City Developments Limited (CDL), through its wholly-owned hotel subsidiary Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Limited (M&C) and in a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) with its New Zealand-listed subsidiary Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand Limited (NZX:MCK), has entered into a Purchase Sale Agreement and Business Asset
Pro-invest Group has unveiled details of its newest property - Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point. Following the settlement of the hotel purchase in February 2023, the company has now signed a franchise agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts and an extensive renovation is planned to bring the essence of this vibrant Sydney neighbourhood to life.
At this 184-room property, guests can expect elevated accommodation, modern amenities and Hilton Garden Inn's signature Brighthearted service.
Yesterday local State and Federal MPs, Sarah Connolly and Dr Daniel Mulino, and Brimbank City Councillors Sam David and Thomas O'Reilly, joined Veriu Group co-founder Alex Thorpe, CEO Zed Sanjana and developer Martin Strode of SMA Projects in a sod-turning ceremony to commemorate the start of Veriu's latest Punthill property build at Sunshine.
Melbourne’s hotel occupancy was its highest for any month since February 2020, according to preliminary March data from STR.
MERCURE MELBOURNE ST KILDA ROAD: A FUSION OF ART, CULTURE & HOSPITALITY.
International travel to Australia is back in full swing and Four Seasons Hotel Sydney remains the luxury gateway for visitors to explore the city and beyond. Centrally located in the historic Rocks district overlooking one of the world's most beautiful harbors, the hotel is within walking distance of top restaurants, shopping, the ferry terminal and iconic sites like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Set Above the City Skyline, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne Celebrates Ancient Stories and Vibrant Cultures with Stunning Design and Immersive Experiences.
The European-born brand invites creative-minded travellers to savour the good life at Melbourne's historic entertainment siteLe Méridien Melbourne - Guest RoomLe Méridien Melbourne - Dolly Restaurant.
Sydney WorldPride 2023 drove the market’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) above pre-pandemic levels, while occupancy remained slightly below 2019, according to preliminary data from STR.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company and leading provider of management services with more than 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific, has recently unveiled two new hotels in Australasia, with the latest being TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide. Known for its cosmopolitan culture and rich history in arts and festivals, South Australia most recently saw an annual average of approximately 6.8 million travellers each year before the pandemic. As borders continue to reopen, the state expects tourism figures to steadily pick up in the coming months, buoyed by a robust events calendar, reestablished cruise ship visits, and additional air links.
Brisbane-based Amanda Hoolihan, in the newly created Global Revenue Officer role, will work to enhance TFE's revenue management practices and drive innovation, and ultimately results, for the group.
Ovolo Hotels opened the doors to the revamped Laneways By Ovolo on March 7, 2023. Inspired by 80's Memphis nostalgia and infused with creative flair, Laneways By Ovolo is the evolution of the much loved Ovolo Laneways, and its new-look is a colourful nod (and a cheeky wink) to Melbourne's vibrant laneways and eclectic offerings.
Australian hotel sales hit $2.14 billion in 2022 - the second highest transaction volume on record - with significant additional equity capital still on the sidelines waiting for signs of a stabilisation in interest rates and inflation according to new CBRE research. CBRE’s latest Hotels Overview and Outlook report highlights that recovering occupancies and strong growth in Average Daily Rates (ADR) assisted in insulating the hotels sector from the effects of rising inflation.
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, together with regional supplier and internet services provider, Liveport, have been credited with enhancing in-room entertainment capabilities at Mercure Sunshine Kawana Waters with the recent installation of GuestCast. An 81-room luxury property situated on Australia’s iconic Sunshine Coast, Mercure Sunshine Kawana Waters with GuestCast can now ensure that heightened guest satisfaction includes offering a modern in-room entertainment experience that can be instantly personalized according to the expectations of individual guests.
Claire Haigh has been promoted to Vice President Communications, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific. Claire joined Accor three years ago as Director of Communications and was recently awarded Travel Communicator of the Year by the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Prior to joining Accor, Claire spent five years as Global Communications Director at Pernod Ricard. She has amassed over two decades of PR and communications experience, having delivered global campaigns for some of the world's biggest brands in the hospitality, FMCG and fashion sectors in Australia and the UK.
Angela Howard will commence in the position of Senior Vice President Talent & Culture, Premium, Midscale & Economy, for Accor Pacific from 29th March 2023. Angela is an accomplished executive with over 20 years' experience delivering the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of Human Resource practices within multi-site and multi-business unit environments. Angela has most recently been performing a global role as the Holland America Group Vice President of Talent and Culture within Carnival Corporation with brands including P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Cunard, Carnival Cruise Lines and Seabourn. Angela takes over from Shelley Perkins who has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President of Talent & Culture, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific.
Steven Lake has been appointed Senior Vice President Finance, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific. Steven has 28 years of experience at Accor. During this time, following a number of hotel and cluster Financial Controller roles, Steven spent time as Corporate Asset Manager before then taking on the leadership of our operations finance functions in Australia. In addition to his finance responsibilities, Steven was leader of Procurement for 3 years and in his most recent role Steven has led and been integral in growing Accor's Hospitality Services division incorporating Qantas Lounges and, more recently, Concierge, Cafés, Kiosks and 3rd spaces in Commercial Office towers. Steven steps into the role as Philip Basha is promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor in the Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific
Anne Gill has taken up the role of Senior Vice President Commercial, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific. Anne joined Accor in 2019 and has held the role of Vice President Sales and Connected Partners in the Pacific region for the past three and a half years. Prior to joining Accor, Anne held similar positions with a number of other leading global and regional hotel companies across disciplines including Loyalty, Digital, Marketing and Franchise operations. Anne takes up the leadership of the Accor Pacific commercial team, as Renae Trimble has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Accor Plus, the Asia Pacific loyalty subscription program of Accor.
TFE Hotels officially opened the doors at its newest South Australian address, the Vibe Hotel Adelaide, today. The launch of the 123-room, design-led Vibe Hotel signifies the completion of the Flinders East precinct, more than twenty years in the making by its South Australian developers, GuavaLime and Loucas Zahos Architects.