Lodging

MARCH 13, 2025

My mom and dad were in the hospitality business when I was born, so I was raised with hospitality in my blood. The post Extended Success appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Hilton Brisbane, a landmark hotel in the citys CBD, is set to close its doors at the end of this month after almost 40 years of service. The Elizabeth Street hotel, which was designed by Austrian-born architect Harry Seidler, opened in 1987. Centrally located above Wintergarden on Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, the luxury hotel has served as a popular accommodation choice for visitors to the city throughout the decades.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

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. However, with big competitors like Movenpick and Hampton by Hilton resorts, IHCL has clearly tried to set itself apart by going the branded apartment route.

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Are Morch

MARCH 10, 2025

In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving consumer expectations, the hotel industry stands at a crossroads. Long-standing challenges such as overworked staff, outdated systems, and resistance to change have left many establishments struggling to keep pace with the dynamic hospitality landscape. However, a paradigm shift is underway, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and […] The post The AI Revolution in Hospitality: Transforming the Hotel Industry through Innovation an

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

PLANO, TexasAimbridge Hospitality announced the appointment of an expanded Board of Managers that brings experience in hospitality and strengthens Aimbridges foundation. These Board appointments follow the completion of the companys previously announced balance sheet restructuring. The four new ManagersGlenn Alba, Rich Gomel, Carrie McIntyre, and Emanuel (Manny) Pearlmanjoin current Board members Steve Joyce and Craig S.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Amora Hotels and Resorts has acquired Adelaides Hilton Hotel at 233 Victoria Square for an undisclosed sum. The 377-room luxury hotel, located in the heart of the citys entertainment, dining, shopping, and business precincts, features 20 conference and meeting rooms, two food and beverage venues, a business lounge, tennis court, gym and swimming pool.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 12, 2025

Hotel Designs Miniview: The SEED taking us back to (beautiful) basics in Bali Miniview: The SEED taking us back to (beautiful) basics in Bali Away from the crowds in undiscovered East Bali, The SEED is a private oceanfront estate situated between the volcanic shores and dramatic mountain ranges of Candidasa, designed as a eco-conscious, personalised and playful luxury escape… The SEED estate spans 6,400 square metres of tropical coastline.

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Lodging

MARCH 10, 2025

Securing financing for hotel development continues to remain challenging. Traditional lenders continue to scale back, and those still active are offering significantly lower loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, making it difficult for developers to move projects forward. Higher interest rates further complicate the landscape, forcing developers to pursue creative capital solutions.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Melbourne hotels are gearing up for a bumper weekend with Australias largest motorsport event, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, coming to town. Marriott International has reported high occupancy levels this week across its 10 Melbourne hotels, up 6% year on year. According to Marriott International, this Saturday March 15 is a city-wide sell-out, with the same expected for Friday night.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: By emphasizing its authentic roots, culture, and decades-long presence in the Caribbean, Sandals Resorts aims to remind travelers that it offers more than just luxury it delivers an experience that is uniquely and unmistakably Caribbean.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

WINDSOR, United KingdomIHG Hotels & Resorts opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, IHGs first branded net zero carbon hotel, in partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy. As with all voco branded hotels, the 142-room voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has been designed with neutral tones and contemporary features throughout the guestrooms and public spaces.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

COLUMBUS, OhioRed Roof continued to promote franchise hotel ownership and opportunity for women and other underserved communities in hospitality. Since the 2023 introduction of RIDE with Red Roof and rebranding of SHE, inspired by Red Roof, the company has added more than 30 women and representatives of underserved markets to its ownership community.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Experienced Australian hotelier John OShea has taken up the General Manager position at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, joining the team in February 2025. OShea brings more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, during which time he has managed significant hotel openings and renovations in Australia and across the Asia Pacific, including China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Fiji.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: If Canadian visits continue to decline, it could cost the U.S. billions in lost spending, and thousands of jobs.

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Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2025

The impacts of Cyclone Alfred have been far reaching with the hospitality industry significantly affected by mass cancellations, according to the latest CoStar STR data. Speaking exclusively to HM , STR Regional Director Asia Pacific ex China, Matthew Burke, reported a +50% decline in occupancy across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Minor Hotels is enjoying a surge in web traffic and bookings at three of its Anantara properties in Thailand following their global prominence on Season 3 of hit HBO series, The White Lotus. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket were the principal filming locations for the third season of the popular comedy-drama, which premiered on February 16, alongside Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, which is also owned by Minor Hotels.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Skift Take: As a result of an extended freeze on grants for study abroad programs, some students told Skift that they are feeling stranded and confused.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 13, 2025

State and Federal government investment in attracting international carriers to the new Western Sydney Airport and improving its rail connection to the city has been welcomed by peak industry body, Accommodation Australia. On Wednesday, the state government and Western Sydney Airport committed to a AU$16 million fund to entice international airlines to fly there, while federal government earmarked $1 billion to reserve land to connect the airport rail link with growing regions of south-west Sydn

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MARCH 10, 2025

Singapore has been home to spectacular hotel debuts of late and high on that list is the Pan Pacific Orchard , which combines style with sustainability, greenery and luxury hospitality. It was back on June 1, 2023 when Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group (UOL), unveiled its spectacular flagship hotel Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore and since then the hotel continues to mesmerise business and leisure travellers like.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Skift Take: Risks to travel are minimal if a government shutdown is short, but the longer it grows on, the more disruption in the industry can take hold.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Skift Take: The Gold Coasts swift recovery efforts highlight the regions resilience but the long-term threat of climate change means these disasters may only become more frequent and costly.

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MARCH 14, 2025

Skift Take: The big three online travel agencies are generating almost three-quarters of the short-term rental revenue on the planet. The rest of the crowd is seeing their previous foothold diminishing.

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Lodging

MARCH 11, 2025

Before joining OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group, I had the privilege of working in public relations for the company. The post Having a Positive Impact appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Skift Take: Economic uncertainty brought on by mass layoffs in the federal government and the threat of tariffs are leading more airlines to revise their first-quarter forecasts.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Skift Take: Experiences has traditionally been a low-margin business so Airbnb was never going to make a go of it tethered to a niche offering. The challenge in going mainstream is to maintain some differentiation from rivals.

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Lodging

MARCH 14, 2025

My first hospitality job was at a hotel bar in New Zealand where I quickly discovered a passion for the dynamic nature of the industry and the human connections it fosters. The post Variety of Leadership Roles appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Equipt is a new uniform brand designed to deliver effortless workwear for employees, every day. The team behind global uniform business Cargo Crew, has just announced the launch of its new elevated workwear brand Equipt. The premium range looks to provide the hotel industry with a contemporary, tailored offering of workwear that is fashion-forward and functionally-fit, without the supply chain and pricing roadblocks often found when creating bespoke uniform programs, or when working with a fashi

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Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Skift Take: This huge change to the Southwest business model upturns decades of unique market positioning its a high-risk bet.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Skift Take: From bolstering local economies to championing sustainable practices, these women innovators are forging a travel movement thats both inclusive and impactful.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: A wave of new lithium battery restrictions from Asian airlines highlights rising safety concerns and follows several onboard incidents.

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