World Bank to fund US$51million of infrastructure projects in Solomon Islands
Tens of thousands of Solomon Islanders will benefit from upgrades to key roads and two of the country’s biggest airports under a new project supported by a US$30.5 million credit and a US$20.5 million grant approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors.
Hilton Brings Hilton Garden Inn to Fiji with double signing
Hilton have announced further expansion of its portfolio in Fiji, following the signing of two management agreements with Carpenters Properties Limited for Hilton Suva and Hilton Garden Inn Suva.
New Caledonia has launched a new microsite showcasing the vast array of adventure, cultural and foodie experiences on offer across the South Pacific archipelago.
InterContinental Hotels Group has today announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas for $300 million.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
CBRE strengthens Retail Capital Markets with Melbourne appointment
CBRE has bolstered its Victorian Retail Capital Markets team with the appointment of Jamie Hess amid growing demand for retail investment opportunities.
New Zealand’s premier Large Format Retail asset for sale - JLL
JLL’s Australian & New Zealand Retail Investment Teams Nick Willis and Sam Hatcher and Auckland based, Jonathan Ogg and Harry Fergusson market the powerhouse Large Format Retail (LFR) Centre, Manukau Supa Centa for sale.
JLL’s Australian & New Zealand Retail Investment Teams Nick Willis and Sam Hatcher and Auckland based, Jonathan Ogg and Harry Fergusson market the powerhouse Large Format Retail (LFR) Centre, Manukau Supa Centa for sale.
The Hunter Valley’s iconic Tower Estate for sale - CBRE
CBRE Hotels’ Tom Gibson and Nick Hill have been appointed to market one of Australia’s most iconic and luxurious wine country escapes, Tower Estate for sale.
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.