Voco Brisbane City Centre marks brand’s 50th signing
IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed the 50th property under its Voco brand, with the Voco Brisbane City Centre set to open later this year.
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Voco Brisbane City Centre marks brand’s 50th signing
IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed the 50th property under its Voco brand, with the Voco Brisbane City Centre set to open later this year.
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Choice unveils new Comfort prototype
Choice Hotels International Inc. has unveiled the new Comfort Rise & Shine prototype as its flagship, upper-midscale brand marks its 40th anniversary. The first new-construction hotels with the new prototype are expected to open in 2023…
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‘Schitt’s Creek’s’ Rosebud Motel Can Now Be Yours for Just Under $1.6 Million
“Schitt’s Creek” may have aired its final episode almost a year ago, but the Pop original series is still attracting leagues of new fans (aka Schittheads) thanks to its availability on Netflix, as well as continually racking up awards (it is…
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U.S. Hotels Make Bold Ask for More Aid From D.C. Despite Ongoing Recovery
Two weeks after the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan pandemic relief measure was signed into law, all legislative eyes are on a massive infrastructure bill emerging as the Biden administration’s next big-ticket item…
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Digital Upselling: Go Where The Margins Are!
Due to the ongoing pandemic, hotels have lost several months' worth of business. The reopening and rebound period are slower than initially expected and occupancy levels will take time to recover to pre-crisis levels…
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Report: Single Covid-19 antigen test on arrival is as effective as ten-day quarantine
A study by consultancy firms Oxera and Edge Health has shown that a single on-arrival antigen test is as effective as a ten-day self-isolation period in reducing imported cases of Covid-19.
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Luxury hotels urged to enliven social media offerings to tap into Chinese consumer market
Social media may be the best way for luxury hotels to tap in to China’s enormous consumer market, according to a recent study co-authored by Mr Xinhai Mou, Dr Lisa Gao of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic…
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Why hoteliers should consider a phased approach to a revenue rebound
As we move through 2021, we are beginning to see distinct phases in the return to “normal” with many hoteliers making preparations for a multi‐staged recovery scenario…
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Tourism spend on track for positive 2021 rebound: Euromonitor
World inbound tourism spend is expected to rebound by 82 per cent in 2021, recovering from a 57 per cent year-on-year plummet in 2020, according to the latest research by Euromonitor International.
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Hotel Industry Honors Star Employees After Devastating Year
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today honored the women and men across the country who selflessly led their teams and supported their communities during a year unlike any…
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Wyndham unveils La Quinta / Hawthorn dual-brand concept
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is to open the first property under its new dual-brand La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites concept next year.
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Lifestyle Hotels Broaden Accor's Horizons
They are unique, in touch, and cater to every whim. The Lifestyle segment treats guests to a different experience at each hotel, every time. The concept is rocketing and nothing can stop it now. Accor was one of the first to glimpse its potential…
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8 benefits of using a virtual key in hospitality
A virtual key is the smartphone version of the key or pass found in most hotels. Its mobile version facilitates the guest journey and optimises the welcome at reception…
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Stay Out of Spam: Email Deliverability Guide for Hotel Marketers
Your emails are useless if they never see the light of day! That’s why all good marketers have a solid grasp of email deliverability. It influences the rate at which your emails avoid the spam filter and make it to the inbox…
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Hotel Grand Strategy Starts with Your People
A new year means a new mindset. And 2021 will be an interesting period as the entire hospitality sector looks for a fresh start…
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AWC and Hyatt to develop hotels in Thailand
Affliliates of Asset World Corporation (AWC), an integrated lifestyle real estate group in Thailand, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation have signed a framework agreement for the development and management of new hotels under various Hyatt brands in…
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Hospitality startup Cosi raises €20M to fuel European expansion
Germany-based hospitality startup Cosi Group has raised €20 million to accelerate expansion in Europe.
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Rethinking hotel distribution channels
What is hotel distribution? A hotel distribution strategy is a plan of action for selling rooms profitably through a variety of channels.
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