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."
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: