Hotel Management

MAY 16, 2024

We aspire to be recognised not only for our exceptional service and luxurious accommodations, but also for our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.” Manly Pacific General Manager, Dylan Cole, welcomed Pavoni and the establishment of this new restaurant. “We

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Hotel Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Chris Kemlo joins The Calile as GM TFE Hotels has appointed experienced hotelier, Chris Kemlo, as General Manager of The Calile Hotel in Brisbane. I have been lucky enough to work with some amazing luxury brands and hotel openings however, when this opportunity came up, I had to jump at the chance,” said Kemlo.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

The acquisition, brokered by specialist accommodation property agency ResortBrokers on behalf of owners Peter and Irena Cushen, includes City Edge’s active franchise agreements, the brand, and associated IP.

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Hotel Management

JULY 5, 2023

Ascott appoints GM Sales and Distribution Ascott Australia welcomes Jennifer Warn to the Senior Leadership Team following her promotion to General Manager Sales and Distribution. Her expanded role sees her take management of all of Ascott Australia’s sales and revenue team members.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Accor has secured a four-year partnership extension as the official accommodation partner of the AFL and AFLW. ” AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial, Kylie Rogers, praised Accor’s commitment to the partnership.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Jodi Brown takes the lead as GM of QT Wellington HM Awards 2022 General Manager of the Year Jodi Brown returns to EVT to take up the position of General Manager of QT Wellington and Museum Apartment Hotel. It’s such a vibrant and playful brand. Owned by EVT, the hotel is part of the group’s Independent Collection.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Mondrian is a brand that takes its inspiration from people, and their stories,” said Ennismore Co-CEO, Gaurav Bhushan. “It Yet the brilliance of the Mondrian brand is in its allure as a destination for locals as well as travellers. “I

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

A crowd of 1,000 hotel industry professionals gathered to celebrate the 21st HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, on Friday November 24. There is some incredible talent in the accommodation industry in Australasia and so many received the recognition they most definitely deserved.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new General Manager of the hotel. He brings leadership experience across luxury brands such as The Fullerton and InterContinental. Slater joins Como from Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire where he was General Manager. “We

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Hotel Management

JULY 18, 2023

EVT brand Rydges heralds a new era with the opening of newly transformed flagship property Rydges Melbourne on Wednesday July 19. The 370-key hotel, located in the heart of the theatre district, reopens following a major transformation project centred around the brand positioning of ‘refreshingly local’.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2023

It has quickly garnered a reputation for delivering uniquely Adelaide stays through its brand ethos to celebrate the city, its central location, beautifully appointed accommodation, and exceptional service. It is South Australia’s first TRYP hotel, and Australia’s only TRYP by Wyndham branded property.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 4, 2023

QIC Investment General Manager, Megan French-Wright, said that opening represents a major step in QIC’s plans to make Watergardens a true mixed-use town centre. “The Gazal Kamali Quest Watergardens Franchise Business Owner, Gazal Kamali, said the location caters to a wide variety of guest needs.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

As the new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle Americas (LLA), based in Atlanta, Harwood will be tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the LLA organisation, driving performance and operations of IHG’s six Luxury and Lifestyle brands and supporting growth in the region.

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Hotel Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Hilton Garden Inn Darwin, in partnership with Berger Group, marks the arrival of Hilton’s third brand in the state. “We

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here, Meriton Suites Group General Manager and Meriton Group Director, Matthew Thomas, discusses recent openings, growth plans and the continued demand for apartment-style offerings. Meriton Suites led the way in apartment style hotel accommodation. Are you seeing increased demand for serviced apartments in recent times?

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

EVT’s Director of Hotels and Resorts Norman Arundel discussed the introduction of budget hospitality brand Lylo and the evolution of Rydges following the opening of a Melbourne flagship. He revealed that ADR more than occupancy separates the major markets; and luxury still leads in total growth, although midscale is making major strides.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Boutique luxury hotel Amora Brisbane has revealed its complete $30 million transformation, marking “a new era for luxury accommodation” in the city. Each room features brand-new luxury beds, open wardrobes and decorative wallpaper. The project is Amora Group’s largest hotel refurbishment in Australia.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“Quest Business Owners have been supporting their local communities for 36 years across Australia, so partnering with a community focused national brand in the Cronulla Sharks was a natural fit,” said The Ascott Limited, Australia General Manager, Brand and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Anthea Dimitrakopoulos.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 27, 2024

The Interlude, Coburg Ahead of the highly anticipated Australian brand debut of 25hours, Ennismore’s Director of Lifestyle Design, Pacific, Ellen Stenholm, and Indyk Architects Design Director, Shelley Indyk, will talk through the project and reveal what to expect when the Sydney hotel opens later this year.

