GBTA will host forums in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland between March and April to address industry challenges amid Australia's AUD 42.7 billion business travel market.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an iconic Gold Coast hotel with Islander Hotel Trading Pty Ltd. The property will introduce LXR Hotels & Resorts to Australia in early 2027 after a renovation. The new hotel marks a significant milestone in Hilton’s expansion in Australia, bringing LXR Hotels & Resorts bespoke personal service and timeless pursuit of adventure to the South-East Queensland coast.
The 150-room property will anchor a AUD $3.8 billion Burswood Point development opening in 2032, marking Anantara's first Australian location.
The 104-room property will be part of a mixed-use tower featuring 169 residences, opening in late 2027 near Hyde Park and Museum Station.
TFE Hotels will open the highly anticipated Adina Chermside Brisbane in mid-to-late April 2026, introducing a new era of contemporary apartment‑style hotel living to one of Brisbane's fastest‑growing urban centres. Perfectly positioned just 20 minutes from the CBD - and only moments from Westfield Chermside and adjacent to the Prince Charles Hospital - the 148‑key hotel brings Adina's signature "casual living philosophy" to Brisbane's thriving northern corridor.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has accelerated its growth in Western Australia by signing Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, in partnership with SKS Group.
January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns implemented Shiji's cloud-based POS across all F&B outlets to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra is pleased to announce the appointment of Manoj Ramisetti as General Manager.
Australian international hotel company, TFE Hotels, is set to expand its Tasmanian footprint with the debut of its premium apartment-style hotel brand, Adina, in Hobart. This opening marks the first time the Apple Isle will welcome the homegrown hotel brand known for contemporary design, spacious living, and flexible apartment accommodation.
Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels has commenced operations of Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra, a distinctive heritage boutique property located in Canberra's vibrant New Acton precinct. The transition marks Trilogy's continued expansion across the nation's capital and strengthens its growing presence in Australia's premium hotel sector.
Minor Hotels will introduce its stylish, design-led Avani Hotels & Resorts brand to Wollongong, one of New South Wales' most dynamic and fast-growing coastal cities. Opening in 2027, Avani Wollongong Hotel marks the brand's first new-build property in the state and a milestone in Avani's growing footprint across Australasia.
Crowne Plaza Geelong has officially opened today, bringing a relaxed and stylish new hotel experience to one of Victoria's most exciting coastal cities.
Dylan Cole and Nick Ellis explore how Australian hoteliers leverage guest data for direct bookings and on-property spend in a high-cost operating environment.
Perth hit 96% occupancy with record ADR of AUD409, while Adelaide saw RevPAR surge 326% year-over-year during the cricket series.
Effective immediately, Wesley Milsom will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Asset Management & Strategic Advisory, Australia and New Zealand. For JLL, he will be responsible for leading numerous key asset management mandates, operator selection transactions, and strategic advisory assignments across these two priority markets. He will also draw on his broad experience in the surrounding Pacific region to expand JLL's existing coverage of island markets. He is based in Sydney and reports to Xander Nijnens, Head of Advisory & Asset Management, JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific.
NYE rates hit AUD 1,009, while concerts by Jimmy Barnes and Lady Gaga also drove strong performance throughout December.
Australian hotels lag in AI readiness despite growing demand, but can succeed by partnering with tech experts rather than building in-house expertise.
The article focuses on predictive analytics and machine learning applications for demand forecasting and competitor analysis, with Australian hotels reporting 15% booking increases for July-August.
Crown Resorts will deploy mobile check-in, AI messaging, and digital upselling tools across properties to modernize guest touchpoints without requiring app downloads.