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Exclusive: Leisure Accommodation Collective to launch hybrid hotel brand

Hotel Management

Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co) is gearing up to launch a hybrid hotel brand later this year with the opening of two properties in Australia and New Zealand. In developing the Drifter brand, we wanted to create experience-based precincts to cater to diverse travellers from across the globe,” said Drifter CMO, Josh Hunt.

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Exclusive: Michael Johnson reflects on the first six months of Accommodation Australia

Hotel Management

Nearly six months on from the formation of Accommodation Australia – an amalgamation of the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation Australia – CEO Michael Johnson spoke to HM’s Ruth Hogan about what has been achieved this year and what’s top of the agenda for 2024. I think it definitely has.

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Lifestyle accommodation venture launches elevated hostel offering

Hotel Management

A new lifestyle accommodation venture known as The Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co), has launched its first property in Melbourne, following its takeover of The Village hostel portfolio in 2022. The post Lifestyle accommodation venture launches elevated hostel offering appeared first on Hotel Management.

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How Brand USA Is Leveling the Playing Field for Travel and Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With the majority of global travel bookings occurring online, Brand USA and Tourism Exchange USA have joined forces to help introduce international travelers to historically underrepresented destinations, accommodations, activities, and experiences in the United States. Brand USA Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Exclusive: BWH to launch villa-style accommodation in Queensland

Hotel Management

BWH Hotel Group (BWH) is set to open a new-build hotel in Hervey Bay, Queensland under its soft brand offering, BW Signature Collection. We’re excited to partner with Place Property Group to achieve a white label brand that’ll stand out amongst BWH’s soft brand offerings.

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Intrepid Travel branches into lodge accommodation with $5m Daintree Ecolodge acquisition

Hotel Management

Global travel business Intrepid Travel is expanding into the lodge accommodation segment with the purchase of Daintree Ecolodge in Tropical North Queensland from Morris Group for AU$5 million. This acquisition marks the next chapter in the Intrepid story, as we expand into the accommodation sector,” Thornton said. “We

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Hilton brings branded residences to Papua New Guinea

Hotel Management

Hilton has introduced the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences, the business reported on Friday. We are deeply committed to Papua New Guinea and are thrilled to now offer travellers visiting the area even more accommodation choices and flexibility when they stay with Hilton.”

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