Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Victoria’s accommodation providers are breathing a sigh of relief following a government announcement on Wednesday that its proposed controversial ‘bed tax’ will not apply to hotels and pubs offering accommodation. Hotels are huge employers and are a key part of any vibrant city.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

EVT Hotels and Resorts has signed a deal with Invictus Developments to manage The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney, under a new brand to be launched within the Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE) later this year. Gordon will also serve as General Manager at The Old Clare Hotel.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Peak hotels industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) is calling on the NSW Government to follow Victoria’s lead by excluding hotels from any potential short-term rental accommodation levy aimed at easing the on-going housing crisis. It would make NSW less attractive for major events and conferences organisers.

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Nobu Hotel Atlanta, the epitome of luxury lifestyle accommodations nestled in the vibrant heart of Buckhead, has appointed Terry Buchholz as its new General Manager.

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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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eHotelier

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Coachman Hotel has named Benjamin Cann as its new general manager amid a multi-million-dollar expansion and reimagination project slated for completion in 2024.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The top performers in New Zealand’s hotel industry were honoured on Tuesday evening at the inaugural Aotearoa Hotel Industry Leadership Awards with worthy winners from a number of hotels across the country. Christine Hurring took home the Hotel Industry Act of Service award.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Quest Apartment Hotels is on a mission to make its hotels more accessible for people with disability, through a strategic partnership with Accessible Accommodation. billion (17%) of Australia’s total tourism revenue, according to research published by Accessible Accommodation and Spinal Cord Injury Australia (SCIA).

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eHotelier

JULY 12, 2023

Aqua-Aston Hospitality announces Cherie Frost’s appointment to general manager at Aston at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach. The leisure beachfront property set along Maui’s coveted Kaanapali Beach shoreline offers travelers the comfort of condominium style accommodations with the convenience of hotel amenities.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has opened its largest Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Garden hotels in the world in Vietman’s largest island, Phu Quoc. Over 300 guests were in attendance for the openings, officiated by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. President, Asia Pacific, Joon Aun Ooi.

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Demand Calendar

MARCH 4, 2024

In the hospitality and tourism industry, a conversation is unfolding around the methods used to predict travel patterns and, by extension, the demand for overnight accommodation. However, while seemingly intuitive, this approach may not be the most reliable predictor of demand for overnight stays.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is partnering with Country Racing Victoria (CRV) in a bid to help drive connections between local and regional communities. Country General Manager – Oceania, David Tonkin. “We

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2024

Extended-stay accommodation business Urban Rest has acquired New Zealand short-term rental company The Urban Rest, expanding its collection of serviced apartments targeting the corporate market. Together, we will continue to deliver outstanding service and accommodations to our guests under the Urban Rest brand.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is expanding its presence in Australia by more than 270 rooms with the acquisition of asset-light franchisor, City Edge Apartment Hotels. The deal builds on Choice Hotels’ Melbourne portfolio with the addition of five properties across key business hubs, totalling 271 apartment-style rooms.

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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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Little Hotelier

APRIL 14, 2024

Haven Hall Hotel is a luxurious 14-room property on the picturesque Isle of Wight off the southern coast of England. So, with no previous experience as hoteliers, the Barratt’s created a luxurious 14 bedroom boutique hotel with period elegance and character. There’s no better solution than Little Hotelier’s front desk system.

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Hotel Management

MAY 3, 2023

“We are thrilled to introduce our award-winning upscale focused service brand, Hilton Garden Inn to Darwin which now gives travellers visiting Darwin for business or pleasure even more accommodation options,” said Hilton’s Cluster General Manager, Northern Territory, Todd Grierson.

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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. The Museum Apartment Hotel is a 97-room apartment-style accommodation offering, adjoining QT Wellington.

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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. On the property front, Crown Towers Sydney and Sofitel Queenstown were the winners of the Australasian Hotel of the Year category.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. The post Hilton brings branded residences to Papua New Guinea appeared first on Hotel Management.

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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. The post Accor scores four-year extension to footy deal appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 16, 2024

In the town of Big Sky, a short drive from the legendary ski slopes, is The Wilson Hotel , one of Montana’s newest, stylish and most affordable properties. When you walk into the hotel, the first thing you’ll notice are the views across to the mountains of Big Sky and it’s a big x-factor for this brilliant Residence Inn property. “No

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Hotel Management

MAY 25, 2023

Sydney hotels are welcoming locals and visitors alike as the city lights up for the 13th edition of Vivid. Accor Pacific CEO Sarah Derry said the festival presents a great opportunity for hotels across the city. Today, it’s a great demand driver for hotels,” he told HM. They do such a fantastic job.”

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Pixar Place Hotel has opened at California’s Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, officially marking the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. The creativity and comfort of Pixar Place Hotel is also reflected in new, upscale culinary offerings.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new General Manager of the hotel. Zancanaro joins from InterContinental Hotels Group where he most recently held the role of Director of New Hotels – Australasia and Pacific.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Over the last two decades, Meriton Suites has been on a strong and steady growth trajectory, averaging a new hotel opening each year. 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.

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Hotel Management

MAY 14, 2024

Celebrating the iconic partnership between Jo Loves and The Darling, Jo Malone CBE hosted an intimate, sensorial experience with the team from The Darling, the accommodation jewel of The Star Sydney. The Jo by Jo Loves Hotel Collection radiates opulence and olfactory excellence.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 2, 2024

W Sydney has unveiled its luxury penthouse and five top-level suites, taking its accommodation offering to new heights following its opening late last year. The Level 27 Extreme Wow Suite spans 202sqm and features panoramic waterfront views and a bold design that incorporates the ‘marine chic’ narrative seen throughout the hotel rooms.

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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. The project is Amora Group’s largest hotel refurbishment in Australia. The hotel is focused on minimising food waste through its kitchens, restaurant and bar.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

EVT has unveiled the latest hotel in its fast-growing Independent Collection with the official reopening of The Capitol Hotel in Sydney’s bustling inner-city suburb of Haymarket. The post Exclusive: EVT drops the curtain on freshly refurbished The Capitol Hotel appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 4, 2023

The Ascott Limited is set to open an 86-room Quest hotel in Melbourne’s northwest on April 17 as part of the Watergardens precinct. 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.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hotels across Melbourne and Sydney are feeling the star power of global music icon Taylor Swift as fans flock from all over to attend the sold-out Eras Tour concerts, taking place over the next two weekends. What we’re seeing with Taylor Swift tour is a phenomenon and particularly noteworthy,” Jones told HM. “In

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hotel executives gathered in Hong Kong this week to celebrate the official opening of Mondrian Hong Kong on December 18th. Our vision is the hotel as a progressive and imaginative community, a place to connect, have fun, be challenged, experiment, and come away inspired,” said Mondrian Hong Kong General Manager Dirk Dalichau.

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Hotel Management

JULY 18, 2023

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’. The Rydges brand is uniquely Australian owned and operated which is reflected in the design,” said Rydges Group General Manager, Hotel Operations, Troy Cuthbertson.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Popular IHG leader Leanne Harwood is set to depart Australia in the coming weeks to take up a new opportunity to lead IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio in the Americas. A respected voice in the industry, Harwood was elected the first president of peak industry body Accommodation Australia in 2021.

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