Hotel Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Driftwood Capital has secured a total of $207 million in senior construction financing and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for its signature Westin Cocoa Beach Resort & Spa on Floridas Space Coast. The company also secured a $50 million credit facility from Amerant Bank at the holding company/fund level.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels is expanding to the Northern Territory under a multi-property partnership with Darwin-based DCOH Group. The deal sees Trilogy take over management of 417 rooms across three city centre hotels – Novotel Darwin CBD, Frontier Hotel Darwin and Smith Hotel Darwin.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

25hours Sydney names General Manager Australia’s first 25hours hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, has appointed Silvia Kypriotis as its General Manager. Winner of the HM Australian General Manager of the Year award in 2021, Kypriotis is recognised as an empathetic and people-oriented leader. “I

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

When Marriott acquired Starwood in 2016, Marriott operated just six hotels in the Australia Pacific region. Right now, Marriott can state without challenge that we operate the newest, best, and highest performing hotels in our region. Importantly though, it’s not the number of hotels that is defining our growth, but the quality.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 4, 2024

I realised how much I enjoyed working in hotels and pursued a career in hotel management. I then studied for a Bachelor of Business and Hotel Management at The Hotel School and have since been fortunate enough to work in several successful hotels. Talk less, listen more and openly seek constructive feedback on your performance.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

Punthill South Yarra Grand, operated by Veriu Group, has unveiled its first major refurbishment since opening in 2009. The post Veriu Group unveils refurbishment of Punthill flagship, the first in a series of targeted property upgrades 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. I am excited to take on the role of General Manager at Hilton Sydney and appreciate the opportunity to lead such a capable and committed team that has achieved so much under the leadership of Hayden Hughes,” said Zancanaro.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We look forward to bringing our refreshingly local philosophy and extensive hotel management experience to the Fijian hospitality sector.” Rydges Wailoaloa joins the 43 Rydges Hotels and Resorts currently in operation across Australia and New Zealand.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 2, 2024

A partnership with prominent Canberra developer Tony Pan of TP Dynamics, will see the construction of a new-build hotel in the nation’s capital, slated to open in the first quarter of 2027. TP Dynamics has secured building approval and construction is already underway following a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday March 28.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 15, 2023

As part of HM’s 2023-24 Development Outlook, CBRE Hotels Managing Director – Capital Markets, Michael Simpson, and Pacific Head of Hotels Research, Ally McDade, discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the Australian hotel market. Melbourne is the primary recipient of new room supply (35% of total).

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Our growth strategy is asset-right, across leased, franchised and managed business models and we’ve also been seeing more opportunities for conversion projects. 2023 was a pivotal year for RHG where we expanded our relationship with key partners and operators. What segments are primed for growth in this region?

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Established in 2013, the Ruby brand 20 th brand in the IHG portfolio currently operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) in major cities across Europe and has another 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms). The post IHG brand portfolio climbs to 20 as modern lifestyle offering joins the fold appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 11, 2024

Brent Hill, Tourism Fiji Leading figures from major hotel operators will take to the stage including Accor Chief Operating Officer PME – Pacific, Adrian Williams, and Outrigger Hospitality Group, President and CEO, Jeff Wagoner, alongside key owners such as Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Owner, Jay Singh.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 9, 2023

Hotel, which will operate under the Collection by TFE Hotels brand. The neighbourhood hotel, which is already under construction, will be part of The Queensbridge Building, which will feature 367 residential apartments, lush gardens and private rooftop terraces when completed. “Not

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Hotel Management

JULY 31, 2023

The hotel will form part of the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct development project, which will see the construction of a 1,000-seat convention centre and exhibition spaces, retail and hospitality offerings, as well as a large public plaza.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Crystalbrook Collection has invested in excess of $1bn in Australia where we operate close to 2,000 rooms, including those under development. Construction is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2024.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 18, 2024

President and Managing Director of International Operations, Barry Robinson, told HM. What’s affecting our growth is the cost of construction and the price of flying interstate. The post Exclusive: the future of the Accor Vacation Club business appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JULY 23, 2024

Hotel owner and entrepreneur Dr. Jerry Schwartz and independent management company Trilogy Hotels are pioneering a premium sports hospitality offering through the integration of high-performance training facilities within a luxury resort setting at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains.

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

Today Swiss-Belhotel International has close to 135 hotels and operations across 20 countries and over 12,000 staff. Alongside his position as SVP of Information Technology, E-Commerce and Distribution at Swiss-Belhotel International, Matthew is now heavily involved in corporate management in Indonesia.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 7, 2024

Accor Chief Operating Officer MEA APAC – Premium, Midscale, Economy, Kerry Healy, on how the hotel industry can better embrace inclusivity for guests and teams: Kerry Healy, Accor “[It begins with a genuine commitment from leadership to prioritise diversity and inclusion as fundamental values,” Healy said. Read more about Kamali’s story here.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Veriu Collingwood is part of a mixed-use development with 95 studio apartments operating under the Veriu brand and 45 Built to Sell luxury residential apartments above us, which Tim Gurner has developed under the Atelier brand. Then there’s a couple of shops on either side of our lobby which are intended for hospitality operators.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Business travel spending recovery also continues to differ based on industry, with construction, education, and professional, scientific and technical activities showing the most resiliency,” she said. The post GBTA Convention: Business travel set to fully recover by 2024, two years early appeared first on Hotel Management.

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