Accor Opens Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel
Accor has officially opened the five-star, A$130 million Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel.
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Pullman Adelaide’s top floor function and events space to undergo major refurbishment
A $1million refurbishment of the top floor function and events space at the Pullman Adelaide Hotel has been given the go ahead, with works set to commence in December this year.
Wyndham Garden Suites to open in Brisbane
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchisor with more than 9,200 hotels in more than 80 countries, has unveiled plans to introduce its Wyndham Garden® brand to Australia with the signing of a stylish new hotel in Brisbane.
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Debuts at No.1 Martin Place
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney opens its doors in the heart of Sydney's bustling Central Business District. Housed in the iconic former General Post Office (GPO) building at No. 1 Martin Place, the luxury hotel breathes new life into the city's much-loved landmark.
STR: Preliminary September data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary September 2019 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates low occupancy. Based on daily data from the month, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Hospitality with heart: IHG teams up with OzHarvest to help Australians in need
IHG® has today announced a national partnership with OzHarvest, Australia's leading food rescue charity, propelling the company forward in its war on waste in bigger, bolder ways.
New Australia’s South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory joins the UNWTO Observatory NETWORK (INSTO)
Australia's South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory, has officially become the latest member of the World Tourism Organization's International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Observatory will work to monitor tourism in the south-west region of Australia and help guide its sustainable development.
Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour Set To Open On Sussex Street: 14 October
What do you get when Manhattan design chic meets Sydney style? TFE Hotels will throw open the doors on its fourth Vibe Hotel in the Sydney CBD next week with the arrival of the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour onto the CBD's accommodation scene.
Tony Keane has been appointed as General Manager at Quai Perth
One of Western Australia's newest boutique hotels, Quay Perth, has a new general manager. Tony Keane joins the hotel's management company, Louis T Collection, this month. He steps into the role with an eye on developing the brand's profile and leading the group's first Australian property.
Discover The Art Of Dreaming Big The Adnate Has Opened Its Doors
Accor has opened the doors to its ninth Art Series hotel, The Adnate, which stands adjacent to Perth's luxury and lifestyle destination of King Street in the city centre.
Citadines Walker North Sydney, Opening 2021
Located in the heart of the city's Central Business District, Citadines Walker North Sydney is at the epicentre of North Sydney's commercial, retail and social scenes, surrounded by bars, restaurants and healthcare services. Citadines Walker North Sydney will cater to business and leisure travellers in the commercial belt which will have over 130,000 square metres of net lettable office space being added to the existing supply in the near term. It is in proximity to key public transportation including a train station and ferry wharf, as well as the new Victoria Cross metro station which is expected to open by 2024. Citadines Walker North Sydney offers 252 apartments and facilities including a restaurant, rooftop bar, meeting rooms, business
Michael ‘Miko’ Aspiras has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Hilton Sydney
Chef Miko began his career more than 12 years ago learning the trade at the highly esteemed EDSA Shangri-la Hotel and later on, in Resorts World Manila. Rising through the culinary ranks quickly, Chef Miko turned his hand to roles at Raffles and Fairmont Hotels thereafter, investing in every opportunity and gaining reputable experience from the world-renowned chefs he was working alongside.
World’s Largest High-Rise Modular Hotel officially opens in Perth
The world's largest high-rise modular hotel, the ibis Styles East Perth, has officially opened with a ceremonial ribbon cutting led by the Honourable Paul Papalia, Western Australia's Minister for Tourism, the Honourable Rita Saffioti, Minister for Transport and Planning and Simon McGrath Chief Operating Officer Accor Pacific.
STR: Preliminary August Data For Melbourne Hotels
STR's preliminary August 2019 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates lower overall performance, but higher room rates.Based on daily data from the month, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Oakwood Signs Oakwood Premier Melbourne
Oakwood®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments ("Mapletree"), today announced its foray into the luxury hotel and serviced apartments segment in Australia with the signing of Oakwood Premier Melbourne. A testament to Oakwood's rapid expansion plan in Australia, this signing follows the recent announcement of Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Dandenong in April 2019. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2022, Oakwood Premier Melbourne will be the preferred serviced residential address for executive leaders along the prestigious Southbank of Melbourne city at Fishermans Bend.
Ground Broken on new Melbourne Airport Hotel
The first sod was turned today on the construction of a brand new hotel at Melbourne Airport to support growing traveller numbers and address constraints in hotel occupancy. The 10-storey hotel will be dual-branded operating under the Novotel and ibis Styles' brands rated four and three stars respectively, offering guests gym and pool facilities, a café, bar and restaurant plus conference room facilities.
Marriott Partners Geocon for First Hotel in Canberra, Australia
Marriott has signed an agreement with Iconic Hotels to open its first-ever hotel in Canberra, Australia's capital city.
Paul Flett has been named General Manager at PARKROYAL Parramatta
Paul Flett has been named as the new General Manager at Parkroyal Parramatta, moving into the role vacated recently by new Tourism Accommodation Australia National CEO, Michael Johnson.
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Australia Now Using InvoTech UHF-RFID Uniform System
InvoTech Systems Inc. announced the recent implementation of its UHF-RFID Uniform System at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre to automate uniform tracking, accounting and reporting for the uniforms. InvoTech Systems is the leading provider of advanced Linen Management, Laundry and Uniform Systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for hotels, resorts, casino operators, sports arenas, convention centers and theme parks. The InvoTech System installed at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre manages the Uniform inventory for 900 employees, and the convention center joins InvoTech's extensive client portfolio of convention centers worldwide. Click here for more information on InvoTech's Linen, Laundry and Uniform Systems.
STR: Preliminary July data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary August 2019 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates lower performance due to supply growth. Based on daily data from the month, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons: