Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As the new General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Harman will be responsible for enhancing the hotel’s operational and commercial performance. I am honoured to be leading this talented team on their next chapter, enhancing operational and commercial performance whilst creating memories for each and every guest.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The beachside hotel is operated by franchisees, Chris and Olivia Taylor, who also operate First Light Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, and previously managed Hervey Bay’s Oceans Resort and Spa, both positioned within the Ascend brand. Choice makes that happen on a global scale,” Chris added.

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Hotel Management

MAY 23, 2024

EVT-operated Hotel Telegraph in Singapore is preparing to relaunch as a QT Hotels and Resorts property this September, marking the brand’s first location outside Australia and New Zealand. Since securing the management contract in December 2023, EVT has been operating the hotel at full capacity.

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Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has signed an agreement with La Vie Hotels and Resorts to add over 30 hotels to the Group’s portfolio over the next decade. La Vie Hotels and Resorts CEO, Jerry Xu, said it’s a major partnership for the group and one that they are “incredibly proud of”.

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Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2024

Giovani Sayuti is Director of Operations, responsible for the daily operations of both hotels, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service. He has served as General Manager (pre-opening and launch) at Scale Space, London, and as Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour, Malta.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

EVT Hotels and Resorts has signed a deal with Invictus Developments to manage The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney, under a new brand to be launched within the Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE) later this year. Gordon will also serve as General Manager at The Old Clare Hotel.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Aimbridge Hospitality has added two destination resorts and a large-scale hotel to its Full-Service Division. Our Full-Service Division’s operational expertise and specialized focus on managing complex, large-scale assets will allow us to bring immense value to the properties and drive outsized returns for ownership.”.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 28, 2024

A disused mine in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley region is set to be transformed into Australia’s first dedicated recreation resort park for motoring enthusiasts. The park is expected to be operational within two years, with construction finalised about 12 months later.

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Hotel Speak

OCTOBER 29, 2024

NEW YORK (October 29, 2024) – SevenRooms , the leading CRM, marketing and operations platform for the hospitality industry, today announced its strategic partnership with Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) , a distinct collection of more than 100 independent hotels and resorts across the United States.

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

His previous hospitality experience extends across luxury and mid-scale brands including Sofitel and Four Points Sheraton in Brisbane and Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel. He first joined EVT in 2008 as a Senior Duty Manager at Rydges South Bank Brisbane and went on to a General Manager position at Atura Hotels and Resorts.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

TPG Hotels, Resorts, & Marinas is a premier hotel management company, operating hotel properties throughout the United States at all chain scales. By combining decades of industry experience with world-class technology, TPG Hotels & Resorts brings the best solutions to drive profitability for its clients and their portfolios.

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eHotelier

MARCH 25, 2024

Of all the places to learn about how to successfully embed sustainability into large-scale hotel operations, few would think to start with Las Vegas. And yet, largely stemming from its desert location, water recycling and renewable energy programs have been up and running for quite some time at these casino resorts.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In September, the group took management of Marlborough Sounds’ 42-room Portage Resort and will be operating the anticipated Soho Hotel Auckland from December. The first of three traits we identified is SiteMinder’s flexibility.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort will be among the Australian properties to be fully refurbished in line with the luxury brand’s new direction, according to Bailly, who was forthcoming with media about the challenges the Sofitel brand has faced. “We We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 7, 2024

a Mexican timeshare resort that previously conducted business as Vallarta Gardens and has now rebranded to Kovay Gardens. Alex Quilici, CEO, YouMail, added, “In working with Marriott, we were able to help identify certain entities originating fraudulent robocalls and provide evidence of the scale and effect of these robocall campaigns.

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Lodging

APRIL 18, 2024

In this role, Heckmann will lead Cvent’s global client services organization and spearhead initiatives that enhance Cvent’s customer experience and scale. Concord Hospitality welcomed Marsha Ray as executive vice president of operations. Ray brings over three decades of hospitality experience to the role.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

2023 was a pivotal year for RHG where we expanded our relationship with key partners and operators. In the Philippines, we expanded our decade-long partnership with SM Hotels and Conventions Corp through a Master Development Agreement to reach 20 hotels by 2028 from six hotels in operation today.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 12, 2023

By Warren Dehan Independent hoteliers rely on technology to operate today in a way that has never been necessary. Without support from a brand, these operators need access to reliable, centralized tools capable of simplifying operations and improving revenue amid an indefatigable labor crisis.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort will be among the Australian properties to be fully refurbished in line with the luxury brand’s new direction, according to Bailly, who was forthcoming with media about the challenges the Sofitel brand has faced. “We We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 6, 2023

