Victoria

$150 million Geelong Quarter precinct launches, including new Holiday Inn hotel

The evolution of Geelong into a hub for culture and innovation continues to gain momentum with the launch of Franzé Developments’ $150 million Geelong Quarter precinct – the most significant mixed-use project on the Bellarine Peninsula, including the largest new hotel in the region in almost 20...

Crowne Plaza Melbourne $25 million refurbishment complete

Nov 9, 2018

Crowne Plaza Melbourne $25 million refurbishment complete

Crowne Plaza Melbourne has unveiled its 12 month, $25 million transformation of its 402 guestrooms, with phase 2 of the hotel’s multi-million dollar refurbishment to commence in the second quarter of 2019.

The Leinster Arms Hotel Melbourne Collingwood pub for sale

Nov 5, 2018

Pub / Tavern

The Leinster Arms Hotel Melbourne Collingwood pub for sale

One of Melbourne’s landmark Collingwood pubs has been listed for sale with vacant possession for the first time in 27 years - being marketed by CBRE Hotels’ Scott Callow and Will Connolly.

New Sebel Hotel announced for Melbourne inner-east suburb of Malvern

Oct 30, 2018

New Sebel Hotel announced for Melbourne inner-east suburb of Malvern

Australia’s largest hotel operator, AccorHotels, together with owners Dalmeera Group, today announced a new-build Sebel apartment-style hotel is coming to Melbourne's inner-east suburb of Malvern scheduled to open in late November.

For three consecutive months more than 3 million people have travelled through Melbourne Airport overall

Oct 29, 2018

Melbourne Airport sees visitor numbers grow year on year

The combined total of domestic and international passenger visitors surpassed 3.1 million in September 2018, resulting in a growth of 3.4 per cent compared to the same time last year.

Melbourne CBD looking towards West Melbourne, which will be home to the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel in 2021.

Oct 18, 2018

Courtyard by Marriott hotel brand coming to Melbourne in 2021

Marriott has today announced it has signed an agreement with Ousia Investments to open a 150-room Courtyard by Marriott West Melbourne, marking the debut of the brand in Melbourne on the fringe of the CBD.

Shangri-La Melbourne in 'Sapphire by the Gardens' development construction officially begins...

Oct 17, 2018

Shangri-La Melbourne in 'Sapphire by the Gardens' development construction officially begins

The $565 million Sapphire by the Gardens development in Melbourne has officially commenced, which will house the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel adding 500 hotel rooms to the city in 2021.

IHG launches 'voco Melbourne Central' hotel to be part of ‘380 Melbourne’ development...

Oct 12, 2018

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IHG launches 'voco Melbourne Central' hotel to be part of ‘380 Melbourne’ development

IHG has signed its third voco hotel in Australia since the brand’s global launch in June, partnering with Brady Group to open voco Melbourne Central in July 2020.

Sorrento's Continental Hotel $80m redevelopment...

Oct 11, 2018

Sorrento's Continental Hotel $80m redevelopment

Melbourne's outer peninsula suburb of Sorrento will be witness to the $80 million-dollar revamp of the Continental Hotel launching in September 2019.

Holiday Inn Hotel announced for Melbourne suburb of Ringwood

Oct 8, 2018