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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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

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 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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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Revenue management (RM) is supremely necessary for hotels. I kid you not, most of the hotels refrain from opting for any sort of revenue management services. The hotel revenue management myths that are swirling around are the real reasons hotels are so skeptical about it. Do not shy away from revenue 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

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

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is reporting increased interest among developers in midscale and upper midscale offerings amid high construction costs. Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Development Director, Scott Armstrong Choice Hotels’ International has found success in midscale accommodation across the globe for more than 80 years.

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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

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 2, 2024

Unsurprisingly, the rising cost of construction was raised in several panel discussions. With construction costs rising at 5%pa, the option to convert existing real estate to hotels from underperforming commercial was raised numerous times over the two days. These can take years.”

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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 Business

JANUARY 30, 2023

In his new role, Panzer will oversee the development of Atrium’s design and project management strategies to facilitate the company’s capital investment objectives. He will also oversee the capital planning function and facilities management of all properties managed by the company and affiliates. “As

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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

AUGUST 1, 2023

Champagne brand Veuve Clicquot is bringing its luxury accommodation pop-up back to Australia for another run this October. The hotel’s eco-design includes the use of hemp in construction and solar powered rooms. The post Veuve Clicquot brings luxury hotel pop-up back to Noosa appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 8, 2024

Chartwell is the hotel operator and FirstBank provided construction financing. Crain Construction Inc. served as the project’s construction manager. The development of the property is part of the airport’s construction and renovation program, BNA Vision, which launched in 2017.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Minor Hotels is investing its New Zealand portfolio with major renovations taking place at key Oaks properties, as Minor Hotels Area Manager New Zealand, Jamie O’Donnell, explains. This will mean both front blocks will be in operation with unobstructed views, with all construction works occurring behind them.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Under ALTIDO’s management, Westminster Fire Station will provide accommodation for days, weeks or months with a concierge service on hand. The company manages thousands of properties across Europe, with a diverse portfolio of apartments, townhouses, aparthotels and serviced apartments.

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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 Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

The properties’ spacious studio apartment-style accommodation will follow an adaptable layout focused on comfort and functionality. The brand’s first hotel, a 137-room property in Kokomo, Indiana, is under construction and is expected to open by late summer of 2024.

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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

JUNE 20, 2023

A generation of talented leaders are rising through the ranks of the accommodation industry and striving for better outcomes for employees and guests. What is it about the accommodation industry that appeals to you? The post Leaders of tomorrow: Hannah Vale, M3 Property appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

The conference – billed as ‘the hotel event where deals get done’ – attracts some of the largest investors and key decision makers in the global accommodation sector, with delegates attending this year from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as across Australia.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Extended Stay America has broken ground on the first new-construction Extended Stay America Select Suites prototype in Wildwood, FL. The new construction prototype represents the next phase in the strategic growth of our economy extended-stay brand. By design, there are minimal public spaces to further contain operational costs. “We

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Hotel Management

JUNE 6, 2023

“With the revitalisation of industrial areas and the transformation of the suburb into a desirable residential and commercial hub, there’s clearly a growing demand for accommodation options in the area.” The post Veriu with view: ‘a new benchmark for design’ in Collingwood, says CEO appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Construction costs continue to rise, making it increasingly difficult to secure new builds in the short-term. This poses a hurdle for meeting growing demand for accommodation and amenities. The post Exclusive: strong resurgence in New Zealand’s hotel market, JLL reports appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

Managing Directors Michael Weinberg and Scott Wadler, along with Associate Director Alec Fox of Berkadia South Florida arranged the financing through Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Starwood Mortgage Capital. To accommodate strong demand and position the resort for future growth, we recently completed the construction of 26 additional guestrooms.

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Hotel Management

JULY 25, 2023

Our Hilton Garden Inn brand offers an attractive accommodation option that checks all these boxes. That said, we have an ambition to double our Hilton Garden Inn footprint across Australasia over the next five years, with six projects already in planning or under construction in Australia and Fiji.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 21, 2023

“We are excited to welcome BASK Development as a new owner of Extended Stay Premier Suites brands,” said Mark Williams, managing director, franchise development, Extended Stay America. with 30 hotels under management and an additional six under construction. BASK operates throughout the U.S.,

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Hotel Management

MAY 2, 2023

The conference presented a deep dive into the world of hotel design and construction, from humble lead-free tap fittings to the ground-up construction of state-of-the-art environmentally efficient buildings. Recent spiralling construction costs and the management of consultants also provoked reactions from our panel.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 23, 2023

To find out the latest at the airline, Wayfarer host Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, exclusively spoke on camera to United Airlines’ Managing Director of Worldwide Sales, Marcel Fuchs, in Sydney recently and to view the video, click on the YouTube video below.

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Hotel Business

MAY 14, 2024

Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage. “We are excited to welcome the Extended Stay America Premier Suites to the vibrant Fort Myers community,” said Mark Williams, managing director, franchise development, Extended Stay America.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 1, 2024

VMV Capital developed and will manage the property. The four-floor, 88-room, newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Duncan features free WiFi, complimentary healthy breakfast, premium cable, a fitness room, on-site guest laundry and the brand’s signature spacious lobby with additional vending options.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has revealed plans for the construction of a new Sonesta ES Suites in Port Charlotte, FL. The new property, expected to open in spring 2025, marks the first Sonesta ES Suites brand project developed from the ground up. “We

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

“It’s been an extraordinary 35 years since my father and uncle laid the foundation for Raines,” said Grey Raines, managing partner, Raines. The hotel offers a range of amenities, including a fitness center, a pool table, free breakfast, a business center, pet-friendly accommodations, complimentary parking and EV charging stations.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hilton has broken ground on the first Project H3 by Hilton hotel in Kokomo, IN, signifying the start of construction on its new studio apartment-style, extended-stay hotel brand, first introduced in May. Hilton’s inaugural lower midscale, extended-stay solution for long-stay travelers is expected to open by the summer of 2024.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Government infrastructure is taking a lot of subcontractors and a lot of fuel out of the construction industry. The post Exclusive: strong start for WA’s first Courtyard by Marriott hotel as healthcare precinct drives occupancies appeared first on Hotel Management.

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