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Le Méridien Tahiti rebranded to Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort managed by Sofitel

Oct 15, 2018

Le Méridien Tahiti rebranded to Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort managed by Sofitel

AccorHotels has announced it will take over the management of the iconic Le Méridien Tahiti and rebrand it as Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort managed by Sofitel.

The most beautiful overwater bungalows around the world

Mar 19, 2018

Design

Properties

The most beautiful overwater bungalows around the world

Luxury resorts in the South Pacific region feature heavily in a list of the most beautiful overwater bungalows around the world curated by TheR8.

Tropical island Motu Mahaea

Aug 22, 2017

Properties

Islands

Development Sites

Sotheby's offer idyllic lot plus private island overlooking Bora Bora

A 42-acre lot on the French Polynesian island Tahaa, plus facing island Motu Mahaea is for sale by Jacques Menahem of Sotheby's International Realty.

Motu Tane

Aug 8, 2017

Properties

Islands

Bora Bora's self-sufficient neighbour island is for sale

Just 10 minutes by boat from Bora Bora in French Polynesia, private Motu Tane has two main suites plus nine thatched beach bungalows, and is offered for sale by Vladi Private Islands.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Jun 13, 2017

Deals

Sold Properties

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group sells Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Developer Thierry Barbion and Alatau Hospitality, an investment fund of Lancaster Group Kazakhstan led by Kassym Abzhanov, sold the resort to a private equity hospitality fund led by Gaw Capital.

Motu Teta

May 25, 2017

Properties

Islands

French Polynesian private island of Motu Teta for sale

Vladi Private Islands offers for sale the 9.5 acre island of Motu Teta, located in Rangiroa (Commune of Tiputa), French Polynesia, 211 miles from Papeete and a one and a half hour boat ride from Rangiroa.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

May 4, 2017

Design

Awards Winners

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named best in the South Pacific

French Polynesia has also been named the world’s most romantic destination in Brides Magazine and Virtuoso Annual Honeymoon Awards.

Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Apr 12, 2017

Design

Architecture

First hotel under Hilton's Conrad luxury brand opens in Bora Bora

Conrad Bora Bora Nui, the first new luxury resort for the island in a decade, features Bora Bora’s only two-story overwater accommodations.

Sofitel Private Island

Jan 7, 2017

Deals

Sold Properties

AccorHotels sells French Polynesia resort portfolio to Grey Investment Group

The portfolio, which comprises the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort, Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island and Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort will continue to be managed by AccorHotels under long term management agreements.

Nov 25, 2016

Deals

Management Appointments

Markets

Market Trends

Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Debut Smart Luxury in the South Pacific

Franchise Agreement Signed for Conrad Bora Bora Nui, Set to Open in 2017, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort

News Roundup

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11999098

Why hotel prices are through the roof in Auckland

Auckland hotel prices are as much as twice the usual rate, as visitors pour into the city - and pressure on accommodation.

NZ Herald

http://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/accorhotels-set-to-open-six-hotels-in-three-months/

AccorHotels set to open six hotels in 3 months

Being the leading hotel operator in Asia Pacific wasn’t enough – this travel and lifestyle group needed more: in Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and China, to be specific.

Travel Weekly