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Extensive coverage of news stories specifically curated for travel industry professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments, trends, and opportunities in the global hotel sector. The archive provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, covering various aspects of hotel management, operations, guest experience, and marketing. In-depth analysis and expert opinions are presented by Skift editors and contributors, examining the challenges and opportunities faced by hoteliers in different regions and market segments. The archive also highlights the influence of global events, regulations, and changing traveler preferences on the industry.

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NewcrestImage Plans to Acquire 100+ Hotels This Year

NewcrestImage has plans to acquire more than 100 hotels this year, reported CoStar. So far in 2023, the company has finalized its purchase of a 45-hotel portfolio in 11 states.

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Macau Narrows the Visitation Gap From 2019

Macau tourism officials continue to try to narrow the gap between current visitation and 2019, announcing plans to launch “Macau Treat”, a new version of its transport subsidy that will now encompass all international visitors coming to Macau from Hong Kong, staying at least two nights.

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Accor Signs 10-Year Pact With China’s Jin Jiang Hotels

France’s Accor is to work with Jin Jiang International Hotels on developing sustainable practices that cover construction, operations and even financing. An agreement was formalized this week in Beijing, during the Council of China-France Entrepreneurs. The memorandum of understanding signing coincided with French president Emmanuel Macron’s visit this week. The leader was also joined by…

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U.S. Hotel Job Growth Cooled Off in March

Hotels added more than 5,000 new jobs in the United States in March, a big drop from the previous month's increase, and a possible sign the sector's job growth is slowing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed, in its monthly jobs report released on Friday, that leisure and hospitality — which includes hotels — added…

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Rosewood to Bring Its Branded Residences to Florida

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Related Group and Dezer Development, announced Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach, located two miles from both Boca Raton and Pompano Beach, Florida.

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Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Opens

The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo has opened its doors. The hotel opening seemed to be overshadowed by multiple news reports about what actress Anne Hathaway wore to the opening party.

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Club Med to Shift Upmarket

Club Med said it was beginning a new chapter. Taking inspiration from the original Club Med philosophy, creating simple moments of happiness, the lifestyle brand will be providing a more premium, family-friendly and eco-conscious experience.

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Hilton to Add Peloton Bikes to Hotels in Germany, Canada, and Britain by July

Hilton Worldwide said on Wednesday it was expanding its partnership with connected fitness-equipment maker Peloton to add its bikes to hotels in three new overseas markets: Germany, Britain, and "participating properties" in Canada. Hilton had already added at least one Peloton bike to each of its 5,400 U.S.-based hotels by last December. Hilton sees partnerships…

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Ennismore’s Mondrian Singapore to Open by June 2023

Mondrian Singapore Duxton, a 302-room luxury hotel, has seen its opening delayed by a couple of months. The Straits Times has a fun profile by Louisa Lim of all the frenzy behind-the-scenes in how the joint venture by hotel group Accor and lifestyle brand builder Ennismore aims to get the five-star hotel just right. An…

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Banyan Tree to Double Hotels by 2025

Banyan Tree Group, closing out the 2022 fiscal year with 63 properties across its global portfolio of 10 hospitality brands, expects to get to 113 hotels by the end of 2025.