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Why Alternative Capital Is Key to Unlocking New Development

Lodging

Traditional lenders continue to scale back, and those still active are offering significantly lower loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, making it difficult for developers to move projects forward. Securing financing for hotel development continues to remain challenging.

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Western Sydney to welcome first Marriott hotel in 2027

Hotel Management

Under an agreement with property developers JQZ, a 279-room new build premium hotel will be introduced as part of a large-scale mixed-use development on Church Street in the CBD. The broader development will also include residential apartments, alongside retail and commercial tenancies, with construction already underway.

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Five-star Peppers hotel under construction as part of dual-branded Gladstone property

Hotel Management

Construction has commenced on Peppers Gladstone, marking the first new hotel construction in the region in over a decade. “We The dual-branded property is expected to appeal to business and leisure travellers and will cater to small to large-scale meetings, expos and weddings within its various conference spaces.

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Exclusive: Radisson Hotel Group revs up on development and technology

Hotel Management

Full-scale construction has commenced on the development of Radisson Blu Mirage Resort Fiji, scheduled to open in 2026, with the project now funded by both the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited (BSP).

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Peppers opens in Gladstone in Accor’s latest dual-branded accommodation offering

Hotel Management

The expanded accommodation offering can now welcome over 150 guests, and has the facilities to host small to large-scale meetings, expos and weddings. Designed by BSPN Architects and constructed by Mettle Projects, each room aims to reflect the surrounding landscapes from the bush to the city, lush rainforests, and breathtaking coastline.

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Inside the ultra-exclusive Velaa Private Island resort in the Maldives

Hotel Management

Award-winning Czech architect Petr Kolar was inspired by this namesake, and the 47 stylish villas were constructed to form the head of the turtle with the island itself creating the body – seen by guests making the 45-minute private sea-plane journey from Mal.

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Coogee Bay Hotel redevelopment gets green light after four years of negotiations

Hotel Management

The Panel approved the redevelopment following major changes to the original development application lodged in July 2021, which included an improvement of bulk and scale, a reduction in height, removal of a proposed supermarket, improvement of urban form and amenity, and reduced view loss.

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