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April 9, 2019

Horwath HTL Industry Report: Melbourne, Australia

Over the last 10 years the Melbourne hotel market has recorded solid performance levels with occupancy consistently in the 80s and with ADR recording moderate increases year-on-year. The market has a reputation of having been able to overcome supply growth in the past through its strong year-round events calendar and it is with this in mind the industry is confident that the current burst of hotel supply additions will be able to be successfully absorbed without causing any major stress to the market.

Melbourne, Australia

Development Pipeline

March 29, 2019

Park Hotel Group Signs Hotel in Melbourne, Australia

Park Hotel Group has signed a management deal with Roxy-Pacific Holdings for a hotel in Melbourne, Australia.

Park Hotel Group

Victoria, Australia

Opinion Article Food & Beverage

March 26, 2019

Food Scene – How Melbourne Managed to Become Australia's Gourmet Capital

For many people who like to travel, experiencing the food of other cultures plays a big part when it comes to deciding what place they'd like to travel to next. Melbourne is a place that offers many options to its visitors - whether they'd like to enjoy fine dining, casual coffee drinking in one of its coffee shops or simply brunching in a cozy laneway restaurant, every food aficionado is sure to be pleasantly surprised by the diversity this city is known for. Let's take a look at the factors that shaped Melbourne into the culinary capital of Australia.

By Marie Nieves, Lifestyle Blogger, Marie Nieves

Melbourne, Australia

Press Release Markets & Performance

March 13, 2019

STR: Preliminary February Data For Melbourne Hotels

STR's preliminary February 2019 data for hotels in Melbourne indicates a significant occupancy level. Based on daily data from February, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

Melbourne, Australia

January 28, 2019

Damon Page has been named General Manager at W Melbourne

Marriott International has appointed a new General Manager to lead the launch of W Melbourne. The appointment comes at a time of great growth for the company, with 10 new hotels set to open in the next two years in Australia alone.

Melbourne, Australia

January 24, 2019

Damon Page has been appointed as General Manager at W Melbourne

Damon joins the team at W Melbourne from Mauritius where he acted as Area Manager for the Indian Ocean region, managing four operating hotels and three hotels in the pre-opening stage across Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar. Damon's lengthy career with Marriott International has seen him hold numerous General Manager roles at various properties including W Hong Kong and W Maldives. Returning to his hometown of Melbourne, Damon's experience working with the W brand will prove invaluable when W Melbourne opens in 2020. The hotel will mark the second W hotel in Australia, following W Brisbane's premier in June 2018 and W Sydney's slated debut in 2020.

Melbourne, Australia

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Press Release Markets & Performance

December 11, 2018

STR: Preliminary November data for Melbourne hotels

STR's preliminary November 2018 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates performance declines. Based on daily data from November, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

Melbourne, Australia

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November 2, 2018

Leigh Shepheard has been appointed as General Manager at Park Hyatt Melbourne

Marking his first hotel manager role at Park Hyatt Melbourne, Shepheard was most recently director of rooms with Park Hyatt Shanghai, with his career spanning over 15 years in hospitality with a strong track record in front office and rooms division.

Melbourne, Australia

Development Groundbreaking

October 17, 2018

S P Setia And Shangri-La Break Ground On 62 Storey CBD Development in Melbourne

Representatives of S P Setia, Multiplex, Shangri-La, and the City of Melbourne gathered to break ground on what will become one of Melbourne's most iconic developments, Sapphire By The Gardens located at 308 Exhibition Street, Melbourne yesterday.

Melbourne, Australia

Development Pipeline

October 11, 2018

IHG's third Australian voco™ signing to be part of '380 Melbourne' skyscraper

IHG has signed its third voco™ in Australia since the brand's global launch in June, partnering with Brady Group to open voco Melbourne Central in July 2020.

Melbourne, Australia

Development Pipeline

September 16, 2018

Novotel and ibis Melbourne Central Hotel opening in December

One of Melbourne's most anticipated hotel openings, the new 483-room Novotel and ibis Melbourne Central on Little Lonsdale Street, is now taking bookings for stays from 1st December 2018.

Melbourne, Australia

Press Release Markets & Performance

September 12, 2018

STR: Preliminary August data for Melbourne hotels

STR's preliminary August 2018 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates lower occupancy with higher rates. Based on daily data from August, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

Melbourne, Australia

Development Pipeline

August 28, 2018

St. Regis Coming to Melbourne in 2022

Marriott International has today announced it will debut its ultra-luxury St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Australia via a newbuild hotel set to open in Melbourne in 2022.

Melbourne, Australia

August 24, 2018

Zed Sanjana has been named Chief Executive at Veriu Hotels and Punthill Hotels

Former Quest Apartment Hotels CEO Zed Sanjana has been named as the new Chief Executive of Veriu Hotels and Punthill Hotels, tasked with continuing the expansion of the rapidly growing brand.

Melbourne, Australia

August 24, 2018

Michelle Bradshaw has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis / Novotel Little Lonsdale Street

Michelle Bradshaw will take charge of two as General Manager of a jointly-branded newbuild property - Ibis / Novotel Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne upon the complex opening later this year. Beginning with the hotel giant in 2005, Bradshaw completed the Accor Vivier National Management training program in 2008. Since then she has worked for two hotels in Melbourne and Sydney - the Novotel Glen Waverley and Hotel Lindrum MGallery, which together book-end a stint at the Novotel/Ibis Sydney Olympic Park.

Melbourne, Australia

August 24, 2018

Ashan Abeykoon has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis Budget Melbourne

The new GM of Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD is Ashan Abeykoon, who returns to Melbourne after a two-year stint as Operations Manager at Novotel Wollongong in NSW. Prior to this, Abeykoon has progressed through the ranks at a number of properties in Melbourne, with a particular history and expertise in F&B roles. He has been with AccorHotels since 2003.

Melbourne, Australia

July 12, 2018

Sarah Knight has joined Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji as Public Relations Manager for Australia and New Z ealand

Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Knight as the new Public Relations Manager for Australia and New Z ealand. Having 13 years experience in Marketing and Publicity working with multi-national household names, Sarah brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Residing in Melbourne, Australia Sarah is also an accomplished Travel Writer and Editor of the family-friendly digital resource, By the Sea with Three (which aims to inspire family getaways while reducing the stress of travelling with children in tow).

Auberge Collection

Melbourne, Australia

Press Release Markets & Performance

July 11, 2018

STR: Preliminary June data for Melbourne hotels

STR's preliminary June 2018 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates strong growth in both supply and demand. Based on daily data from June, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

Melbourne, Australia

July 6, 2018

Andrew Dvash has been appointed as gen at Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens

Andrew Dvash has been appointed General Manager of Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens. Andrew joins the Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens team from Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD, where he previously held the position of General Manager, since January 2017.

Melbourne, Australia

July 6, 2018

John Korkou has been appointed as General Manager at The Hotel Lindrum, MGallery by Sofitel

John Korkou has been appointed General Manager of The Hotel Lindrum, MGallery by Sofitel. John began with AccorHotels in 2008 as a key member of the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins sales team, working across various roles before holding his most recent position of Director of Sales & Marketing at The Como Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel.

Melbourne, Australia