Geelong Conference Centre set for inspired transformation under new ownership by BEKL
Pioneering property developer, BEKL, has announced its acquisition of the Geelong Conference Centre, with redevelopment plans that will see the site transformed into Geelong’s first ‘retreat style’ boutique hotel.
Victorian Government extends hotel housing for homeless until next April
More than 2000 Victorians who have been placed in hotels as an alternative to homelessness will be able to stay in the accommodation until April next year under a new $150 million package announced by the Victorian Government.
Vic-NSW border closure 'highlights seriousness' of road ahead - AAoA
The joint decision between Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Prime Minister Scott Morrison to shut the border from midnight tomorrow is disappointing but understandable, Accommodation Association of Australia CEO Dean Long says.
The brand new Vibe Hotel Melbourne, situated at the prominent corner of Queen and Flinders Streets, is in the process of being sold by Caydon to an undisclosed offshore investor in a transaction being brokered by JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group’s Peter Harper and Craig Collins.
Daylesford’s Bellinzona Resort sold to local operators through JLL
Daylesford’s historic Bellinzona Resort has sold to local accommodation operators Tony De Marco and Theresa Albioli in a deal negotiated by JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group’s Will Connolly and Nick MacFie.
Rustica founder to take over Hellenic Club site after signing 10-year lease
The site of George Calombaris' Hellenic Hotel is set to return to its Australian pub roots after being leased to Rustica Sourdough founder Brenton Lang in a deal negotiated through Michael Ryan and Joseph Walton from Allard Shelton.
Victorian Government announces $1.5 million 'eco-pod' funding for Mount Buffalo
The Victorian Government has signalled its intention to turn Mount Buffalo into a 12-months-a-year tourism destination through support for new “eco pod” accommodation.
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.
