Hotel Management

JULY 11, 2023

TFE Hotels is writing its name into the history books of Melbourne’s 172-year-old Pentridge Prison with the opening this week of a world-first urban wellness retreat on the site. The boutique offering, known as The Interlude, features 19 suites created by converting and connecting old prison cells from the former B Division, which was once home to infamous inmates such as bushranger Ned Kelly and the ‘After Dark bandit’, Doug Morgan.

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Skift Take: The travel boom this summer doesn't actually mean the travel industry still isn't facing challenges, and here's a look at some factors that have complicated travel for millions of people.

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Hotel Management

JULY 11, 2023

The newly transformed Rydges Melbourne unveils its signature restaurant on Wednesday July 19, ahead of the hotel’s official reopening next week. Nestled on Exhibition Street, directly opposite Her Majesty’s Theatre and adjacent to the hotel, Bossley Bar and Restaurant is expected to draw theatre goers, hotel guests, and locals in search of quality food or after-work drinks.

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Hotel Management

JULY 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s Far East Consortium is putting two of Australia’s prestigious Ritz-Carlton hotels on the market in a major portfolio sale. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne and The Ritz-Carlton, Perth – which are under management of Marriott International – represent a combined 462 luxury hotel rooms. CBRE Hotels’ Michael Simpson, Tom Gibson, Aaron Desange and Vasso Zographou, along with McVay Real Estate’s Dan McVay and Sam McVay, have been appointed to lead the sale, “The portfolio is positioned a

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling