Crowne Plaza Geelong Officially Opens: a Fresh New Stay for Geelong’s Dynamic Waterfront
Crowne Plaza Geelong has officially opened today, bringing a relaxed and stylish new hotel experience to one of Victoria's most exciting coastal cities.
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Crowne Plaza Geelong Official Opening Date Announced – Geelong, Australia
Geelong's newest and largest premium hotel, Crowne Plaza Geelong, is opening on Friday 23 January 2026. Bookings are now open, ready to welcome visitors in the new year, in time for a massive summer events schedule in the region including the Festival of Sails, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Head of the Schoolgirls Rowing Regatta, and the IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong.
Construction Commences on $75M New Novotel Geelong Hotel Tower
Construction has officially commenced on a striking new 11-storey hotel tower at Novotel Geelong, marking the single largest hotel development in the city's history and underscoring the strength of Geelong's visitor economy.
Karen Jackson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Crowne Plaza Geelong is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Jackson as Director of Sales & Marketing for the highly anticipated new hotel, set to open on the Geelong waterfront in 2026.
Larelle Fitt has been appointed as Director of Sales at Novotel Geelong
Novotel Geelong is proud to announce the appointment of Larelle Fitt as its new Director of Sales, bringing with her over 25 years of experience across the tourism, hospitality, and events sectors.
John Dickson has been appointed as General Manager at Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Geelong's newest hotel currently under construction on Geelong's waterfront, Crowne Plaza Geelong, has made its first appointment, hiring industry veteran John Dickson as general manager.
Scott Bear has been appointed as General Manager at Novotel Geelong
Novotel Geelong is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Bear as its new General Manager. A dynamic and visionary leader, Scott brings a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked across a diverse range of departments and hotels, from midscale to luxury.
IHG Hotels & Resorts on track to be Geelong’s largest hotel operator as it plans Crowne Plaza opening
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) plans to bring its world-class Crowne Plaza brand to the Victorian regional city of Geelong, in partnership with Plenary Group.
Quest Breaks Ground On Second Hotel In Geelong To Service Growing Tourism Demand
Quest and development partner Pellicano have broken ground on a new $70-million mixed-use development encompassing an 87-apartment hotel at 71-77 Gheringhap Street Geelong to be known as Quest Geelong Central.