Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel has been acquired and settled by Star Hotels, a division of Star Group, Queensland’s largest independently owned and operated pub and liquor retail group. The property will continue to operate as a Rydges hotel.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What is an inbound tour operator? An inbound tour operator is a type of travel business that organises and manages travel services for international travellers looking to explore a destination. What is inbound tourism? What is the difference between an outbound and inbound tour operator?

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Accommodation Australia CEO James Goodwin is hopeful of a busy holiday period for hotels despite cost-of-living pressures. Most locations have seen an improvement on last year, but we did expect stronger growth in international tourism. up just 0.6% on September 2023 (72.1%). Year-to-date occupancy across the country was at 70.4%

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Expressions of interest are being sought for a major 1.7ha commercial land release to establish a landmark tourism and hospitality project in South East Queensland’s commercial hotspot. Moreton Bay’s billion-dollar tourism industry is on the rise, with 4.3 million people living in Moreton Bay Region and adjoining council areas.

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Hotel Management

JULY 3, 2024

A bumper crowd of over 330 leading owners, investors, operators, suppliers and advisors were at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week (Jul 3-4) for the 2024 AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit , where record performance numbers were the talk of the major conference. Tourism in Fiji is booming,” he said.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Quest Apartment Hotels is on a mission to make its hotels more accessible for people with disability, through a strategic partnership with Accessible Accommodation. billion (17%) of Australia’s total tourism revenue, according to research published by Accessible Accommodation and Spinal Cord Injury Australia (SCIA).

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Going into FY25, ResortBrokers’ market outlook for Queensland is as strong as ever: it remains one of the best places in Australia to buy an accommodation property or business. Inflation, cash rate uncertainty and the housing crisis haven’t changed the fundamental drivers of one of strongest tourism markets in the country.

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This decision, reported by the state news agency SPA, is part of the Tourism Investment Enabler Program, aimed at positioning the kingdom as a leading global tourism destination. These collaborations ensure efficient distribution of rates and inventory across online travel agencies, global distribution systems, and digital platforms.

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This decision, reported by the state news agency SPA, is part of the Tourism Investment Enabler Program, aimed at positioning the kingdom as a leading global tourism destination. These collaborations ensure efficient distribution of rates and inventory across online travel agencies, global distribution systems, and digital platforms.

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2023

Measures in the federal budget for 2023-2024, announced on Tuesday May 9, are expected to benefit small and independent hotels, according to key accommodation associations. Accommodation Hotels nationwide have been struggling to recover since the pandemic and any increase in discretionary spending is a little boost for the sector,” he said.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“Hotel results in Sydney over the weekend were higher than anything we’ve seen since the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E, Adrian Williams. “I The boost to tourism doesn’t just stop at creating memories – it creates jobs.

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AskSuite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As Ireland’s tourism industry continues to thrive, with a projected 3.97% annual growth rate in 2024, luxury destinations like Galgorm Resort are embracing innovative technologies to maintain their position as leaders in hospitality. Transforming guest inquiries into direct bookings worth over £267,000! Ready to boost your bookings?

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Princes Gate Hotel Group, led by Auckland-based investor Cindy Hao, has appointed Capstone Hotel Management to operate three of its boutique properties in Rotorua. Black Swan Hotel “Rotorua remains one of New Zealand’s leading cultural tourism destinations, attracting international visitors from the UK, USA, Asia, and Australia. “We

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), the largest and most influential hotel investment and operations summit, is set to return to Christchurch on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September. The event aims to further stimulate investment and advance growth in New Zealand’s hotel sector.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Managed by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the 97-key hotel will feature luxury accommodation and a signature food and beverage partner. “At The project, which will be executed by Australian builder Ironside, is due for completion in October 2026, with the hotel to begin operating shortly thereafter.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The future Rydges Wailoaloa will be developed by owners Hari Punja and Sons Limited on the beach front at Wailoaloa Beach, with Chairman, Hari Punja, saying it is a welcome boost economic boost for Fiji’s construction and tourism industries amid an accommodation shortage in the country.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From April 8, TFE Hotels will begin operating Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, with new owners, MA Financial Group. TFE Hotels has established roots in Docklands, having operated the mid-scale Travelodge brand on Aurora Lane since 2010,” said TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As demand for midscale hotels scales alongside rising international and domestic tourism in Japan, we expect the need for high-quality and comfortable accommodation at great value will continue to increase,” said KKR Managing Director, Real Estate, Kensuke Kudo. “We

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Little Hotelier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Domestic tourism definition Domestic tourism’s definition is much the same as domestic travel, except it takes into account only those who are travelling for leisure. Domestic tourism example An example of domestic tourism might be an American family travelling from another state to visit California and stay at Disneyland.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Owned by Well Smart Group, the revamped resort presents stylish boutique-style accommodation with coastal-inspired decor. It has raised the bar on hotel accommodation, and elevated the guest experience, in the holiday hotspot of Airlie Beach. Their incredible vision is evident in every detail of this project.”

