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 The project, which will be executed by Australian builder Ironside, is due for completion in October 2026, with the hotel to begin operating shortly thereafter.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

The 241-room hotel, which is currently the only hotel in Australia to hold the certification, is using offsets to achieve carbon neutrality and working towards wider operational reductions. Like all hotels in our network, Team Quincy is committed to internal benchmarking and the continuous evaluation of business operations, Sedgwick said.

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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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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We’ve had 206 hotels open across Australia in the last three years,” said Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson. “In Hotel operators across the country – but particularly in our gateway cities – are seeing occupancies re-building to pre-pandemic levels. “We The extra rooms have come on just at the right time,” he said.

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Hotel Management

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

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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Lodging

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The collaboration delivers integration between Cloudbeds PMS and Sabres SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS), offering hotels and accommodation providers a solution for managing distribution, reservations, and property operations.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the worlds largest hotelier, Marriott International manages and franchises hotels across all tiers of accommodation. Most notably, we are recognised as the global leader in the luxury accommodation segment, with Ritz-Carlton, St.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

We expect this dynamic to continue throughout 2025 as hotels emerge as a preferred asset class driven by outsized yields, robust operating performance and favorable supply dynamics. This shift is driving expansion into branded residences and alternative accommodations as hotels capitalize on the growing Experience Economy.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Accor occupancy up across all three cities At October 30, Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, reports an 18% lift in occupancy levels (10.7 ‘Speed of sound’: fans book accommodation early SiteMinder’s data also shows that fans are booking further in advance to secure their preferred accommodation. to A$481.20.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Skift Take: Intrepid, known for its small group adventures, is inching into providing accommodations with a new investment. It's also working to reduce its carbon footprint by slashing flights. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Accommodation Australia CEO James Goodwin is hopeful of a busy holiday period for hotels despite cost-of-living pressures. It’s a tough operating environment for hoteliers with rising labour and energy costs but they have kept room rates low to increase demand. up just 0.6% on September 2023 (72.1%). compared to 68.7%

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Mildura has welcomed a new boutique accommodation offering with the recent opening of Kar-Rama Hotel, under the management of 1834 Hotels. We are excited to see Kar-Rama Hotel open its doors in Mildura, bringing a high-quality accommodation offering to the region, said 1834 Hotels Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bullock.

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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. We will continue to own our real estate and operate all our hotels. This relationship will allow us to work together to maximize returns.

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Hotel Management

JULY 3, 2025

It marks the first time Marriott International has partnered with a white-label operator in ANZP, a strategic move that presents an opportunity to drive further growth in the region. “We’re DCOH Managing Director and CEO, Shane Dignan, said the hotel is an important addition to the local accommodation landscape. “We

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 1, 2024

TFE Hotels is bolstering its presence on the ground in New Zealand with the establishment of a Country Office in Auckland, led by Warwick Kahl as Director of Operations NZ. TFE’s Global Director of Finance Operations, Parthiv Merchant, said Ghole’s technical expertise and data analysis skills will be invaluable to the team.

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Hotel Management

JULY 2, 2024

During this transition period, Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, will serve as the interim leader.” Hunt also vacates his position as Deputy Chair of Accommodation Australia, which he commenced following the amalgamation of the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation Australia in July 2023.

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2023

Measures in the federal budget for 2023-2024, announced on Tuesday May 9, are expected to benefit small and independent hotels, according to key accommodation associations. Accommodation Hotels nationwide have been struggling to recover since the pandemic and any increase in discretionary spending is a little boost for the sector,” he said.

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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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Hotel Management

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

JUNE 17, 2025

From robotics to integrated housekeeping platforms, LUXXE is leading the shift to smarter, safer, more seamless hotel cleaning operations—powered by innovation and backed by people. LUXXE Outsourced Hotel Services is a 100% Australian-owned business partnering with accommodation hotels, to provide fully outsourced housekeeping solutions.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson said the migration strategy “implements a number of reforms which will improve the system, while recognising more work needs to be done”, pointing to the importance of further consultation on issues such as the chronic labour shortage in regional areas and changes to student visas.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From April 8, TFE Hotels will begin operating Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, with new owners, MA Financial Group. TFE Hotels has established roots in Docklands, having operated the mid-scale Travelodge brand on Aurora Lane since 2010,” said TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

“The signing of Adina Chermside Brisbane is a significant milestone for TFE Hotels, providing an opportunity for us to expand our Adina footprint from two hotels to three in the powerhouse state of Queensland,” said TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick.

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Hotel Management

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. Hana Lodge, located within 15-acres of parklands, features 13 guest rooms including the recently added Hana House, a four-bedroom accommodation that sleeps up to seven guests.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New Zealand hotelier Chris Dickinson has introduced a new luxury accommodation brand to the market with four Auckland properties slated to launch within the first half of 2025. Chopard Bathroom Amenities Distribution-only and cleaning-only models will be delivered through its sister offering, Platinum Services. “By

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Helios Hospitality Management launches with operations in Thailand and Portugal, having secured its first investment, and plans to expand its portfolio to 1,000 rooms under management within the coming year, with eyes on Central and South America, Southeast Asia and Australia.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 19, 2025

“The stunning Snowy Mountains is a spectacular destination to explore all year round, and with travellers increasingly keen on domestic travel in the current climate, we are excited to add this unique property to our expanding portfolio,” said Minor Hotels Australasia Chief Operating Officer, Craig Hooley.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Outsourcing valet services frees hotels from operational stress, enhances guest experience, reduces claims, and unlocks commercial opportunities, supporting premium pricing and increased occupancy through seamless, professional, and a trusted service delivery by experts. All costs are managed by the operator.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

2023 was the biggest February hotels have seen in years and Taylor has topped it,” said Accommodation Australia Chief Executive, Michael Johnson. Sydney hotels are already at 84% occupancy for The Eras Tour long weekend, according to Accommodation Australia.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

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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Hotel Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Gavoka also spoke about raising the standard of Fiji’s accommodation offering. “We We are calling on underperforming or closed accommodation providers to partner with white label operators and asset managers who can help uplift quality, tap into growing demand and deliver stronger returns,” he said. “The

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Artist’s impression: Voco Maroochydore Sunshine Coast “The region desperately needs new accommodation product, and hotel developments like Voco Maroochydore will play a vital role in stimulating the local economy. “We

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Minor Hotels is making a foray into the Build to Rent (BTR) market with the launch of a Sydney accommodation, under its full-service property arm, Mint Residential. Minor Hotels Australia, and New Zealand Chief Operating Officer, Craig Hooley, said entering the BTR is “the right move” for the business – at the right time.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 29, 2025

As the official accommodation partner of the NRL and NRLW, Accor is welcoming thousands of visitors, fans and media at its Sofitel, Pullman, The Sebel, Novotel, Mantra, Mercure, and Ibis Styles properties with themed lobby takeovers, pop-up fan zones, match-inspired menus, and in-room surprises.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The sale, which was negotiated by CBRE Hotels’ Wayne Bunz and Hayley Manvell, drew the interest of owner operators, hotel investment funds and high net worth individuals, according to CBRE. Perth-based hotel owner operator Pacific Hotels is also selling the Pacific Hotel Brisbane.

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