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End of an era as Hilton Brisbane to close after nearly 40 years

Hotel Management

Hilton Brisbane, a landmark hotel in the citys CBD, is set to close its doors at the end of this month after almost 40 years of service. A spokesperson for Hilton told HM that the hotel will cease to operate under the Hilton brand on 31 March 2025, following the expiration of the lease agreement with the property’s owner, ISPT.

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IHG in Trademark Clash With Marriott Over New Hotel Brand, City Express

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IHG feels the name is just a little too close for comfort to its own popular hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express? Skift Take: IHG has petitioned to cancel Marriott's newest trademark, City Express by Marriott. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Iwan Sunito launches One Global Resorts with rebrand of Green Square property

Hotel Management

One Global Capital Chairman and Group CEO, Iwan Sunito, has introduced a new hotel brand to the market, One Global Resorts, with the official rebranding of his Skye Suites Green Square property on Thursday evening. It will be the first of several properties to come under the brand.

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Accor Bets on Luxury to Close Gap with Marriott and Hilton

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Skift Take: Accor aims to expand its share of luxury hotels by debuting its Orient Express brand this year and fine-tuning its other brands, like Fairmont and Sofitel. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Darwin’s Smith Hotel set for conversion and rebrand under Trilogy, Marriott deal

Hotel Management

When it comes to unlocking the full potential of our key CBD assets under Trilogy, the Darwin community deserves the very best, and that means bringing an outstanding global brand like Marriott to the Darwin marketplace, said DCOH Managing Director, Shane Dignan.

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What Do Indian Tourists Want? We Asked 5 Hotel Brands – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Due to close proximity, the nations of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan witness significant tourism from India. With preferences of Indian travelers changing, boutique properties are reaching out with diverse offerings to attract this tourism segment. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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‘The brand is back’: Sofitel CEO Maud Bailly reveals grand plans for luxury brand at the reopening of a Sydney icon

Hotel Management

Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We It’s a powerful luxury brand. We have 51 brands in Accor portfolio.

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