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What are tourism trends? Tourism trends reflect evolving patterns and preferences in travel, influenced by factors such as technological advancements, socio-economic shifts, and changing consumer behaviours. Table of contents Why keep up with new trends in tourism?

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

ALL, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty program, is now available via the SNCF Connect website and app, offering customers a seamless and fully integrated accommodation booking experience when making their travel arrangements.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Schwartz Family Company has acquired Leura Gardens Resort in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains region for AU$25 million from the Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund. star accommodation will complement the 4.5-star star accommodation will complement the 4.5-star Leura Gardens Resort’s 3.5-star acres of landscaped gardens.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Skift Take: Intrepid, known for its small group adventures, is inching into providing accommodations with a new investment. It's also working to reduce its carbon footprint by slashing flights. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

MAY 11, 2023

The Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate (APTR), which was first introduced in 2017 by Auckland Council as a means to fund tourism marketing, has been the subject of a lengthy legal battle. Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA) has labelled the decision “disappointing”, saying it will affect members and the entire tourism industry.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Accor occupancy up across all three cities At October 30, Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, reports an 18% lift in occupancy levels (10.7 Due to November being a traditionally busy month for Australian tourism, we can expect to see the tour’s impact reflected significantly on room rates rather than occupancy.” in Melbourne.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 29, 2024

The Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), the largest and most influential hotel investment and operations summit across Asia Pacific and the Southern Hemisphere, returns to Adelaide this week (Apr 30 – May 2), continuing to drive expansion for South Australia’s hotel sector.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 5, 2024

The recovery of tourism in New Zealand is gaining momentum with 2.96 The Radisson Red brand is an ideal brand that diversifies our real estate portfolio, with a strong commercial and operational value proposition with a distinct design concept that helps guests immerse themselves into Queen Street’s thriving arts district,” Chow said.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 4, 2023

When Mark Willis left his role as CEO for Accor in the Middle East, Africa, India and Turkey to become CEO Of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global headquarters of Fairmont also transferred operations to Dubai. In 2022, Willis’ Accor opened 19 new hotels in the MENA region, accounting for almost 6,000 keys.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

AHICE Aotearoa has drawn notable industry figures including tourism industry leaders and investors, as well as international and regional hotel brand companies, owners and developers. “We have our largest number of Australian attendees yet, plus also delegates from England, Singapore, Fiji, Thailand and more flying to Aotearoa for AHICE.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

“These brands have made huge strides in Asia Pacific with around 100 Hilton Garden Inn properties trading and approximately 400 Hampton by Hilton properties in operation in Asia Pacific (APAC),” said Hilton Senior Vice President, Development, Asia Pacific, Clarence Tan.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 1, 2023

Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) CEO and Accommodation Association interim CEO, Michael Johnson, said the decision is “understandable” but will add to hotels increasing cost pressures. Wages make up around 30% of operating costs and this rise will definitely have flow on effects.” per hour and $882.80

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The brand is championing sustainable products and energy efficient procedures to ensure responsible hotel operations acting as a model for sustainability. As leaders in driving environmental change, BWH Hotels is passionate about transforming the accommodation sector for a sustainable future.

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Hotel Management

JULY 30, 2024

Hosted by HM Magazine and Hotel Council Aotearoa, and attended by New Zealand’s leading hotel owners, operators, consultants, and suppliers, AHICE Aotearoa has experienced two hugely successful events in Auckland in 2022 and Wellington 2023. We’re looking forward to experiencing the wonderful Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre first-hand.

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MediaBoom

JULY 9, 2024

Are you using tourism search engine optimization? The tourism and travel sector continues to dominate, poised to achieve $11.1 What is SEO and why is it so important in the tourism industry? Tourism search engine optimization dictates how your website ranks for specific keywords. trillion in earnings in 2024.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2023

Minor Hotels is set to launch its first Oaks property in Perth later this month, expanding the group’s footprint in a growing Western Australia tourism market. It features a range of self-contained studio accommodation with fully equipped kitchenettes and workspaces. Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites COO, Craig Hooley.

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