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Global hospitality brand Hilton is celebrating a successful 50 years in business in Australasia, marking the occasion with a grand function at the brands longest standing hotel in the region, Hilton Sydney, revealing a AU$40 million makeover. Hiltons journey in Australasia dates back to 1975 with the opening of this landmark hotel, which set the standard for international hospitality in the region.
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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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.
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
HM will next month invite the hotel industry to nominate their best people, projects and properties for consideration in the 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. Firmly recognised as the eminent awards night on the accommodation and hospitality industry calendar, HM Awards recognises personal and company excellence across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
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F&B Director appointed at Crystalbrook Crystalbrook Collection has appointed Tara Sullivan as Group Director of Food and Beverage, overseeing its 17 restaurants and bars. Sullivan brings over 25 years of experience leading hospitality teams including as Chief Operating Officer at Lotus Dining Group, The Grounds Group and Solotel, and shares a committment to forging strong relationships with local producers and reducing food waste.
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Hilton Brisbane, a landmark hotel in the citys CBD, is set to close its doors at the end of this month after almost 40 years of service. The Elizabeth Street hotel, which was designed by Austrian-born architect Harry Seidler, opened in 1987. Centrally located above Wintergarden on Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, the luxury hotel has served as a popular accommodation choice for visitors to the city throughout the decades.
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Experienced Australian hotelier John OShea has taken up the General Manager position at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, joining the team in February 2025. OShea brings more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, during which time he has managed significant hotel openings and renovations in Australia and across the Asia Pacific, including China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Fiji.
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