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Hotelier Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This addition not only contributes to their ever-expanding Canadian franchise system but also significantly enhances the widespread availability of Motel 6 and Studio 6 accommodations across the country. All 73 newly renovated guestrooms include comfortable and contemporary furnishings, flat-screen TVs, micro-fridges and free Wi-Fi.

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Hotel Management

MAY 13, 2024

Located in Nadi Bay along Wailoaloa Beach, just 5km from Nadi International Airport, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa will eventually feature 324 premium guestrooms and suites, including the addition of brand-new resort wings which will be home to the stylish two-bedroom family rooms and oceanfront King Suites.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

With its array of gastronomic delights and a bespoke spa, the hotel offers not just accommodation but a destination within the city – a haven for those in search of a unique escape or the perfect setting for conferences and meetings, located in one of the top twenty meeting and event destinations in the world.

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2023

TFE Hotels has officially launched its billion-dollar accommodation and entertainment offering at the site of Melbourne’s historic Pentridge Prison. Wine Bar, cuisine, wellness, accommodation, entertainment, history, culture, and tourism – all of which means a growing visitor economy, more jobs and skills for our community,” he said.

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Hotelier Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With a capacity to accommodate up to 150 people, it’s the perfect venue for corporate events, seminars and social gatherings. With great excitement, we welcome this hotel to the brand, promising guests a refreshing and affordable lodging experience.” We’re thrilled to welcome our newest addition to the Days Inn family.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Exclusive: Marriott appoints luxury leader to new dual role Marriott International is sharpening its focus on luxury with the appointment of Krister Svensson as Multi Property Vice President, Luxury Hotels Australia and General Manager at W Melbourne. Marriott International are masters of luxury.

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Hotelier Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

Featuring 90 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, the hotel will provide a convenient and affordable accommodation option for business and leisure travellers. We are delighted to be part of a growing and well-recognized brand in Canada,” says Crystal Dwyer, general manager, Days Inn – Drayton Valley.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

With over 470 team members, 417 rooms, the largest events facilities in the region, not to mention three trains, a brewery, an 18-hole golf course and an equestrian centre under his care, no two days are ever the same for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley General Manager Gareth Long. Tell us a bit about that transition.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 20, 2023

Designed with materials inspired by the unique stories of the city, the hotel presents luxury accommodation, signature dining experiences across both restaurant and bar, holistic wellness spaces and an iconic infinity pool, as well as world-class meeting and event facilities and services.

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Hotelier Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

Applications for the following opportunities should be directed to steve@renardinternational.com JO 18789 – General manager, luxury boutique hotel, Maritimes, $175,000 base salary. JO 10491 – Our client is seeking a general manager for its small branded property in a town in Saskatchewan.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thirty-two years later, I’m here at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney as General Manager.” Rao joined the Sydney hotel in May 2022, moving from Bali, where he had spent 10 years managing two Four Seasons resorts there. And you live in very confined accommodation, sharing bunk beds with somebody else. It’s exciting times.

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Hotelier Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

CALGARY — The SureStay Plus by Best Western Calgary South East has opened its doors and invites travellers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry – SureStay Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer-stay travellers’ comfort and value while away from home.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Innovative spaces, intuitive service” The Courtyard by Marriott brand has over 1300 locations in 60 countries – the largest global footprint among Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 brands – including a presence in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Or am I better deploying some capital and then renovating, repositioning?’

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Hotel Business

MARCH 26, 2024

Aperture Hotels , a hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended-stay hotels, has grown its leadership team, and added 12 hotels to its portfolio over the past 12 months. Our pipeline remains robust, and we are on track to announce another new deal in the next few days.”

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Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

All of the hotel’s sizeable suites were refreshed with brand-new furniture, on top of the existing fully equipped kitchens, providing guests with the comforts of home during their travels. Finally, corporate guests will enjoy an updated meeting space, available to accommodate up to 50 people.

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Hotelier Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

The property won a 2024 Platinum Guest Satisfaction Award, alongside both the 2024 Canadian Hotel of the Year and the 2024 International Best of Choice Award for the Ascend Hotel Collection brand by Choice Hotels International.

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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 2, 2024

In early 2024, Quest Apartment Hotels, a leading provider of serviced apartments in Australasia and the United Kingdom, announced an extended partnership with Amadeus to enhance the brand’s online presence, better connect with audiences across the region, and increase revenue.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Brian Schneider, general manager at the hotel, said: “We are thrilled to launch this exciting new chapter for this historic building as The Pennywell St. Our welcoming accommodations, inventive food and beverage and bespoke concierge services are sure to make every visit a dream.” Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel.

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