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has celebrated five years as a publicly traded, pure-play hotel company, this week (Jun 5), with the anniversary creating a significant buzz at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts has formed a major partnership with SXSW Sydney which will see the operator deliver a number of interactive experiences throughout the music, tech and culture festival. Partnering with SXSW Sydney was a natural fit,” said IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director – Australasia and Pacific, Matt Tripolone. “We

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Hotel Management

JUNE 22, 2023

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong appoints Australian GM Australian national Greg Liddell has been appointed General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 22, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group Chief Development Officer, APAC, Ramzy Fenianos, reveals the thinking behind its major partnership with La Vie Hotels and Resorts, and discusses key development trends in the region. This trend is likely to stay as independent owners continue to navigate operating in the post-pandemic era.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

In his new role, Short provides cross-disciplinary leadership and direct operational execution and commercial strategy for Aperture’s portfolio of 27 managed hotels. His background includes managing a wide range of properties, from small boutique hotels to large convention and resort destinations.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Family-run hospitality business Amora Hotels and Resorts is gearing up for growth with plans to double its network to 12 properties within the next five years. Earp Siriphatrawan, Owner and Director, Amora Hotels and Resorts “I had studied economics, and my career was in investment banking – nothing to do with hotels,” Earp told HM. “I

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Smoky Mountain Resorts combines family-friendly accommodation with the exhilaration of adventure across three Tennessee locations. Thankfully, SiteMinder’s platform was perfectly suited to ensure the group not only managed operations seamlessly, but flourished.

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AskSuite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As Ireland’s tourism industry continues to thrive, with a projected 3.97% annual growth rate in 2024, luxury destinations like Galgorm Resort are embracing innovative technologies to maintain their position as leaders in hospitality. The resort also offers a Skin Clinic alongside a variety of exclusive treatments.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2024

Lucy Ockleston has been seconded into a Cluster role in Darwin as Cluster Hotel General Manager responsible for Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront / Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and Travelodge Resort Darwin. I am looking forward to seeing what they will bring to their new operations in the years to come.”

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

Hospitality industry veteran Wendy Hoekwater has formed Net Growth Marketing LLC , a marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in scaling small- to mid-sized companies in hospitality, travel and tourism. I’ve gained a deep understanding of what drives success in this competitive market,” said Hoekwater.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Headed up by Scott Boyes as CEO, Tony Ryan as Executive Chairman and Grant Alchin as Chief Operating Officer, the trio bring a collective industry experience of more than 90 years, extending across operations, commercial and legal, finance and asset management. Add to that, a growing team of experienced hotel industry leaders.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

Hospitality management company TPG Hotels & Resorts has launched a new upscale independent, boutique and soft-branded division, the Intera Collection. The name ‘Intera’ is rooted in the phrase ‘from within,’ which speaks to this specialized management acumen being an integral part of our core operational DNA for decades.”

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Hotel Business

JULY 24, 2023

AJS Hotels has appointed Michael Swasey as SVP, operations. In his new role, he works in tandem with various teams to manage multi-site operations and streamline guest experiences. The post Swasey named SVP, operation at AJS Hotels appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. now Xenia REIT). He has also worked with B.F.

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Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 11, 2023

Portugal: Hotel management, investment, technology and development company Highgate has launched HG Portugal, expanding the group’s operational presence in the region. Additional assets include lifestyle boutique hotels, urban full-service hotels, waterfront luxury resorts, and large convention facilities.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 15, 2024

Executives from CoStar, CBRE, Kalibri Labs and more forecast how hotels will perform this year, while owners and operators provide their thoughts on how each chain scale will do. The 2024 U.S. Industry Outlook originally ran as a supplement to the January 2024 issue of Hotel Business. Complete the form below to download the report.

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce its Vignette Collection to Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh through a partnership with Odom Living Co. Vignette Collection Phnom Penh Odom will be the second IHG property to open in Cambodia, following Six Senses Krabey Island.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Dallas, USA – Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), a leading full-service hospitality management company, has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, as part of its newly-announced business intelligence technology matrix.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 29, 2024

Toscano brings three decades of experience in the luxury-lifestyle market and is known for his ability to create, manage and scale a variety of assets, according to the company. In that role, he managed the strategy and operations for 31 hotels with more than 8,000 rooms, generating approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.

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