Hotel Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

TFE Hotels is celebrating a milestone in its journey to net zero emissions by 2050, with Quincy Melbourne becoming the first hotel in Victoria to achieve NABERS Climate Active Carbon Neutral Building certification. Through the certification, Quincy will offset nearly 1671 tonnes of carbon per annum the equivalent carbon footprint of 167 average Australian households.

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Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2025

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands. This includes multiple brand debuts with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka, Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Varanasi, Courtyard by Marriott in Mundra (Gujarat) and Moxy in Pune. Additionally, it will mark the third JW Marriott and second Moxy to open as part of a dual-branded property in Mumbai.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2025

Residence on Langley Park, the former Hyatt Regency at 99 Adelaide Terrace in Perth, has unveiled newly renovated guest rooms, guest services, and an integrated precinct experience. Positioning itself to cater to both long and short-stay travel needs, the property now offers a mix of traditional hotel rooms and apartment-style layouts, including standard king and queen rooms, studios, and expansive one- and two-bedroom options.

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Hotel Management

MAY 19, 2025

Australias first and largest Pan Pacific hotel, Pan Pacific Perth, is reenergised to capture a growing leisure and corporate travel market with the completion of a large-scale renovation project and a new General Manager at the helm. A feature of the Perth skyline for nearly 55 years, the former Sheraton hotel was taken over by Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) in January 2011 and has since operated as Pan Pacific Perth.

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Hotel Management

MAY 15, 2025

An uptick in Australian visitors to New Zealand has helped drive a 2.9% RevPAR increase across the nations hotels during the month of April, according to Horwath HTL and Hotel Council Aotearoa data. The latest report, New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus, shows that this growth was achieved despite ongoing declines in key urban markets such as Auckland and Wellington.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

New Years Eve gave Sydney hotels plenty of cause for celebration on December 31. Sydney hotels pulled in record high average daily rate and revenue per available room on the night, according to December preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar reports occupancy levels of 78.8% for December 2024, up 2.1% year over year, while ADR stood at AU$314.15 (+0.9%) and RevPAR at AU$247.43 (+3.0%).

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Minor Hotels has signed the management letting rights for the landmark 64-storey Queens Wharf Residences development from early 2025. Queens Wharf Residences occupy the tallest tower within the new world-class Queens Wharf Brisbane precinct, offering a collection of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments with balconies and winter gardens. Guests will have exclusive access to luxury amenities including a pool, spa, steam room, theatre, leisure lounge room, gym, as well as direct access to the precincts

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Hotel Management

JULY 17, 2025

Corporate accommodation provider Urban Rest has secured a management agreement for the Tory Hotel in downtown Wellington, with plans to transform the property into a premium boutique apartment hotel. Following an extensive refurbishment aimed at delivering a high-quality corporate accommodation experience, the property will relaunch as Urban Rest Wellington later this year.

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Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2025

Asia Pacific is experiencing a surge in tourism, and technology is at the heart of making the most of this opportunity. By embracing technology, hoteliers can turn one‑off visitors into loyal, repeat guests that boost revenue. With Asia Pacific tourism forecast to surge to 813.7 million visitors by 2027 , the region is set to become a hub for global travel.

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Hotel Management

JULY 3, 2025

In HM’s 2025 Australasian Development Outlook, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Head of Investments and Portfolio Growth, Trent Conroy, reveals the key strategies for scalable growth in a challenging environment. Trent Conroy, Choice Hotels The Australasian greenfield development market continues to witness feasibility challenges, with elevated construction costs, inflation, and tighter lending conditions dampening new supply pipelines.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Fiji’s hotel market has shown consistent growth and forward bookings indicated continued strength, writes Nick Thompson, Senior Vice President, Hotels and Hospitality. Fiji’s tourism sector has achieved unprecedented success, with visitor arrivals surpassing one million for the first time—983,000 arriving by air and 82,000 as cruise passengers. This positive trajectory continues into 2025, with April showing a 4% increase compared to last year and holiday arrivals up 8%, with Australia remaining

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Hotel Management

JUNE 19, 2025

A selection of high-profile Fijian hotel owners will take to the stage next week at the highly anticipated AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit. On Thursday June 26, local representatives from a broad spectrum of hotel businesses including owner groups, developers, operators, tourism and investment associations will share their expertise and business outlook with delegates.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

The 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square , the first hotel from Hiltons newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, has been firmly creating abuzz in New York City since the property debuted in mid-2023. Located in TSX Broadway, new-build 46-story tower featuring experiential retail, cutting-edge entertainment spaces and the historic Palace Theatre, the hotel matches the ever-evolving needs of the traveller.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2025

Luxury and lifestyle hotels continue to be in hot demand as travellers seek curated and personalised experiences, writes Langham Hospitality Group Director of Development, Australasia, Alison Hulm. Alison Hulm, Langham Hospitality Group For Langham Hospitality Group, demand for luxury accommodation remains robust but subject to evolving dynamics. Key among these is the growing appetite weve seen among guests for curated and transformative travel experiences.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Pro-invest Group is creating more employment opportunities for people with disability under a partnership with Max Employment. Pro-invest’s Deputy Chair and CEO APAC Jan Smits, said the group will lean on the expertise of Max Employment – one of the largest providers of employment services in Australia – to identify suitable candidates for roles across its hotel network.

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Hotel Management

JULY 10, 2025

Minor Hotels has crafted four new hotel brands, including the group’s first soft brands, in a strategic expansion of its global portfolio. The new brands – The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection and iStay Hotels – cater to a range of guest needs, from budget to luxury. Active discussions are underway regarding development opportunities for each brand with the first property announcements expected in the coming months.

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Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2025

A collection of New Zealand’s most influential hotel and tourism leaders will take to the stage at the upcoming Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), hosted by HM Magazine and Hotel Council Aotearoa. Taking place from August 12-13, 2025, at Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch, AHICE Aotearoa will once again bring together the region’s top hospitality executives with leaders from Accor, EVT, TFE Hotels, Travel and Leisure Co, Hilton, Panache Hotel Group, Radisson Hotel Gro

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Hotel Management

JUNE 30, 2025

IHG and owners ISPT have welcomed the arrival of InterContinental Brisbane with the hotel now officially trading under the luxury brand. The 319-room Elizabeth Street hotel promises new guest programming and service excellence with a two-year transformation project to elevate the luxury experience commencing in 2026. InterContinental Brisbane Club InterContinental “We are incredibly proud to now have a footprint in one of Australia’s most dynamic and fast-growing cities and are excited to welcom

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Hotel Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Opportunities abound in the Fijian hotel market – that was the message to the more than 350 hotel industry leaders that gathered at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week for the AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit. Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Honorable Viliame Gavoka, and Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, the Honorable Manoa Kamikamica, were in attendan

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Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2025

Accor has hired nearly 100 refugees and migrants from 18 different cultural backgrounds across 17 of its operated hotels and Qantas lounges, through a partnership with Community Corporate. This cohort of employees – 68% of which are women – bring a rich mix of 22 spoken languages to hotels such as Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Mantra Hindmarsh Square Adelaide, Pullman on the Park Melbourne, Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour, Mercure Perth on Hay and Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Independent Hotel management company La Vie Hotels and Resorts has acquired the management rights for the former Rydges Norwest in Sydneys Hills District. Artist impression: Visy Dior Hotels International The property has been rebranded under a white label as Visy Dior Hotels International and is set to undergo a transformation worth up to AU$18 million over the next 18 months.

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Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

Choice Hotels International has secured a long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with a key player in Chinas hospitality scene, SSAW Hotels and Resorts, which sets the foundation for a major expansion in China. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, SSAW Hotels and Resorts is recognised as a leader in the upscale business hotel and resort segment in China, and a pioneer in sophisticated boutique hotel and lifestyle hotel sector.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 29, 2025

Hotels in New South Wales are employing more people and contributing more to the state economy than ever before, according to new research by Deloitte Access Economics, commissioned by AHA NSW. Accommodation Australia NSW General Manager Stacey McBride said the latest research found the associations 350 members from small regional motels and serviced apartments to large local and international hotels were punching well above their economic weight.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

Live events drive more bookings and boost hotel profits, but to foster long-term loyalty, hotels must prioritise creating unforgettable guest experiences. By leveraging technology and personalisation – such as dynamic pricing, seamless check-ins, tailored recommendations, and themed perks – hotels can enhance stays, strengthen guest loyalty, and sustain revenue well beyond the event.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI is transforming hotels through personalisation, automation, and predictive analytics, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency while addressing ethical challenges for a competitive, tech-driven future. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise guest experiences and operational efficiencies in the hotel sector, marking a significant shift in how hotels interact with customers and manage services.

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Hotel Management

JULY 24, 2025

Melbourne hotels are enjoying a boom in bookings this week as fans gather in the city to watch the Wallabies take on the British and Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Twelve years on from the last Lions Tour to Australia, over 85,000 fans are expected to attend the game. Accommodation Australia said hotels in and around Melbourne are nearly full.

