St. Regis Coming to Melbourne in 2022
Marriott International has today announced it will debut its ultra-luxury St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Australia via a newbuild hotel set to open in Melbourne in 2022.
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AUS Undergraduates’ perceptions of tourism and hospitality as a career choice
The global tourism and hospitality industry, and notably in Australia, is faced with the challenge of attracting and retaining quality employees which has resulted a lack of skilled personnel to meet the ever-expanding tourism and hospitality landscape. This challenge can be attributed to several factors. The possible causes for the lack of manpower include a young transient workforce, low levels of pay and formal qualifications, high level of female, student, part-time and casual workers, a high proportion of low skilled jobs, a large proportion of hours worked outside normal business hours, a negative industry image in the eyes of potential employees, a large number of migrant staff, poor utilisation of student labour and high levels of staff turnover. These factors contribute to the challenges in relation to recruitment and retention of quality staff in the industry.
Colliers International release their Australia New Zealand Capital Market Investment Review Hotels research report
Gus Moors and Karen Wales of Colliers International have found that Australian hotel transaction activity slowed in FYE2018 with volumes easing to $1.338 billion - however deal flow increased with 35 transactions (above $10 million) concluding throughout the year; This compares to 30 transactions in FYE2017.
Gavin Maloney has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Maloney brings extensive international experience to the role at Sydney's high-profile, five-star property having worked for several leading luxury hotel brands across four continents, often in uniquely challenging conditions and highly competitive markets.
Hilton plans DoubleTree hotel opening in West Australia
Hilton is planning to open its first hotel in West Australia at the Kalgoorlie Golf Course in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Building begins on The Star Gold Coast’s new Dorsett hotel tower
A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place at The Star Gold Coast to mark the start of construction of the resort's new 53-storey mixed-use tower, which will house The Dorsett and cement the luxury brand's entry to Australia when it opens in 2022.
Zed Sanjana has been named Chief Executive at Veriu Hotels and Punthill Hotels
Former Quest Apartment Hotels CEO Zed Sanjana has been named as the new Chief Executive of Veriu Hotels and Punthill Hotels, tasked with continuing the expansion of the rapidly growing brand.
Michelle Bradshaw has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis / Novotel Little Lonsdale Street
Michelle Bradshaw will take charge of two as General Manager of a jointly-branded newbuild property - Ibis / Novotel Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne upon the complex opening later this year. Beginning with the hotel giant in 2005, Bradshaw completed the Accor Vivier National Management training program in 2008. Since then she has worked for two hotels in Melbourne and Sydney - the Novotel Glen Waverley and Hotel Lindrum MGallery, which together book-end a stint at the Novotel/Ibis Sydney Olympic Park.
Ana Royal has been named Hotel Manager at Ibis Styles Tamworth
Ana Royal has been named as the new Hotel Manager at the Ibis Styles Tamworth. Beginning with AccorHotels in 2006 at the Mercure Wellington in New Zealand, Royal has worked her way up across a variety of properties in NZ and Australia. She comes to her new role from her recent position as Operations Manager at Ibis Styles Hobart.
Rebecca Davis has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis Styles Geraldton
Another graduate of the Accor Graduate Management Program is Rebecca Davis, who has ascended to the role of General Manager at Ibis Styles Geraldton. Davis has held a number of roles at AccorHotels properties in Sydney and Canberra and takes charge in her new role having most recently served as GM at Wilpena Pound Resort in the Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia.
Ashan Abeykoon has been appointed as General Manager at Ibis Budget Melbourne
The new GM of Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD is Ashan Abeykoon, who returns to Melbourne after a two-year stint as Operations Manager at Novotel Wollongong in NSW. Prior to this, Abeykoon has progressed through the ranks at a number of properties in Melbourne, with a particular history and expertise in F&B roles. He has been with AccorHotels since 2003.
Allison Barclay has been appointed as Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Design Hotels™
Design Hotels™ appoints Allison Barclay to represent their global collection of independent hotels, in Australia and New Zealand. Design Hotels represents and markets a select collection of more than 300 hotels in 60 countries and 200 destinations around the globe. Australia and New Zealand is an important growth market for those truly original and unique destinations. Jinou Park, Vice President, Design Hotels APAC says, "Design Hotels is the perfect proposition for the Australian and New Zealand market as it is a curation of independent, design-lead original experiences across the globe. Australia and New Zealand has always been a bedrock of our likeminded community and we decided to work with Allison to support our travel trade partners and gain greater presence in the region. Allison shares our passion for stories and experiences with our Design Hotels members and we look forward to growing the Design Hotels Community with her." Allison, of Revolve Communications, is based in Sydney and has national responsibility for representing Design Hotels and supporting travel partners in Australia and New Zealand.
Ritz-Carlton returning to Sydney at The Star
Development paperwork has been lodged by Sydney casino The Star for a new 61-storey hotel tower which all but confirms the return of Marriott International's Ritz-Carlton brand to the NSW capital after a decade away.
STR: Preliminary July data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary July 2018 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates performance affected by significant supply growth and less market events. Based on daily data from July, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Graham Perry has been appointed as Managing Director, Australasia at Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Graham Perry has been appointed managing director of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Australasia. The appointment follows Best Western International (BWI) taking management control of the brand on June 1 from the Motel Federation of Australia. His first few weeks have been spent bedding down the operational transition as BWI moves to a property direct relationship with hotels and resorts in Australia and New Zealand. Perry's immediate goals are to boost the level of services Best Western provides properties such as increasing revenue management capabilities and growing Best Western Rewards. He was most recently CEO of inland NSW, while previous roles include CEO See Australia, CEO Traveland, managing director classifieds at Fairfax Media, and managing director Utell International.
IHG's colourful new voco™ brand coming to Australia's Yarra Valley in 2021
Entrepreneur Martyn Barnes has signed a management agreement to badge his new Yarra Valley property as voco™, IHG's new upscale hotel brand, making it the second voco signing for Australia.
Four Points By Sheraton Sydney, Central Park Opens
Travelers and staycationing Sydney-siders will soon be able to immerse themselves in Sydney's burgeoning Central Park Precinct, with the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park. Strategically located in Chippendale, the hotel sits in the heart of Sydney's creative scene and playground of local haunts from artisan cafes and galleries to hidden bars.
SiteMinder gives back to Bangkok community as title sponsor of the Bangkok Hospitality Challenge
Fore Management Group and Asean Events today announce the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, as the title sponsor of the 2018 Bangkok Hospitality Challenge.
Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast welcomes first guests under new management
Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a division of Minor Hotels, has officially completed the acquisition of its newest property, Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay on Queensland's magnificent Fraser Coast.In a deal brokered by leading accommodation specialist Resort Brokers, Oaks Hotels & Resorts now holds the hotel management rights of the iconic property (formerly Oceans Resort & Spa Hervey Bay), which has enjoyed a rich history as one of the region's premier and most sought after resorts in this destination. Local industry heavyweights have been quick to pledge their support and embrace the acquisition, commenting that the backing of an established international hotel operator will be a 'major shot in the arm' for the Resort and greater Fraser Coast district in terms of tourism growth.
Horwath HTL Industry Report: Sydney Australia
Sydney's hotel performance has been powering ahead, buoyed by a resilient economy and strong tourism growth. The city's hotels are now posting RevPAR figures some $52 higher than the next best performing market, Melbourne. Horwath HTL Australia examines if the city can keep the streak going, or will new supply take the wind out of their sails?