Accor’s Peppers brand arrives in the Yarra
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has opened its first hotel in Victoria's picturesque Yarra Valley today with the opening of Peppers Marysville.
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View Hotels Revolutionizes Operations With Infor for Enhanced Business Agility and Workplace Flexibility
Infor, the industry cloud company, announced today that View Hotels has deployed Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) and Interfaces across its three Australian Hotels to better leverage the cloud for data insights, marketing and remote working.
Multi-Million Dollar Refurb For Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
Holiday Inn Sydney Airport has spent $4 million renovating 50 per cent of its guest rooms. Led by a team of creative architects and interior designers from A+ Design Group, the extensive refurbishment included new furnishings and bathrooms.
Dave Baswal has been appointed as Managing Director ANZ at Ovolo Group in Australia
Ovolo Group has expanded the role of Dave Baswal to managing director ANZ. Previously, Baswal has been leading the Australian arm of the business since 2016. This includes acquisitions, repositioning, design and project management for The Inchcolm by Ovolo and Ovolo The Valley in Brisbane, Ovolo Nishi in Canberra and Ovolo South Yarra in Melbourne. He has over two decades of hospitality finance and real estate management experience under his belt.
Amanda Cottome has been appointed as General Manager & Brand Experience Manager at A by Adina Sydney
TFE Hotels has appointed Amanda Cottome as General Manager & Brand Experience Manager of the the A by Adina Sydney.
Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer To Open May 2021
Accor, together with Singapore's Fragrance Group Limited, will open Australia's second Mövenpick hotel with the opening of Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer in May 2021.
Doubletree By Hilton Darwin Reopens Its Accommodation Rooms On April 6th
Hilton announces the reopening of DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin welcoming guests once again with Hilton's signature hospitality. Located on the Esplanade adjacent to DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, the 184-room hotel was temporarily closed from April 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Jelena Bojanic has been appointed as General Manager at A by Adina Canberra
Hospitality specialist Jelena Bojanic has stepped into her 'dream role' as A by Adina Canberra Hotel General Manager, raising the flag on the new brand's first premium address in the nation's capital.
TFE Hotels’ A By Adina Sydney, Set To Open Late April 2021
TFE Hotels' A by Adina Sydney, set to open late April 2021, is being billed as the flagship property of an elevated new 'premium' suite of Apartment Hotels, where VIP guest experience is set to soar to extraordinary heights.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Returns to Melbourne
Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, today announced the opening of the 244-room Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street. The hotel's location on the corner of Little Queen and Bourke Streets, provides easy access to the city's recreational and cultural attractions. Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street is owned by international hotel owner and developer M&L Hospitality and managed by Hilton.
John O’Shea has been appointed as General Manager at The Langham, Gold Coast and The Jewel Residences, Gold Coast
John O'Shea has been appointed general manager of The Langham, Gold Coast and The Jewel Residences, Gold Coast, scheduled to open in 2022.Born in Brisbane and raised in Queensland, Australia, O'Shea has more than 40 years' experience in pre-openings, hotel renovations, operations, re-branding, food and beverage within the hospitality industry. In his diverse career, he was involved in six hotel openings and worked at five resorts in key travel destinations across Asia Pacific. O'Shea's most recent role was managing director of Splash Beach Resort & Villas in Phuket, Thailand where he oversaw the resort's renovation and re-branding, which comprised of 611 rooms, suites, penthouses and villas.
Australia Unveils $928 Million Covid-19 Stimulus Package For Tourism Industry
The Australian government unveiled a A$1.2 billion ($928 million) tourism support package on Thursday, aimed at boosting local travel while international routes remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
STR: Preliminary February Data For Melbourne Hotels
Amid tightened restrictions, Melbourne's hotel industry reported lower performance levels compared with previous months, according to preliminary February 2021 data from STR.Year-over-year declines remained significant in comparison with February 2020:
Michael Foster has been appointed as General Manager at Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Hospitality has appointed Michael Foster as General Manager of the Dorsett Gold Coast, the group's first hotel in Australia and the first beach-style resort worldwide. Michael has over 15 years of hospitality industry experience, including pre-opening, hotel operations, as well as sales and marketing. He worked most recently as General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central and has held several senior roles for other hotel brands including InterContinental (IHG), Pan Pacific and Crowne Plaza (IHG). Michael graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor's Degree in International Hotel and Tourism Management.
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Opens in Brisbane, Australia
Marriott has opened its fifth hotel in Brisbane and 26th in Australia.
Australia Welcomes First Hotel Indigo In The Vibrant Neighbourhood Of Adelaide
IHG Hotels & Resorts' boutique lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo, has made its Australian debut with the opening of Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets on 1 March. The much-anticipated 145-room hotel with its intriguing design features, deep connections to the neighbourhood and exemplary culinary offerings is set to become a vibrant cultural hub for locals and visitors, and a hallmark of Hotel Indigo properties around the world.
Ritz Hotel Geelong Deploys High-performance Wi-Fi Network Technology by Liveport
Liveport, a leading provider of internet services and IoT-based technology, has announced the successful implementation of an advanced high-speed Wi-Fi network at the Ritz Hotel Geelong. A full-service property located within south-eastern Australia, Ritz Hotel Geelong is designed to reflect the latest in contemporary design, which is now further bolstered by its ability to fully deliver on modern guest Wi-Fi and online hotel service expectations.
Melissa Gan has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer APAC at Worldhotels in Perth
Melissa Gan, who has been with the company since 2005, will assume increased responsibilities in the newly created role of WorldHotels Chief Commercial Officer APAC.
Emma Jarrett has been appointed as Assistant Hotel Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank
A graduate of TFE's Academe Management Leadership Program, Emma joined TFE Hotels in 2013 and was a recipient of TFE's internal 'Events Excellence Every Time' award in 2019.