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The growth of hotel chains in Africa signifies economic potential, investor confidence, and tourism growth. A key indicator of this is the hotel chain development pipeline, which tracks new hotel projects. For African countries, a strong pipeline is…
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Budget hotel chain easyHotel is in new ownership, with the expectation of further expansion across Europe
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Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality have merged, effective May 1. Terms and conditions were not disclosed. Hotel Equities is known for its performance in branded, select- and full-service assets while Springboard Hospitality is a leader in…
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Branded residences have become the flavour of the year in the UAE and the wider Middle East. Developers have embraced the idea that attaching a brand – any brand – can boost both price tags and investor appeal…
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Paris-based Accor posted strong revenue, RevPAR, net unit growth and pipeline numbers as part of its first-quarter earnings.
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Tongcheng Travel Holdings, a Chinese online travel services provider, has agreed to acquire Wanda Hotel Management Hong Kong for about CNY2.5 billion (USD342 million), beefing up its hotel assets and competitiveness…
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This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3%…
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If you’ve watched hotel sponsorships lately you may have noticed: the name they are advertising aren’t the company or hotel brands. Instead of Marriott or Accor, it’s Bonvoy or All. These loyalty programs are becoming the central identity of the big…
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The operator of the renowned Chedi Hotels embarks on a new chapter as Chedi Hospitality. Bringing four decades of experience to the role, Stephan spearheads the group’s bold vision for the future of luxury travel…
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From Marriott to Hilton and MGM Resorts, we present the most profitable hospitality brands in the world in 2024
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Recently, a revenue manager reacted to my LinkedIn post about independent hoteliers’ overdependence on the OTAs by stating Even with the best intentions, money and talent, there's no way independents can beat the big OTA's in search and make money…
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The latest figures from Lodging Econometrics’ Q4 2024 analysis indicate Europe’s hotel construction pipeline encompasses 1,661 projects totaling 244,464 rooms. Though this represents a slight year-over-year cooling, these figures reflect sustained…
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Starwood Capital Group put out a press release on Wednesday with quotes from Chairman Barry Sternlicht announcing the official relaunch of Starwood Hotels, rebranding from SH Hotels & Resorts with more than 40 properties open or in development…
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Collective Hospitality is reimagining the ‘digital nomad’ brand it bought out of insolvency with a new name, a smaller footprint and a goal to partner with a big brand.
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Hyatt has today announced details of its newest hotel brand. Keep in mind that now more than ever, hotel brands are being created for prospective hotel owners, rather than for hotel guests, as these all kind of run together, if you ask me…
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The absence of human factor can be an attraction for younger generations.
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Meeting Planners Aren’t Just Booking Your Ballroom—They’re Booking Your People
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Switching your hotel software can feel overwhelming, with concerns about downtime, staff training, resistance to change, and potential disruptions. It’s easy to see a tech upgrade as a complex and stressful process. However, modernizing your hotel…
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