Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The airport hotel represents Star Group’s second hospitality investment on the Gold Coast and adds to its expanding portfolio, which includes 50 licensed venues, over 115 retail liquor outlets, and six accommodation venues across Queensland.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2024

The New South Wales government has vowed to increase support for tourism, nightlife and major events in the state budget, announced on Tuesday, marking a positive outcome for the hotel sector, according to Accommodation Australia NSW General Manager, Stacey McBride. On the tourism and transport front, AU$5.5

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Hotel Management

MARCH 25, 2025

by Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director, James Doolan Don’t fall for Auckland Council’s consultation hocus-pocus on tourism funding and bed taxes. Back in 2017, Auckland Council provided $53 million in funding to ATEED (Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development). What’s going on? billion in 2023.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. The post Exclusive: Leisure Accommodation Collective to launch hybrid hotel brand appeared first on Hotel Management.

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JANUARY 7, 2024

A AU$5 million recovery package aimed at driving visitation to Cairns and Far North Queensland in the wake of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Jasper and recent flooding has been welcomed by peak industry body Accommodation Australia.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Managed by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the 97-key hotel will feature luxury accommodation and a signature food and beverage partner. “At La Vie’s managed portfolio also includes Forest by Yoo in Patong, Phuket with 131 branded residences and an additional 432-room Yoo2 hotel.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

However, weve always had the capacity to add extra floors to the building in line with the original DA approval and with Sydney now rebuilding its international tourism and business markets, this is the ideal time to add luxury accommodation.

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APRIL 15, 2025

BWH Hotels is expanding into hotel management operations in the Australia and New Zealand market, this week announcing the signing of its first hotel management agreement in the region. BWH Hotels said its accommodations and services will be tailored to independent, tech-savvy, and worldly guests.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 3, 2023

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has held its first national board meeting at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss a range of timely issues affecting the sector. International travel was another important topic with board members discussing the importance of Chinese tourism and the international student cap.

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Hotel Management

MAY 8, 2024

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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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

An agreement to create a new multi-entry visa to facilitate exchanges and closer links between China and Australia has been welcomed by peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia. The post ‘Win’ for tourism as China and Australia agree to multi-entry visa appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

We are proud to officially open The George Glenelg, a project that reflects our deep connection to Glenelg and our vision for the future of tourism in South Australia, said Taplin Group Director, Tom Taplin. Welcoming our first guests to The George has been an incredible milestone, said The George Glenelg General Manager, Peter Clark.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 10, 2023

Australia as well as other key markets such as the United States, Japan, South Korea have had their Approved Destination Status reinstated with immediate effect, China’s culture and tourism ministry announced on Thursday.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 13, 2025

State and Federal government investment in attracting international carriers to the new Western Sydney Airport and improving its rail connection to the city has been welcomed by peak industry body, Accommodation Australia. This can only be great news for tourism and the economy in general. Thats music to everyones ears.

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2025

The Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) Fiji Investment in Tourism Summit, hosted by HM Magazine, returns for another stellar event at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in June 2025. A must-attend event on the hotel industry calendar, AHICE is now the largest accommodation event in Asia-Pacific region.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

An enthusiastic bunch of talented hospitality and tourism graduates have entered the workforce after recently gaining National Indigenous Training Academy (NITA) qualifications at Voyages’ Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre. The course is really good at preparing you to experience what it’s like to work in these jobs.”

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APRIL 6, 2023

Following last year’s border reopening, WA’s tourism sector has rebounded rapidly, which is outstanding news for WA’s hoteliers, publicans, restaurateurs, and the tens of thousands of staff they employ,” Woods said. “In The post WA reports record $14 billion tourism spend in 2022 appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Scheduled to commence construction in 2025 and open in 2031, the project could not come at a better time for Melbourne, according to Accommodation Australia (Victoria) General Manager, Dougal Hollis.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Gday Group is set to launch an expanded Discovery Parks offering at Tasmania tourist hotspot Cradle Mountain, following the acquisition of a neighbouring accommodation business. The combined offering intends to serve as a premier accommodation and hospitality destination to capitalise on tourism demand in the region.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Ahead of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit on July 3-4 , Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill, spoke exclusively to HM about the strong demand for holidays in the South Pacific. Brent Hill, Tourism Fiji Tourism in Fiji is booming! Register now for AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit.

