Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Australia’s hotel industry has welcomed 20,000 new rooms and more than 200 hotels since the end of 2020, signalling a revival in construction in the wake of the pandemic. We’ve had 206 hotels open across Australia in the last three years,” said Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson. “In

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

TFE Hotels has invested in the development of carbon footprint management systems including a Board-endorsed sustainability strategy, setting climate targets, establishing their in-house greenhouse gas monitoring, and reporting.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 28, 2025

Marriott International has signed a deal to acquire lifestyle accommodation brand CitizenM for US$355 million. There are currently three CitizenM hotels under-construction hotels, totalling over 600 rooms, that are anticipated to open by mid-2026. We will continue to own our real estate and operate all our hotels.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Melbourne Airport is set to get its long-awaited third runway after the project was cleared for construction by the Federal Government last week. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield said the addition of a third runway will improve the experience for visitors arriving into and leaving Victoria. “We

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

The signing of Conrad Los Cabos is a significant milestone for Hiltons expanding luxury portfolio in Mexico, said Hilton senior vice president, development, architecture, design and construction, Caribbean and Latin America, Juan Corvinos. The resort will offer 175 thoughtfully designed accommodations.

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STAAH

MARCH 18, 2025

Why Managing Multiple Review Platforms is Crucial? Platforms like Google , TripAdvisor, and Facebook are among the top sources guests rely on to assess accommodations. With numerous platforms available, managing reviews effectively can be overwhelming. Are you managing your reviews efficiently?

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Bridge , a digital platform that connects middle-market developers with a network of debt capital providers, has launched its ground-up construction lending program, an in-house lending program designed to support construction and rehab projects for franchised hotels.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We look forward to bringing our refreshingly local philosophy and extensive hotel management experience to the Fijian hospitality sector.” The post Exclusive: EVT takes Rydges to Fiji with new-build beachfront resort appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2024

The Ascott Limited has formed a long-term partnership with SG Enable, the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, to raise the standard of accessible accommodation in the hospitality industry. The post Ascott teams up with disability agency to elevate accessible accommodation appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

MAY 16, 2024

When Max Mason commenced the role of General Manager at boutique Bundanoon property Osborn House, he quickly realised that the weight of staffing costs related to the number of revenue-generated rooms left some room for improvement. But rather than cut jobs or wages, Mason decided to add more rooms. “I QCC Founder and Director, Caspar P.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2024

The Ascott Limited has formed a long-term partnership with SG Enable, the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, to raise the standard of accessible accommodation in the hospitality industry. The post Ascott partners with SG Enable to raise the standard of accessible accommodation appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Award-winning Czech architect Petr Kolar was inspired by this namesake, and the 47 stylish villas were constructed to form the head of the turtle with the island itself creating the body – seen by guests making the 45-minute private sea-plane journey from Mal.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 27, 2023

Opportunities abound in hotel development across the Asia Pacific with many groups reporting strong interest in white-label management and franchising partnerships. Persistent interest rate hikes have a knock-on effect on the construction of new hotels as cost of debt for hotel developers and would-be buyers has increased significantly.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2024

The cluster of signings sees the launch of extended stay brand, SureStay Studio, to the portfolio with an existing residential apartments property in Brisbane’s southern suburb of Mount Gravatt, to be converted into 2-bedroom accommodations for business and leisure guests.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels is expanding to the Northern Territory under a multi-property partnership with Darwin-based DCOH Group. The deal sees Trilogy take over management of 417 rooms across three city centre hotels – Novotel Darwin CBD, Frontier Hotel Darwin and Smith Hotel Darwin.

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Hotel Management

MAY 16, 2023

Accor has signed a deal with asset management company APH Holding to introduce a new-build Novotel in the Melbourne suburb of Box Hill. Box Hill is a vibrant and growing suburb, and we are excited to offer both business and leisure travellers a stylish and contemporary accommodation option in this dynamic community.”

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Hotel Management

APRIL 27, 2023

Veriu Group has commenced construction on a 90-apartment Punthill property in the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine which is slated to open late next year. The post Veriu to open 90-key Punthill Sunshine in late 2024 appeared first on Hotel Management. The 95-room hotel will bring its property count to 21.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Sydney’s The Old Clare Hotel will be under new management in 2024 following the AU$61.8 Having set in stone our property improvement plans and management strategies, we remain committed to further investment within the Australian hotel sector.” million deal appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Australia’s first 25hours hotel has been given a revised opening date of December 2024 following construction delays at the Sydney site, with new renders of guest rooms released. Speaking exclusively to HM , Central Element Managing Director, Nathan Chivas, said the Paddington hotel will enrich the local food and beverage scene.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The apartment hotel meets a demand for quality extended stay accommodation in an area that has historically been undersupplied and is on an upward growth trajectory with population projected to more than double over the next 30 years. The post Punthill plants a flag in Melbourne’s ‘next Southern Cross’ appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2023

“We are thrilled to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Mirage Resort, Fiji Naisoso Island, which marks the latest expansion of our portfolio in Australasia,” said Radisson Hotel Group, Managing Director Australasia, Lachlan Hoswell. Construction is already well underway, and we expect all apartments to sell out quickly.”

