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 has signed an agreement with Iconic Hotels to open its first-ever hotel in Canberra, Australia's capital city.
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.
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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:
Hilton Adelaide has welcomed back Brent Assam to lead the team as Executive Chef following time spent working on the Islands of Fiji.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with CES Pirie Hotel (SA) Pty Ltd., an entity wholly owned by Chip Eng Seng Corporation Limited, to develop a new Hyatt Regency in Adelaide. The new 295-room hotel will mark the return of a Hyatt branded hotel to Adelaide, continuing Hyatt's expansion in Australia. With construction planned to commence in early 2020, Hyatt Regency Adelaide is expected to open in early 2023.
A seasoned food and beverage expert, Nicholas joins the team with over 18 years industry experience. Starting his career in Sydney, New South Wales he has progressed quickly over the years and gained invaluable experience during his time spent at some of the most iconic hotels in Australia as well as years spent working overseas.
The Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane is set to take its rightful place amongst Brisbane's best and brightest when it reopens its heritage-listed doors in November this year. The hotel was forced to shut its doors in September 2018 after an incident beyond the hotel's control, will be back better than ever and open for bookings from November 25.
The 244-room property will be located on 63-69 City Road in Southbank - within walking distance of Melbourne's CBD, the Arts Precinct, Federation Square and the Melbourne Cricket Ground - to name a few.
Marriott is set to expand its portfolio of Moxy Hotels in Australia with a Moxy in Perth, the experiential brand's second hotel signing in the country.
YOTEL today announced its first hotel in Australia: YOTEL Melbourne, slated to open in 2022. The hotel has been signed under a management agreement with Cornerstone Partners Group, an integrated hospitality asset owner and developer with offices in Malaysia, Taiwan and Australia.
Leading Australian hotel investment and development company, Pro-Invest, will open a Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast in Maroochydore Town Centre in 2020, following the purchase of a prime site in Maroochydore and lodgement of a development application with Economic Development Queensland for a new select-service upper midscale hotel.
STR's preliminary June 2019 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates strong supply affecting performance levels. Based on daily data from the month, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
The team at Sage Hotel West Perth has welcomed new general manager, Graeme Rutherford to the fold and he brings with him extensive hotel experience.
Accor has announced its new Art Series hotel in Perth will be named after one of Australian street art's most influential big wall painters - Matt Adnate.
Accor has announced its new Art Series hotel in Perth will be named after one of Australian street art's most influential big wall painters - Matt Adnate.
Hayman Island by InterContinental, located at the northern most point in the Whitsunday Islands, welcomes its first guests as they step off their luxury catamaran and onto the white sands of Australia's most iconic private island resort.
Gymnastics Australia have welcomed Accor hotels as the organisation's Official Accommodation Partner in a multi-year deal which will support members, athletes, officials and the broader gymnastics community in accessing premium accommodation nationwide.
Radisson Hotel Group™ is proud to announce the signing of the Asia Pacific region's inaugural Radisson Collection hotel, to be located in Australia's alluring Blue Mountains.