Branding, Closing and Pipeline

Minor Hotels to open close to 300 hotels in three years

Hotel Management

JANUARY 28, 2025

With a new focus on global market diversification, the three-year pipeline over 285 new hotels and almost 47,000 keys will see the addition of more than 100 properties in Asia, more than 60 in the Middle East and Africa, and 40 in Australia and New Zealand.

Closing

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Record growth for flagship luxury and lifestyle brands at Accor with 90 hotels signed last year

Hotel Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Accors luxury and lifestyle brands Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems achieved record growth in 2024 with close to 90 hotels signed collectively. 2024 has been a milestone year for our brands, marking unprecedented development momentum, said Bailly.

Branding

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Marriott International marks another year of record growth in Asia Pacific

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Marriott International has marked another year of strong growth in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, signing a record 109 deals across 11 markets, contributing 21,439 rooms to the region’s development pipeline, closing the year with 77,532 total rooms in the region’s year-end pipeline.

Pipeline

Pipeline Branding Closing Travel

How to Leverage Micro-Influencers for Lead Generation

Social Hospitality

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Brands are always looking for new ways to create leads and close sales. Let’s dive into why they’re so helpful, select the best for your brand, and build long-term partnerships that provide continuous results. This can also further increase a brand’s reach without always having to blow the budget.

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IHG signs 153-key Sunshine Coast property with Felix Capital

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

Exclusive: Radisson development boss Ramzy Fenianos talks SEAP growth strategy

Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Evolving guest preferences continue to shape our strategy in each of our markets, and our clear and distinct brand architecture featuring 10 unique brands are designed to be relevant to both owners as well as our guests. What SEAP markets are a key focus for Radisson Hotel Group and why?

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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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Key appointments: BWH Hotels, Seibu Prince, Pullman Sydney Penrith

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Bagley joins from Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, where he recently served as Franchise Development Manager, successfully expanding the brands portfolio and contributing to significant revenue growth. Im excited to join BWH Hotels and look forward to contributing to the growth of its brands across the region.

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Exclusive: meet Marriott’s new VP of luxury hotels in Australia

Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the newly created dual role, Svensson will take charge of operations at W Melbourne whilst also having oversight of all of Marriott’s luxury properties in Australia, including under the The Ritz-Carlton and W Hotel brands. What are guests demanding? Marriott has been in the luxury and lifestyle hotel market for a long time.

Hotels

Hotels Branding Travel Pipeline

Ascott broadens Lyf experience with eight new signings globally

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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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.

Hotels

Hotels Branding Operations Pipeline

Exclusive: IHG’s Leanne Harwood departs Australia for major Americas role

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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Accommodation General Manager Operations Resorts

The Firm: a family affair at Swiss-Belhotel International

Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

But from humble beginnings, he turned his vision of a branded hotel company into reality. Today Swiss-Belhotel International has close to 135 hotels and operations across 20 countries and over 12,000 staff. We all work incredibly closely, we know each other well,” Oliver said. “We’re

Business

Business Pipeline Construction Closing

Exclusive: Hilton HR Director reveals why the company is turning to TikTok to build teams

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hilton is leveraging Gen Z’s favourite social media platform TikTok to expand its team – and improve brand awareness as a result – with an Australian industry-first recruitment pilot launching on Thursday November 9. It’s not the first time Hilton has leveraged TikTok to build brand awareness.

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Intent Pipeline Branding Closing

Exclusive: Michael Johnson reflects on the first six months of Accommodation Australia

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I was very quick to start working closely with our Accommodation Association manager in Victoria, and our AHA CEO in Victoria. We’re still working closely on some of these migration reforms, as international students still play a critical role in our industry. We’re working closely in the accessible space.

Accommodation

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Minor Hotels to open close to 300 hotels in three years

Record growth for flagship luxury and lifestyle brands at Accor with 90 hotels signed last year

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Marriott International marks another year of record growth in Asia Pacific

How to Leverage Micro-Influencers for Lead Generation

IHG signs 153-key Sunshine Coast property with Felix Capital

Exclusive: Radisson development boss Ramzy Fenianos talks SEAP growth strategy

Exclusive: TFE signs five New Zealand properties with Heritage Hotels

Key appointments: BWH Hotels, Seibu Prince, Pullman Sydney Penrith

Exclusive: meet Marriott’s new VP of luxury hotels in Australia

Ascott broadens Lyf experience with eight new signings globally

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

Exclusive: IHG’s Leanne Harwood departs Australia for major Americas role

The Firm: a family affair at Swiss-Belhotel International

Exclusive: Hilton HR Director reveals why the company is turning to TikTok to build teams

Exclusive: Michael Johnson reflects on the first six months of Accommodation Australia

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