MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina—voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach has officially opened, inviting guests to stay in a reimagined beachside retreat. The Shelby is the first voco hotel by IHG in South Carolina and a tribute to its namesake: Shelby Ann Byrd, Myrtle Beach’s renowned hostess, athlete, entertainer, and coastal spirit. “At voco The Shelby, we’ve created something that feels both refreshingly nostalgic and entirely new, where guests can truly come out of their shell,” said
Revenue Analytics Acquires Climber
Category: Technology
ATLANTA, Georgia & LISBON, Portugal—Revenue Analytics announced its acquisition of Climber, a Portugal-based Revenue Management Software (RMS) company serving boutique, independent, and regional chains across Europe, the Americas, and Brazil. The acquisition marks a strategic step in Revenue Analytics’ growth strategy, expanding its product portfolio and accelerating its reach in international markets. Climber provides a self-learning pricing platform that integrates directly with a hotel’s reservation system and leverages market demand signals, including local events, city
Accor announced that Rimrock Banff is joining the Emblems Collection. This marks the first Emblems Collection property in North America. Owned by Oxford Properties Group and a capital partner, the resort will undergo an extensive renovation beginning in October 2025 and will reopen in summer 2026 as a flagship for Accor’s newest luxury collection brand. Nature, Heritage, and a Sense of Place Located above the Bow Valley and minutes from downtown Banff, the property offers
ATLANTA, Georgia—voco hotels marked its entry into the Canadian market with its first three regional signings in Montreal, Toronto, and Niagara Falls. Scott Duff, vice president of development, Canada for IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “The voco hotels brand has emerged as a remarkable success within the IHG premium portfolio, as both owners and guests are drawn to its distinctive properties that seamlessly blend the individualism of each location with the reassurance of a brand
Nationwide Realty Investors Announces Renovations Underway at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Category: Design, Renovations
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Nationwide Realty Investors announced that renovations are nearing completion at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, a 20-acre hotel and event complex located in Lewis Center. In conjunction, the property will be rebranded to The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center later this summer. “As is typical in the life cycle of all great hotels and event facilities, it was time for a comprehensive renovation and rebranding,” said Brian J. Ellis, president of Nationwide Realty