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Exclusive: Trilogy Hotels closes first year with 13 hotels and big ambitions for 2025

Hotel Management

We can negotiate large-scale contracts in the owners favour and save a lot of money as a result. At that time, Mercure Sydney was the largest Mercure in the world, so to move that property from an established HMA to a franchise agreement under an independent operator it hadnt been done before in the market, certainly not on that scale.

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‘End of an era’: Hyatt Regency Perth to close next month as owner eyes new hospitality direction

Hotel Management

Landmark WA hotel Hyatt Regency Perth is set to close its doors next month after 36 years in operation with its Singapore-based owner Tuan Sing Holdings Limited seeking to embark on a new hospitality direction. The completion of an integrated township, Opus Bay in Batam, Indonesia, will further add to the company’s hospitality arm.

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Driftwood Capital Closes Latest Fund for Development on Florida’s Space Coast

Lodging

MIAMI, Florida—Driftwood Capital announced 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 in Florida’s Space Coast.

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Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Unveils Stylish Refurbishment, Delivered by Dezign

Hotel Management

Their attention to detail and ability to deliver a project of this scale on time and to such a high standard has been exceptional. With this refurbishment, we worked closely with the team at Accor Vacation Club to ensure every detail was thoughtfully executed.

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Travel and Leisure Co acquires Accor Vacation Club for US$48.4 million

Hotel Management

The Sebel Palm Cove “By selling the business to a trusted and proven operator with significant scale, we will be able to grow the business and continue to drive outstanding hospitality experiences for Accor Vacation Club members.” The acquisition creates a new line of business for Travel and Leisure Co.

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Apaleo unveils Agent Hub, the first AI Agent marketplace for the hospitality sector

Hotel Speak

The developer-friendly model offers a range of flexible monetisation options, allowing developers to scale and refine their innovations based on real-world use cases. Ulrich Pilau, CEO of Apaleo said : “For too long, hospitality has been trapped in outdated, closed software systems that stifle innovation.

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Inside the ultra-exclusive Velaa Private Island resort in the Maldives

Hotel Management

Forever challenging its own standard of excellence, Velaa Private Island will close for a month in September for a complete renovation of The Kids Club, known as “Lha Velaa”, or “Little Turtle” in Dhivehi. Inspired by the owners daughter’s imagination, the new area will bring everything a child could wish for.

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