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Minor Hotels signs management letting rights for Queens Wharf Residences

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Minor Hotels has signed the management letting rights for the landmark 64-storey Queens Wharf Residences development from early 2025. Queens Wharf Residences has become Queenslands fastest selling development, offering more than just a place to stay, but an unprecedented benchmark in urban tourism for Brisbane, said Sheldon.

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Hawaii’s Tourism Agency to Get Its First Budget in Two Years

Skift Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Legislators have stripped away the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding and autonomy over the past few years. By finally getting a budget, the agency seems to be winning trust that it can manage tourism responsibly. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Singapore Airlines ups Brisbane flights to meet high demand for international travel

Hotel Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Minister for Science and Innovation Andrew According Powell said the increased services is a big win for both Queensland’s tourism industry and Brisbane travellers. Last year, more than half of all visitors from India to Brisbane travelled via Singapore Airlines.

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Hilton signs 140-room Palm Cove hotel in deal with Tyche Asset Management

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hilton is set to make its debut in Queensland’s Palm Cove in 2026 following the signing of Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort and Spa, under a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management. The post Hilton signs 140-room Palm Cove hotel in deal with Tyche Asset Management appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Construction underway on 97-key Nu By Yoo hotel in Melbourne

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Managed by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the 97-key hotel will feature luxury accommodation and a signature food and beverage partner. “At La Vie’s managed portfolio also includes Forest by Yoo in Patong, Phuket with 131 branded residences and an additional 432-room Yoo2 hotel.

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Quincy Melbourne achieves sustainability milestone in road to net zero

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

TFE Hotels has invested in the development of carbon footprint management systems including a Board-endorsed sustainability strategy, setting climate targets, establishing their in-house greenhouse gas monitoring, and reporting.

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‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism

Skift Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Skift Take: Barcelona, one of the world's most popular destinations, just got a rude awakening about how it manages tourism. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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‘Crown jewel for South Australia’: IHG signs luxury resort in the heart of Barossa Valley

Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

We are exceptionally excited to bring our iconic InterContinental brand to the Barossa and would like to thank the Strategic Alliance team for partnering with us to invest in the future of South Australian tourism, said IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director, Australasia and Pacific, Matt Tripolone.

Locals in Spain’s Canary Islands Rally to Limit Tourism

Skift Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Skift Take: You know how sometimes you go on vacation and think, "Wow, this place is great, I wish I could live here!" " Well, it turns out the people who actually live there might be thinking, "Wow, I wish all these tourists would go away." " — Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Japan’s Mount Fuji Caps Visitors and Adds Fees on Overcrowded Trail to Summit

Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Novotel Sydney Cabramatta leads another big year of openings for Accor Pacific

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Williams was joined on Wednesday by Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Chief Executive Officer, Margy Osmond, who spoke about Australia’s evolving travel landscape, highlighting the opportunities for hotels as Australians opt for local city stays.

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Shorter Distance, Longer Stays: Climate Researchers Call for New Approach to Destination Marketing

Skift Blog

JULY 4, 2024

Skift Take: As climate policies raise the cost of air travel, particularly in Europe, some destination marketers may find it's riskier to bet on tourism growth from long-haul markets. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Raines to Introduce Lodging Market to York, South Carolina

Lodging

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This will boost future economic growth and job creation and increase tourism in the region.

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

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This year also marks a pivotal year for wellness – longevity is set to dominate the sector, and the demand for medical wellness tourism is increasing exponentially. The post Inside the ultra-exclusive Velaa Private Island resort in the Maldives appeared first on Hotel Management.

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‘The brand is back’: Sofitel CEO Maud Bailly reveals grand plans for luxury brand at the reopening of a Sydney icon

Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We managed to convince 26% of owners in the Sofitel network to renovate, 8% of MGallery – wonderful. You manage to reduce your turnover. The revival of a Sydney icon The grand reopening of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth brought together key leaders from Accor, hotel owners, investors, tourism industry leaders and politicians.

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Video: Fiji Airways launches flights to Dallas-Fort Worth from Nadi

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With the launch of this new route, Fiji Airways is significantly enhancing connectivity across North America, offering Australians more convenient travel options with seamless connections from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, and Cairns starting next April, said Fiji Airways CEO and Managing Director, Andre Viljoen.

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Venice Launches Tourist Entry Fee: 6 Facts to Know

Skift Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Using entry fees, Venice is testing a system to manage tourist flows. Skift Take: Venice is likely the first city to charge a fee to access its central area. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Does Columbus, Ohio Really Have 50 Million Visitors?

Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Skift Take: All destinations estimate how many travelers visit, and it’s an important data point for showing a destination management organization's economic impact. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Venice to Charge Entry Fees More Often: “The Experiment Worked”

Skift Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: After dipping their toes in the waters of tourist management, Venice's officials are now diving in headfirst with entry fees on 54 days next year. Want to do a quick Instagram tour of St. Mark's Square? That'll be €5, grazie mille. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Greenland’s Growing Pains? New Flights Open the Island to the World

Skift Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Managing growth while preserving its unique environment and culture will be critical to long-term success. Skift Take: Upgraded airports and nonstop flights are opening Greenland to more visitors. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Ask Skift: How Are Destinations Combatting Overtourism?

Skift Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Skift Take: Overtourism has become a pressing issue, and several destinations have unveiled strategies they believe will better help them manage visitor numbers. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Minor Hotels signs management letting rights for Queens Wharf Residences

Hawaii’s Tourism Agency to Get Its First Budget in Two Years

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Singapore Airlines ups Brisbane flights to meet high demand for international travel

Hilton signs 140-room Palm Cove hotel in deal with Tyche Asset Management

Construction underway on 97-key Nu By Yoo hotel in Melbourne

Quincy Melbourne achieves sustainability milestone in road to net zero

‘Tourists Go Home’: Barcelona’s Protests Against Overtourism

‘Crown jewel for South Australia’: IHG signs luxury resort in the heart of Barossa Valley

Locals in Spain’s Canary Islands Rally to Limit Tourism

Japan’s Mount Fuji Caps Visitors and Adds Fees on Overcrowded Trail to Summit

Novotel Sydney Cabramatta leads another big year of openings for Accor Pacific

Shorter Distance, Longer Stays: Climate Researchers Call for New Approach to Destination Marketing

Raines to Introduce Lodging Market to York, South Carolina

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

‘The brand is back’: Sofitel CEO Maud Bailly reveals grand plans for luxury brand at the reopening of a Sydney icon

Video: Fiji Airways launches flights to Dallas-Fort Worth from Nadi

Venice Launches Tourist Entry Fee: 6 Facts to Know

Does Columbus, Ohio Really Have 50 Million Visitors?

Venice to Charge Entry Fees More Often: “The Experiment Worked”

Greenland’s Growing Pains? New Flights Open the Island to the World

Ask Skift: How Are Destinations Combatting Overtourism?

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