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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Marriott International Completes Acquisition of citizenM Brand
Transaction Expands Company's Global Lifestyle Offerings BETHESDA, Md., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) has completed its acquisition of the innovative lifestyle brand citizenM. As Marriott focuses on further growing the company's select-service portfolio globally, this transaction provides even more lodging offerings for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members in exciting destinations around the world. The current citizenM global portfolio includes 37 open hotels, comprising 8,789 rooms, across more than 20 cities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. citizenM's current pipeline of two hotels totaling over 300 rooms are also anticipated to be added to Marriott's portfolio. "As travelers continue to seek innovative lodging offerings that blend technology with genuine, people-first hospitality, the citizenM brand is the perfect addition to our portfolio," said Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott International. "Marriott has proven success in growing select-service lifestyle offerings, including our AC, Moxy, and Aloft brands, and we look forward to accelerating citizenM's global reach with our guests and Marriott Bonvoy members around the world." With the acquisition complete, Marriott will now begin the process of integrating the citizenM portfolio into its systems and platforms. Until citizenM properties are fully integrated, anticipated later this year, they will remain bookable on citizenM's digital channels. At this time, members of the award-winning citizenM subscription program will continue to enjoy benefits, with more details to come about how the program will work following integration. Additionally, once integration is complete, citizenM will become a fully participating brand within the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, unlocking even more value for members. The citizenM brand is known for its genuine service, tech-savvy in-hotel experience, highly efficient use of space, and focus on art and design. The brand, founded in 2008, caters to a growing demographic of value-conscious travelers looking for technology-driven accommodations with features like smart in-room design, indoor and outdoor common spaces featuring immersive artwork and local artifacts, comfortably appointed living rooms that serve as collaborative workspaces, creative meeting rooms, grab-and-go food and beverage options, and lively rooftop decks. Access the full gallery of high-resolution citizenM property images here. NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSAll statements in this press release are made as of July 22, 2025. Marriott undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements related to growth expectations and opportunities; the citizenM pipeline; the benefits of the transaction; customer trends and expectations; systems and platform integration; loyalty program integration, member benefits and the citizenM subscription program; and similar statements concerning possible future events or expectations that are not historical facts. Marriott cautions you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that the company may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including Marriott's ability to successfully integrate and grow the citizenM brand and the other risk factors that Marriott describes in its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations Marriott expresses or implies in this press release. ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 9,500 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 144 countries and territories. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at and for the latest company news, visit In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram. Marriott encourages investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review and subscribe to the information Marriott posts on its investor relations website at or Marriott's news center website at which may be material. 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Sunday World
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Irish rap star Malaki thrilled as lyrics featured on exterior of trendy new Dublin hotel
The Dubliner from Stillorgan says he's particularly honoured to have been chosen by the quirky citizenM hotel as the featured artist from a list that included Hozier and Dermot Kennedy Irish rap star Malaki yesterday spoke of his thrill that a trendy new Dublin hotel has featured a bronze-cast lyric of one of his songs as an eye-catching attraction on the building's exterior. The Dubliner from Stillorgan says he's particularly honoured to have been chosen by the quirky citizenM hotel, set opposite St Patrick's Cathedral in The Liberties, as the featured artist from a list that included Hozier and Dermot Kennedy. 'I'm still a struggling artist with a day job as a hospital porter, so they probably felt it would mean more to me than to artists who've had international success, which I'm very grateful for,' Malaki tells the Sunday World. 'I don't think it'll sink in until the official opening next week. For me and probably many other people, your city is who you are. And as a Dubliner it's very ingrained in who we are…proud to be here, but proud of the concrete and the grass on which we stand. 