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Marriott reports international travellers behind Melbourne room sell out on Grand Prix weekend

Hotel Management

Marriott International has reported high occupancy levels this week across its 10 Melbourne hotels, up 6% year on year. The majority of growth is driven through international travel, with the largest proportion of our guests coming from the USA, said Marriott International Area Vice President Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Jason Nuell.

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U.S. Hotels May Have Hit Occupancy Ceiling in 2024

Skift Blog

One theory why is that corporate travelers who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work. Skift Take: Hotels aren't full! Except in Manhattan.) Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Exclusive: Hilton leans into location with The Tapestry Collection

Hotel Management

Hilton Regional Director, Development –Australasia, Tushar Raniga,says travellers are demanding holistic experiences that deliver on value, adventure and local touches. Luxury travellers are seeking hotels that tell their own stories.

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Iwan Sunito launches One Global Resorts with rebrand of Green Square property

Hotel Management

Thanks to its prime location, the hotel maintains 85-95% occupancy throughout the year. “We We have seen record occupancies over the past two weeks with the hotel closing the second part of October at 97.8%,” said One Global Resorts Green Square General Manager, Quercy Jouannes. “We

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Record Growth Predicted for Indian Hotel Sector: What to Expect — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Domestic demand in the form of weddings, business travel and MICE is leading to record occupancy levels in the Indian hotel industry. However, lack of foreign arrivals continues to be a sore spot. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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India’s Hotels Post Revenue Surge – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In the July-September quarter, the occupancy remained consistent as last year, and the growth in revenue was driven by higher room rates: A positive sign indicating travelers' willingness to spend more on tourism. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Rallies and Room Rates: What U.S. Presidential Campaign Stops Reveal About Hotel Pricing Strategies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Increased occupancy rates for cities hosting campaign stops in advance of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election did not proportionally translate to higher hotel prices. This unexpected trend invites further examination into how hotels and agencies can analyze data to set up smart, dynamic pricing strategies for one-time events.

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