Accor Signs Seven-Year Accor Stadium Deal in Sydney
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, has won the naming rights for Stadium Australia, with the iconic venue in Sydney Olympic Park to begin the transition to Accor Stadium from today.
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Bruce Ryde has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Margot Sydney
Australia's highly anticipated first Kimpton property, Kimpton Margot Sydney has announced that Bruce Ryde has joined the hotel as General Manager. Ridiculously personal experiences are a hallmark of every Kimpton hotel, and Bruce will be uniquely equipped to assist Kimpton Margot Sydney as it readies for a January opening.
Kieron Hunt has been appointed as General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Kieron Hunt has been appointed the general manager of Ovolo Woolloomooloo. Over two decades, Hunt has worked in locations around the world such as London, Dubai, China, and Japan, for hospitality brands such as The Murray, Peninsula Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Chelsea Football Club.
KSL Capital Partners Expands Australian Hotel Portfolio with Acquisition of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park
KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) announced today that an affiliate of KSL has acquired the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park for an undisclosed amount. It will continue to be operated by Marriott International under the Four Points by Sheraton brand. While KSL has already invested in Ballie Lodges in Australia, this is KSL’s first investment in Sydney.
STR: Preliminary July Data for Sydney Hotels
Reflecting the ongoing impact of the latest lockdowns, Sydney hotels showed significantly lower performance across the three key performance metrics, according to preliminary July 2021 data from STR.
Justin Reynolds has been appointed as Senior Director of Sales – Australia, New Zealand at Agilysys
Agilysys, Inc., a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS & on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Justin Reynolds as Senior Director of Sales - Australia, New Zealand.
Pro-Invest Group And IHG Launch Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants In Australia With 2021 Sydney Debut
After years of anticipation, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will arrive in Australia in 2021, with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group planning to convert and reposition Sydney's Primus Hotel as Kimpton Sydney.
A By Adina Sydney Opens Doors And Unveils ‘Golden Crown’
TFE Hotels' brand-new premium hotel experience, A by Adina Sydney, has officially opened its doors, becoming Sydney's newest landmark CBD hotel.
Amanda Cottome has been appointed as General Manager & Brand Experience Manager at A by Adina Sydney
TFE Hotels has appointed Amanda Cottome as General Manager & Brand Experience Manager of the the A by Adina Sydney.
TFE Hotels’ A By Adina Sydney, Set To Open Late April 2021
TFE Hotels' A by Adina Sydney, set to open late April 2021, is being billed as the flagship property of an elevated new 'premium' suite of Apartment Hotels, where VIP guest experience is set to soar to extraordinary heights.
STR: Preliminary January data for Sydney hotels
Sydney's hotel industry reported lower performance levels compared with the previous month, according to preliminary January 2021 data from STR.
Announcing 25hours Hotel Sydney
Accor, the world-leading hospitality group, and a joint venture of well-known Sydney developer Central Element and property investor Boston Global (CEBH), have announced today that Sydney's first 25hours Hotel is set to open at the end of 2022.
Bernhard Langer has been appointed as General Manager at Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernhard Langer as the hotel's new General Manager. Bernhard has worked in the hospitality industry for 29 years, most recently leading the awarded launch and management of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park.
STR: Preliminary November Data For Sydney Hotels
Sydney's hotel industry reported mostly flat performance compared with the previous month, according to preliminary November 2020 data from STR.
Hayden Hughes has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Sydney
Brisbane native Hayden Hughes [he sounds Welsh to me!] has been appointed to one of the top hotel GM roles in Australia, as GM of the iconic Hilton Sydney in Sydney's CBD, now back in Sydney for the second time in his career, with Hayden most recently having been GM Sofitel Brisbane Central.
Wayne Taranto has been appointed as Director of Operations at Ovolo Group
Wayne Taranto has been appointed as the Director of Operations for Ovolo Group in Australia. Based in Sydney, Wayne will be responsible for all Operations for the Australia Hotels. He joins the Ovolo with 26 years' experience as a respected leader in the vibrant Australian hospitality industry.
The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery Opens in 2021
Accor will open a new-build luxury boutique MGallery hotel, The Porter House Hotel Sydney, on Castlereagh Street in late 2021. This landmark mixed-use development will comprise a 36-storey tower with a 121-room hotel housed over levels 1-9 with 131 residential apartments above on levels 10-34. Designed by the award-winning Candelapas & Associates architects, the hotel and residential apartments will interweave the existing 1870s heritage-listed Porter House adjacent to the tower, which will be thoughtfully redeveloped as part of the project. Guest rooms and suites in the new tower will take their cue from the heritage building with thoughtful use of materials and detailing. The Porter House Hotel will also feature an array of additional facilities, including lobby, pool and fitness centre, two restaurants, a fourth floor bar with roving art gallery, meeting and private dining facilities and a business centre.
May Toh has been appointed as Revenue Manager at SKYE Suites
May Toh joins SKYE Suites with over 13 years' experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry. Working in some of Australia's most renowned hotels such as Daydream Island Resort, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney and the Westin Sydney, May will handle hotel and revenue management while leading members towards corporate goals and revenue targets.
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour Opens
After a 10-year hiatus, the Crowne Plaza brand has returned to Sydney's CBD and Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour is now officially open.
STR: Preliminary July Data For Sydney Hotels
Sydney showed slightly higher hotel performance in July 2020 but the same significant level of year-over-year declines, according to preliminary data from STR.