'I think as an artist to have something to remember you and your legacy is huge. We see it across the city with our Phil Lynotts and our James Joyces and Luke Kellys, and to me that just screams achievement - what they did for the art and not just for themselves. 'For me, in the beginning this journey was for Dublin, it was to spread a message to Dubliners because that's what Malaki means, it's messenger, and I just felt I did my job when I saw it. The citizenM hotel in Dublin 'It felt like you did what you wanted to do you grieved in the city of Dublin, you wrote a song about your love of the city, and now it has come full circle, you've got what you wanted and you've come out the other end.' Malaki's lyrics are from his song, Cuppa Tea. 'It's one that I've always loved playing live. The first time I played it everyone went crazy because it was upbeat, they could relate to it, it's fun, it has this great outro,' he says. 'So it seems it's always been meant to be that it's my most important song. And in this case it was chosen by the citizenM people, I didn't choose it.' The citizenM hotel group has 36 hotels in 21 cities around the world and is the brainchild of Rattan Chadha, founder of global fashion brand, Mexx. It's Dublin hotel is a Brutalist-style building design by legendary Irish architect Sam Stephenson, lovingly preserved and given a fresh new life by citizenM's creative team. 'They contacted me by direct message on Instagram three years ago,' Malaki reveals. 'And they said they chose Cuppa Tea because they wanted a representation of Dublin city. Even not coming from the city and not having any business here they felt that song was the best representation of it. 'And that was a massive compliment because that's exactly what I wrote the song about. It's about the love that's for Dublin, basically. 'I always wanted a billboard, but this is even better, this is forever.' Malaki Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 21st
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BRE Celebrates U.S. Market Excellence at the 2025 BREEAM Awards
citizenM's Menlo Park Hotel recognized as first U.S. hotel to achieve BREEAM In-Use Outstanding certification SAN FRANCISCO, June 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Building Research Establishment (BRE) recognized significant achievements in the U.S. market at the 2025 BREEAM Awards, which honored the people and projects leading the industry in sustainable building design, development and management. Held in London on Thursday, June 5, the awards brought together leaders from across the global built environment to celebrate accomplishments across BREEAM's network, reinforcing the role of sustainability strategies in driving long-term value and resilience. While the following U.S. nominees did not receive the top award in their respective categories, being shortlisted reflects an immense achievement and underscores the caliber of their work in advancing sustainability within the built environment. The 2025 U.S. shortlisted nominees include: DWS US Portfolio, GRESB Portfolio Integration Award PGIM Real Estate, GRESB Portfolio Integration Award CBRE Inc, Best Assessor Company Cushman & Wakefield, Best Assessor Company GreenGen, Best Assessor Company Iron Mountain Data Centers, BREEAM NC Commercial Chris Pennington, BREEAM ESG Outstanding Achievement Award This year's U.S. nominees were recognized across several categories, reflecting the growing dominance of BREEAM as a science-driven framework for improving performance, operational excellence and value creation in U.S. real estate. "In today's economic climate, real estate owners, investors and operators are under pressure to demonstrate the value and resilience of their assets," said Breana Wheeler, U.S. Director of Operations at BRE. "The projects and professionals recognized at this year's BREEAM Awards demonstrate what's possible when sustainability goals are treated as drivers of operational excellence, and we're proud to celebrate their achievements." The event also commemorated a major milestone for BREEAM and citizenM, with the hospitality brand's Menlo Park Hotel becoming the first hotel in the U.S. to achieve an Outstanding rating under BREEAM In-Use – the highest level of certification available. Chosen as the hotel partner for Meta's campus in Menlo Park, California, the Menlo Park property was designed to meet rigorous sustainability, well-being and efficiency goals. The project serves as a benchmark for sustainable hospitality in the U.S., demonstrating how early planning, data-driven decision making and stakeholder alignment enable high-performance outcomes in operational buildings. These recognitions highlight BREEAM's expanding U.S. footprint and its position as a trusted method for evaluating and improving building performance across all asset classes and lifecycle stages. BREEAM has been the world-leading sustainability assessment method for planning projects, infrastructure and buildings for over 30 years. There are now nearly 3 million BREEAM-registered buildings across 104 countries. In 2024, BREEAM saw robust expansion across North America, including a 43% increase in the total number of assets certified by BREEAM in the region. BRE's upcoming Version 7 update to BREEAM is set to drive progress across the commercial real estate sector by advancing sustainability efforts. With expanded carbon benchmarking, full lifecycle coverage, and streamlined data collection, the update will allow users greater access to the latest built