Comfort Inn Whyalla grows Choice Hotels Asia Pacific group to 19 hotels operating in South Australia
Comfort Inn Whyalla is the fifth Choice Hotels group franchisee agreement with M&G Hotel Group, joining Comfort Inn Regal Park, Comfort Inn Suites Manhattan, Quality Inn O'Connell, and the Comfort Inn Glenelg. M&G Hotel Group CEO Greg Winston said it was an easy decision to bring the...
AHA welcomes opportunity to enhance WA's liquor laws
The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the WA Government’s review of the state’s liquor laws, to help ensure the legislation, policies and regulations governing hospitality venues are modern, fit for purpose, and in line with customer expectations and needs.
Ascott Achieves GSTC-Recognised Standard Status With Launch Of Sustainability Framework
New Ascott CARES programme aligns with the gold standard for sustainable tourism; pledges commitment to key pillars of Community, Alliance, Respect, Environment and Supply Chain.
GURNER secures Australia's first luxury St. Regis hotel for its $1.7B La Pelago project on Gold Coast
Multi-billion-dollar developer GURNERTM has signed a landmark deal with Marriott International, that will see Australia’s very first St. Regis hotel open its doors within the first tower of the developer’s $1.7bn La Pelago project – which is a joint venture with investment house Wingate - in the...
The highly anticipated Capella Sydney to welcome guests from March 2023
The Department of Education building in Sydney’s Sandstone Precinct will be reawakened as Capella Sydney in March 2023, the heritage-listed icon will welcome guests inside its walls for the very first time, setting a global benchmark for luxury accommodation, cuisine and cultural immersion.
NRMA expands nature-based tourism footprint with Tasmania acquisition through JLL
The NRMA has today announced the acquisition of Pumphouse Point, an iconic retreat on Lake St Clair, Tasmania, adding to its portfolio of Tasmanian tourism assets. The acquisition was negotiated by JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group’s Peter Harper and Nick MacFie.
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group welcome Lachlan Persley to Melbourne Pubs Team
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group have announced further growth across their National Pubs platform, with the recruitment of Lachlan Persley, as Executive within the Victorian team.
Hotel investors still on the lookout amid COVID-19 - CBRE Survey
The Australian hotel industry remains cautiously optimistic about medium-term investor appetite amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CBRE Research’s latest Hotel Market Survey.
Emerging 'dark kitchen' trend among food retailers - CBRE
As Australia’s hospitality retailers look towards delivery services to bolster business during the COVID-19 pandemic, CBRE has released a report on the emerging dark kitchen trend feeding Australia’s growing meal delivery economy.