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's preliminary December 2019 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates higher performance led by demand.
Hilton Surfers Paradise has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Max Houri to the pivotal role of Commercial Director.
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'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:
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, 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
Trenerry Property is creating a new concept in luxury urban hotels with a $350 million development that is set to become the new "hub and heart" of Melbourne's redeveloping West End, with five buildings among sculpted parklands.
A contemporary design hotel with 132 apartments will form part of an exciting $300 million development by Capital Property Group, who are renowned for having transformed Canberra Airport into a modern masterpiece and for developing Canberra's most remarkable new suburb, Denman Prospect.
Accor, Australia's largest hotel operator, announce that the former Quest Schaller Hotel Bendigo will rebrand to Mercure Bendigo Schaller, and join Accor's rapidly growing network of mid-scale regional Victorian hotels, on 6 December.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, in the capital city of Western Australia. Part of the landmark development at Elizabeth Quay, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth overlooks the city's beautiful Swan River and Kings Park and connects guests to the destination's rich way of life through a contemporary take on local culture, history and cuisine. The opening of the hotel also marks the 100th Ritz-Carlton property globally and heralds a much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brand to Australia.