Hotel Management

JUNE 2, 2025

The full-scale renovation includes plans for redesigned guest rooms and function spaces, innovative dining experiences, and the development of a new grand ballroom to host 880 guests with a large dance floor. Navarra said the partnership with La Vie Hotels and Resorts represents a defining moment in the evolution of the Visy Dior brand.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Bagley joins from Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, where he recently served as Franchise Development Manager, successfully expanding the brands portfolio and contributing to significant revenue growth. Im excited to join BWH Hotels and look forward to contributing to the growth of its brands across the region.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

With 250 rooms, two bars, an all-day dining restaurant and 100 square meters of meeting space, the hotel is expected to attract both leisure and corporate bookings. The new build hotel will include 160 rooms, all-day dining restaurant, fitness centre and pool.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

Located on the fringe of Surry Hills and Redfern’s creative hub, the 102-room The Eve Hotel sits within a new lifestyle precinct, Wunderlich Lane, and will feature a rooftop restaurant and bar, poolside dining, lobby bar and dining, as well as an in-room dining service.

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2025

Global hospitality brand Hilton is celebrating a successful 50 years in business in Australasia, marking the occasion with a grand function at the brands longest standing hotel in the region, Hilton Sydney, revealing a AU$40 million makeover. Hilton hotels are synonymous with the best in global hospitality.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 22, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Manila Quezon City and Hilton Garden Inn Cebu Mactan mark the debut of Hilton Garden Inn brand in the Philippines and expanding Hiltons portfolio there from three to five properties. Hilton currently offers 102 properties in South East Asia and is on track to expand its portfolio by more than 50% in the coming years.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fully funded by Plenary Group and operated by IHG under the Crowne Plaza brand, the 200-room hotel is slated to be completed and operational in early-2026. The hotel is part of a $250 million mixed-use precinct by Plenary Group, which will feature retail and dining destinations.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce its Voco hotel brand to the Sunshine Coast under an agreement with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital, as the region gears up for the arrival of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

On Monday, the 5-star hotel peeled back the curtain on its new-look entrance and lobby, guest rooms, conference and events spaces, food and beverage venues, and exclusive club lounge, unveiling “a new era of French-inspired luxury and understated grandeur”.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Featuring 277 guest rooms and 114 hotel-branded residences, the property will feature several dining options and a large function and events centre on the ground floor. Guests will also have access to a 3,500-square-meter native-planted park to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the river.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

The way I was made to feel when I was at the hotel – acknowledged, welcomed and truly understood as an individual, reinforced all of the things I love about the brand, and that is what I want to emulate in the authentic hospitality we will deliver at 25hours Hotel The Olympia, Colahan said.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While some leaders choose gifts or special offers to recognize loyal customers, others host client appreciation events. In addition to providing leaders an opportunity to connect with customers face to face, the right client appreciation event ideas can demonstrate your genuine gratitude for all of the business that keeps your business going.

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Events Business Consumer Hiring 139

Hotel Management

JULY 18, 2023

EVT brand Rydges heralds a new era with the opening of newly transformed flagship property Rydges Melbourne on Wednesday July 19. 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’.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

High-net-worth individuals are attracted to the promise of exclusive cultural experiences, with 72% traveling to attend high-profile events such as concerts by global stars like Taylor Swift and Coldplay. Like Indian travellers, Japanese travellers prioritise family holidays and celebratory events.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Over the past few years, we have focused on transforming TFE into a hospitality business that is increasingly digitally enabled, design-led and dining-focused. In March, TFE debuted our home-grown Adina Hotel brand in Switzerland, and opened the first Adina Serviced Apartments property in the Austrian capital, Vienna.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Melbourne’s second Vibe hotel will be located in the Docklands precinct The Vibe brand first launched in Melbourne in 2004, and the latest Vibe offering joins a growing collection of hotels in Melbourne Docklands, including Travelodge.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Marriott International has opened its highly-anticipated W Hotel Sydney – its third hotel from the brand in Australia. The debut of W Sydney, our third W hotel in Australia, signals a new era for the brand,” said Marriott International Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, Sean Hunt.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to bring its luxury lifestyle brand Andaz to Australia in a collaboration with one of Australia’s largest integrated multi-tower resorts, The Star Gold Coast. The Andaz brand spans to 30 properties globally, with the Gold Coast addition marking the first from the brand in Australia and the Pacific.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is set introduce its Radisson Red brand to Auckland next year in the form of a purpose-built 322-key hotel in the CBD. Auckland is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s top tourist destinations renowned for its multiculturalism and culinary influences, making it an ideal and thriving market to launch the Radisson Red brand.”