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

Last week, the panel granted a Deferred Commencement Consent, which will allow works to begin once there has been resolution of a noise management plan with Randwick City Council. The post Coogee Bay Hotel redevelopment gets green light after four years of negotiations appeared first on Hotel Management.

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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. I am excited to take on the role of General Manager at Hilton Sydney and appreciate the opportunity to lead such a capable and committed team that has achieved so much under the leadership of Hayden Hughes,” said Zancanaro.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Adelaide’s first Little National Hotel is now expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, following the recent appointment of Synergy Construct for the build, Doma Group has revealed. The post Little National Adelaide slated to open in Q4 2026 as builder appointed appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

MAY 1, 2023

“As the Australian arm of Ascott, lyf Sussex Sydney and Oakwood Epping are part of our proven global strategy that is focused on delivering hospitality solutions that elevate the guest experience,” said Ascott Australia Managing Director, David Mansfield. Ascott is aiming for a mid-2025 opening.

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Hotel Management

JULY 4, 2024

With supply having increased enough to accommodate future demand growth and dramatic rises in construction costs, many other mooted projects will be challenged to stack up. Effective hotel asset management has never been more crucial. Read HM ’ s full 2024-2025 Hotel Development outlook here.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

The 30-key property, which is scheduled to open in September, is owned by Elphinstone Group, a privately-run, family business based in Burnie, and has been built by Tasmania-born construction group Fairbrother 1834 Hotels will manage the hotel, bringing experience in managing boutique and independent hotels across Australia.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Australian-owned fund manager Salter Brothers is expanding its portfolio of luxury retreat assets with the acquisition of the Bannisters portfolio in New South Wales. Salter Brothers Hospitality will assume management of these hotels with the support of an existing skilled team of 150 full-time staff members. “We

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SiteMinder

JUNE 5, 2025

What is hotel construction? Hotel construction refers to the process of designing, planning, financing , and building new hotel properties, or significantly renovating existing ones. Table of contents Why does hotel construction cost so much? Construction projects are notoriously prone to overruns.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 10, 2024

“Quest Woolooware Bay fills a gap in the local market for amenity rich, comfortable and flexible accommodation,” said Ascott Australia’s General Manager of Growth and Capital Strategy, James Shields. The post Quest opens new-build hotel in billion-dollar Sutherland Shire precinct appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 30, 2023

Almost a year on from the opening of its first Australian property in Melbourne’s trendy inner-city suburb of Collingwood, and with another under construction in Bondi Junction, the brand is exploring further opportunities for growth – in dynamic metropolitan neighbourhoods. Bring it on, we’ll navigate through it.”

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Hotel Management

JULY 31, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its premium accommodation brand Crowne Plaza to the Victorian city of Geelong, through a partnership with Plenary Group. The post Crowne Plaza announced as part of Geelong convention centre precinct appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 11, 2025

Terra and Turnberry , two South Florida real estate development firms, have secured $392 million in construction financing that will help advance the development of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room, 17-story property adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A $40 million mixed-use Quest property is slated to open in Victoria’s East Gippsland region next winter, with construction well underway. Construction is progressing well with works now underway on the third/top floor. Mansfield said the hotel will bring much-needed accommodation to the region.

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Hotel Management

JULY 26, 2023

Australia’s accommodation market has continued to expand with the opening of around 3,420 rooms through 2022 in the 10 major markets. 2023 now presents as the peak of the hotel accommodation supply cycle. This will result in a 10% increase on the December 2021 base inventory.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Elanor Hotels has expanded its regional accommodation offering with the recent launch of an eco-friendly and pet-friendly glamping experience, Mudgee Retreats. The post Elanor Hotels unveils luxury eco retreats within Parklands Resort Mudgee appeared first on Hotel Management. Located within the 30-acre Parklands Resort Mudgee – a 3.5-hour

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Hotel Management

MARCH 28, 2024

The AU$95 million Black Rock Motor Park at Wakefield will include a 5.25km driving circuit, designed by global F1 track design leader, Tilke Group, luxury accommodation, a function centre, cafe and go-kart track. The park is expected to be operational within two years, with construction finalised about 12 months later.

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