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TFE Hotels has invested in the development of carbon footprint management systems including a Board-endorsed sustainability strategy, setting climate targets, establishing their in-house greenhouse gas monitoring, and reporting.
The Federal and Queensland State government initiative includes discounted airfares and accommodation which is expected to boost business for local tourismoperators. The post Government steps in to drive return of tourism to Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper appeared first on Hotel Management.
Managed by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the 97-key hotel will feature luxury accommodation and a signature food and beverage partner. “At La Vie’s managed portfolio also includes Forest by Yoo in Patong, Phuket with 131 branded residences and an additional 432-room Yoo2 hotel.
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Hilton is set to make its debut in Queensland’s Palm Cove in 2026 following the signing of Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort and Spa, under a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management. The post Hilton signs 140-room Palm Cove hotel in deal with Tyche Asset Management appeared first on Hotel Management.
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New Zealand’s Capstone Hotel Management has been appointed as the new management company for Marlborough Sounds property Portage Resort, formerly known as The Portage Hotel. Letitia Morettini, a representative for the owners, said they are pleased to see the property come under management of the locally based business.
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Founded in 1995, Soneva operates award-winning resorts in the Maldives, including Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani, Soneva Secret and the Soneva in Aqua yacht. A pioneer in responsible tourism, Soneva focuses on sustainable hospitality and intuitive, personalized service.
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a deal with state-owned Chinese tourism giant, China Travel Group (CTG), which will see the hotel management company re-enter the China market, 35 years after the launch of its very first hotel in Hong Kong. They will help us get into hotel operations in China – mainly 4-star hotels,” he said.
Pan Pacific Melbourne welcomes new GM Carl Forrest has been appointed to the position of Hotel Manager at Pan Pacific Melbourne. General Manager appointed at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains Schwartz Family Company and Trilogy Hotels have announced Gunter Steibs appointment to the General Manager role at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains.
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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Luminous Living, which will offer premium property management services for owners, aims to disrupt the high-end lifestyle hotels category by raising the bar with “elevated guest experiences, seamless service, designer amenities, and an all-inclusive offering”.
The surge in visitation brings substantial benefits to the local economy, supporting jobs in hospitality and boosting revenue for licensed venues and local tourismoperators, Woods said. Western Australias vibrant tourism and hospitality sectors continue to contribute to a thriving community and a resilient economy.
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.
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.
The existing Event Cinemas complex currently operates 16 screens across the 525 and 505 George Street properties – five at 525 and 11 at 505 George Street. The full complex will remain operational until the 525 George Street redevelopment commences, after which the eleven screens at 505 Geroge Street will continue to operate.
Accor is Australias largest hotel operator with more than 350 hotels, resorts and apartments nationally and over 100 in Queensland. Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E, Adrian Williams, said the strength of Queensland bookings was particularly encouraging.
hectare property, which will operate as Discovery Parks Bargara, features 15 cabins, 226 powered sites and 78 unpowered sites. We thank Council for their support and look forward to unlocking the parks potential through additional investment and our proven model of marketing, distribution and operationsmanagement.
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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. IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director – Australasia and Pacific, Matt Tripolone, welcomed the major investment from Plenary.
Leading figures in the South Pacific’s hotel and tourism industry will gather on Fiji’s Denarau Island for the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Summit , as the nation’s tourism market continues to thrive. The post Speakers revealed for inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands summit appeared first on Hotel Management.
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Operating three times a week, the new flights will provide over 45,000 seats each year between the two cities, supporting FIFO workers and mining customers with a non-stop air service into Western Australia. The post QantasLink launches two new east-west routes appeared first on Hotel Management.
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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I n the 22nd edition of the HM Industry Leaders Forum, HM invited leading hoteliers, tourism professionals and suppliers across Asia Pacific and the world to their insights into the hotel landscape and their outlook for the year ahead. Coming out of a period of stagnation, 2023 proved to be a period of expansion and new initiatives.
Independent management company Trilogy Hotels has added a further two Accor brand hotels to its New South Wales portfolio this month. On May 1, 2025, Trilogy commenced operations of Peppers The Hills Lodge in Sydneys Hills District, and Mercure Newcastle Airport. billion into the visitor economy over the next 20 years.
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Rydges General Manager appointed in Brisbane Rydges South Bank Brisbane has welcomed the return of Scott Wright who has taken up the position of General Manager, 12 years after he first joining the hotel.
Amadeus, a leading provider of travel technology solutions, and UN Tourism , have released a new report with comprehensive data on travel in Asia Pacific. The post Amadeus and UN Tourism report provides comprehensive look at Asia Pacific travel market appeared first on Amadeus Hospitality. You can download the full report here.
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