Based in Minor Hotels' regional office in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, Hooley will spearhead Oaks and AVANI's corporate and commercial operations in Australia and New Zealand, where it currently has a portfolio of over 50 properties.
STR's preliminary March 2018 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates performance consistent with significant growth in both supply and demand. Based on daily data from March, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
When Formula One auto racing's season-opener in Australia gets under-way this weekend the eyes of the world will be on it. One sponsor has less reason to be worried about the outcome than the others.
Previously executive chef at Pier Restaurant and more recently owner and chef at Gastro Park and The Antipodean Restaurant, King will be overseeing the food offering across all dining outlets at hotel, with an initial focus on signature restaurant Gowings Bar & Grill.
After posting a 42.2% premium in average daily rate (ADR) during the Formula 1 2017 Australian Grand Prix, hotels in Melbourne are again expected to see a strong performance uplift around this year's event, according to STR.Over Grand Prix weekend last year (18-20 March), Melbourne hotels recorded the following performance figures in comparison with the rest of March 2017:
Award-winning, boutique design-led hotel collection, Ovolo, has created two new roles within its Australian operation including General Manager Brand Experience and Director of Operations Australia.
Award-winning, boutique design-led hotel collection, Ovolo, has created two new roles within its Australian operation including General Manager Brand Experience and Director of Operations Australia.
World-first dynamic variable pricing technology, developed by an Australian company, is set to revolutionise profits for business and the way consumers pay for travel, transport and online shopping.
Central Melbourne property Oaks on Market has added the finishing touches to its multi-million dollar refurbishment, unveiling a modern makeover that will further strengthen its position in market as one of the city"s most popular destinations to sleep, dine, relax, explore and do business.
STR's preliminary February 2018 data for hotels in Melbourne, Australia, indicates growth across the key performance metrics. Based on daily data from February, Melbourne reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Brisbane"s hottest new hotel, FV by Peppers has officially opened its doors with Mantra Group"s Chief Operating Officer Tomas Johnsson and the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games, the Honourable Kate Jones cutting the ribbon to celebrate the landmark hotel opening.
Dynamic pricing technology - developed from Australian innovation - is leading the world in maximising turnover, and boosting the bottom line for travel companies.
Prior to joining Pan Pacific Hotels Group, he was vice president, sales and marketing at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, based out of Dubai. He also headed up Shangri-La Hotel Cairns and Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur as general manager in 2008 and 2011 respectively.
In 2017, Sydney, Australia's previously red hot hotels market eased its growth and racked up a massive total of $2.02 billion in transactions, with Victoria actually accounting for 45 percent of the overall sales volumes, experts have said.
It may sometimes seem like modern cities are made entirely out of concrete. It's a useful and versatile material and there's a reason why it's used by so many commercial properties. However, it isn't the only option out there for constructing large buildings.
As we have witnessed over the past several months, cryptocurrencies are seriously shaking various industries and economies. They are very unlikely to disappear, but which of them will make the cut and how they'll be used remains to be seen. However, we know that they are here now and that they are here to stay.
After completing a successful $30 million all-room upgrade including the creation of stunning new spaces and experiences at Rydges South Bank in Brisbane, a project which has won both awards and applause nationally, hotel General Manager Callum Kennedy has been appointed to the position of Area General Manager. The new role covers a region stretching from Port Macquarie in NSW through the Gold Coast to Brisbane and is one of the most in-demand in the country in terms of both leisure and tourist visitations.
Marriott International today announced the signing of Le Méridien Melbourne, in partnership with owner and developer Jinshan Investment Group. Slated to open in 2020, the 235-room hotel will boast the brand"s distinct mid-century modern approach to design and bold "Destination Unlocked" positioning. This signing reinforces Le Méridien"s dynamic global growth, following recent openings in Italy, South Korea, China and the United States, all within the last 12 months.
Adelaide reported the highest hotel performance levels among the five Australian markets to host The Ashes cricket series from November 2017 to January 2018, according to an analysis by STR.From 1-5 December, occupancy in Adelaide hit 96.2%, while average daily rate (ADR) jumped to AUD306.54. As a result, revenue per available room during the match played at Adelaide Oval reached AUD294.87. Each of those absolute values were higher than those recorded during the England vs. Australia tests in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. "Adelaide hosting the annual day-night test in recent years has boosted performance compared with prior day tests, and the inaugural England and Australia day-night match was a real stand out," said Matthew Burke, STR's regional manager for the Pacific.Year-over-year percentage changes were highest in Adelaide as well. Occupancy rose 28.1% compared with the same days in 2016, and ADR rose a staggering 115.1%. That led to a 175.5% spike in RevPAR. The second-highest occupancy increase was seen in Perth, while Brisbane recorded the second-best increase in ADR. The lowest overall impact was reported in Sydney. "The lower performance in Sydney perhaps was reflective of a long summer campaign for the English Barmy Army supporters, who may have grown battle-weary with the series decided," Burke said.
Canberra, 6 February 2018 – Canberra's hotel market continues to gain momentum as the nation's stand out performer, with the sale of the Aria Hotel for $35 million capping off a strong year of sales activity for the nation's capital.