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Artist Impression - St. Regis Hotels coming to Melbourne's Flinders Bank in 2022...

Dec 10, 2018

The biggest hotel stories from 2018

Happy holidays from The Hotel Conversation! We look back at a booming 2018 and recap our top 20 most read articles from across Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific.

Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island

Nov 26, 2018

Markets

Market Trends

Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island to receive multi-million dollar refurbishment

AccorHotels Pacific announce a major multi-million dollar refurbishment project is scheduled to commence in late November at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Denarau Island Fiji, including expansion plans for the resort’s exclusive adults-only, Waitui Beach Club.

Ramada Suites Hotel by Wyndham opens in Wailoaloa Beach Fiji

Nov 14, 2018

Markets

Market Trends

Ramada Suites Hotel by Wyndham opens in Wailoaloa Beach Fiji

Fiji’s newest hotel, Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wailoaloa Beach Fiji, has opened its doors marking the debut of the Ramada by Wyndham brand in Fiji.

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

Oct 15, 2018

Markets

Market Trends

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.

Toberua Island Resort Fiji hotel for sale Chester Rendell Sotheby's New Zealand...

Aug 29, 2018

Properties

Islands

Resorts

Toberua Island Resort Fiji hotel for sale Chester Rendell Sotheby's New Zealand

The 16 bure Toberua Island Resort on five acres of freehold land in Fiji is for sale, located just off the eastern side of the main island of Viti Levu.

Castaway Island Fiji sold as part of USD 310m portfolio sale to Singha Estate

Jun 15, 2018

Deals

Sold Properties

Fiji Outrigger Resort and Castaway Island sold as part of USD 310m portfolio sale to Singha Estate

Singha Estate has announced the successful acquisition of six Outrigger-branded hotels across Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius and Maldives for USD 310 million, including Fiji's Outrigger Beach Resort and Castaway Island.

The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) has acquired three of Fiji’s most iconic and best-known hospitality assets.

Jun 6, 2018

Deals

Sold Properties

Sheraton, Westin and Denarau Fiji hotel resorts sold for $280m

The Sheraton Fiji Resort, The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa and the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club have sold for FJD $280m (AUD $179m) to the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) in a deal brokered by Rob Cross of CBRE Hotels.

Zagame family's Vanuatu Grand Hotel & Casino at Port Vila...

May 9, 2018

Properties

Accommodation Hotels

Gaming

Zagame family lists $300m hotel portfolio

Melbourne based hotels dynasty, the Zagame family, has put its hotel portfolio of six properties located in Melbourne and Vanuatu to market with price expectations of more than $300 million.

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.

New Pullman resort set to open in Nadi Bay

Feb 5, 2018

Deals

Management Appointments

Pullman brand set to debut in Fiji

Seen as another sign of investor confidence in the region, the 236-room Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa marks the debut of the luxury Pullman brand in Fiji.

News Roundup

https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/14/labors-proposed-changes-adding-market-uncertainty-says-reia/1547421628

Labor's proposed changes 'adding to market uncertainty', says REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has described Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax as "dangerous".

The Real Estate Conversation

https://therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/11/vision-fruition-howard-smith-wharves-summer-takeover/1544490000

From vision to fruition: Howard Smith Wharves' summer takeover

Howard Smith Wharves Chief Executive Luke Fraser explains how curation inspired construction throughout the redevelopment of the historic site.

The Real Estate Conversation.

https://therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/08/winners-revealed-2018-national-architecture-awards/1541634687

Winners revealed: 2018 National Architecture Awards

The best of Australian residential architecture has been celebrated at the 2018 National Architecture Awards.

The Real Estate Conversation

https://gapurabali.com/news/2018/11/13/tourism-2020-quality-over-quantity/1542094255

Tourism 2020: Quality over Quantity

The future of Bali's tourism industry is likely to promote green and sustainable tourism through 'Tourism 2020' and Tri Hita Karana.

Gapura Bali

https://gapurabali.com/news/2018/10/08/hvs-two-roads-hospitality-and-gapura-bali-discuss-early-stages-hotel-asset-life

HVS, Two Roads Hospitality and Gapura Bali discuss the early stages of hotel asset life cycles

The first of a series of seminars aimed at hotel owners, operators and investors in Bali hopes to bring transparency and confidence to Bali's growing tourism and property investment markets.

Gapura Bali

https://therealestateconversation.com.au/2018/10/09/queens-wharf-will-mature-our-city/1539036674

Queen's Wharf will "mature our city"

Destination Brisbane Consortium, Brett Fraser of Brisbane Marketing, and Haesley Cush of Ray White New Farm discuss the Queen's Wharf development and how it will make a difference to Brisbane.

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