found success in midscale accommodation across the globe for more than 80 years. Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has continued strength in this segment with 70% of our portfolio positioned in the midscale Quality and Comfort brands.

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Accommodation Pipeline Construction Revenue 147

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

EVEN Hotels—part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) —is celebrating its growth momentum and positive response from guests and owners following the unveiling of its reimagined prototype and brand identity. The upscale, select-service and wellness-focused brand plans to open seven additional U.S.

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Branding Hotels Pipeline Events 69

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We continue to see success across our network, particularly with the Quest brand, which has remained resilient in the corporate travel market. Looking ahead, we have several exciting opportunities in the pipeline. Effective advocacy is essential for the long-term sustainability and growth of the accommodation industry in New Zealand.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

HRI Hospitality and Hilton have opened the 306-room Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown, the second property nationally to open from Hilton’s new contemporary lifestyle brand. Developed and owned by HRI Hospitality and operated by HRI’s operating company, HRI Lodging, the property is half a block from Broadway.

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Construction Pipeline Accommodation Branding 109

Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

As the new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle Americas (LLA), based in Atlanta, Harwood will be tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the LLA organisation, driving performance and operations of IHG’s six Luxury and Lifestyle brands and supporting growth in the region.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

While big brands remain powerful in the Australian market, Axsia HTL claims they are growing fast and are “too stretched to provide the necessary support” to ensure each hotel is reaching its potential. “Ask They realise they need the brand and distribution strength but also the autonomy to create and execute their own strategy.

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Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

BWH Hotels is expanding its footprint across the ditch with new development, partnerships and brand growth in New Zealand. The global hospitality giant has been concentrating on fostering relationships with New Zealand owned and operated brands to gain local insights into the region.

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Real Estate Branding Pipeline Occupancy 130

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Apartment hotels brand Quest is set for a major expansion in China under a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Ascott China and Jin Jiang Hotels signed this week. Ascott’s international expertise in the operation of serviced residences will drive the development of TULIP LODJ into a high-quality apartment hotel brand.

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Hotels Branding Operations Pipeline 147

Hotel Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Marriott International’s HR associates “We’re delighted to be establishing a foothold as a leading employer, not only in the region’s accommodation sector, but in the country. To have two hotel groups, and two of our members, in the top 10 is great news for our industry and I congratulate both companies,” said Mansfield.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 19, 2024

which is expected to add more than 9,000 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio by year-end and approximately 1,500 rooms to its pipeline. The Sonder pipeline rooms are anticipated to be added to Marriott’s system over the next few years. Marriott International Inc. has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc.

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Pipeline Real Estate Accommodation Revenue 59

Hotel Management

APRIL 2, 2024

The record ASR room revenue in FY 2023 spanned 350 participating properties across 14 brands, where repeat stay revenue from ASR members constituted more than 60%. Ascott was able to provide higher value offerings and more choices, across brands and geographies, to our ASR members.

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Revenue Pipeline Accommodation Branding 130

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. Over the next 12 months, it will also open six new hotels in Greater Melbourne under the Crowne Plaza, Voco, Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn brands.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 16, 2023

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has opened the dual-branded Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel in Carlsbad, NM. Whether staying for one night or one month, our new-construction, modern hotel has the right accommodation for every traveler and the warm hospitality to make each guest feel at home.”

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The apartment hotel meets a demand for quality extended stay accommodation in an area that has historically been undersupplied and is on an upward growth trajectory with population projected to more than double over the next 30 years.

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Construction Accommodation Hiring Pipeline 130

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amidst a burgeoning hotel development pipeline in the U.S., hotel construction pipeline reached its highest level for projects with 5,964 projects and 693,963 rooms. In Q4 2023, middle-tier extended-stay brands significantly influenced the segment, accounting for 1,467 projects/139,092 rooms. construction pipeline.

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Hotel Speak

OCTOBER 4, 2024

80 DAYS Stand 1318 80 DAYS is an award-winning, full service creative and digital marketing agency that specialises in hospitality, working with some of the world’s most respected hotel and travel brands. Little Hotelier Stand 2270 Little Hotelier is an all-in-one booking system designed specifically for small accommodations.

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Revenue Hotels Market Marketing 113

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened the dual-branded voco Chicago Downtown and Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown – Wolf Point. Previously a Holiday Inn, the newly opened hotel underwent a full transformation to become IHG’s first dual-branded voco hotel and Holiday Inn property.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This deal marks the 16th Windsor Aughtry development project awarded to Hospitality America, expanding the third-party management company’s portfolio in Northern Arkansas and bringing its number of managed hotels to 21 (14 of which are Hilton-branded properties).

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Management Hospitality Real Estate Pipeline 109

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

has opened the 274-room dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Midtown. The post Dual-branded Courtyard, Residence Inn opens in Montreal appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. Marriott International Inc. The property is owned by TAV Educational and operated by iHotels by InnVest Hotels.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 23, 2023

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts’ new Echo Suites Extended Stay brand is continuing to soar, with more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline just 12 months after it was launched. Late last year, the brand broke ground on its first three hotels and nearly two dozen more ground breaks are expected for this year.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Veriu Group’s upcoming office conversions include Veriu Adelaide on King William Street, slated to open in 2025, and a further four to five CBD office conversion opportunities in the pipeline. We’re lucky the local Councils we’ve dealt with to date have provided some dispensation to existing codes.

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Construction Hotels Scale Pipeline 147

Hotel Designs

JUNE 7, 2024

A hotspot on a number of travel brands ‘it lists’, Greece is experiencing a much needed development resurgence, and with that has already unveiled some exciting new resorts – but there are plenty more in the pipeline still to open over the next few months. One region that has caught our eye this year is Greece.

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Resorts Hotels Pipeline Branding 111

Hotel Designs

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you’re a local seeking a cultivated retreat or a visitor eager to explore our city’s charms, the hotel’s luxury accommodations and amenities offer something for everyone.” Located one mile from the Henry B.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Intimately connected to the city, its expansive, luxurious accommodations feature exquisite oriental aesthetics and represent the pinnacle of Chinese hospitality. Main image credit: Mandarin Oriental Mandarin Oriental Qianmen opens in the heart of a traditional hutong neighbourhood Pauline Brettell.

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