5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Hotel Brand and Operator
Signing up a hotel operator can be a daunting task to some, while others consider it almost trivial. We believe a careful evaluation is in order to find the best match.
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5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Hotel Brand and Operator
Signing up a hotel operator can be a daunting task to some, while others consider it almost trivial. We believe a careful evaluation is in order to find the best match.
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Why Hotels Should Be Worried Now About Looming Stagflation
Stagflation, or a mix of slow growth and high prices, would be an unfamiliar crisis. Even the shrewdest hotel executives and investors would need to be on guard.
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Sustainability in Hospitality: Building Trust Through Transparency
Is sustainability in the hospitality industry just another trend? Is it one more thing to "check off the list" for General Managers and Marketing Directors to gain a competitive edge or catch up with the hotel next door that just got a green label…
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FASHION PUBLISHING ICON ELLE BREAKS INTO HOTEL BUSINESS
Looking to leverage its global reputation in fashion publishing and with a goal to advance the empowerment for women, ELLE has launched ELLE Hospitality with two boutique brands, Maison ELLE and ELLE Hotel…
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People Want to Travel! 4 Industry Leaders Say That Tourism Will Change and Grow
The global travel and tourism industry's post-pandemic recovery is gaining pace as the world’s pent-up desire for travel rekindles.
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MGM acquires operations of The Cosmopolitan for $1.625B
MGM Resorts International has closed on its transaction with Blackstone to acquire the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for cash consideration of $1.625 billion…
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Marriott Launches Travel Media Network
Marriott International, Inc., today announced the launch of the Marriott Media Network, an omnichannel cross-platform advertising solution for brand advertisers, enabling curated content experiences and offerings to guests throughout their travel…
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A Miami investment group purchased the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, and wasted no time scrubbing the former president's name from the property.
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IHG Announces Major Hotel Development Agreement Across Northern Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces the extension of its multi-property development agreement for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and expands the growth ambition to Italy and Poland…
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Accor announces global launch of its All-Inclusive Collection
Accor, a global hospitality leader, today announced that it is accelerating its expansion in the all-inclusive market with the launch of its multi-branded All-Inclusive Collection – an attractive offering that will see the Group double down on this…
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Serviced apartment brand Cove expands into mainland Europe
Serviced apartment brand Cove has opened two properties in the Netherlands. Edyn launched the Cove brand in the UK in June 2021, adding to its portfolio of brands such as Locke and Saco.
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Circus Circus joins Choice portfolio
Choice Hotels International Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Circus Circus Hotel & Casino for the Las Vegas property to join the Ascend Hotel Collection…
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Upscale Hotels Bet on Personalization That Goes Deeper
Personalization is a buzzy word on many hoteliers' lips. But only a handful of operators, brands, and agencies, such as Rosewood, Virgin, The Nines, and Muzéo, seem to be truly learning how to deliver individualized service…
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Accor planning 1,300 Jo and Joe hotels in China
Accor and joint venture partner Ennismore have announced plans to open more than 1,000 properties under the Jo and Joe brand in China.
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Cultivating An Authentic Guest Experience
While it may be true that there is no "one-size-fits-all" model for guest satisfaction in the hospitality industry, The Outrigger Way has gotten us fairly close to cracking the code.
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Hilton to open its first net-zero hotel in the US
Hilton will open its first net-zero hotel in the US next month, with bookings from mid-May. The hotel is in a building which was originally opened in 1970 as the Armstrong Rubber Company Headquarters…
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Ascott targets 150 Lyf properties by 2030
Serviced apartment group Ascott has set an ambitious target of opening 150 properties under its “co-living” Lyf brand by 2030.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Kurt Alexander president of the company, replacing Peter Strebel, who will now take on the role of chairman.
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