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Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands Officially Opens For Business
TFE Hotels has put their stamp in Docklands… quite literally… with the rebranding of the 273-room Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, which officially welcomed its first guests, Aucklanders Lindy Catchpole and Roberta Donjeany yesterday afternoon.
Chris Kemlo has been appointed as General Manager at The Calile Hotel
With a career spanning more than 18 years in the industry, Chris' reputation for delivering elevated customer service and driving business success will stand him in good stead to lead The Calile team.
Adina Announces Transformative Town Hall Hotel Refurbishment
Timeless transformation to commence at Adina Sydney Town Hall in April 2024.
Courtyard by Marriott Debuts in Perth, Australia
Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today celebrated the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, marking the brand's entry in Western Australia. Developed in partnership with leading Western Australian property developer Hesperia, the hotel is located in Murdoch, Perth's fastest-growing urban catchment and features an all-day contemporary dining venue, Substance Restaurant & Bar, as well as flexible spaces for meetings and a 24-hour fitness centre.
ALL – Accor Live Limitless partners with pay.com.au
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, announced today a new partnership with pay.com.au. As part of this partnership, Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, has become pay.com.au’s first hotel and experiences transfer partner.
Record-high room rates in Melbourne, Sydney driven by the Eras Tour
Boosted by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the hotel industries in both Sydney and Melbourne posted their highest average daily rate (ADR) for any month on record, according to February preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Jolanta Prusek has been appointed as General Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Surry Hills
With seven years of service under her belt across multiple TFE brands and locations, Jolanta Prusek has been appointed as General Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Surry Hills. Jolanta was part of the pre-opening team for A by Adina Sydney (in an EAM role), before moving to Canberra and her first General Manager gig with the flagship A by Adina Canberra.
Sid Bhatia has been appointed as General Manager at Vibe Hotel Gold Coast
TFE Hotels stalwart, Sid Bhatia, has been appointed the new Hotel General Manager of Vibe Hotel Gold Coast. Sid has considerable history with TFE, initially supporting our New Zealand teams as the Hotel Manager at Travelodge Wellington in 2014 before moving across to Christchurch in late 2015 to become the General Manager at Rendezvous.
Emma Sutherland has been appointed as General Manager at Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour
Emma Sutherland has taken on her first Hotel Manager role as the newly appointed General Manager of Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour. Emma started at TFE in 2017 as a Duty Manager and with her natural aptitude and operations capability has quickly progressed through the ranks.
Ben Saxton has been appointed as General Manager at A by Adina Canberra
No stranger to the nation's capital, TFE has welcomed Ben Saxton as Hotel General Manager at the flagship A by Adina Canberra. Ben has spent 12 years with TFE working across multiple brands and locations including Canberra, Adelaida, Sydney and Germany.Most recently, Ben has led the team at Adina Apartment Hotel Surry Hills, where he has consistently drove hotel performance, team engagement, and sought new business during challenging times. Ben also spearheaded the Adina's colourful property activation for World Pride 2023, earning the property public recognition and Ben an internal Stronger Together Award.
Andrew Edwards has been appointed as General Manager at Quincy Hotel Melbourne
Andrew Edwards has been appointed as General Manager of Quincy Hotel Melbourne, following a 12-month stint in the GM chair at Adina Southbank.
Diana Quinones-Silva has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Diana Quinones-Silva has made the move to the nation's capital to take on the role as Hotel General Manager at the historic Hotel Kurrajong in Canberra.
Lucy Ockleston has been appointed as Cluster Hotel General Manager at TFE Hotels
Lucy Ockleston has been seconded from her current role as General Manager of Travelodge Resort Darwin into the role of Cluster Hotel General Manager supporting Adina Apartment Hotel / Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and the Travelodge in Australia's Top End.Lucy is an incredible asset to the TFE team over the past twelve years, displaying exceptional leadership and dedication in roles across the business including stints at Adina West Melbourne and Travelodge Hotel Newcastle.
Christian Price has been appointed as General Manager at Destination Pentridge
Christian Price has been appointed General Manager for TFE Hotels' five brands - The Interlude, Adina Apartment Hotels Melbourne Pentridge, North & Common, Olivine and Chapter Place events - at the redeveloped $1b Pentridge lifestyle precinct.Christian is very well known for building high performing teams with a strong culture and shared vision. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Christian, with the support of his team, opened Quincy Hotel Melbourne during Melbourne's protracted pandemic lockdowns, leading Quincy, and its F&B outlets - Salted Egg and The Q - to achieve industry recognition.
Nigel Maxey has been appointed as General Manager at Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Following the announcement that TFE Hotels will operate a second hotel in Melbourne with the newly rebranded Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands set to open on 8 April, the Sydney-based hotel company has announced Nigel Maxey as General Manager of the 273-room hotel.
Amora Hotels & Resorts Unveils Five-Star Property in Brisbane Following USD20 Million Transformation
Thai-owned Amora Group has revealed its latest acquisition Amora Brisbane, transformed into a five-star leisure and business hotel after a AU$30 million (USD20 million) remodelling. The CBD hotel joins the group's expanding portfolio of six owned and operated hotels and resorts under the Amora brand in Australia and Thailand. Previously the Novotel Brisbane, Amora purchased the property from CDL Hospitality Trusts in 2020. Amora Brisbane's transformation follows hot on the heels of Amora Beach Resort Phuket's THB500 million (US$14 million) comprehensive refurbishment, which was completed in December 2023. Located in the prime CBD area, Amora Brisbane is a short stroll from Central Railway Station, The Queen St Mall, Treasury Casino and Suncorp Stadium; and a five-minute ride from the entertainment precincts of Howard Smith Wharves and Fortitude Valley. For business travellers, a quick 15-minute ride takes them to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. With Amora Brisbane, Amora Group is positioned to gain momentum from the MICE and events sectors, boosted by Brisbane's up and coming status as a key sports destination of Australia. Its sterling line-up of international sports events and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will place the city under the global spotlight.
There’s a New ‘Vibe’ in Melbourne’s Docklands
Hot on the heels of Marvel Stadium's planned $250M upgrade, TFE Hotels has announced they will begin operating the soon-to-be-rebranded 273-room Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, with new owners, MA Financial Group, from 8 April.
Urban Rest Expands Reach in Sydney with Debut of Urban Rest North Sydney
Urban Rest, the pioneer in flexible alternative accommodations, is proud to announce the opening of Urban Rest North Sydney, further broadening its presence in the dynamic cityscape of Sydney.
Pioneering Cairns waterfront hotel relaunches as Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Established Cairns' hotel owner, Taisei Kanko Australia Pty Limited, announced today that their Cairns hotel has relaunched as a self-managed, independent hotel to be branded as Cairns Harbourside Hotel.