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Hotel Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Through Studio All and its affiliated brands Lightning Thief and ORKE Light, Liam delivers end-to-end lighting solutions that blend technical excellence with creative storytelling, transforming spatial intent into memorable, sensory guest journeys. Hayleys design philosophy places lighting at the heart of atmosphere.

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General Manager Intent Scale Hotels 189

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. The hotel also features private event and dining spaces and a fitness facility.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

Just like in retail, every interaction is a chance to upsell, cross-sell, and reinforce brand loyalty, Kalan said. Whether its the moment a guest browses your booking engine, walks through your lobby, dines at your restaurant, or checks out your spa offerings the retail mindset says: this is a moment to create value for them and for us.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This signing underscores Hiltons continued focus on strengthening its luxury portfolio in India, alongside global luxury brands including Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts and Conrad Hotels and Resorts, according to Hilton Asia Pacific President, Alan Watts.

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Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2023

The 250-key Radisson Blu Mirage Resort, Fiji Naisoso Island, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, will feature three beachfront swimming pools – one with a swim-up pool bar – a gym, and a kids’ club, as well as an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, and event spaces for up to 150 guests. “We

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Hotel Management

APRIL 18, 2023

L a Vie Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with YOO, the renowned international interior design and lifestyle group, to bring two of their flagship hospitality brands – the upper upscale YOO2 Hotel and luxury By YOO villas to Phuket. The Forest by YOO promises to be the most exciting new development in Patong.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 27, 2025

Six Senses was chosen to introduce a 70-key hotel and 58 branded residences as part of a holistic, enriching, and harmonious way of life that blends the timeless appeal of nature and community with the Six Senses hospitality ethos and signature offerings.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The investment of the Hotel Grand Chancellor brand in the New Zealand market is a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences,” said Hotel Grand Chancellor Area General Manager, Steve Martin. On the ground floor, Nine Birds cafe serves up coffee, sandwiches, pies, pastries and more for guests and locals.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 8, 2023

Marriott International is set to bring design-led Aloft Hotels brand to Singapore following the signing of a 785-room hotel in the cultural district of Balestier. On-site dining options will include a modern Chinese and local seafood restaurant, and a Halal-certified buffet restaurant.

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

Melbourne Airport is set to welcome its first new-build internationally branded hotel in over 20 years with the official opening of the dual-branded Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport on July 1. There are also three conference and events spaces and a modern co-working space as part of The Hive precinct. “As

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The iconic Adelaide General Post Office (GPO) building will open under the Marriott Hotels brand in mid-2024, following a signing between Marriott International and Greaton Group. The 285-room Adelaide Marriott Hotel will mark the flagship brand’s debut in the state, joining Marriott Hotels in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As the once firm lines between business and leisure travel blur further, Crowne Plaza remains a trusted leader at the forefront of serving the new blended traveler, said Ginger Taggart, VP, brand management global premium brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts. of flexible meeting and event space further enhance the guest experience.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

From immersive music events and avant-garde culinary concepts to striking bio-boho design and interactive art installations, the transformation embodies a harmonious blend of culture, wellness, and meaningful connections all set against the stunning backdrop of the Maldivian Indian ocean.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 5, 2025

Add festive decor for Christmas, summer vibes for the holidays, romantic touches for Valentines Day, or custom setups for weddings, birthdays, or local events. Instead of planning time-consuming shoots or relying on generic stock photos, you can generate tailored, on-brand visuals in minutes. Make the lighting soft and warm.

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Hotels Events Pipeline Branding 105

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) , the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners has acquired the dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston Historic District. Located along King Street in Charleston’s Historic District, the property is surrounded by dining, entertainment and cultural attractions. “We

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Real Estate Retail Dining Hospitality 111

Hotel Management

MARCH 23, 2023

Luxury hospitality brand The Ritz-Carlton has opened its second hotel in Australia, with the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne on Thursday March 23. The 80-storey hotel, set on the western side of Melbourne’s CBD, offers 257 guestrooms, three food and beverage venues, spa, and event spaces, as well as a Sky Lobby on the top floor. “We

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Ennismore’s bohemian lifestyle brand Hyde is set to make its Australian debut next year with the opening of a transformed Perth CBD hotel in partnership with Ark Capital Partners and property development specialists Kyko Group, HM can exclusively reveal.

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