Building on its strong growth, independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels, has set its sights on the Darwin market, announcing today a significant partnership with the notable local family-run DCOH Group. This important deal will see Trilogy take charge of 417 rooms across three hotels, including Novotel Darwin CBD, Frontier Hotel Darwin and Smith Hotel Darwin.
Lucy Ockleston has been seconded from her current role as General Manager of Travelodge Resort Darwin into the role of Cluster Hotel General Manager supporting Adina Apartment Hotel / Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and the Travelodge in Australia's Top End.Lucy is an incredible asset to the TFE team over the past twelve years, displaying exceptional leadership and dedication in roles across the business including stints at Adina West Melbourne and Travelodge Hotel Newcastle.
Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Minor International Pcl (MINT) and a division of Minor Hotel Group (MHG), is set to make its Australian Northern Territory debut, by announcing the acquisition of Elan Soho Suites, its first property in the territory's capital city of Darwin, in a deal worth $57.1 million.
Craig Dodd has been appointed General Manager, Novotel Darwin. Craig first joined Accor in July 2008 at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort as Executive Assistant Manager, before acting in the role of General Manager at the All Seasons Mt Isa in June 2011. Craig was appointed to his most recent role as General Manager at Mount Lofty House (part of Accor’s MGallery Collection) in July 2011.
Hilton Worldwide today announced that it will introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it rebrands four Northern Territory hotels on May 1, 2013. The country's first three DoubleTree by Hilton hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs will open alongside Hilton Darwinin the Territory.
InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed a new director of marketing for Northern Territory, Cathie McBean.
The Novotel Darwin Atrium has joined forces with Crocosaurus Cove to create a pretty snappy adventure experience. The "Cage of Death" package provides intrepid guests with an adrenalin pumping opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the largest Northern Territory saltwater crocodiles in captivity.