Groundbreakings

Shovels Hit The Ground At Peppers Southbank

Construction on Peppers Southbank, a new $60 million hotel in Melbourne"s vibrant arts and entertainment district, is now underway following a ground-breaking ceremony late last week. Operated by Mantra Group, the 162-room hotel will be the Group"s eleventh property in Melbourne"s CBD. Mantra Group Regional General Manager Doug Flavell said Peppers Southbank will cater to the strong demand for quality short-term accommodation in Melbourne"s inner-ring.  Set to open its doors in early 2019, Peppers Southbank is prominently located on the corner of Clarendon and Haig Streets and will feature 162 full-service hotel rooms across 32 levels, along with a range of amenities including a restaurant and bar, meeting room and gymnasium. The sustainable building will achieve a 5-star energy rating, with the windows designed to meet higher-than-average solar heat gain co-efficient levels, achieving a 6-star NATHERS energy rating.

Vietnam’s first dine-‘n’-slide hotel begins construction

Vietnam"s first hotel to use tubular slides to carry guests between floors, Fusion Suite Vung Tau, has started construction on June 1, 2017. Designed for the modern traveller, Fusion Suites Vung Tau will provide a range of 171 unique and well-appointed suites and apartments, perfect for young families, couples, or groups of friends. Featuring expansive windows, this 20-storey hotel will make full use of the breathtaking ocean view and natural light this dynamic coastal city is famous for. Aside from the unique slide system, the property will also include functional areas and guest facilities, including an on-site spa, a rooftop infinity pool and cocktail bar, a refined yet informal restaurant serving healthy, balanced, and creative Fusion menus, plus a coffee lounge, meeting rooms, and conference facilities. The project will also feature high-quality services to Vietnam"s rapidly developing tourism sector, aimed at attracting domestic and foreign tourists alike. The hotel is located in the heart of Vung Tau city, within easy reach of all major tourist attractions and key sites, such as Bai Truoc Park, the cultural centre, Vung Tau Lighthouse, and the Ho Chi Minh City-Vung Tau express ferry port.