environment innovations grounded in a rigorous, science-based approach. Learn more about the BREEAM Awards 2025 here. About BREBRE is a world leading, multi-disciplinary, building science center with a mission to improve buildings and infrastructure, through cutting-edge research and knowledge generation. BRE maintains a range of products, services, standards and qualifications that are used around the world to bring about positive change in the built environment. Learn more at About BREEAMBRE developed BREEAM, the world's first and leading science-based family of standards defining and validating sustainability performance in the built environment. Since 1990, its third-party certified standards have helped improve asset performance at every stage, from design through construction, to use and refurbishment. Millions of buildings across the world are registered to work towards BREEAM's holistic approach to achieve ESG, health and Net Zero goals and 750,000+ certificates have been issued for assets in over 100 countries. Learn more about BREEAM in the US at View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Maria BrewsterAntenna | Spacesbreeam@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Hospitality Net
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Hospitality Meets Real Estate: The Future of Working
In 2005, as part of the founding team of citizenM, I watched the concept of social lobbies come alive. Communal spaces where people felt connected, serviced, and productive. It was the first time I saw hospitality's transformative power to embed itself into the fabric of the local neighbourhood. Fifteen years later, I co-founded Denizen with a team of hotel operators and technologists to build the hotel lobby without the rooms. Ground-floor spaces that served daily productivity and happiness to building residents and local neighbors. We learned that the essence of hospitality: warmth, flexibility, and intentional design, could bring to life under-utilized spaces. Now, in partnership with Aroundtown SA, one of Europe's largest real-estate companies, the Denizen team has launched ATworld: a platform that empowers members to tap into a network of hotels, coworking spaces, and gastronomy venues through one seamless membership, harnessing true network effects much like Urban Sports Club or ClassPass. One login; dozens of unique spaces, services, and experiences; the right environment for any task. Rethinking Office Real Estate Despite the rise of flex-space operators, office real estate remains a siloed, lease-defined product. However the core lesson from hospitality is that every square metre of a building can be sold as a 'consumable product'. Priced dynamically, distributed through direct and indirect channels, and consumed in hours or even minutes. The perishable-inventory ethos that drives a hotel revenue manager's strategy, adjusting pricing based on occupancy, segment, length of stay, and booking channel can be applied equally to workstations, focus rooms, and collaboration spaces. Hotel brands such as citizenM, Motel One, Penta and The Social Hub have already proven the concept at micro-scale by activating their ground floors as social lobbies. These 'social living rooms' blend café service, casual seating and ad-hoc workstations—monetizing their ground floors through day-pass usage and community events. But each brand has done this in isolation, behind its own app or loyalty program, leaving users to juggle multiple memberships and experiences. A network-driven model therefore multiplies value: as more venues join, the platform's value multiplies rapidly, facilitating connectivity and just in time productivity throughout a wide range of urban locations. Looking ahead to the next decade, I believe three forms of operator are primed to shape this new, hospitality-infused office ecosystem: Landlords as Platform-Builders Traditional office landlords will evolve from passive space-renters to active platform-builders. Rather than leaving lobbies idle after 9 a.m., they'll retrofit reception areas, corridors and meeting rooms with IoT sensors, modular furniture, and open APIs. Each seat, booth, or table becomes a live 'node' in the network, broadcasting real-time data on occupancy and environmental conditions (light, sound, climate), as well as service readiness. Imagine walking into a lobby and seeing 'Quiet Focus Booth—Available' or 'Collaboration Lounge: Two Seats Open' on your corporate booking portal, complete with filtered lighting levels and coffee-machine status. This shift requires CapEx for sensor rollouts and furniture pilots, but it unlocks new revenue streams—charging premium rates for high-value slots and offering off-peak discounts to drive consistent utilization throughout the building. Brandlords Operating End-to-End Some real-estate owners will take the next step to become brandlords, running their own hospitality-grade office venues. A good example is Derwent White Collar Factory on Old Street in London, which issues 'Factory Pass' credits earned via event attendance or meeting-room reservations. Members redeem credits for hot-desks, private booths, or wellness pods, each backed by an in-house concierge who manages coffee orders, tech support, and networking events. A dedicated data-analytics team tracks footfall, satisfaction scores, and ancillary spend, feeding insights back into pricing algorithms and future amenity planning. Brandlords own the guest relationship, capturing every touchpoint from initial