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Melbourne Hospitality Scene Grows, Welcoming Australia’s First Oakwood Premier

Oakwood expands its global hospitality portfolio, opening Australia's first Oakwood Premier property this October at 202 Normanby Road, Southbank, Melbourne. Pioneering the concept of serviced apartments for over 50 years now, Oakwood has established more than 80 properties globally, with Oakwood Premier Melbourne being the 10th Oakwood Premier property and first in Australia to open. This property is nothing like what the city currently offers, striking a fine balance between classic and contemporary design features. The impeccable facilities and thriving dining areas both have exquisite 360-degree views of Melbourne, overlooking Albert Park, Port Phillip Bay, the CBD and Williamstown, with each room bundling together luxury and comfort.

Oakwood
Victoria, Australia
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Dennis Tuan-Mu has been appointed as General Counsel at Quest Apartment Hotels

Dennis brings over 20 years of legal expertise having advised some of the most renowned public and private companies in the world, coming to Quest following an eleven-year tenure with Delaware North - a global leader in hospitality and food service management. During this time, Dennis held the role of Head of Legal & Compliance APAC and was recently awarded the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Lawyer of the Year.

The Ascott Limited
Melbourne, Australia
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts Returns to Melbourne

Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, today announced the opening of the 244-room Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street. The hotel's location on the corner of Little Queen and Bourke Streets, provides easy access to the city's recreational and cultural attractions. Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street is owned by international hotel owner and developer M&L Hospitality and managed by Hilton.

Hilton
Melbourne, Australia
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Lucy Ockleston has been appointed as General Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel West Melbourne

Lucy Ockleston has been appointed Hotel General Manager of the 99-room Adina Apartment Hotel West Melbourne in the city's up-and-coming trendy 'West End' precinct. Ms Ockleston commenced with TFE in New Zealand in 2011 at the Travelodge Wellington where she progressed from a food and beverage role to Assistant Hotel Manager. She has held key roles at the Travelodge Sydney and the Travelodge Hotel Newcastle and is a graduate of TFE's ACADEME Management Leadership Program.

TFE Hotels
Melbourne, Australia
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Nigel Maxey has been appointed as General Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Mr Maxey has extensive experience in hospitality as both a hotel General Manager and food and beverage specialist, including roles at Werribee Mansion and as General Manager of The Jasper Melbourne. Mr Maxey started his TFE Hotels career in 2018 working across a variety of brands - Adina, Travelodge, Rendezvous, Vibe and The Savoy - taking him to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania for the Group.

TFE Hotels
Melbourne, Australia
Development Opening

W Hotels Opens the Doors to W Melbourne, Unveiling Its Second Hotel in Australia

It's time to press play. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today opened the doors to Melbourne's first luxury lifestyle hotel - W Melbourne - at 408 Flinders Lane. In the heart of an eclectic dining and edgy fashion district, W Melbourne brings the community's iconic laneway culture and emerging music scene to life. Inspired by the contrasts of the city, the hotel slowly reveals itself to visitors as guests peel back layers to unearth the unique personality of each space.

W Hotels
Melbourne, Australia
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Hilton Melbourne Little Queen St is expected to open in Q1 2021

Explore cosmopolitan Melbourne at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street and relish in the city's fantastic combination of fine dining, art galleries, cafes, fashion and packed sports calendar. Near Melbourne's key business districts and vibrant art, theatre and dining precincts, the astounding hotel takes up residency in the historically significant Equity Chambers building, which was originally built in 1931. The property will feature 244 stylish guest rooms, a restaurant and bar, a fully equipped gym, an executive lounge and five meeting and event spaces.

Hilton
Melbourne, Australia
Appointment

Taronish Pardiwalla has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

A 10-year hospitality veteran, Taronish Pardiwalla, began her career in 2011 at Hilton Auckland in a number of human resources roles before moving to Hilton Sydney in 2013 as human resources advisor. In 2016, Pardiwalla was appointed assistant training manager, managing the learning and development training for over 450 team members. She was promoted to human resources manager at West Hotel as part of the pre-opening team in late 2017 before returning to Hilton Sydney as human resources manager in 2019.

Hilton
Melbourne, Australia