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.
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Shane Jolly has been appointed as General Manager at The Langham, Sydney
With more than two decades' experience in hospitality, Jolly was most recently the hotel manager at Cordis, Auckland where he successfully oversaw the successful completion of the extensive renovations for the hotel's 410 rooms and popular food and beverage outlets.
Jane Lyons has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a changing of the guard at Hyatt Regency Sydney, installing Jane Lyons as the property's new General Manager.
STR: Preliminary May data for Sydney hotels
Reflecting the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney showed continued lower hotel performance in May 2020, according to preliminary data from STR.Comparison with May 2019:
Why Sydney Hotels Are In Spruce-Up Mode
Deciding when is best to take on a refurbishment project can often pose a headache for hotel owners and operators. Major works tend to have big payoffs in the long-term, but inconveniencing guests in the short-term is almost inevitable, regardless of the timing.
Stephen Lech has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Langham, Sydney
The Langham, Sydney has announced the appointment of Stephen Lech as the new Executive Chef. In this role, Stephen will lead the culinary programme for all aspects of the hotel from banquet events and weddings, the hotel's cocktail venue; Observatory Bar and the recently opened luxury buffet, interactive dining restaurant; Kitchens on Kent.
Claire Haigh has been appointed as Director of Communications for the Pacific region at Accor in Sydney, Australia
For the past five years Haigh was Global Communications Director for Pernod Ricard's Winemaking division and their portfolio of champagnes, spirits and wines in Australia and New Zealand.
STR: Preliminary January Data For Sydney Hotels
STR's preliminary January 2020 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates lower performance. Based on daily data from the month, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Hot Hotel Opening In 2020: Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney
Sydney will have a new drawcard attraction when a stunning apartment hotel opens, designed by JPW Architects and with interiors by Carr Design Group. The hotel will take in the lights of the city from a restaurant and bar on Level 22 while a sky lobby and reception will be on Level 21, alongside a gym and pool area. Located at 280 George St, next to Australia Square, the hotel will have 194 keys, comprising eight two-bedroom apartments, 104 one-bedroom and 82 studio apartments.
Troy Craig has joined CBRE Hotels in Australia and New Zealand as Regional Director Valuations and Advisory Services - CBRE Asia Pacific
Mr Craig brings over 25 years' experience in hotel and hospitality market and was previously managing director of the strategic advisory division of JLL's hotels and hospitality group.
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Debuts at No.1 Martin Place
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney opens its doors in the heart of Sydney's bustling Central Business District. Housed in the iconic former General Post Office (GPO) building at No. 1 Martin Place, the luxury hotel breathes new life into the city's much-loved landmark.
Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour Set To Open On Sussex Street: 14 October
What do you get when Manhattan design chic meets Sydney style? TFE Hotels will throw open the doors on its fourth Vibe Hotel in the Sydney CBD next week with the arrival of the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour onto the CBD's accommodation scene.
Michael ‘Miko’ Aspiras has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Hilton Sydney
Chef Miko began his career more than 12 years ago learning the trade at the highly esteemed EDSA Shangri-la Hotel and later on, in Resorts World Manila. Rising through the culinary ranks quickly, Chef Miko turned his hand to roles at Raffles and Fairmont Hotels thereafter, investing in every opportunity and gaining reputable experience from the world-renowned chefs he was working alongside.
STR: Preliminary July data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary August 2019 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates lower performance due to supply growth. Based on daily data from the month, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
SiteMinder partners with Charme & Caractère Hôtels to elevate guest experiences across the world
SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, has partnered with Charme & Caractère Hôtels, a leading network of hotel owners, to elevate the guest experience created by luxury and boutique hotels and lodges across France and more than 80 countries. Under the partnership, member hotels of C&C can connect SiteMinder's distribution technology with their property management system to increase both their visibility among travelers online and understanding of their guests' booking journey.
STR: Preliminary May data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary May 2019 data for hotels in Sydney indicates performance consistent with supply outpacing demand.Based on daily data from the month, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour
A new lifestyle hotel with a New York style in 145 guest rooms and suites will open at the upper end of Sydney's Chinatown, as a neighbour to the redeveloped entertainment precinct, the Darling Quarter. With architectural and interior design by WMK, it has inspired Manhattan style rooms and cool communal spaces typical of the Vibe Hotels brand. The hotel will add to the growing energy of the area, with an all-day dining restaurant, fully equipped gym, meeting rooms, infinity edge rooftop pool and an urban styled grand facade entry. The rooms will feature an array of lifestyle features with their New York inspired design including curved rainfall showers, embedded window day lounges and retro bathroom fixtures. Sydney based property developer Icon Oceania is known for high-end residential developments in Sydney's lower North Shore and Eastern Suburbs. This will be their first flagship hotel in Sydney.
New SiteMinder Study Highlights An Emergent Tourism Destination In Mexico
A study released today by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, highlights the ever-growing appeal of Mexico as one of the world's 10 most-visited countries. The study, State of the Nation 2019: How Big is the Opportunity for Hotel Bookings in Mexico?, based on Euromonitor International data, shows tourist arrivals in the country increased four percent in 2018 to reach 41 million, while intermediated online travel sales rose 24 percent to MXN35 billion and are forecast to almost double in the next four years to MXN68 billion.
SiteMinder finds direct hotel bookings in Italy will drop to 16 percent of all online sales by 2023
An analysis by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, today reveals that direct bookings have plummeted from constituting 94 percent of the €7.4 billion made in online hotel sales in Italy 10 years ago to constituting only 20 percent of the €11.6 billion estimated this year.
SiteMinder analysis reveals France’s online hotel bookings are back on the up, set to remain steady
An analysis by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, today reveals that online hotel bookings in France are set to increase four percent in 2019 - a growth rate not seen by the nation's hoteliers in four years. Online hotel bookings have fluctuated from a two percent decline in 2016 to a two percent uplift in 2018, and data from Euromonitor International suggests the four percent growth expected this year will remain consistent until 2023 when the rate will rise marginally to five percent.