booking to post-visit feedback, and use that loyalty data to fine-tune service bundles and forecast off-peak demand. Hospitality Operators Running Entire Office Buildings Hotel groups are uniquely positioned to operate whole office buildings with the same service ethos they apply to hotels. Imagine Accor managing an office tower under its MGallery brand, complete with branded reception, housekeeping-level cleaning, on-demand F&B, and loyalty-driven workspace credits. Or Marriott transforming a downtown high-rise into a JW Offices property, where Bonvoy members redeem points for private meeting rooms and team workspaces. These operators already have the playbook for staffing, brand standards, and guest engagement; extending it to full-scale office operations lets landlords tap proven distribution channels, loyalty programs, and perishable-inventory expertise, while delivering a consistent, hospitality-grade experience throughout the building. The real transformation will happen when landlords, brandlords and hospitality operators plug their spaces and services into a single, cloud-based 'office network OS,' seamlessly coordinating availability, personalization and on-site fulfillment across the entire ecosystem. This model relies on three key technology pillars: Holistic Connectivity: IoT sensors, smart locks, environmental monitors, and API endpoints turn every desk, booth, and suite into a live data stream. Static floor plans give way to dynamic 'service canvases,' where availability is updated in real time and users can filter by noise level, natural light, or proximity to amenities. Intent-Driven Matching: When a user logs in, they declare their activity intent: 'deep focus,' 'team brainstorm,' or 'client pitch.' The platform merges this with loyalty profiles (e.g., Bonvoy tier, citizenM+ membership), corporate entitlements, and environmental data to instantly recommend the ideal venue and service bundle. Behind the scenes, AI-driven algorithms predict demand surges (such as a product launch in Berlin or a trade show in Paris) and preemptively adjust pricing, seating layouts, and staffing rosters. Federated Orchestration: A rules engine balances corporate budgets, loyalty tiers, dynamic pricing rules, SLAs, and personal preferences to orchestrate bookings across landlords, brandlords, and operators. By adhering to open federation standards for availability, booking confirmation, personalization parameters, and service fulfillment, each host can plug into the network with minimal proprietary integration. This interoperability unleashes the network effect: as more venues join, the value to each member grows, fueling continuous discovery and usage. Early signs of this federated future are already emerging. CitizenM, Motel One, Penta Hotels, and The Social Hub have all opened their social lobbies for day-use, proving the core concept. ATworld has built on that foundation, first activating Aroundtown's own hotels and offices across Europe, then bringing in external hotel, coworking and gastronomy partners. Now members can browse hundreds of distinct venues, each with its own style and service, through a single app. In Berlin, for example, you might start your morning in a Moxy lobby, switch to a nearby café workspace for the afternoon, and end the day at an event in a Mindspace, all on the same membership. ATworld Mindspace Shoreditch, London — Photo by ATworld Data-Driven Self-Optimization At the heart of this network is a centralized data lake capturing every IoT ping, booking event, and Net Promoter Score. Machine-learning models trained on this dataset will: Forecast Demand : Anticipate surges around regional events or product launches, prompting pre-emptive capacity shifts per location or via pop-ups. Anticipate surges around regional events or product launches, prompting pre-emptive capacity shifts per location or via pop-ups. Detect Service Anomalies : Spot patterns like Wi-Fi slowdowns or AV glitches, triggering automated retraining sessions or equipment audits. Spot patterns like Wi-Fi slowdowns or AV glitches, triggering automated retraining sessions or equipment audits. Optimize Pricing & Staffing: Dynamically adjust rates, headcounts and space configurations in real time, just like hotel and airline revenue-management systems. Coexistence & Competition The future landscape will feature landlord-led platforms, brandlord ecosystems and hospitality-operated venues coexisting, similar to hotels, serviced apartments and coworking today. The ultimate winners will: Embrace open architectures and federation standards Master intent-driven matching and AI-powered predictions Deliver hospitality-grade consistency at scale Because, at its core, work isn't about signing multi-year leases or locking into 9-to-5 schedules; it's about delivering the right space, service, and experience at the right time (sounds familiar?). Hospitality professionals already know how to greet warmly, guide intuitively, and delight unexpectedly. Now is the moment to codify those instincts into micro-services, APIs, and machine-learning models, scaling the essence of hospitality into every office building. The learning phase: citizenM's social lobbies, Denizen's Houses, Derwent's Factory Pass, and ATworld's initial network, is nearly over. The next chapter is scaling: weaving every lobby, foyer, studio, and boardroom into one seamless, service-driven office ecosystem. Whoever masters that platform will redefine not the future of work, but the future of working.
