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Exclusive: Radisson development boss Ramzy Fenianos talks SEAP growth strategy

Hotel Management

While in Philippines, we closed the year with a further two new signings that will launch the Radisson Collection brand in Boracay, and the Radisson Individuals affiliation brand in Bohol. This potential extends to retrofitting existing infrastructure and seamlessly incorporating hotels into pre-existing commercial and retail spaces.

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Hotels can take a page from retail to beat the competition

Hotel Business

Where the retail sector could reinvent itself as “digital-first” through new services like eCommerce, curbside pickup or repurposing physical stores as socially distanced distribution centers, the travel sector, by its nature, relies on physical footfall. In closing. By James Brooke. Content and personalization are key.

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Construction begins on Capella Sydney’s mixed-use tourist hub

Hotel Management

Construction is underway on the second and final stage of Capella Sydney which will see further development of state-significant heritage-listed buildings to establish larger-scale event and meeting spaces, curated retailers, and signature food and beverage venues.

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Larger scale projects dominate Middle East in Q3

Hotel Business

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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Mandarin Oriental to open in Rome

Hotel Designs

Many of Rome’s cultural heritage sites and premium retail and leisure offerings, include Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum and Piazza Navona are close at hand.

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Brand activation platform Way raises $20m Series A

Boutique Hotel News

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. This week, Way has closed a Series A funding round led by Tiger Global, with participation from MSD Capital and others.

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What is a distribution strategy? The 2024 guide

Hotel Speak

In 2022, global spend on distribution services reached over $2 trillion , highlighting the massive scale and importance of optimizing distribution operations. Examples include retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and online marketplaces like Amazon or restaurant delivery platforms. Why is a distribution strategy important?