Grace Falconer-Smith has been appointed as Property Manager at Quest Wangaratta
Wangaratta local Grace Falconer-Smith has accepted the role of Property Manager at Quest Wangaratta, bringing a diverse background in accommodation and human resources.
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Lachlan Rentell has been appointed as Director of Sales at Pacific Hotels in Brisbane
Lachlan Rentell joins pacific hotel Brisbane as Director of Sales at the 179-room, 4-star hotel. A Queensland local, Lachlan has worked the hotel scene for the past 10+ years, joining the Pacific family after seven years with Minor Hotels.
Neil Hetherington has been appointed as General Manager at Pacific Hotel Brisbane
Reintroducing the hotel to the market, Neil Hetherington has been recruited as General Manager, bringing 15+ years of knowledge and connections.
STR: Australia’s regional areas to outperform capital cities over next three months
STR's Forward STAR data shows that Australia's short-term hotel performance will remain similar to recent months with regional areas outperforming capital cities.Parallel to other countries across the world, higher occupancy in regional areas is especially pronounced on weekends, and occupancy-on-the-books data for the next 90 days (as of 5 October) shows a similar pattern. Data for Saturday, 17 October, for example, shows Regional Australia's occupancy on the books at 46%, while the capital cities show 26% in the metric. November and December data follows suit, with Regional Australia data sitting between 14-32% and capital cities between 8-17%. Post-Christmas is where the trend begins to shift slightly, with more Australians set to head out of town for their summer vacations.
Expedia’s Drew Bowering on emerging travel trends
As our industry starts to welcome early signs of recovery, at least domestically while bubble plans accelerate across the Tasman, now is a critical time for us to analyse the long-term impact on traveller booking behaviours in the wake of the pandemic.
Make Up For Lost Moments With Accor’s ‘Take Two’ Holiday Deals
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, is offering travellers the chance to have a Take Two on their missed holiday plans and celebrations.
The Sebel Yarrawonga to Open 1 November
Accor has confirmed that The Sebel Yarrawonga, located in the picturesque Murray River region adjacent to Silverwoods Golf and Lifestyle Resort, will open its doors to guests on 1 November, following the recent relaxation of restrictions for regional Victoria.
Rebecca Russell has been appointed as General Manager at The Sebel Yarrawonga Silverwoods
Rebecca Russell has been appointed General Manager of The Sebel Yarrawonga following a stellar career spanning six years with Accor Hotels.
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour Opens
After a 10-year hiatus, the Crowne Plaza brand has returned to Sydney's CBD and Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour is now officially open.
TFE Hotels Sets Perth Aglow With Sun 'N Fun-Loving New Vibe Hotel
Summertime is fast approaching, and the livin' is definitely easy at TFE Hotels' vibrant newcomer, Vibe Hotel Subiaco. Opening October, the stunning new landmark rolls out the welcome mat to a long-awaited urban lifestyle escape as the only full-service/branded hotel in Perth's favourite inner-city village, affectionately dubbed 'Subi' by locals.
Border uncertainty could cripple Queensland’s economic rebound warns Accor
With estimates that border closures are costing Queensland $17 million* a day, Accor Pacific, Australia's largest hotel group, is calling for urgent action to save the ailing state.
Ascot Location Makes Quest Apartment Hotels The Largest Single Brand In Western Australia
Quest Apartment Hotels will cut the ribbon and open the doors to Quest Perth Ascot on Wednesday 16 September, marking the company's fifteenth property in Western Australia.
Carlos Cerda has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Melby, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Duke Hospitality, a hotel management and development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, announced Carlos Cerda has been seated as the opening General Manager of Hotel Melby, a stylish, 180-key Hilton branded, Tapestry Collection hotel in Downtown Melbourne within walking distance of shopping, dining, and nightlife.
There's a Whole New Vibe in Western Australia
Sydney based TFE Hotels, in partnership with developer Dradgin, is introducing its Vibe Hotel lifestyle brand into Western Australia with the opening of Vibe Hotel Subiaco in Perth's boho borough this October.
Fairmont Port Douglas brings new level of sustainable luxury to Australia’s Far North
Accor will bring the luxury Fairmont brand to Australia for the first time, with the announcement that the Fairmont Port Douglas is set to open in Far North Queensland in 2023. Set on the edge of two UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest - the hotel has been sustainably designed to give back to the environment.
Quincy Hotel Brand Set To Debut In Australia
Signature dining destinations, sensory experiences and a quirky approach to room service are some of the finer things that guests can expect to see when the brand-new Quincy Hotel Melbourne throws open its doors in the coming months.
Meeting Expectations: 5 Things Australian Planners Should Consider As Meetings & Events Resume
Between the devastating bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic, it has been a difficult year for meetings and events in Australia so far. Companies have had to adapt by moving some meetings online - but virtual interactions aren't a perfect substitute for face-to-face meetings. It's harder to sustain people's attention and form meaningful connections in a virtual setting or make employees feel valued and motivated in a way that can be achieved through an incentive trip.
Keith Massey has been appointed as General Manager at The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Boasting over 25 years' experience in the hospitality industry, Massey was most recently the general manager of the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa in Thailand. Prior to that, he has held various positions across the globe in Singapore, China, India, France, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Accor signs new hotel at Tabcorp Park
Accor, together with the owners of Tabcorp Park, announce the hotel at Victoria's home of metropolitan harness racing has been rebranded to Mantra Melbourne Melton, under a franchise agreement.
Australia international travel ban: Where does this end?
Here's a question for you: where does this end? The travel restrictions, the lockdowns, the border closures, the separation of families and friends. Where does it end?