Marriott’s Element heads to Australia in 2019
Marriott International has signed an agreement with TRC Australia to debut its Element brand in Melbourne, with the property set to open in 2019.
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Sarah McCully has been appointed as General Manager - Development Asia Pac at Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of New Zealand’s largest hotel franchise groups, today announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Development, Sarah McCully. Ms McCully is the former General Manager of Star Ratings Australia, the internationally recognised accreditor of quality accommodation standards. In her new role, Ms McCully will be responsible for the growth and retention of the Choice Hotels portfolio across the Econo Lodge, Comfort, Quality, and Clarion brands and the Ascend Hotel Collection in Asia-Pac. Ms McCully will utilise her 20 years of management and marketing experience, as well as her solid knowledge of the New Zealand tourism industry, to strengthen Choice Hotels’ property portfolio across the Asia Pacific region.
STR: Preliminary April data for Melbourne hotels
LONDON -- STR's preliminary April 2017 data for Melbourne, Australia, indicates performance consistent with significant supply growth. Based on daily data from April, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Hotel Indigo opening to capture and amplify the unique essence of Melbourne’s Docklands
Melbourne"s iconic and heritage-rich Docklands will be home to Australia"s second Hotel Indigo; providing the neighbourhood inspiration for the hotel"s design and character
Dubai-based Action Hotels To Develop Fourth Hotel In Australia
Action Hotels, the leading owner, developer and asset manager of branded three- and four-star hotels in the Middle East and Australia has selected Novotel as the brand partner for its new hotel, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf located at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Clinton Farley has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
Having worked across multiple cities in Australia and New Zealand, Clinton joined Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens following management of another international property in Melbourne where he was General Manager for the past two years. Clinton has had over eighteen years’ experience in business management, corporate responsibility, leadership development and hotel management working for global hospitality companies such as Accor and Hilton Worldwide.
Iain Hardie has been appointed as Regional Sales and Marketing Manager at Mantra Group
Iain Hardie will be the new Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for the Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory region. Iain is currently Director of Sales and Marketing for the Bell City Complex, and brings with him 17 years of previous experience in hotel DoSM level positions.
Adrian Lampe has been appointed as General Manager at Mantra Southbank, Melbourne
Adrian Lampe is the new General Manager of Mantra Southbank, Melbourne. Adrian has been with Mantra Group for five years, and has most recently been General Manager of BreakFree on Collins.
Sharine Boey j has joined Mantra 100 Exhibition as General Manager
Sharine Boey joins Mantra Group in the role of General Manager at Mantra 100 Exhibition, Melbourne. Her most recent role was Group General Manager for Adara Hotels in Melbourne. As a passionate and well-rounded leader, she strongly embraces Mantra Group’s culture and is a great addition to the popular hotel.
Australia’s Creative Capital to Welcome W Melbourne in 2020
W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced it expects to open W Melbourne in 2020. Developed in partnership with Daisho Development Melbourne Pty Ltd and Cbus Property, W Melbourne will be located in the heart of the city's trendy shopping and entertainment district, at 447 Collins Street. Part of the $1 billion AUD mixed-use luxury development Collins Arch., W Melbourne will fuse the brand's signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming with Melbourne's hip and historic setting. The expansion into Melbourne marks the second W Hotel coming to Australia, following W Brisbane which is scheduled to open its doors in 2018.
STR: Preliminary December 2016 data for Melbourne
STR's preliminary December 2016 data for Melbourne, Australia, indicates overall performance growth driven by rate. Based on daily data from December, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
STR: Preliminary October 2016 data for Melbourne
STR's preliminary October 2016 data for Melbourne, Australia, indicates solid performance despite a decline in year-over-year comparisons.Based on daily data from October, Melbourne reported the following:
Stephen Ferrigno has been appointed as General Manager at Four Points by Sheraton, Melbourne Docklands
Four Points by Sheraton, Melbourne Docklands is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Ferrigno as General Manager. The hotel is slated to open on March, 2017. With over 20 years’ experience working for Marriott International, which recently completed its merger transaction of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Stephen brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He is returning to Melbourne, after nine years as General Manager for the recent Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, where he successfully led the hotel’s refurbishment and subsequently drove the hotel to record gross operating profits.
Liz Galea has been appointed as Development Manager at Choice Hotels Asia-Pac
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of Australia’s largest hotel franchise groups, has announced the appointment of Liz Galea as a new Development Manager.
Novotel Melbourne on Collins sells for AUD 237 million to Frasers Hospitality Trust
Melbourne -- Landmark Melbourne hotel, the 380-room Novotel Melbourne on Collins, has been sold to Frasers Hospitality Trust for AUD 237 million, representing one of largest ever hotel transactions to occur in Melbourne. JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group advised the seller on the sale.
Frank Scerri has been appointed as National Development Manager at Choice Hotels Asia-Pac
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of Australia’s largest hotel franchise groups, today announced the appointment of Frank Scerri as its new National Development Manager.
Christy Tania has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at The Langham Melbourne
Tania is one of Australia’s leading pastry chefs and has built up a cult following for those that admire her edible works of art that are renowned for both their whimsy and technical expertise. She’s best known for producing elegant, innovative desserts that push the boundaries of baking.
Sarah Baddams has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis Melbourne Swanston
Sarah Baddams has been appointed to her first General Manager role at Ibis Melbourne Swanston. Sarah joined AccorHotels in July 2008 holding various revenue management roles at Pullman Albert Park and regional office, Victoria. After successfully completing the Strategic Leaders Development Program in 2013, Sarah was appointed to her current role as Operations Manager at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins Hotel.
Georgianne Fsadni has been promoted to Managing Director for Asia Pacific at AETHOS Consulting Group
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Georgi joined the AETHOS team in 2015 with three decades of experience under her belt in hotel operations with Accor, consulting with E&Y, and asset management with Dubai Holding. As an alumna of both Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Georgi is a well-connected hotelier who is devoted to the industry, and has quickly become a trusted advisor to clients in the areas of talent management, asset management, and business strategy.
Jeremy Nordkamp has been appointed as General Manager at Peppers Docklands Melbourne
With the much anticipated opening scheduled for January 2016, Jeremy Nordkamp has been appointed General Manager of Peppers Docklands Melbourne – a new build mixed-use development in collaboration with Capital Alliance. Jeremy has made the move to Melbourne to manage the hotel in its pre-opening phase having previously held General Manager positions at Mantra on Edward Brisbane and Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas. This is Mantra Group’s first Melbourne hotel for its high end Peppers brand and part of strategic CBD acquisitions and new developments taking place for the respected brand.