IHG is removing all plastic straws from their worldwide network of over 5,400 hotels
IHG has today announced that they will be removing plastic straws from their global network of hotels by the end of 2019, representing more than 5,400 hotels in nearly 100 countries.
Record-setting “Goldeneye Media” launches in Los Angeles
Leading Australian real estate film company Goldeneye Media has launched an office in Los Angeles amid heightened demand for cinematic productions in the luxury property sector, with a growing interest from hotel owners and agents.
‘Hotels of the Future’ changing Australia’s hotel industry today
A new Tourism Accommodation Australia research report released today highlights the dramatic expansion and transformation of Australia’s hotel industry, with a new generation of hotels being developed to cater for a new era of travel.
Record growth sees AccorHotels reach 1,000 hotels and 200,000 rooms in Asia Pacific
Australia has played a key role in the group’s growth in Asia Pacific, opening its first hotel, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour in 1991, and now operating a network of over 330 hotels with a strong future pipeline.
Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference returns to Australia in 2018
A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, this year's Maximum Occupancy Conference theme will focus on the latest trends, future insights, and everything a hotelier needs to know to maximise revenue, get more direct bookings, and successfully adapt in the ever-...
See the deductions available in a hotel restaurant
Many customers judge a hotel by its restaurant, so it can only be expected that hoteliers put a lot of resources into making their restaurants fit for an unforgettable dining experience - Fortunately for hoteliers, many of the fit-out costs can be recouped through depreciation deductions.
Qantas to partner with Cathay Pacific set to boost Australian tourism numbers
Cathay Pacific and Qantas customers are set to benefit from a new codeshare agreement that leverages the strengths of each carrier’s regional networks and provides more options for customers travelling between Australia and Asia.
Asset shortage in key Australian cities drives acquisition spree by hotel groups
A shortage of suitable real estate for hotel developments in key cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Canberra, Auckland and Queenstown is behind a boom in acquisitions by top and mid-tier hotel groups - iPG’s quarterly Hotel Market Research Report.
AccorHotels Australia launches Facebook Chatbot, AccorBot
AccorHotels Australia has launched AccorBot - a completely integrated Facebook Chatbot, designed to help its 1.7 million Facebook fans with everything from hotel reservations, customer service queries, city guide information and more.
Colliers International release their Australia New Zealand Capital Market Investment Review Hotels research report
Gus Moors and Karen Wales of Colliers International have found that Australian hotel transaction activity slowed in FYE2018 with volumes easing to $1.338 billion - however deal flow increased with 35 transactions (above $10 million) concluding throughout the year; This compares to 30...