Pan Pacific Hotels Group announces the expansion of its footprint in Australia with the signing of PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne. Opening in April 2021, the hotel will be part of M-City Monash, the largest mixed-used development dubbed as a "mini city" serving as the new gateway to Melbourne's South East Growth Corridor.
JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, has announced the opening of JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, marking the debut of Marriott International's iconic JW Marriott brand in the Pacific region. Located close to the Gold Coast's gorgeous golden beaches, unspoilt hinterlands and famous family attractions, the resort brings a new level of luxury to the beachside city. For discerning guests, this is a sophisticated sanctuary that lets them kick back, relax and rediscover a sense of balance in body and mind. Travelers who wish to explore the Gold Coast's most popular visitor attractions will find the resort conveniently located close to Surfers Paradise Beach, Sea World, Dream World, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and many more must-see destinations.
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernhard Langer as the hotel's new General Manager. Bernhard has worked in the hospitality industry for 29 years, most recently leading the awarded launch and management of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, an 18-story, 229-room newly developed hotel, which is the latest addition to Hilton's expanding portfolio in Western Australia. DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront is owned by SKS Group and managed by Hilton.
Opening early December on the doorstep of everything Melbourne is famous for - art, culture, coffee, shopping, food, festivals, sport… and a whole lot more - Adina West Melbourne hands guests the keys to a WOW-factor new lifestyle precinct, where virtually every conceivable amenity rests at their fingertips.
Delivering unique and memorable guest experiences and offers is helping put hotels in Australia's gateway cities on travellers radars as international border closures force them to adjust their plans, but state travel restrictions lift.
Sydney's hotel industry reported mostly flat performance compared with the previous month, according to preliminary November 2020 data from STR.
A 10-year hospitality veteran, Taronish Pardiwalla, began her career in 2011 at Hilton Auckland in a number of human resources roles before moving to Hilton Sydney in 2013 as human resources advisor. In 2016, Pardiwalla was appointed assistant training manager, managing the learning and development training for over 450 team members. She was promoted to human resources manager at West Hotel as part of the pre-opening team in late 2017 before returning to Hilton Sydney as human resources manager in 2019.
Easton brings more than two decades of extensive experience in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. He began his career as reservation sales agent, Ansett Australia Airlines, progressing to sales team leader, then operations team leader. From there, Easton stepped into hotels, dedicating seven years to working at Radisson Resort Gold Coast, the former Le Meridien At Rialto Melbourne, TFE Hotels and Seasons Apartment Hotel Group where he was appointed national group director of sales and marketing.
Bringing nearly three decades of hospitality experience to his new role at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Velican is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's operations, including front office, food and beverage, kitchen, housekeeping, engineering and security.
Brisbane native Hayden Hughes [he sounds Welsh to me!] has been appointed to one of the top hotel GM roles in Australia, as GM of the iconic Hilton Sydney in Sydney's CBD, now back in Sydney for the second time in his career, with Hayden most recently having been GM Sofitel Brisbane Central.
Wayne Taranto has been appointed as the Director of Operations for Ovolo Group in Australia. Based in Sydney, Wayne will be responsible for all Operations for the Australia Hotels. He joins the Ovolo with 26 years' experience as a respected leader in the vibrant Australian hospitality industry.
On track to open in mid-2021, Sofitel Adelaide will be a world-class hotel - exuding a refined and understated sense of modern luxury with a touch of Sofitel's renowned French decadence. Located in Currie Street in the city's CBD, the hotel is the first internationally recognised five-star hotel to be built in Adelaide in 30 years. The hotel will be part of a 32-storey mixed-use tower, which in addition to being a hotel, will also house the tallest residential development in South Australia. Of the 32 stories, the first 24 will be dedicated to the hotel, with a total of 250 guestrooms and suites, together with leisure and business facilities, which will include a restaurant, four bars, ballroom, swimming pool, health and fitness centre, meeting and conference rooms and a Sofitel Club Lounge.
Accor will open a new-build luxury boutique MGallery hotel, The Porter House Hotel Sydney, on Castlereagh Street in late 2021. This landmark mixed-use development will comprise a 36-storey tower with a 121-room hotel housed over levels 1-9 with 131 residential apartments above on levels 10-34. Designed by the award-winning Candelapas & Associates architects, the hotel and residential apartments will interweave the existing 1870s heritage-listed Porter House adjacent to the tower, which will be thoughtfully redeveloped as part of the project. Guest rooms and suites in the new tower will take their cue from the heritage building with thoughtful use of materials and detailing. The Porter House Hotel will also feature an array of additional facilities, including lobby, pool and fitness centre, two restaurants, a fourth floor bar with roving art gallery, meeting and private dining facilities and a business centre.
Visitors to Ballarat have an impressive new accommodation option to choose from this summer, with Quest Apartment Hotels opening its second property in the city today, 7 December, Quest Ballarat Station.
Australia is emerging as one of the most desirable locations for international hotel-branded private residences as the prestige property trend of incorporating the luxuries of five-star hotel services and amenities into private residences, continues to evolve and expand globally.
Conquest's award-winning hotel in Burwood, which has been open for less than a year as an independently-branded property, rebadges as Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood from today, bringing IHG's world-class upscale brand to Sydney's inner west.
Conquest's Parramatta hotel joins the world's largest brand family today also, rebranding as Holiday Inn & Suites Parramatta Marsden Street. Opened in 2018, the design-led hotel is an outstanding example of a Holiday Inn, and the first to open with a Suites offering in Australia. With all the features you'd expect from a Holiday Inn, including a café, in-room dining and a gym, it's perfect for the business or leisure traveller.
In the five months since the Second Australian Hotel Sentiment Survey in mid-May 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to severely impact on the hospitality industry across the globe and at home.
Travellers to Melbourne's booming Carlton precinct will soon have a new globally-branded hotel to call home when Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton opens in the first half of 2021.