CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting two mature hotels in Sydney, Australia to an unrelated third party for a total of AUD109.0 million (S$95.6 million[1]). Situated outside of the city centre, the two properties are Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde and Novotel Sydney Paramatta.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney announces the appointment of award-winning food and beverage professional Sarath Nair as Beverage Manager, due to commence his role November 2023.
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney. Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travelers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront.
Melbourne’s hotel industry reported a decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for just the second time this year, according to September 2023 preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Hilton has unveiled its first Curio Collection property in Melbourne, collaborating with Vista Hospitality Group for the venture.
The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Amerio as Hotel Manager. Working with the operational team that supports General Manager Steve Molnar, Joseph will oversee day-to-day resort operations and uphold the Sheraton's reputation as Port Douglas' premium accommodation provider.A seasoned industry professional and longtime local to Tropical North Queensland, Joseph comes to the resort after spending three years as General Manager of Mantra Portsea in Port Douglas, where he led the team through a $1 million refurbishment project and oversaw the implementation of high-impact sustainability initiatives. Prior to this, Joseph held positions throughout Australia, including in Airlie Beach as Operations Manager and General Manager in Canberra.
Klarisa Dzambo has been promoted to Hotel Manger - Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank. Identified as a rising star, Klarisa first started at the property in the pre-opening team as a Food & Beverage Supervisor before progressing to Food & Beverage Duty Manager, Front Desk roles, Duty Manager and Assistant Hotel Manager.
Shihalini Rajaratnam has been appointed Cluster Hotel Manager - Holiday Inn Express Melbourne and in her new role, is responsible for two Melbourne properties owned and operated by the company - Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank. With a strong hotel operations background, Shihalini is an advocate for developing next generation hoteliers and female leaders in the hospitality industry.
Ideally located on the doorstep of the Central Business District, Hyatt House South Melbourne will offer guests everything they need for short or long-term stays.
Helped by the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sydney’s hotel industry recorded its highest monthly performance levels since March 2023, according to preliminary August 2023 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Ritu Rawat has been appointed Associate Director of Sales for Nesuto Docklands, based at the new Melbourne property. Ritu is an effective, highly motivated sales professional with more than 13 years of sales, marketing, business development and account management experience. Ritu was most recently Business Development Manager at Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery by Sofitel and has worked with various leading hotel companies across India.
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today that Summerstar Tourist Parks has adopted the IDeaS’ G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) across fourteen of its Australian-based caravan and holiday park sites.
Minor Hotels has today announced plans for its first NH Hotel in Australia, with the upcoming launch of NH Sydney Airport.
A brand new 13-storey hotel in a world-class destination offering a stunning rooftop bar, pool, restaurant and a conference and wedding venue is set to transform a popular Coastal seaside suburb.
CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES ON CENTRAL QUEENSLAND'S FIRST FIVE-STAR HOTEL.
SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable brand management company founded by Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht, announces its first Treehouse Hotel in Australia, scheduled to open in Adelaide in 2026. Treehouse Hotels, the free-spirited lifestyle hospitality brand acclaimed for "celebrating the joy of youth, freedom, fun and friends, real and imaginary," is founded on the adventurous ideas that inspire a child to build their "treehouse" and hang. Treehouse Hotels creatively capture the carefree comfort, freedom, warmth and wonder of childhood.
Mantra Melbourne Airport is delighted to announce that it will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment, providing guests with superb facilities and a relaxing stay, with the new-look property set to be unveiled in 2024.
Australia’s recent hotel performance represents normalization as leisure demand has peaked and given way to strengthening in corporate business, according to CoStar and STR analysis that will be presented this week at NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Industry Expo.CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. STR is CoStar’s provider of data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry.Australia’s occupancy through the first seven months of the year was 68.2%, which was up 9.8% from last year but down 6.0% from 2019. Average daily rate (ADR) of AUD234.46 was 7.4% higher than last year and 22.4% better than 2019. Driven by gains in ADR, revenue per available room (RevPAR) has been indexing at 120 (20 percentage higher) or better than 2019 since April 2022. “Australia is following many other countries into a period of normalization,” said Matthew Burke, STR’s regional director for the Pacific region, Central South Asia and Japan. “That is happening because the surge in domestic leisure travel peaked in 2022, and while room prices are considerably higher than 2019, we’ve seen minimal-to-no rate growth year over year. That isn’t a loss, but more of a shift, as we’ve seen gains in capital cities and on the days most associated with corporate demand.”
Hotel software solutions provider P3 is being credited for transforming the booking process for Rottnest Island Authority, after developing a customized booking engine that effectively addresses the authority’s diverse range of accommodations and guests. A popular island destination situated just offshore from the city of Perth in Western Australia, Rottnest Island Authority operates Stay Rottnest, offering an expansive array of accommodations from campsites and cabins to bungalows and large self-contained units. With 69 different room types spanning seven locations and various views and room configurations, a robust and highly customized guest booking solution was required. After the previous provider announced plans to phase out its booking engine at the end of 2022, Rottnest Island’s management team conducted a thorough evaluation of systems capable of meeting their unique business requirements to identify a new solution.
Australians will now be able to earn more than just endorphins after a workout when travelling, with leading fitness brand, Peloton, and Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announcing a new partnership today.