Inside Minor Hotels’ Global Expansion
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Skift Take: Minor Hotels has an aggressive growth strategy to expand by 2025. Details about the company's strategy reveal a lot about bigger-picture trends in the hotel sector.
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Exclusive: United Airlines eyes more Australasia and South Pacific services in 2024
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 17, 2023
United Airlines is looking at adding further destinations and routes in Australasia and the South Pacific in 2024 as the carrier continues its phenomenal growth in the region over the past 18 months. Speaking exclusively to Wayfarer onboard the inaugural flight from San Francisco to Christchurch last week (Dec 8), United’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, Patrick Quayle, said the potential for growth was on the back of a strong commitment to the region.
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Crafting a Luxury Sleep Experience at the Equinox Hotel New York
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DECEMBER 17, 2023
Does the guarantee of a good night’s sleep influence a guest’s hotel choice? We say unquestionably yes. With the rise of sleep tourism where millions of people are starting to prioritize getting a solid seven hours rest when traveling, hotels all over the world are responding in kind with newfangled or upgraded sleep programs.
Marriott signs new-build Westin hotel at site of Adelaide’s historic Freemasons Hall
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Marriott International is set to introduce the first Westin Hotel in Adelaide in late 2026 following the signing of a 236-room hotel with Australian property developers Freemasons South Australia and Northern Territory and Pelligra Group. Situated in Adelaide’s CBD at 254 North Terrace, new-build The Westin Adelaide will form part of a landmark mixed-use development that aims to preserve the historic Freemasons building and its iconic façade while integrating the modern 33-storey Keystone Adelai
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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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The First Mondrian in Greater China is Now Open, Offering Hospitality with Art and Soul. Inspired. By People
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Celebrating the opening of Mondrian Hong Kong with ’First Look’ cultural immersion packages, Single Parent Staycations to give back to some of Hong Kong’s most deserving families, inspiring art, culture, cuisine and design. Join the agents of change as the lifestyle hotel takes a giant leap forward.
Boutique Byron Bay hotel set to open in autumn 2024
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 17, 2023
A 32-room boutique hotel is set to open in Byron Bay in autumn 2024 with the arrival of Basq House. Located on Bundjalung Country, in the heart of Byron’s village centre, Basq House aims to serve as a “an oasis of calm and sophistication” in a house-like setting. The hotel will be operated independently by locally-based business, Jeremy and Jones – a duo who were individually involved in launching and stabilising Elements of Byron resort.
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The service industry, a broad sector ranging from hospitality and tourism to health and retail, is one of the most diverse sectors globally. In such a landscape, leading a multicultural, multi-generational, and multi-gendered workforce is both an opportunity and a challenge. Properly harnessed, diversity can foster innovation, enhance customer service, and drive business growth.
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In its continued support of hospitality, tourism and real estate education around the world, CoStar Group’s SHARE Center held five student market competitions in October and November 2023.
Seminole Hard Rock Promotes Elena Alvarez to SVP of Marketing, Brand Partnerships
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STR Weekly Insights: 3-9 December 2023
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U.S. hotel occupancy reached 58.7%, up 4.5 percentage points (ppts) compared to the prior week as holiday leisure travel kicked in along with the return of end-of-year business and convention travel. Occupancy, however, was down 0.7 ppts versus last year. Average daily rate (ADR) increased 4.5% year over year (YoY), resulting in a 3.3% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR).
6 Hotel Website Design Templates That Can Drive More Bookings
eZee Absolute
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Having an online presence can make or break a hotel. Research shows that over 82% of hotel bookings happened either via websites or hotel apps. Up to 90% of travellers will use online resources to research a hotel or destination before booking. Hotels no longer have a choice when it comes to having a website. But, there are some critical considerations to have in mind when designing one.
Hospitality Financial Leadership - Explaining Accounting
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Ocean Casino Resort Selects Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS Casino Management System
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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team
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Aqua-Aston Hospitality Senior Manager of Business Development appointment (Amanda Garziano)
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DECEMBER 17, 2023
Aqua-Aston Hospitality, announces Amanda Garziano’s appointment to senior manager of business development for the brand’s condominium hotel and vacation rental operations. Celebrating a 75-year legacy in hospitality, the company holds significant expertise in the vacation rental space and now manages nearly 2,400 vacation homes in Hawaii. Vacation rental units have continued to rise in popularity across the Hawaiian Islands – accounting for 19 percent of all accommodations in the destination and
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Mews appoints Daniel Ahremark as its new Chief Financial Officer
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Mews, has announced the appointment of Daniel Ahremark as its new Chief Financial Officer. This comes in a year of substantial growth at Mews that saw almost 40% customer growth in 2023, following a Series C investment of $185 million in 2022.
International tourism ends 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels
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DECEMBER 17, 2023
UNWTO data shows that international tourism has almost completely recovered with many destinations reaching or even exceeding pre-pandemic arrivals
ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies
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Choice Hotels completes Radisson Hotels Americas integration just 16 months after acquisition
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DECEMBER 17, 2023
Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced today that it has completed the integration of the Radisson Hotels Americas business, transitioning nearly 600 hotels to Choice's world-class franchise success system and digital platforms.
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust divests three hotels in Japan for JPY10.7 billion
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting three hotels in Osaka, Japan to an unrelated third party for a total of JPY10.7 billion (S$99.8 million). The three properties are Hotel WBF Honmachi, Hotel WBF Kitasemba East and Hotel WBF Kitasemba West.
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Almost half of 217 global firms cut their business travel carbon emissions by at least 50% between 2019 and 2022
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Accor targeting carbon emissions
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The company shed light on some of its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions that lead it to a more sustainable future for hospitality
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens its first Hotel Indigo in Malaysia
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BASQ House to open in Byron Bay
eHotelier
DECEMBER 17, 2023
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Hilton hotels in the UK add carbon labels to food menus
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