STR: Preliminary January Data For Sydney Hotels
STR's preliminary January 2020 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates lower performance. Based on daily data from the month, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
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Bernanda Karo-Karo has been named Senior Regional and Area Director of Finance for Indonesia and Asia at Swiss-Belhotel International in Australia
Bernanda Karo-Karo has been named Senior Regional and Area Director of Finance for Indonesia and Asia - promoted from Regional Director of Finance for Indonesia. He is instrumental in the Group's Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand expansion.
Mohamed Hassan Youssef has been appointed as Regional Director of Business Development for MENA and Europe at La Vie Hotels & Resorts in Australia
An Egyptian national, Mohamed began his career with global brands such as Sonesta Hotel & Nile Cruises, Swissotel Sharm El Sheikh, and Concorde Hotels & Resorts with a focus on front of house. Speaking fluent Arabic, French and English, he came to the UAE in 2009 to take the position of Front Office Manager at the Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Fujairah. In 2014 he was appointed as the Rooms Division Manager at Gloria Hotels where he quickly progressed to Director of Rooms. In 2016 he took the role of Director of Operations at the new Telal Resort, Al Ain by Muruoj Gloria before moving to the Western Hotel in Abu Dhabi as the Hotel Resident Manager. Prior to joining La Vie Hotels & Resorts, Mohamed was the General Manager of Royal Central Hotel The Palm.
Accor rebrands Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Waters to Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
With the Sunshine Coast earmarked as one of Australia's major growth hotspots, and the region braces for the population to climb from 350,000 to 500,000 by 2031, Accor are wasting no time jostling for prime position. Accor, together with hotel owners, Stay Centro GC, announce the Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Waters has been rebranded to Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters, under a franchise agreement.
STR: Bushfire Impact On NSW Hotel Performance
Preliminary hotel performance data for December 2019 shows Sydney Drive Regional, a submarket within a two-hour-drive radius of Greater Sydney, has been greatly affected by continued bushfires in Australia, according to STR.
STR: Preliminary December Data For Melbourne Hotels
STR's preliminary December 2019 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates higher performance led by demand.
Max Houri has been appointed as Commercial Director at Hilton Surfers Paradise
Hilton Surfers Paradise has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Max Houri to the pivotal role of Commercial Director.
Melbourne's trendy Richmond to welcome a new Holiday Inn in 2023
A new-build Holiday Inn will open in the trendy inner-Melbourne suburb of Richmond in 2023, following the signing of a long-term management agreement between IHG® and a joint venture between Pelligra Group, PrimeLand Group and Diamond Hospitality Singapore..
STR: Preliminary November data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary November 2019 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates lower performance. Based on daily data from the month, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
The biggest challenge facing Booking.com and other OTAs
Speaking at the Travel Tech. Summit 2019 in Sydney last week, Tracey Foxall said it was vital for Booking.com to build the connected trip in order to stay relevant.
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs Announces Hotel Renovation
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs, part of the fast-growing DoubleTree by Hilton global portfolio of upscale, full-service hotels, has begun a renovation of its guest rooms and suites. The transformation commenced in November 2019, with expected completion in April 2020.
Accor increases its footprint in regional Queensland with Mantra Mackay
Accor has further increased its footprint in the central Queensland market having acquired a franchise agreement with Mandala Asset Solutions for their recently purchased Mackay Marina Hotel.
Accor To Welcome New Mercure In The Nation’s Capital
Canberra's accommodation sector is set for a boost following an announcement from Australia's largest hotel operator, Accor, in partnership with hotel owners, Canberra Labor Club, that a new-build Mercure hotel is gearing up to open in the nation's capital and is now taking bookings.
STR: Australia Surpasses 300,000 Hotel Rooms
Openings in November pushed Australia's hotel inventory above 300,000 open rooms, according to data from STR. Australia ranks 12th in the world in total room count and fourth among countries in the Asia Pacific region.
SKYE Suites prepares to open third serviced apartment hotel at Green Square in early 2020
Crown Group is preparing to open the doors to its third luxury serviced apartment hotel in the new year, the stunning SKYE Suites Green Square, when the finishing touches are made to its interiors by TV celebrity interior designer Juliet Ashworth, of CHADA.
Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank Now Open
Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank is a 15-storey, 162-room hotel, ideally located in the Southbank precinct. It provides opportunities to its guests to connect and enjoy Melbourne City which offers a year-round social, sporting art and cultural event calendar. It is close to Melbourne's CBD and is within walking distance to Melbourne Convention Centre and Southbank's restaurants, art galleries, entertainment and sporting venues.
Accor & Fragrance Group add Novotel Perth Murray St to burgeoning WA portfolio
Accor & Fragrance Group Limited announce a brand new 431-room Novotel Perth Murray St to the city's fast-growing tourism infrastructure, signalling a new boom for the West Australian capital. The hotel is slated for a soft opening on 19 December 2019 in the heart of the Perth CBD.
Radisson Red Debuts In Perth
Radisson Hotel Group is set to introduce its contemporary and creative Radisson RED brand to Australia for the first time, following the signing of Radisson RED West Perth. Scheduled to open in 2022, the hotel will allow guests to keep their fingers on the pulse with a great location, interactive spaces, seamless connectivity and a focus on local art and culture.
Hot Hotel Opening In 2020: Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney
Sydney will have a new drawcard attraction when a stunning apartment hotel opens, designed by JPW Architects and with interiors by Carr Design Group. The hotel will take in the lights of the city from a restaurant and bar on Level 22 while a sky lobby and reception will be on Level 21, alongside a gym and pool area. Located at 280 George St, next to Australia Square, the hotel will have 194 keys, comprising eight two-bedroom apartments, 104 one-bedroom and 82 studio apartments.
Hot Hotel Opening In 2020: Vibe Hotel Hobart
A new hotel is set to open its doors in the centre of Tasmania's capital, as part of a mixed-use development by Raadas Property and designed by Hobart firm Xsquared Architects. The new building is on prime position on Argyle Street, which leads down to Hobart's historic waterfront and Salamanca Place, and is close to the city's retail and business centre.