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Hotel Management

JULY 2, 2024

Throughout his extensive hospitality career, he held several general manager and leadership roles throughout Asia Pacific, including as Regional Vice President, Pacific Region and Managing Director, Sheraton on the Park, and as the opening General Manager of the first Starwood Hotel in Vietnam, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers.

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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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JULY 25, 2023

Victoria’s proposed tourism tax has been deemed “unfair” on hotel guests and likely to impact tourism numbers in the state, according to peak accommodation body Accommodation Australia. Johnson said the government should instead target “the unregulated accommodation sector” to help deal with the rental housing crisis.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Accommodation Australia (AA) has appointed former boss of the Australian Airports Association, James Goodwin, as its new CEO. Goodwin said he is proud to represent the 1700 properties with more than 120,000 rooms that are part of Accommodation Australia.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The state’s peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia NSW said the strategy presents a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for growth”. The post NSW Government targets 40,000 new hotel rooms in $91 billion tourism plan appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 23, 2023

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia will officially launch on July 1, 2023, the Fair Work Commission has confirmed. The update follows a Accommodation Association member vote in favour (96%) of an amalgamation with Tourism Accommodation Australia.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

The 40-room property, managed by Capstone Hotel Management, is accepting stays from early Q4, 2025. Capstone Founder and Managing Director, Clare Davies, applauded owners New Bay Group on the investment in Nugget Points redevelopment.

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Hotel Management

JULY 18, 2024

It was a night of celebration for the hotel industry on Thursday evening as a crowd of more than 700 gathered for the Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney. The post NSW hotels celebrated at Accommodation Australia Awards appeared first on Hotel Management. John Graham, MLC.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On another level’, Accommodation Australia reports Destination NSW announced on Friday that more than 100,000 visitors are expected from interstate, intrastate and international markets for Taylor Swift’s Sydney shows.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Accommodation Australia incoming CEO James Goodwin has attended his first AA national board meeting in Canberra, alongside new Board Vice-Chair Emma Hynes. The major topics of discussion, of course, were migration, short-term accommodation regulation, the shortage of workers particularly in regional areas and visas. “We

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Victoria’s top accommodation providers and venue staff have been honoured at the 2023 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence , held in Melbourne last week (Aug 17).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Accommodation Australia CEO James Goodwin is hopeful of a busy holiday period for hotels despite cost-of-living pressures. Most locations have seen an improvement on last year, but we did expect stronger growth in international tourism. up just 0.6% on September 2023 (72.1%). Year-to-date occupancy across the country was at 70.4%

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MARCH 18, 2025

We are exceptionally excited to bring our iconic InterContinental brand to the Barossa and would like to thank the Strategic Alliance team for partnering with us to invest in the future of South Australian tourism, said IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director, Australasia and Pacific, Matt Tripolone.

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MAY 8, 2025

Set to open in May 2027, the 133-room Oakwood Premier Adelaide will be set within a striking architecturally designed tower located within walking distance of major commercial, medical, and tourism hubs. Oakwood Premier Adelaide will offer an exceptional standard of accommodation, with a focus on luxury, design, and amenity.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Princes Gate Hotel Group, led by Auckland-based investor Cindy Hao, has appointed Capstone Hotel Management to operate three of its boutique properties in Rotorua. Black Swan Hotel “Rotorua remains one of New Zealand’s leading cultural tourism destinations, attracting international visitors from the UK, USA, Asia, and Australia. “We

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

“Due to November being a traditionally busy month for Australian tourism, we can expect to see the tour’s impact reflected significantly on room rates rather than occupancy.” This highlights the vital role major events play in driving tourism and stimulating economic activity. to A$481.20. On average, guests booked their stays 192.5

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