Stephen Wellsteed has been appointed General Manager, Novotel Twin Waters. Starting his hospitality career as a Head Porter at Daydream Island Resort, Stephen has held numerous Front Office management positions. His most recent position was General Manager at Mercure Townsville.
Andrew Dvash has been appointed General Manager of Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens. Andrew joins the Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens team from Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD, where he previously held the position of General Manager, since January 2017.
John Korkou has been appointed General Manager of The Hotel Lindrum, MGallery by Sofitel. John began with AccorHotels in 2008 as a key member of the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins sales team, working across various roles before holding his most recent position of Director of Sales & Marketing at The Como Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel.
Michael Thomas re-joins AccorHotels as General Manager of Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park. Michael first joined AccorHotels as the acting General Manager of Novotel Lotus Bangkok and went on to manage Sofitel Shanghai, Sofitel Raja Orchid Thailand, and was the Executive General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square and Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Michael was a recipient of the prestigious Accor Bernache award in 2005.
Mantra Albury Hotel officially opened its doors with Mantra Group's Executive Director of Operations Mark Hodge and Albury Mayor Kevin Mack cutting the ribbon to celebrate the hotel opening. The first hotel to open in Albury in more than three years, Mantra Albury took 18 months to build and provides style and convenience in the centre of the Riverina town's CBD. The $40million development comprises of eight levels and 146 one and two bedroom studios and suites with views out to the beautiful Bongong High Plains and Victorian Alps. Amenities at Mantra Albury Hotel include a restaurant and bar called La Tierra, 24-hour reception, an internet lounge, a fully equipped gymnasium, conferencing and events facilities that can cater for more than 200 people, and an exclusive Sky Lounge available to hire on the top floor with sky lighting, wet bar and comfortable lounge seating. For all-day in-room dining options, the property's onsite restaurant La Tierra is located on the ground floor, and is open to hotel guests and the general public for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a range of delicious tapas style Mediterranean meal options.
A redevelopment of Adelaide's General Post Office building will see it transform into the city's first Westin branded hotel, Marriott International announced today.
The heat is on. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today re-enters Australia with the opening of W Brisbane. Owned by Shayher Group, W Brisbane is a vibrant addition to sunny South East Queensland (often referred to as the 'Sunshine State') in a stellar location overlooking the Brisbane River. The new hotel delivers an intoxicating mix of fast-paced urban style and modern design all with a decidedly cheeky Aussie point of view. With sun-soaked days and electric nights, there's no better spot than W Brisbane to take in the city's vibrant culture and rich nightlife.
Mr Crump is an accomplished hospitality professional with more than 20 years of industry experience.
STR's preliminary May 2018 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates strong demand and significant performance levels. Based on daily data from May, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
The completion of a raft of hotels will redefine the Brisbane market in the next 12 months, providing the city's first new luxury properties in two decades.
The Australia registered Commonwealth Body, the Association of Emerging Leaders' Dialogues (AELD) has appointed L. Aruna Dhir to its Board. Aruna is the second Indian representative and the only woman leader to be appointed as a Board Member from India.
Canberra's continued performance as one of the nation's strongest hotel markets has sparked the sale or lease of a brand new serviced apartment hotel in the suburb of Campbell.
STR's preliminary April 2018 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates high room rates. Based on daily data from April, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PEC Portfolio Springvale Pty Ltd for a 200-key Hyatt Place hotel in Melbourne, Australia.
Logan boasts over 30 years of hotelier experience, 20 years of which were with AccorHotels across Europe and Asia. He brings both his international and local knowledge to this role and plans to add his personal touch to the luxury hotel.
Named Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney; Australasia's flagship property and the largest Four Seasons by number of rooms, Sepahi's move to Australia places him in the three continents' club. In this capacity, Bahram continues regional responsibility in China while expanding his coverage to include Korea and Australia.
Wyndham appoints new manager for Wyndham Sydney Suites Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Warwick to the role of General Manager at Wyndham Sydney Suites. Mr Warwick is an accomplished hospitality professional with experience across all aspects of the industry, including marketing, sales and hotel operations. He joins Wyndham from TFE Hotels where he worked in numerous Australian and New Zealand properties, including as General Manager of Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Central and Vibe North Sydney.
Best Western Australasia (BWA) has welcomed two new properties to its national network - the Best Western Plus Hotel Lord Forrest in Bunbury, Western Australia, and the Best Western Granada Motor Inn, Adelaide.BW Plus Hotel Lord Forrest is the third Western Australian property to sign with BWA in recent months and the global accommodation group now has 13 properties in the state.Spencer Watson, Acting CEO of BWA, said BW Plus Hotel Lord Forrest gave Best Western customers an excellent option just two hours south of Perth."Bunbury's a thriving coastal town, close to some of Western Australia's best beaches and wineries - BW Plus Hotel Lord Forrest is in a fantastic location with a strong leisure and corporate business base."Owner Leanne Beamish said Best Western's global marketing reach and strong loyalty program were a key factor in joining the network.She added that the Lord Forrest is in the final stages of a $4 million revamp."It's the biggest renovation we've ever done - the new rooms look amazing and the guest reaction has been extremely positive," she said.Meanwhile, Best Western once again has a property in Adelaide.The Best Western Granada Motor Inn is conveniently located in Glenunga, within easy reach of the CBD, Adelaide Hills and bayside Glenelg.It has 56 rooms and there's a popular Mexican restaurant on site.As is the case at all Best Western properties, BW Granada Motor Inn offers free high-speed internet, healthy breakfasts and the ability to earn or redeem Best Western loyalty points that never expire.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Little Projects for a Hyatt Centric hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Hyatt Centric Melbourne will boast a prime location on Downie Street, providing a launch pad for guests looking to explore everything Melbourne has to offer. The hotel will also join 20 Hyatt Centric brand hotels worldwide and soon-to-open hotels in Santiago, Chile and Lima, Peru.
Hotels in Australia's Gold Coast experienced a substantial performance uplift as host market for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, according to data from STR.The Gold Coast's hotel performance was largely driven by high rate premiums during the event (4-15 April). Average daily rate (ADR) came in at AUD347.38, which was a 76.7% increase over the same 12-day period in 2017. The market's growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) exceeded 100% most nights during the event, with the peak level occurring the night of the opening ceremony on 4 April (RevPAR: +205.4% to AUD294.26). The spike in ADR and RevPAR occurred despite the fact that Gold Coast hotels did not register at-capacity occupancy levels. The market experienced its highest occupancy level (92.8%) on the night of the closing ceremony, and the average level during the event (86.6%) fell short of the average in Glasgow (95.7%). However, with different market sizes, the Gold Coast sold 99,466 more room nights. "While it's encouraging to see that Queensland hotels capitalized on the Commonwealth Games, the lasting legacy could have an even greater impact on the market's future," said Matthew Burke, STR's Pacific manager. "As Southeast Queensland continues exploring the prospect of bidding to host the 2032 Olympics, the results of this year's Commonwealth Games will likely play a big role in the ultimate decision."