Accor opens new flagship Novotel hotel in Devonport, Tasmania
The doors have officially opened at Novotel Devonport, north Tasmania's most anticipated hotel launch for 2022.
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La Vie Hotels & Resorts grows its presence in Victoria with multi-partnership deal with Amber Property Group
La Vie Hotels & Resorts, one of Asia Pacific’s leading and fastest growing independent hotel management companies, is proud to announce a multi-partnership deal with Amber Property Group, to manage its Melbourne hotels.
Mercure Sydney Martin Place Opens
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, has announced Mercure Sydney Martin Place, ideally located in the bustling heart of Sydney's CBD, will open tomorrow (October 7).
Michelle Scott has been appointed as General Manager at Moxy Sydney Airport Hotel
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry across both operational and commercial disciplines, Michelle has an extensive background working across hotels in their pre-opening and opening stages. Michelle first joined Marriott International in 2007 and has since been a key driver of commercial strategy and sales team leader across Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa and Brisbane Marriott Hotel.In 2017 Michelle opened the highly acclaimed Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay. She then returned to Brisbane in 2018 to successfully open The Westin Brisbane while also overseeing the Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane in a Complex Director of Sales and Marketing Role, during which time the brands integrated from Starwood legacy into Marriott systems. In that same year she was awarded the Asia Pacific Brand, Marketing, Loyalty and PR Special Achievement Leader of the Year Award for Marriott International.Michelle brings her expertise now to the team at Moxy Sydney Airport hotel as it prepares for opening in 2023, joining from her most recent role as Executive Assistant Manager - Sales & Marketing at The Westin Brisbane and Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane. Having mentored and developed associates across multiple disciplines throughout her career, Michelle brings her passion for people and multi-disciplinary leadership experience to Moxy Sydney Airport to lead the team in driving innovation and guest experiences.
Scott MacDonald has been appointed as General Manager at Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park
Scott began his Marriott International career in 1999, at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast as Banquet Manager. He has since worked in a number of roles with Marriott including Food and Beverage Manager of Sheraton Grand Sydney, Hyde Park; Complex Director of Food & Beverage at Sheraton Fiji Resort and Golf Club, Sheraton Denarau Villas and The Westin Resort & Spa Denarau Island; and Hotel Manager of the Sheraton Resorts in Fiji.Scott joins Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park from his most recent role as General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott, North Ryde - where he took the hotel to new heights while navigating pandemic challenges and refurbished the food and beverage product offering.
Sudhir Yadav has been appointed as General Manager at AC by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
Sudhir has made the move from Fiji to Melbourne to join the team at AC by Marriott Melbourne Southbank as General Manager. Most recently Sudhir was Complex Hotel Manager for Sheraton Denarau Villas, Fiji and Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort where he played an instrumental role in the resort's re-opening in March 2022 after a $55 million renovation.His journey with Marriott began in 2007 as a Front Office Guest Service Agent at Sydney Harbour Marriott. In 2011, he was promoted to Front Office Manager at Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde Sydney and then to Director of Rooms at JW Marriott Gold Coast in 2014 before moving to Fiji. During his time in Fiji Sudhir launched the Marriott Training Academy to help grow local talent, as well as bringing to life a partnership with Mamanuca Environment Society to spread the joy of good travel via Good Travel by Marriott Bonvoy initiatives.Sudhir has been the recipient of two Manager of the Year awards through Marriott International in 2013 and 2017, and has recently completed the Marriott Development Academy GM Certificate.
Bennath Evea has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde
Bennath began her career with Marriott International in 2008, at The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel as Assistant Banquet Manager. Bennath proceeded to hold a variety of senior Event Management roles within the Marriott portfolio since, across locations in London, Doha, Hanoi and Bangkok, and more recently as Director of F&B at The Stones Hotel, Legian Bali, Autograph Collection. During this time Bennath worked on the opening of two halo hotels in the Asia Pacific region, JW Marriott Hanoi and Bangkok Marriott Marquis.Bennath will take on the role of General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde from late September, joining from her most recent role as Director of Operations at Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection where she managed the property through historic pier restorations. In her new role Bennath looks forward to continuing to contribute to the development and career progression of associates she works with.
First Look at Travelodge Hotel Hobart’s Dramatic Transformation
Travelodge Hobart has just completed a multi-million-dollar refurbishment program that has seen all 131 guest rooms refreshed, public spaces - including a dramatic new-look reception - transformed, the installation of a gym and purpose-built yoga and Pilates studio, and new Dreamcatcher beds throughout.
Accor marks 400th hotel in Australia and the Pacific
Milestone for Accor is part of dynamic Pacific expansion, with 11 new hotels and 1,569 rooms set to open in next two years in Australia and New Zealand.
TFE Hotels and Capital Alliance Unite for $340M Docklands Development
Local developer and hotel owner Capital Alliance, in partnership with Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, has announced a first-of-its-kind mixed-use development in Melbourne Docklands, featuring two world class local hotel brands.
STR: Melbourne’s hotel performance fell in August
Melbourne’s hotel performance fell from the previous month, but room rates remained well above the pre-pandemic comparable, according to preliminary August 2022 data from STR.
WA hotel performance road to recovery; Accor calls for investment in events to fast-track tourism revival
Western Australia’s largest hotel group, Accor, is experiencing sustained recovery in its Western Australia hotel, apartments and resorts network.
Accor receives top honour
ACCOR, has won the prestigious Wagestream EMPLOYER OF CHOICE Award (>1,000 team members) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards.
Nathan Dean has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at voco and Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre
Vista Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced industry professional, Nathan Dean to the role of Cluster General Manager of its two new Brisbane properties - voco Brisbane City Centre and Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre.
Chloe Mason has been appointed as Associate Director at CBRE Capital Markets
CBRE has bolstered its Perth Capital Markets team with the appointment of Chloe Mason in the position of Associate Director, Metropolitan Investments. Ms Mason has more than seven years of experience in the commercial property industry and rejoins CBRE from JLL Hotels & Hospitality, where she led its Western Australian Hotels business.
The Veriu Group’s first NSW Punthill property, Punthill Norwest, gets ready to welcome its first guests
Leading innovator in the boutique apartment hotel and micro-apartment space, the Veriu Group is set to open the doors of Punthill Norwest, its first Punthill Apartment hotel in NSW this week.
Revinate Ivy Is Now in Australia with The Lancemore Group
More than 60% of hospitality executives consider “a fully contactless experience for all basic hotel transactions, including check-in/out, food & beverage,...” and “as the most likely feature or technology that the industry will adopt widely in the next three years.”
Ritika Diwan has been appointed as Director at CBRE Hotels in Sydney
CBRE Hotels has expanded its operation with the appointment of industry expert Ritika Diwan as a Director in its Sydney-based Capital Markets team.
Iconic luxury property The Sebel Quay West Suites launches fresh new look
The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney, one of the city's most iconic luxury hotels that overlooks Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay and The Rocks, has unveiled a multi-million dollar refurbishment, invigorating its status as a distinctive, stylish and sophisticated hotel in The Rocks.
STR: Sydney hotel performance dipped in July
Sydney’s hotel industry saw lower performance from the month prior, but comparisons against 2019 levels held steady, according to preliminary July 2022 data from STR.