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2025

Accor has welcomed Rachael Nicholson to the Group’s regional commercial leadership team as Director, Commercial – New Zealand and Fiji. Formerly Group General Manager of Operations at Heritage Hotel Management, Nicholson is an accomplished tourism executive with over 20 years of international experience across the hotel, airline, and cruise industries.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Owners are seeing the value in mixed-use developments in maximising returns, and dual-branded developments in delivering greater operational efficiencies, writes TFE Hotels Director of Development, John Sutcliffe. Mixed-use developments have been part of TFE Hotels’ DNA for decades, with hotels such as Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi and Adina/Vibe Darwin Waterfront Hotel integral parts of larger precincts that include residential, retail, F&B and commercial neighbours.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

Leadership announced at 25hours Sydney Jeremy Colahan has been appointed General Manager of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, set to open this spring. Colahan will lead a team of 130 staff and will be joined by Mitch Orr joins as Culinary Director across the hotel and venues. Colahan brings over 15 years of experience to the role, including most recently as General Manager of Hotel X and Hotel Manager of W Brisbane, Right now is our chance, as hoteliers, to set the cultural expectation of our hotel, an

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Hotel Management

MAY 20, 2025

After a rigorous evaluation process, leading Sales and Catering Software, iVvy, has been selected as one of the listed Sales & Catering Software vendors by global hospitality giant, Accor. Accors global presence spans across 5,600 hotels in more than 110 countries, operating across 45 brands. This announcement reflects Accor’s commitment to partner with world-class providers to enhance consistency, efficiency, uphold brand standards, and connectivity across their portfolio.

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Hotel Management

MAY 15, 2025

New Zealands first JW Marriott has opened in Auckland, following a multi-million-dollar property transformation. The new JW Marriott Auckland, located in downtown Auckland, features 271 guest rooms and 15 suites, an array of wellness offerings, local art and references to landscape and culture in its design. Marriott International Area Vice President – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Jason Nuell, highlighted the brands belief that a connection to the natural environment is an important

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Hotel Management

MAY 5, 2025

Accor has secured a landmark management deal, signing a trio of hotels with Bayview International Hotels and Resorts. From May 2025, Accor will assume management of The Sydney Boulevard Hotel in East Sydney, Bayview Geographe Resort in Busselton Western Australia, and Wairakei Resort Taupo in the North Island of New Zealand. This is an exciting milestone for Accor as we continue to expand our presence in the Pacific, said Accor Chief Operating Officer in the Pacific, Adrian Williams.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its luxury InterContinental brand to South Australias celebrated wine country through a partnership with Strategic Alliance. Slated to open in 2028, InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa will be the first international-branded luxury hotel in a South Australia wine region. Set amidst rolling hills and vineyards, the 150-room property will offer guests views of the local landscape and access to an array of dining options as well as a cellar door.

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Hotel Management

JULY 24, 2025

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has attained Accessible Tourism Accreditation for all three of its Melbourne hotels. The accreditation follows a rigorous assessment program evaluating Australian accommodations against high standards for physical and sensory accessibility, including Autism, vision and hearing support, as well as mobility. Each of the three properties met or exceeded expectations across multiple tiers of accessibility.

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Hotel Management

JULY 24, 2025

Atura Adelaide Airport has expanded its key count by 28 with the addition of smaller room types as EVT looks to maximise assets to drive revenue. Atura’s three new room types range in size from 12m2 for Snuggy; 18m2 for Snuggy Plus, and 40m2 for a Family room, reflecting a global trend of space-saving room designs. Snuggy Plus, Atura Adelaide Airport “Atura’s new rooms represent our commitment to innovation in meeting the diverse needs of our guests,” said EVT Group General Manager Operations, C

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2025

1834 Hotels has been appointed to manage two well-known resorts on K’gari, on behalf of Kelsian Group and its SeaLink business. On August 1, 2025, 1834 Hotels will assume full operational management of Kingfisher Bay Resort and K’gari Beach Resort, taking its national portfolio to more than 4,000 keys open or under construction. The appointment is intended to leverage the strength and resources of 1834 Hotels to enhance operational efficiencies and maximise the value of SeaLink’s assets during a

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Hotel Management

JULY 17, 2025

In HM’s 2025 Australasian Development Outlook, Ascott Australasia Managing Director, David Mansfield, talks strategy amid a resilient but fragile sector. Nobody could accuse 2025 of being a boring year. With economic and political uncertainty here and abroad, the resilience and fragility of the accommodation sector have both been on display, ultimately delivering a strong sense of resolve among the industry.

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