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STR: Australia’s hotels regaining occupancy with restrictions eased
With lengthy lockdowns ending and travel restrictions easing, Australia’s hotel industry has seen recent improvement in hotel occupancy levels, according to preliminary data from STR through 31 October.
Accor’s celebrated Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brand to make Brisbane debut
Accor, together with private development group Keylin, have announced plans to open Brisbane's first Mövenpick hotel. The internationally acclaimed hotel brand will make its Brisbane debut at 447 Gregory Terrace in Spring Hill, the city's oldest suburb, bordering the Brisbane CBD and the 65-ha Victoria Parklands.
Luxurious Welcome For First Guests At Sofitel Adelaide
The much-anticipated Sofitel Adelaide welcomed its first guests today 4 November 2021, becoming the first new-build, international five-star hotel to open in Adelaide's CBD in 30 years.
Hilton Signs First Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Sydney in Partnership with Boston Global
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Sydney Kingswood, marking the sixth Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the pipeline for Australasia and the brand's entry into Sydney, Australia's largest gateway city. In partnership with Boston Global, Hilton will manage the newly built 140-room property in the heart of Western Sydney, which also marks the Hilton's third brand in Sydney, joining Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Curio Collection by Hilton.
Australian hotels sales hit a five-year high after surging close to $2 billion
Australian hotels sales have surged to almost $2 billion this year – hitting a five-year high and up from just $681 million 2020 – despite a year of lockdowns and ongoing travel restrictions.
Quercy Jouannes has been appointed as General Manager at SKYE Suites Parramatta
SKYE Suites has welcomed Quercy Jouannes as the General Manager for SKYE Suites Parramatta.
Philip Blain has been appointed as General Manager at Club Wyndham Ballarat
Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Blain to the role of General Manager at Club Wyndham Ballarat.
150-Key Courtyard by Marriott Perth scheduled to open early 2024
Marriott International, Inc. today signed an agreement with Hesperia to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Perth, bringing the brand's timeless, classic style to one of Western Australia's fastest growing commercial and residential catchments. Located 13 kilometres south of Perth's Central Business District, the 150-room new-build Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch will form part of the mixed-use Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct and is expected to open in early 2024.
Asia Pacific hotel investment to top $7 billion in 2021, growing to $9 billion in 2022 - JLL
Hotel investment volumes will likely cross US$7 billion for the full year 2021, a 15% year-on-year increase, as investors continue to look past the industry’s short-to-medium term headwinds brought on by COVID-19. According to JLL (NYSE: JLL) Hotels & Hospitality Group, healthy transaction volumes will continue into next year, with the industry expected to attract a minimum of US$9 billion in capital in 2022.
Sofitel Adelaide – Countdown To 4 November Opening
The countdown is on to experience the new Sofitel Adelaide, Australia's most anticipated hotel launch for 2021, with Thursday 4 November now confirmed as the official opening date.
Gabriel Polias has been appointed as General Manager at Ovolo Nishi
Down south in Ovolo Nishi, Gabriel Polias joins the property as general manager. His prevoiusly held positions such as hotel manager at luxury brands like the Sofitel, as well as director of operations at the Marriott.
Kieron Hunt has been appointed as General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Kieron Hunt has been appointed the general manager of Ovolo Woolloomooloo. Over two decades, Hunt has worked in locations around the world such as London, Dubai, China, and Japan, for hospitality brands such as The Murray, Peninsula Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Chelsea Football Club.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Holiday Inn signing in Dandenong
IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to be continuing its push into suburban and regional Victoria with the signing of Holiday Inn Dandenong with hotel owners, the Pelligra Group.
IHG's vibrant Holiday Inn brand readies to call West Perth home
West Perth's trendy Hay Street will soon be home to one of IHG's fastest growing hotel brands as Sage Hotel West Perth rebadges to Holiday Inn West Perth on 1 November 2021.
KSL Capital Partners Expands Australian Hotel Portfolio with Acquisition of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park
KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) announced today that an affiliate of KSL has acquired the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park for an undisclosed amount. It will continue to be operated by Marriott International under the Four Points by Sheraton brand. While KSL has already invested in Ballie Lodges in Australia, this is KSL’s first investment in Sydney.
2020-21 Australian accommodation monitor shows performance divide between capitals and regional areas
Australian accommodation declines for the 2020-21 financial year were worse for capital markets than regional areas, according to STR’s collection of national accommodation statistics through the Australian Accommodation Monitor.
Low-Touch Hotels are Here to Stay
At the start of the pandemic, I implemented, when considered in retrospect, was an uncharacteristic experiment. For an entire day, I tried not to touch anything in a public space. After a few hours of what seemed like a long game of playground tag, I realised that it was impossible to shun much of our physical contact outside the home effectively.
By Ross Beardsell, JLL Executive Vice President, Advisory & Asset Management Australasia, JLL
STR: Preliminary August data for Australia hotels
Amid increased COVID-19 cases and lockdowns across the country, Australia’s hotel industry reported lower performance levels, according to preliminary August 2021 data from STR.
Adelaide's Newest Hotel Boasts Country's First Suspended Bridge Swimming Pool
Construction has begun on Adelaide's South Australia's newest upscale lifestyle hotel, Vibe Hotel Adelaide, which is set to become the flagship landmark hotel for the 'Paris end' of Adelaide in the Flinders East precinct.