Search

Opinion Article Food & Beverage

Food Scene – How Melbourne Managed to Become Australia's Gourmet Capital

For many people who like to travel, experiencing the food of other cultures plays a big part when it comes to deciding what place they'd like to travel to next. Melbourne is a place that offers many options to its visitors - whether they'd like to enjoy fine dining, casual coffee drinking in one of its coffee shops or simply brunching in a cozy laneway restaurant, every food aficionado is sure to be pleasantly surprised by the diversity this city is known for. Let's take a look at the factors that shaped Melbourne into the culinary capital of Australia.

Marie Nieves
By Marie Nieves, Lifestyle Blogger, Marie Nieves
Melbourne, Australia
Ad Tambourine One
All you need is one.

Some call it a website with a booking engine built in. Some call it a booking engine with a website built in. We call it One.
Tambourine
Ad Be seen. Be trusted.
Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.
Hospitality Net
Development Pipeline

Accor and sbe to launch iconic Hyde brand in Australia

Accor has chosen Australia as the first Asia Pacific market to expand its partnership with sbe outside of the US and bring its luxury lifestyle hospitality brand, Hyde to its shores following Accor's acquisition of a 50% stake in sbe in October 2018. Coming to the Gold Coast in March 2019, Hyde Paradiso will be a fashionable playground for an endless summer, inspired by LA's famous Sunset Strip. The venue will open all day and evolve into an evening lounge and dining experience.

Hyde Hotels & Residences
Queensland, Australia
Appointment

Shaun O’Bryan has been appointed as General Manager at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

On a property level, Oaks Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mr. Shaun O'Bryan as General Manager of Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort in the Hunter Valley. Mr. O'Bryan returns to his New South Wales roots after an extensive 18-year career overseas, where he held various General Manager and operational positions for The Ritz-Carlton LLC, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Belmond El Encanto and most recently Luxury Retreats.In his new role with Oaks Hotels & Resorts, Mr O'Bryan will now direct the overall operations of its iconic Hunter Valley property, which comprises over 130 villas in a range of One, Two, Three and Four-bedroom configurations, an award-winning 18 holes championship golf course, three swimming pools, tennis courts, two Restaurants and two bars, gymnasium and seven versatile function venues.

Minor
Hunter Valley, Australia
Appointment

Melissa Rodrigues has joined Minor Hotels’ Australian Sydney office as Director of Brand & Marketing – Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand

Ms. Melissa Rodrigues has joined the company as Director of Brand & Marketing - Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, stationed at the brand's Sydney office. Prior to joining Minor Hotels, Ms. Rodrigues held the role of Head of Brand & Marketing Communications for e-commerce platform Menulog where she spearheaded the brand's refresh, following on from a successful tenure with Carnival Australia as Head of Marketing for P&O Cruises Australia. She has also lead countless successful marketing campaigns for some of Australia's most renowned tourism, technology and lifestyle brands, including Qantas, Telstra and Nine (formerly ninemsn).In her capacity as Director of Brand & Marketing for Minor Hotels' Australia and New Zealand division, Ms Rodrigues' key responsibilities will include developing the company's strategic brand and tactical marketing direction in line with the group's global strategy, as well as overseeing all digital, brand, public relations, loyalty and creative functions.

Minor
Syndey, Australia
Appointment

John Thompson has been appointed as Head of Commercial – Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand at Minor Hotels’ Australian head office on the Sunshine Coast

Mr. John Thompson has assumed the position of Head of Commercial - Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving and overseeing the brand's business growth and commercial strategy in these key markets, where it currently operates over 50 properties.Mr. Thompson steps into this role with more than 20 years' experience within the hospitality sector, having worked in executive positions for a number of leading global brands including Hilton Worldwide, Thistle Hotels, and most recently InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), where he was in charge of the commercial performance of over 20 properties across the group's England and Scotland operation.A respected and savvy commercial director, he has also owned and operated a successful consultancy business, where he provided bespoke commercial solutions through consultancy, training and coaching to leading organisations within the hospitality industry.Mr. Thompson is based out of Minor Hotels' Australian head office on the Sunshine Coast.

Minor
Australia
Appointment

Harry Singh has been appointed as General Manager at Element Melbourne Richmond

Harry started his almost 20-year career with Marriott International in 2001 at Renaissance Mumbai Hotel as a Management Trainee. He transferred to Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel in 2005, and his career in Australia has taken him to Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde as Operations Manager, Melbourne Marriott Hotel as Director of Operations and most recently to Pier One Sydney Harbour as Director of Operations, where he successfully oversaw the renovation of the hotel's public spaces. Harry will play a key role in the launch of the new Element Melbourne Richmond, which is scheduled to open in May 2019 as the first Element-branded hotel in Australia.

Marriott
Richmond, Australia