Iconic Scarborough hotel and apartment development approved
After initially being rejected, the Iconic Scarborough hotel and apartment project in Perth has been approved by the The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, allowing Chinese developer 3 Oceans Property to go ahead with their 324 apartment, 148-room hotel proposal.
Construction has started on the $330 million expansion of the Adelaide Casino into a world-class integrated entertainment destination, which is scheduled to be completed by 2020.
Swiss-Belhotel to expand in Australia and New Zealand
Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has revealed details of its global expansion strategy which includes new openings in Sydney and Melbourne within the next three years.
New Zealand’s leading accommodation company Scenic Hotel Group is upgrading booking, distribution and point of sale technology across its 18 properties.
Sunshine Coast Westin Resort and Yaroomba Beach development approved
Sunshine Coast Council has approved the development of the Yaroomba Beach project, which will create a new coastal village just ten minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport comprising a 220 room 5-Star Westin Coolum Resort & Spa, serviced apartments and extensive conference and recreation...
Great Barrier Reef resort owners can apply for $25m Government infrastructure fund
As of 1 August 2018, Island resort owners and operators within the Great Barrier Reef region will be able to apply for the Queensland Government’s $25 million infrastructure investment fund aimed at upgrading and rejuvenating existing or DA approved resorts.
Westin Perth and Aloft Perth hotel for sale Mark Durran JLL Hotels
One of Australia’s newest 5-star hotels, The Westin Perth, and the Aloft Perth hotel & adjoining office building are being offered for sale at a time when approximately $8.5 billion worth of world-class infrastructure projects are underway in the city.
New Minister assessment for $1.2bn Hummock Hill Island development proposal
A proposed $1.2 billion tourism project on Queensland's Hummock Hill Island will undergo a new assessment following Ministerial approval for the independent Coordinator-General to step in and become the decision-maker on the development application.
New Zealand International visitor levy consultation opens
The New Zealand government has announced plans to ease the cost burden on communities and ratepayers for tourism-related infrastructure through a proposed levy on international visitors, between $25 to $35 - however Australians and people from most Pacific Island Forum countries would be exempt...
Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen demolishment for Brisbane Live development
The Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen building will be demolished by 2020 to make way for the new underground Roma Street Station as part of the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail and 'Brisbane Live' project.