Hospitality Net
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 09 May 2025
OUTRIGGER Acquires Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island, Thailand US-based OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group ('OUTRIGGER') has officially acquired the beachfront Zeavola Resort on the northern tip of Thailand's renowned Phi Phi Island for an undisclosed sum. It is understood the property was previously held by Japan-based Wedge Holdings Co., Ltd. The 63-key property will undergo a comprehensive renovation and rebrand as OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort, with a scheduled reopening on 1 October 2025. The Zeavola Resort featured at least two food and beverage outlets, meeting facilities, a spa, a fitness centre, and a water sports centre with PADI training. Positioned along a pristine white-sand beach and backed by lush jungle, the refurbished resort will feature suites and villas designed to reflect OUTRIGGER's barefoot-luxury concept, while incorporating local cultural elements and marine sustainability practices. This acquisition marks OUTRIGGER's fourth operating property in Thailand, joining its existing resorts in Koh Samui, Khao Lak, and Surin Beach, Phuket. Travel + Leisure Co. Acquires Castaways Resort & Spa in Mission Beach, Australia US-based vacation ownership company, Travel + Leisure Co., has acquired the freehold going concern of Castaways Resort & Spa in Mission Beach, North Queensland, Australia, for an undisclosed sum. The 48-key property was listed for close to AUD8 million or approximately AUD167,000 per key. The resort will be rebranded and operated under the Club Wyndham portfolio, marking the 67th addition to the company's South Pacific network. Positioned between Townsville and Cairns, the property is set to appeal to both domestic and international travellers exploring Queensland's eastern coast. Located approximately a two-hour drive south of Cairns Airport, the resort enjoys over 100 metres of absolute beachfront with panoramic views of Dunk Island and the Family Islands. Other facilities include a lagoon-style swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and bar, spa services, and event spaces. It is understood that the property was listed with a development approval in place for an additional 44 keys that incorporates an expanded beachfront conference space. Marriott Acquires citizenM Brand for USD355 Million US-based Marriott International, Inc. ('Marriott') has acquired Netherlands-based lifestyle hotel brand citizenM for USD355 million, marking a significant expansion in the select-service and lifestyle segments. citizenM currently operates 36 hotels (8,544 keys) in key global cities, with a further three properties under development (over 600 keys). The transaction equates to approximately USD41,550 per key, or USD38,823 per key when including citizenM's pipeline. The transaction includes citizenM's brand and intellectual property, and Marriott will enter into new long-term franchise agreements for hotels that are owned and leased by the seller. Known for its tech-driven design, efficient use of space, and vibrant communal areas, citizenM aligns with Marriott's focus on delivering differentiated guest experiences. Stabilised franchise fees are projected at approximately USD30 million annually, with potential earn-out payments of up to USD110 million based on future growth performance. Thailand Invests THB165 Million to Transform Northeastern Airports into Regional Tourism Gateways Thailand's Ministry of Transport is investing close to THB165 million to upgrade regional airports in Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, and Mukdahan, aiming to boost year-round tourism and economic growth in the northeastern provinces of Thailand. The initiative includes expanded flight schedules, upgraded passenger facilities, and the introduction of the 'Living Airport' concept to promote local culture and products. By late June 2025, both Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air will increase the number of daily flights to and from Nakhon Phanom, bringing the total to 12 per day. Sakon Nakhon Airport is also expected to see increased flight frequency in the future. The construction of Mukdahan Airport will proceed once the environmental impact assessment is completed. Highway 223, a proposed expressway connecting Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom, is currently in the planning phase. In addition, a railway line between Ban Phai and Nakhon Phanom is under development. All projects are scheduled for completion by 2027. HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, April 2025 By Dipti Mohan, Dhwani Gupta and Shivansh Agarwal This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry. To view and download the full article, please click here. About HVS HVS, the world's leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, mixed-use, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries, was established in 1980. The company performs 4,500+ assignments each year for hotel and real estate owners, operators, investors, banks and developers worldwide. HVS principals are regarded as the leading experts in their respective regions of the globe. Through a network of some 60 offices and more than 300 professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry.
