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Behind Mandarin Oriental's First Brand Update in 4 Decades — Exclusive

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Mandarin Oriental is about to unveil its first major change to its marketing since 1985. Expect a revamped logo and the debut of a mobile app as the luxury hotel brand charges toward doubling its portfolio by 2033. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Taj-Parent Indian Hotels Company Enters Ras Al Khaimah With Branded Residences

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While IHCL is aiming to double its portfolio by 2030 and grow its international presence in markets that host Indian diaspora, Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island lifestyle destination is being developed as an emerging as a tourism center for the UAE. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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What Travel Brands Should Know About China's RedNote

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As overseas travel rebounds and Chinese consumers increasingly seek out genuine travel tips and personalized recommendations, brands looking to engage this influential audience must understand what makes RedNote a powerful tool for modern travel marketing. Liz Sinclair Read the Complete Story On Skift

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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

The luxury and select-service sectors will continue to be most favored and liquid in 2025, according to JLL, with urban cities and high barrier-to-entry markets expected to attract the most investor interest. Foreign investment should also accelerate further as some investors look to capitalize on strengthening currencies.

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Going to Market Smarter in the New Economy

Technology will continue to play a part in fostering buyer allegiance and building brands in the “new normal.” The fight to find new customers and retain existing ones is the biggest business challenge for many companies.

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Key appointments: Hotel X, Courtyard by Marriott, Rydges

Hotel Management

Gerritse brings over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role, including in sales, marketing, and operational leadership across major Australian hotel brands. Its a privilege to now lead a property that not only helped shape the identity of the brand but continues to set the benchmark for luxury with personality.

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

Hotel Management

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. Hilton has established a strong presence in the Australian market with 30 trading hotels across the country.

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Marketing-Led COVID-19 Growth Strategies: 2022 and Beyond

Businesses are tasked with beating pre-pandemic numbers, making marketing more essential than ever before. This is your chance to create unprecedented brand awareness, bring in the best leads sales has ever seen, and play an instrumental role in generating new and existing business revenue. Level up your marketing automation.