AccorHotels expands in Asia Pacific with Sofitel Wellington, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Pullman Brisbane Airport
The October 2017 openings in Wellington, Sydney and Brisbane plus new hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Shenyang will see the expansion of the Sofitel and Pullman brands, which fall under AccorHotels’ luxury and upscale collection.
Hotel development in New Zealand shows unprecedented growth
Auckland, alone, has nine current hotel projects under construction and 30 more in the pipeline as investors look to take advantage of the ongoing tourism boom that started in 2013.
Savills reports Australia recorded the second highest transaction volumes across Asia Pacific totalling AU$462.2 million
Australia is perceived to be a low-risk investment market, boosting demand for hotels according to the Research Report produced by Michael Simpson, Raymond Clement and Simon Smith of Savills.
Australia and New Zealand hotel market records $2 billion in transactions over the 2016/17 financial year
According to Ray White's latest Commercial Research, the Australian and New Zealand hotel markets have overall had some impressive results over the last few years, with the bulk of high profile sales completed in Melbourne and Sydney.
Australasian travellers are set to be energised with hotels and airlines promoting ‘wellness’
The travel experience is set to be enhanced with the EVEN Hotel Auckland and Qantas' new Perth - London long haul flights offering holistic wellness through exercise, diet and amenities
Crowne Plaza makes its return to Christchurch, New Zealand
Promising to be the largest upscale hotel in the Christchurch CBD with 204 modern rooms, a new café, bar and restaurant and four modern event spaces, the hotel opened its doors last month.
Get to Know Barry Robinson of Wyndham Vacation Clubs
Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director of International Operations for Wyndham Vacation Clubs, speaks exclusively to The Hotel Conversation giving his take on the tourism industry.
Third Ramada Suites announced for Auckland next year
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced its third Ramada Suites in Auckland – Ramada Suites Victoria Street West, Auckland – which will also be the company’s twelfth property in New Zealand to be project managed by local developer Safari Group.