Hotel Speak

MARCH 15, 2024

Shaking up the mid-scale hotel market, Hilton has announced the acquisition of Graduate Hotels for a cool $210 million. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta notes “We believe the addressable market for the Graduate brand is 400-500 hotels globally.”

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Veriu Group is making its mark in Australia’s apartment hotel landscape with over 3,000 rooms operating across 21 sites and a further 17 sites in development across both the Veriu Hotels and Suites and Punthill Apartment Hotels brands.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Driftwood Capital has revealed the successful initial closing of its latest fund, Driftwood Florida Space Coast Portfolio LP, focusing on the acquisition and development of existing and soon-to-break-ground hotel assets along Florida’s Space Coast. Since 2013, Driftwood has had a meaningful presence in Florida’s Space Coast,” said Carlos J.

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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. Lyf Ginza Tokyo Ascott Chief Growth Officer, Serena Lim, also revealed plans to launch the brand in the UK.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2024

The existing product set of resorts and boutique island resorts, enables Fiji to welcome close to 1 million tourists annually, but there is opportunity right across the spectrum – from large-scale resorts to boutique luxury and business and conference hotels. Now is definitely the right time for investment in Fiji.

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Hotel Management

MAY 23, 2024

EVT-operated Hotel Telegraph in Singapore is preparing to relaunch as a QT Hotels and Resorts property this September, marking the brand’s first location outside Australia and New Zealand. On April 1, the Sunray Singapore-owned hotel closed its doors to commence an full-scale refurbishment project, after which it will reopen as QT Singapore.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) , China’s total hotel construction pipeline remained stable at 3,779 projects/681,915 rooms at the close of the fourth quarter of 2024, showing minimal change year-over-year (YOY).

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Hotel Business

JUNE 28, 2024

A Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s momentum in the region. The transaction closed on June 28. me and all hotels combine central locations, urban design, leading-edge technology and vibrant public spaces.

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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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Hotel Business

JULY 30, 2024

At the close of the second quarter, there are 1,171 projects comprising 147,611 rooms under construction, marking a 10% increase in projects and a 4% increase in rooms YOY. Sixty-four percent of the projects in the extended-stay pipeline are in the middle tier of brands. in 2025; and in 2026, the chain scales should have 3% and 2.6%

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Hotel Management

APRIL 25, 2024

“Rather than simply relying on an established hotel brand to ‘solve’ their development, developers are wanting more influence and say on the type of hotel they will deliver and ultimately put their name to; and that is where we come in.”

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Hotel Business

MARCH 28, 2024

Less than a mile from Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, these Marriott-branded hotels are close to the Roanoke Valley, the largest metropolitan area in the western region of Virginia. The buyer is a significant regional owner who plans to improve their economies of scale within the growing Roanoke MSA.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

At the Q4 close, projects currently under construction stand at 946 projects/210,559 rooms, up 5% by projects YOY. Projects in early planning reached a record count at Q4, closing the quarter at 640 projects/127,918 rooms, up 20% by projects and 14% by rooms YOY.

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Hotel Speak

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Specialist hotel operating company, Resident Hotels , announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to convert its four Sleeperz Hotels to the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand. The portfolio of midscale hotels is purposely located in the epicentre of their cities and close to mainline rail stations.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 31, 2023

a branded hospitality platform aiming to create modern and affordable lifestyle lodging across the U.S. The brand was established in 1871. markets in close proximity to natural experiences, including national parks, beaches, mountain and ski towns. appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

At the close of the third quarter, projects presently under construction stand at 320 projects/87,149 rooms. Seventy-two percent of its pipeline is concentrated in the three highest chainscales: luxury, upper-upscale and upscale, which typically boasts larger scale projects.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Lyf Schönbrunn Vienna, Amplifying brands like The Crest Collection, Unlimited Collection, Lyf and Citadines is a key focus for Ascott, with conversions set to play an important role in helping the business expand rapidly, according to Chief Growth Officer, Serena Lim. “In Japan is another case in point.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 27, 2023

continue to increase, standing at 5,545 projects/658,207 rooms at the close of Q1 2023. At the close of the first quarter, projects currently under construction stand at 1,051 projects/140,365 rooms, each showing 9% growth YOY. These two chain scales continue to dominate the pipeline and that is not expected to change anytime soon.

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MediaBoom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There has never been a better time to build a luxury brand than this. If you’re looking to build a luxury brand, understanding this market’s dynamic growth and potential is essential. Brands like Lamborghini, Gucci, and Rolls Royce exemplify the success achievable in this vibrant market. billion by 2032.

