The Langham Hotels and Resorts are proud to announce the appointment of Jayson Heron-Smith to Director of Sales & Marketing, The Langham, Sydney and Director of Sales Australia, Global Sales Office at Langham Hospitality Group.
Over recent months, Australia has experienced a number of lockdowns and travel restrictions which have resulted in record low levels of hotel demand. However, as the country enters the summer months and restrictions ease, positive trends are already developing for hoteliers. And while an uplift in demand can be observed across many of Australia’s key markets, it is the Gold Coast that is leading charge in forward bookings.
Lifted by the upcoming holiday season, occupancy on the books is rising in Australia’s key hotel markets with Brisbane and Adelaide nearing 70% for New Year’s Eve, according to STR’s Forward STAR.
The bohemian Blue Mountains village of Blackheath has welcomed Kyah Boutique Hotel, a 1970s era motel that has been reimagined with a 'luxe' touch by Sydney-based design firm, MKD Architects. The hotel will welcome its first guests on Monday (20 December).
The Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort has completed a major renovation in time for the peak Christmas and year-end holiday season.
Reflecting the end of lockdown and eased travel restrictions, Melbourne’s hotel industry reported its highest room rates of the pandemic-era, according to preliminary November 2021 data from STR.
Lynne has held global senior directorship roles and has successfully launched leading hospitality brands including Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Preferred Boutique gaining worldwide recognition as a brand strategist winning multiple industry awards such as the 'Brand Management of the Year' award at HM Awards for Excellence. Lynne has an inherent understanding of the luxury sector with her focus aimed at bringing extraordinary experiences to life through innovation, whilst driving brand recognition and incremental revenue to the bottom line.
Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley has officially opened as the world's first hotel in IHG Hotels & Resorts' Vignette Collection - a family of one-off hotels where guests can indulge in a passion for stays that are authentic, experiential and considered. Vignette Collection hotels are luxurious, distinctive, elegant and intriguing - words that have been used to describe Brisbane's Hotel X, making it a perfect fit for the new Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand that was launched in August.
Liveport, a leading provider of internet services and IoT-based technology, has today announced the successful implementation of an extensive Wi-Fi network upgrade at Citadines on Bourke Melbourne. A trendsetting apart’hotel providing travellers with the privacy of their own apartment along with the latest in modern amenities, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne can now importantly also cater to demands for fast, responsive and reliable online connectivity which has become a critical factor in achieving the satisfaction of today’s guests and ensuring their continued loyalty.
Accor launches a podcast diving into the stories of the people, places and initiatives from around the world that are shaping the hospitality of tomorrow, creating new innovative and meaningful experiences. Discover the voices of the passionate and dedicated people who bring it all to life.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Melbourne, marking the entry of the vibrant Hyatt Centric brand into Australia. Located in a prime location in the heart of Melbourne's fast-emerging downtown, Hyatt Centric Melbourne will inspire savvy explorers to discover authentic experiences and hidden gems in the dynamic city.
Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, has partnered with Year13, Australia’s largest digital platform for high school leavers, to inspire young Australians to explore the limitless career opportunities within the hospitality industry.
One of Melbourne's finest historic hotels, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, has been reimagined with a modern look that pays homage to its turn-of-the-century origins.
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, has won the naming rights for Stadium Australia, with the iconic venue in Sydney Olympic Park to begin the transition to Accor Stadium from today.
Located on the Docklands waterfront in Melbourne, the five-star hotel sets the stage for an inspiring stay for guests through its signature service and facilities.
Accor's newest Mövenpick Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, is now open and delighting first guests with its daily Chocolate Hour and stylish guestrooms and suites.
Australasia's largest serviced apartment operator Quest Apartment Hotels has today announced plans for a 75-toom hotel in Truganina, a quickly growing neighbourhood 22km west of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Wyndham.
Global operator Quest Apartment Hotels has announced a new hotel in the Blacktown CBD, as part of the significant private sector investment in the Blacktown's infrastructure.
Australia's highly anticipated first Kimpton property, Kimpton Margot Sydney has announced that Bruce Ryde has joined the hotel as General Manager. Ridiculously personal experiences are a hallmark of every Kimpton hotel, and Bruce will be uniquely equipped to assist Kimpton Margot Sydney as it readies for a January opening.
Marriott will expand The Luxury Collection to Australia next month, when The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart opens.