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Melbourne to debut Marriott Executive Apartments

Apr 27, 2018

Melbourne to debut Marriott Executive Apartments

A new $360 million luxury mixed use development on St Kilda Road in Melbourne will house Australia’s first Marriott Executive Apartments.

Essendon pub on the market for the first time in 20 years

Apr 17, 2018

Properties

Pub / Tavern

Essendon pub on the market for the first time in 20 years

The former O’Sullivan’s Hotel site in Essendon is on the market for the first time in twenty years and is expected to fetch approximately $3 million.

First Marriott hotel to be built in Australia in 20 years

Apr 12, 2018

First Marriott hotel to be built in Australia in 20 years

Melbourne developer Capital Alliance has unveiled the first images of the first Marriott to be built in Australia in 20 years, showcasing a design that boldly illustrates the evolution of the traditional five-star hotel for a new generation of traveller who lives, works and plays much...

Melbourne CBD's Kozminsky building offered for lease...

Apr 12, 2018

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Pub / Tavern

Melbourne CBD's Kozminsky building offered for lease

After sitting idle for more than a year, one of the Melbourne’s most famous stores located at 421 Bourke Street has a new chapter brewing, ranging from a world class dining and bar venue through to a flagship fashion or cosmetics emporium.

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf opens ahead of schedule

Apr 8, 2018

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Market Trends

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf opens ahead of schedule

The 347-room flagship Novotel Melbourne South Wharf hotel has opened ahead of schedule next door to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the largest convention centre in the southern hemisphere.

Artist Impression - Melbourne’s latest CBD hotel development opportunity

Apr 2, 2018

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Melbourne’s latest CBD hotel development opportunity

Melbourne CBD’s hotel sector continues to boom with a new DA approved 130-room hotel tower for sale via Ray White’s leading hotel brokers Andrew Jolliffe and Mark Bullock.

Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders’ refurbishment complete

Mar 28, 2018

Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders’ refurbishment complete

Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders has completed the refurbishment of all its guest rooms, bathrooms and suites, giving travellers to the city a fresh, joyful hotel experience in the heart of the city.

Fabio Ongarato Design wins at AHEAD Awards for luxury hotel Jackalope

Mar 18, 2018

Fabio Ongarato Design wins at AHEAD Awards for luxury hotel Jackalope

In the latest example of Fabio Ongarato Design’s growing recognition in the Asia-Pacific region, the design studio is recognised in Singapore by the AHEAD awards, winning an accolade for its work on luxury Australian hotel Jackalope.

Avani Central Melbourne Residences opening August 2018

Mar 14, 2018

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Avani Central Melbourne Residences opening August 2018

Minor Hotels has announced the development of its second Avani Hotels and Resorts property in Australia due for completion in August this year.

Abbotsford's Retreat Hotel sells at Auction...

Mar 8, 2018

Abbotsford's Retreat Hotel sells at Auction

The Retreat Hotel, best known for its appearance in the 1970’s television series The Sullivans, has sold at auction to a local pub owner Bill Toohey, who's now looking to re-lease the hotel to an experienced operator.

News Roundup

https://www.accomnews.com.au/2017/08/national-apartment-supply-pipeline-approaches-cyclical-peak/

National apartment supply pipeline approaches cyclical peak

Latest apartment supply figures from JLL show that strong levels of completions are expected over the remainder of the year that will see 2017 supply exceed 2016 levels.

Accom News

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

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/marriott-hotel-approved-for-docklands-first-in-australia-for-20-years/news-story/8c46a260614200bbdd15e7f2fa3db93c

Marriott hotel approved for Docklands, first in Australia for 20 years

The 17-storey dual towers, to be built on Waterfront Way, will feature a public infinity pool on the rooftop.

Herald Sun

http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/accommodation/the-truth-about-fivestar-hotel-ratings/news-story/627967901b15f75ecf7c715a15baef4c

The truth about five-star hotel ratings

In Australia, the most comprehensive system is Star Ratings Australia. Only 39 hotels in the country have been awarded the coveted five stars.

News.com.au

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/qatar-airways-circles-sheraton-hotel-in-melbourne/news-story/9bb2cf5abe08281d0c0478f98de63d8c

Qatar Airways circles Sheraton hotel in Melbourne

Qatar Airways is firming as the likely buyer of the Sheraton Melbourne in Little Collins Street for about $135 million in what would mark the Middle Eastern carrier’s entry into the local hotel sector.

The Australian

http://www.realestatesource.com.au/jeff-xus-golden-age-selling-melbourne-sheraton-135-million-sources.html

Jeff Xu's Golden Age selling Melbourne Sheraton for $135 million

The three year old asset, which Mr Xu's development company Golden Age developed on the ex-Naval and Military Club headquarters at 27 Little Collins Street, includes 175 rooms.

Real Estate Source