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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.
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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.
Hot Hotel Opening In 2020: Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne West End
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.
Hot Hotel Opening In 2020: Adina Apartment Hotel Canberra
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 strikes deal in Victoria’s former gold rush boom town
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 Debuts Its 100th Hotel, Bringing The Iconic Brand To The Capital of Western Australia, Perth
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.
Avani Adelaide Residences Opens
Avani Adelaide Residences, a first for the brand in South Australia, comprises 76 beautifully appointed studios and suites, each with fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Avani Adelaide also includes a heated pool, cinema, library, AvaniFit gym with steam room and sauna, and even a state-of-the-art golf simulator. Located in the heart of this cultural capital, guests enjoy stone's throw proximity to Rundle Mall shopping and cafes, Adelaide Central Markets, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australia Museum.
Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences Opens
Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences in the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Box Hill features 75 spacious one- and two-bedroom suites with chef-style kitchens, deluxe bath amenities and upscale-hotel facilities, including a heated rooftop infinity pool, spa, and an on-site gym and sauna. Located just outside Melbourne's city centre, which is renowned for its culinary, sporting and cultural scenes, it allows easy access to all points in the city and to the airport, making it the ideal base for business and leisure travellers. An expansive rooftop entertaining space with an outdoor BBQ and fire-pit, as well as a full open-plan kitchen with extensive dining and lounge spaces, provide perfect venues for private parties with stunning views of the Melbourne skyline, Dandenong Ranges, and Box Hill Gardens.
Hilton Partners with M&L Hospitality to Expand Presence in Australia with Signing of Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, adding to Hilton Hotels & Resorts' portfolio of 106 world-class properties in the Asia Pacific region. Under a management agreement with M&L Hospitality, Hilton will manage the 244-room new-build hotel.
Troy Craig has joined CBRE Hotels in Australia and New Zealand as Regional Director Valuations and Advisory Services - CBRE Asia Pacific
Mr Craig brings over 25 years' experience in hotel and hospitality market and was previously managing director of the strategic advisory division of JLL's hotels and hospitality group.
New Name, New Era For Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
One of Queensland's favorite holiday destinations has launched a new era this week, revealing a new-look lobby, bar and a fresh new name.