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

Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2025

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. The Elizabeth Street hotel, which was designed by Austrian-born architect Harry Seidler, opened in 1987. Excitingly, in 2026 the hotel will undergo a complete refurbishment.

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

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Marriott International and Trilogy Hotels have partnered for the first time under an agreement with Darwin-based developer DCOH to convert the Smith Hotel Darwin to a Courtyard by Marriott. The signing follows the establishment of a multi-property deal between Trilogy Hotels and DCOH , announced in October 2024.

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

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JUNE 14, 2024

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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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Group is projecting a 15% to 25% increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024, according to the companys latest Global Hotel Investment Outlook. Through November 2024, global hotel demand reached a staggering 4.8 Global hotel investment volume reached $57.3

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

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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

Skift Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

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

Skift Blog

MAY 8, 2024

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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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.

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‘Crown jewel for South Australia’: IHG signs luxury resort in the heart of Barossa Valley

Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its luxury InterContinental brand to South Australias celebrated wine country through a partnership with Strategic Alliance. Slated to open in 2028, InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa will be the first international-branded luxury hotel in a South Australia wine region.

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

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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.

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Hyatt Shares Plans to Acquire Standard International

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AUGUST 21, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of lifestyle company Standard International, the parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands.

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Exclusive: TFE signs five New Zealand properties with Heritage Hotels

Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

TFE Hotels has signed a multi-property management agreement with New Zealand’s Heritage Hotels, which will see half of the Heritage portfolio refurbished and rebranded under the Adina and Rendezvous brands.

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Auckland welcomes 4.5 star Hotel Grand Chancellor, the group’s first new-build property

Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Hotel Grand Chancellor is celebrating the arrival of its first new-build hotel with the opening of a 4.5-star The investment of the Hotel Grand Chancellor brand in the New Zealand market is a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences,” said Hotel Grand Chancellor Area General Manager, Steve Martin.

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Quest set for major China expansion as Ascott inks joint venture with Jin Jiang Hotels

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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Inside the $70 million revamp of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, an icon in the city’s hotel scene for close to six decades, has unveiled the results of an extensive $70 million refurbishment. Originally designed in a post-war minimalist style, with a modernist interior, the hotel was the largest brick structure in the southern hemisphere when it opened.

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

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

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

JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

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

Accor Bets on Luxury to Close Gap with Marriott and Hilton

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

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

‘Crown jewel for South Australia’: IHG signs luxury resort in the heart of Barossa Valley

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

Hyatt Shares Plans to Acquire Standard International

Exclusive: TFE signs five New Zealand properties with Heritage Hotels

Auckland welcomes 4.5 star Hotel Grand Chancellor, the group’s first new-build property

Quest set for major China expansion as Ascott inks joint venture with Jin Jiang Hotels

Inside the $70 million revamp of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

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