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Exclusive: Leisure Accommodation Collective to launch hybrid hotel brand

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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

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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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Exclusive: BWH to launch villa-style accommodation in Queensland

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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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Lifestyle accommodation venture launches elevated hostel offering

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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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Hilton brings branded residences to Papua New Guinea

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Hilton has introduced the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences, the business reported on Friday. Under a management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Residences alongside the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel, which is already in operation.

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Exclusive video: Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier talks global expansion across the brand portfolio

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Minor Hotels have rapidly taken the accommodation world by storm in recent years and are now the tenth largest operator on the planet. The group, led by popular CEO Dillip Rajakarier, have had major growth and interest across the portfolio that includes Anantara, NH Hotels, NH Collection, Oaks, Avani, Tivoli and more.

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Victoria’s tourism budget cuts ‘send the wrong message’ to hotel investors, AA says

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Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

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