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

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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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 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.” in Melbourne.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PME, Adrian Williams, told HM there has been an unprecedented level of interest in Accor hotels and its loyalty programme ALL – Accor Live Limitless since the concerts were first announced – and not just in these two cities.

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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. 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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Hotel Management

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

JULY 13, 2023

Accommodation Australia appoints Policy and Research Advisor Peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia (AA), has appointed Jenny Lambert as its inaugural Policy and Research Advisor. Jenny specialises in policy issues relating to skills, education, migration, employment and tourism,” said Harwood.

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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

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

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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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

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. We are excited to debut Luminous on Anzac in early 2025 and have a strong pipeline of three additional properties to be announced,” Dickinson said.

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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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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 11, 2024

With the Brisbane Games just eight years away, the upscale property meets a need for four- and five-star full-service hotels in the region and will support a growing domestic and international tourism market.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The future Rydges Wailoaloa will be developed by owners Hari Punja and Sons Limited on the beach front at Wailoaloa Beach, with Chairman, Hari Punja, saying it is a welcome boost economic boost for Fiji’s construction and tourism industries amid an accommodation shortage in the country.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 25, 2024

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit is set to take place in just seven days with the event garnering the support of more than 35 major industry partners. View the full program here. and Fijian conglomerate Tappoo have joined as Principal Partners of the event.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Owned by Well Smart Group, the revamped resort presents stylish boutique-style accommodation with coastal-inspired decor. It has raised the bar on hotel accommodation, and elevated the guest experience, in the holiday hotspot of Airlie Beach. Their incredible vision is evident in every detail of this project.”

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“Hotel results in Sydney over the weekend were higher than anything we’ve seen since the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E, Adrian Williams. “I The boost to tourism doesn’t just stop at creating memories – it creates jobs.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 5, 2024

The recovery of tourism in New Zealand is gaining momentum with 2.96 The Radisson Red brand is an ideal brand that diversifies our real estate portfolio, with a strong commercial and operational value proposition with a distinct design concept that helps guests immerse themselves into Queen Street’s thriving arts district,” Chow said.

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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 announcement comes ahead of the September opening of a 180-room Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong, which puts IHG on track to be the largest global hotel operator in the area.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Expressions of interest are being sought for a major 1.7ha commercial land release to establish a landmark tourism and hospitality project in South East Queensland’s commercial hotspot. Moreton Bay’s billion-dollar tourism industry is on the rise, with 4.3 million people living in Moreton Bay Region and adjoining council areas.

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Little Hotelier

APRIL 21, 2025

This reflects the current state of tourism in North Sulawesi, which is still dominated by local visitors. Carrying a back-to-nature concept, Wawowows accommodations invite guests to reconnect with nature and themselves. They immediately adopted the system, and it became a turning point in their daily operations.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

Minor Hotels is set to launch its first Oaks property in Perth later this month, expanding the group’s footprint in a growing Western Australia tourism market. It features a range of self-contained studio accommodation with fully equipped kitchenettes and workspaces. Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites COO, Craig Hooley.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Global luxury resort liquidity is at an all-time high, as investors and operators are increasingly attracted to hotels such as the Sheraton Mirage, which addresses consumer preferences for more authentic travel experiences post pandemic. With a land area of 3.45

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Hotel Management

MAY 22, 2023

There are also plans to introduce glamping facilities and cabin accommodation for school groups. The Hunter Valley should be one of Australia’s most preferred tourism destinations and we believe that EVT and Rydges can build on its current popularity and elevate it even further,” said Schwartz.

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STAAH

JANUARY 5, 2025

Tourplan, a software solution catering to tour operators and destination management companies, and Trip.com made their appearance on New Zealand top channel list for the first time. Airbnb saw a softening in preference, down six spots to number ten while STAAH GDS was the biggest gainer in the country, up four spots to number five.

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Hotel Management

JULY 3, 2024

A bumper crowd of over 330 leading owners, investors, operators, suppliers and advisors were at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week (Jul 3-4) for the 2024 AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit , where record performance numbers were the talk of the major conference. Tourism in Fiji is booming,” he said.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The resort has been designed with seamless integration into the rugged terrain, featuring a variety of accommodations, including pool villas, luxury suites, and private retreats, each offering a unique way to experience the splendour of the surrounding landscape.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 14, 2024

The hotel giant has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with developer Sunny Beach Land confirming its intention to operate the proposed Hervey Bay Esplanade Resort. Sunny Beach Land Director, Dan Cuda, said the hotel and broader development would put the Fraser Coast region “firmly on the map as a world-class tourism destination”.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 4, 2024

Over 30 sponsors are already onboard for AHICE Aotearoa – headlined by Principal Partners Accor, EVT, IHG Hotels and Resorts and The Ascott Limited – alongside many of New Zealand’s leading hotel operators and suppliers. We’re looking forward to experiencing the wonderful Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre first-hand.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Going into FY25, ResortBrokers’ market outlook for Queensland is as strong as ever: it remains one of the best places in Australia to buy an accommodation property or business. Inflation, cash rate uncertainty and the housing crisis haven’t changed the fundamental drivers of one of strongest tourism markets in the country.

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STAAH

MARCH 25, 2025

Todays travelers are more eco-conscious, seeking accommodations that reflect their values. According to a recent Booking.com survey, 56% of travelers now seek accommodations that embrace eco-friendly practices, and nearly 67% value comfort, stylish designs, and innovative amenities that incentivize repeat visits ( Booking.com ).

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Hotel Management

MAY 11, 2023

The Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate (APTR), which was first introduced in 2017 by Auckland Council as a means to fund tourism marketing, has been the subject of a lengthy legal battle. Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA) has labelled the decision “disappointing”, saying it will affect members and the entire tourism industry.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This evolved guest, according to SiteMinder’s report, the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, will come with newfound complexity that should signal a fundamental change in how hotels operate. Nearly two-thirds (65%) are more likely to travel for an event, rising to 83% among Gen Zers. year-on-year increase.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 1, 2023

Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) CEO and Accommodation Association interim CEO, Michael Johnson, said the decision is “understandable” but will add to hotels increasing cost pressures. Wages make up around 30% of operating costs and this rise will definitely have flow on effects.” per hour and $882.80

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