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MediaBoom

MARCH 15, 2024

Nowadays, luxury brands face the unique challenge of maintaining exclusivity while expanding their reach to the discerning online shopper. Digital marketing for luxury brands encompasses a tailored set of strategic initiatives aimed at elevating the brand’s online presence and captivating discerning consumers.

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Hotel Business

MAY 11, 2023

At the close of Q1 2023, the pipeline stands at 546 projects/90,139 rooms, down slightly 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Early planning is up 11% by projects and 15% by rooms YOY to stand at 160 projects/24,218 rooms at the close of the first quarter.

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Hotelier Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Worldwide, at the close of the second quarter, there are 6,154 projects/1,108,498 rooms under construction, 3,679 projects/506,760 rooms scheduled to start within the next 12 months and 4,739 projects/694,980 rooms in the early-planning stage. Across the globe, the top countries by project count are the U.S.,

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Hotel Management

JUNE 22, 2023

I very much look forward to working closely with the team to further enhance our bespoke hotel experiences and legendary service from the heart and hearts of Hong Kong.” Fiona Winger “She has an innate understanding of our guests’ needs and our brand.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

LeBlanc’s responsibilities will include focusing on cross-marketing strategies, fostering business development and collaborating closely with the investment teams to drive innovation and capture new opportunities, according to the company. and strengthen relationships with premium-branded hotels such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG.

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Anthony Iannarino

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Recognizing potential when he sees it, said entrepreneur offers to invest in the business to help the young kid scale up his budding enterprise. A Modern Approach to Scale. The marketing firm suggests that to create buzz, they need t-shirts, wrist bands, and branded cups with the logo that also keep the lemonade cold.

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Boutique Hotel News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

US: Technology platform Way , which enables hotels to provide experiences through local partnerships, has closed $20 million in Series A funding at a valuation of $100 million. The platforms helps businesses to curate and offer experiences, local events, and brand activations. Way, headquartered in Texas, first launched in May 2020.

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MediaBoom

JANUARY 31, 2024

Have you ever wondered what draws you irresistibly to luxury brand logos? From opulent jewelry emblems to exclusive fashion labels, luxury brands have mastered the art of visually conveying their exclusivity and uniqueness. Luxury brand logos are the epitome of visual elegance and sophistication.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 5, 2025

Today, the brand operates 866 units across cities from London to Edinburgh, each with a distinct identity. In addition, Roomzzz demonstrates its commitment to making a difference on a larger scale through its annual charity week. The human element in this company is so different from big brands. If we can help, we will.

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A Sales Guy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

” If you sell to large scale organizations with long sales cycles, The Challenger Customer is a must. 9) The Perfect Close — James Muir. Have you ever wondered if there were a way to close a deal with out being pushy and obnoxious? Many of you know my thoughts on closing. This book is your answer.

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Hotelogix

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In recent years, the emergence of rapidly growing domestic mid-segment hotel brands has significantly transformed the country's hospitality landscape. Although relatively young and small, these brands have captured the attention of domestic travelers, controlling about 60% of the total branded rooms available in the country.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Now transformed into the home of the first UK Raffles Hotel, 85 private branded residences, nine restaurants, three bars, and Guerlains first London Spa, The OWO is now cemented within the hospitality and design history books too. I think with other brands it possibly wouldn’t have worked so well.

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Anthony Iannarino

JULY 24, 2019

Marketing creates awareness and helps leverage what makes your company different, something it can achieve at scale and a distance. What they do cannot be easily scaled, nor is it easily done at a distance (although some of the new technological tools we use can remove distance as an obstacle). What Salespeople Do. Essential Reading!

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“Operating hotels in one of the most saturated tourism markets in the Southeast means that we must always continue evolving and investing in our growth both as a brand and with our offerings to guests,” she explained. “As

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Applying her unique style across a range of building typologies, geographies and scales she re-engages in an approach that carefully addresses each project from an in-depth consideration of the detail to the overall massing strategy. He has led a diverse range of projects for independent owners and brands across the hospitality spectrum.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The event, a precursor to the full two-day conference in 2025, drew an impressive gathering of close to 200 key players, including Japanese and international hotel groups, investors, developers, owners, and asset managers.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Event merchandising, while a classic technique for boosting brand engagement at events, can easily waver between being a net plus or a liability for the final balance of your event. Unless you’re working with an ultra-recognizable brand or iconic vintage design, though, updating your look is the best strategy. Offer freedom of choice.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Here’s what we know… Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard are a strong strategic fit given their regional presence, sales strategies and product and brand portfolios, laying the foundations for a stronger market position and additional growth. Our clients will benefit from this combined expertise and an expanded offering.”

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