STR: Preliminary July Data For Sydney Hotels
Sydney showed slightly higher hotel performance in July 2020 but the same significant level of year-over-year declines, according to preliminary data from STR.
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James Viles has been appointed as Executive Chef at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley has announced the appointment of James Viles as Executive Chef of the ultra-luxury, conservation-based resort in the Greater Blue Mountains. James is one of Australia's most acclaimed regional restaurateurs, best known for his imaginative modern food and passionate commitment to locally sourced produce.
Andrew Gunn has been appointed as Head Chef at The Calile Hotel
Former Urbane and The Euro Head Chef Andrew Gunn brings his vast international experience to Lobby Bar with a new menu taking inspiration from Japan, Spain, France and Columbia.
Accor Bushfire Disaster Relief Appeal brings vital aid to fire affected communities
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has raised $404,000 through its Accor Bushfire Disaster Relief Appeal, for bushfire affected people and communities across Australia.
Accor Grows Its Presence In Regional Queensland With Mercure Rockhampton
Accor today announced the Travelodge Hotel Rockhampton has been rebranded to Mercure Rockhampton, under a franchise agreement.
View to a Thrill: Vibe Hotel Melbourne Sets New Visionary Standard
Rooms with extraordinary views are standard at Vibe Hotel Melbourne; TFE Hotels' new kid on one of the world's most sought-after blocks. Guaranteed: no upgrade required.
Marriott to Rebrand Resort in Queensland, Australia
Marriott has confirmed plans to rebrand the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa as the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa in December, following a $35 million renovation.
Shane Jolly has been appointed as General Manager at The Langham, Sydney
With more than two decades' experience in hospitality, Jolly was most recently the hotel manager at Cordis, Auckland where he successfully oversaw the successful completion of the extensive renovations for the hotel's 410 rooms and popular food and beverage outlets.
STR: Preliminary June data for Melbourne hotels
Melbourne showed slightly higher hotel performance in June 2020 but the same significant level of year-over-year declines, according to preliminary data from STR.Comparison with June 2019:
What Does the Future Look Like for Australia Hotels?
As markets slowly begin to reopen and leisure demand picks up, specifically on weekends, it is important to look towards business-on-the-books data to see how these markets will perform in the coming weeks and months.
IHG opens Crowne Plaza Hobart
Located in the heart of Hobart on Liverpool Street, the new-build Crowne Plaza Hobart welcomes guests into the new era of Crowne Plaza, offering a contemporary design-led experience, inspired dining destinations, and innovative spaces to blend work and play - while ensuring sustainability remains at its core.
Quest Griffith and Quest Robina Adopt BeyondTV GuestCast™ to Provide Guests With Latest in Content Casting Functionality
BeyondTV (BTV), a full-service provider of guestroom entertainment services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of BeyondTV GuestCast™ at Quest Griffith and Quest Robina. Owned and operated under the Quest Apartment Hotels franchise, one of the largest and most successful apartment hotel brands within Australasia, Quest Griffith, located within the Riverina region, and Quest Robina, situated on Australia's Gold Coast, represent a leading standard in providing extended stay travelers with a true home away from home experience. With the implementation of BeyondTV GuestCast through Liveport, official partner of BeyondTV and provider of the BeyondTV GuestCast platform in Australia, both properties are now also able to extend guest senses of feeling at home to their in-room entertainment options with the ability to cast virtually any content of preference.
Jane Lyons has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a changing of the guard at Hyatt Regency Sydney, installing Jane Lyons as the property's new General Manager.
STR: Preliminary May data for Sydney hotels
Reflecting the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney showed continued lower hotel performance in May 2020, according to preliminary data from STR.Comparison with May 2019:
voco™ South Melbourne to be the latest addition to IHG’s rapidly-growing upscale pipeline
IHG's colourful voco™ brand continues to make a splash in Australasia with the seventh hotel, voco South Melbourne, added to the pipeline.
Langham Signs 3rd Hotel in Australia
Scheduled to open in late 2021, The Langham, Gold Coast will feature 169 rooms and suites, as well as 170 serviced apartments in the Jewel Residences by The Langham.
Horwath HTL Sentiment Survey: Australian Hotel Industry and the impact of COVID-19 (Second Version)
The Second Australian Hotel Sentiment Survey reports the ongoing status of the accommodation sector, and seeks to highlight those factors underpinning current operational challenges. We have again gauged what outlook operators hold for performance levels into the immediate future, and probed what operational challenges and likely solutions that owners and operators of accommodations properties face.
Mercure Albury Caters to Guest Demands for Content Streaming and Casting While Enhancing Contactless Guest Service Abilities With BeyondTV
BeyondTV (BTV), a full-service provider of guestroom entertainment services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the implementation of its BeyondTV entertainment solution at the Mercure Albury, a boutique hotel located within Albury, Australia. A property that offers an ideal combination of luxury and country charm to provide guests with a warm and tranquil setting, Mercure Albury is also now able to address in-room entertainment expectations by providing user-friendly and instant access to personal streaming services on guestroom televisions via BeyondTV's secure casting abilities. With BeyondTV, Mercure Albury can further ensure that each guest remains up-to-date on the latest hotel offerings and can maintain a priority on guest safety using the solution's contactless service features.
STR: Preliminary April data for Melbourne hotels
Reflecting the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, April was Melbourne's worst hotel performance month on record, according to preliminary data from STR.Comparison with April 2019:
Horwath HTL Sentiment Survey: Australian Hotel Industry and the impact of COVID-19
This sentiment survey was conducted by Horwath HTL Singapore, in partnership with AHS Advisory, to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hotels across Australia. Hotel owners and operators in Australia are currently looking at an empty horizon, uncertain when the first signs of a resumption of business and leisure travel will come into view.