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Hotels Must Rethink Their Marketing Mix: Leading Industry Consultants Interrogate Cendyn Performance Index & By Christina Leme

Operating in a crowded, consent&addled marketplace where AI is starting to bring real value, hotels can no longer ‘set and forget’ their marketing tools if they want a Find, Book and Grow strategy that works. Leading industry consultants from around the world share their perspectives on the Cendyn Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index 2025. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Why Invest in Budgeting Software for Your Hotel?

In the hospitality industry, where margins are tight and market conditions shift quickly, budgeting isn’t just a back&office task—it’s a strategic advantage. Yet many hotels still rely on spreadsheets or outdated tools that make budgeting time&consuming, error&prone, and disconnected from real&time operations. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Hotel General Managers Will Discuss Top Industry Issues at Oct. 29 Event

HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today announced that its Hotel General Managers Panel this month will address key topics of interest to Washington area hoteliers, including evolving guest expectations, strategies for building resilient and motivated teams and innovations in operations, revenue optimization and guest experience. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Hilton Announces Opening of 9,000th Hotel

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced it has reached the milestone of 9,000 hotels globally, representing nearly three openings per day since reaching 8,000 hotels in 2024. “Much like we make a promise to our guests to deliver reliable and friendly stays, we are committed to being owners’ partner of choice,” said Christian Charnaux, executive vice president and chief development officer, Hilton. … [Read more...]

Two Dallas hotels change hands

Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale of two Marriott-branded hotels in Dallas. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Medical/Market Center and the Courtyard Dallas Medical/Market Center were sold by the same institutional seller, with two local, affiliated buyer groups acquiring the assets. Located off I-35E, the hotels benefit from immediate access to some of Dallas’ most prominent demand … [Read more...]

Azul Hospitality to manage dual-branded Marriott property in Phoenix

Azul Hospitality Group has been selected to manage the under-construction dual-branded Marriott hotel at City North in Phoenix. The project, comprising the 142-room AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge and the 98-room Element by Westin Phoenix Desert Ridge, broke ground earlier this summer and is expected to open in January 2027. The new development is a joint venture between LaPour Partners … [Read more...]

Outrigger names Karen Kurosawa, director, ESG

Outrigger Hospitality Group has appointed Karen Kurosawa, director, environmental, social and governance (ESG). She joins the company from CDP Reporter Services in New York, where she served as an accounts manager advising Fortune 500 companies on environmental disclosure, emissions verification and alignment with leading frameworks including TCFD, GHG Protocol and SBTi. “ESG is not a side … [Read more...]

Crestline adds Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale at Talking Stick

Crestline Hotels & Resorts LLC has assumed management of the Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, AZ. The hotel has 101 guestrooms and suites and 676 sq. ft. of meeting space. Guestrooms and suites feature Hampton Beds and soft seating, as well as in-room coffee makers, large-screen HDTV, and complimentary WiFi. Suites have added amenities including a sleeper … [Read more...]

The Luxury Collection Debuts in Singapore with the Unveiling of The Laurus, A Luxury Collection Resort – An Oasis of Unparalleled Luxury Creating a Home Away From Home

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces that, as of today, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, joins the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand as the first property in Singapore. Situated in Singapore's first integrated resort - Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), guests are invited to embark on an extraordinary journey of … [Read more...]

InterContinental debuts in Hokkaido with the Opening of Sapporo’s first international luxury hotel, InterContinental Sapporo

InterContinental, the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, continues its legacy of pioneering in new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, offering guests rich cultural discovery in one of Japan's most captivating destinations. Sapporo, located on Hokkaido - Japan's northernmost island - is renowned as a world-class winter resort destination with scenic … [Read more...]

Auberge Collection Debuts New Brand Identity

BETHESDA, Maryland—Auberge, a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, announced its new name: Auberge Collection. The more encompassing title reflects Auberge Collection’s growing collection of properties. From city hotels to beachfront properties, the new name highlights a broader scope for Auberge. “From the start, the Auberge name has been synonymous with rare luxury and … [Read more...]

Ventive acquires stake in Hilton Goa

Ventive Hospitality has announced plans to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures, the owner of the Hilton Goa Resort, Candolim. The transaction is valued at approximately INR 320 crore and marks Ventive’s entry into Goa’s leisure hospitality market.The acquisition includes the operational 104-key resort and a 4-acre land parcel in Goa. The initial cash outlay of INR 120 crore secures the … [Read more...]