170-Key Hyatt Centric Debuts in Malta

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Malta, marking the exciting debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Malta. As the seventh Hyatt Centric in Europe, this expansion reflects Hyatt’s accelerated brand presence in countries bordering the Mediterranean, with a portfolio spanning 13 different brands and over 80 properties. Located in the heart of St. Julian’s, the island’s bustling resort town and coastal gem, the hotel is ideally situated for guests to explore the island and its history.

WorldHotels™ Announces Development of First Hard-branded Hotel in the Country of Georgia

WorldHotels, a dynamic brand within the BWH℠ Hotels portfolio, today announced the development of a new hotel project in the country of Georgia set to open in Kobuleti in 2028. Currently undergoing construction, the new property will represent one of the first projects for WorldHotels in Georgia and debut the first hard-branded property in the EMEA region. Upon its completion, the WorldHotels Kobuleti will bring a first-of-its-kind, five-star beachside vacation and living experience to the destination, offering a full slate of amenities and features.

Griffin Hotel Management LLC Merges Into Meyer Jabara Hotels

Griffin Hotel Management LLC, a hospitality company spanning multiple generations, has merged into Meyer Jabara Hotels. Effective immediately, Griffin will transition 14 assets to the MJH umbrella, and when combined with other deals currently in the 2024 pipeline, the hotel ownership and management company will reach 50 hotels by Q1 2025. Griffin executives James Kirkland and Jay Fishman are taking on new roles at Meyer Jabara Hotels. Kirkland, Griffin CEO, is assuming the role of Senior VP of Operations – Western Region and will oversee that region from Austin, Texas. Fishman, the majority owner of Griffin, will take on a business development role with MJH based out of the Chicago area.

A high return on experience

Hotel managers that I speak with, know that the festive period is especially magical for hotel guests and employees. The gala events, unique menus, gifts for guests and decorations can transform a hotel stay into a memorable occasion that can lead to repeat bookings as families and friends establish traditions of visiting a special location each year. As this happens the connections that guests make with each other can add to the loyalty they feel, leading to ritualistic annual pilgrimages to favourite destinations.

Duxton Hotel Perth selects Shiji’s PMS to power digital transformation

Shiji, the hospitality technology leader, is proud to announce its partnership with Duxton Hotel Perth, a renowned luxury five-star hotel in Western Australia. The Duxton Hotel Perth has selected Shiji Enterprise Platform PMS to spearhead its digital transformation, further enhancing guest experiences through cutting-edge technology and operational efficiency. This partnership comes at a pivotal moment as Duxton Hotel Perth completes significant infrastructure upgrades. True to its commitment to sustainability and local collaboration, Duxton Hotel Perth has exclusively partnered with Western Australian businesses for this transformative renovation. The project includes a $2 million upgrade in audio-visual and IT infrastructure, featuring the fastest Wi-Fi in Western Australia and positioning Duxton at the forefront of hospitality technology. As part of its comprehensive refurbishment, Duxton has unveiled newly designed spaces, including the stunning Club Rooms, a revamped Club Lounge,…

Regency Hotel Management Rolls Out Silverware POS Across Its Multi-Property Enterprise

To support its growing portfolio of hotel brands, independents, conference centers, and state park lodging, Regency Hotel Management has selected Silverware to implement point-of-sale systems across its 82-property enterprise. With the most advanced mobile features in its POS platform, Silverware is bringing innovative table management, mobile payments, property-wide ordering and more to Regency guests. In addition to increasing speed of service for an improved guest experience, Regency properties are boosting sales without staff reliance and training seasonal employees via the simplest POS software on the market.