Marriott International has trained 500,000 hotel workers to recognize the signs of human trafficking
Marriott International has announced that, as of this month, it has successfully trained 500,000 hotel workers to spot the signs of human trafficking in its hotels and how to respond if they do, marking a watershed moment in the global fight against this multinational crime.
With the hotel sector experiencing such strong growth in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, it is only natural to expect industry news sources to expand their delivery methods.
Australian hotel sales total $1.8 billion in 2018 - Colliers International Report
Despite a slow start to 2018, Australian hotel sales volumes picked up over the second half of the year to record a total of $1.8 billion, across 37 transactions (including two portfolio deals), according to Colliers International.
DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge officially opens
Hilton officially opened DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge on Friday, marking the DoubleTree brand’s first Western Australia property and the first new-build DoubleTree property to open in Australia.
Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel appoints new General Manager
Naumi Hotels, the Singapore-based design hotel group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Mossman as General Manager of Naumi Auckland Airport.
New global luxury hotel brands to grow SEQ into a star-studded destination
Brisbane and the Gold Coast could emerge as the star-spotting capitals of Australia when major international hotel brands – The Rosewood, The Ritz Carlton, and The Dorsett – open their doors in South East Queensland.
Marriott International announces Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program
Marriott International has unveiled Marriott Bonvoy, the new loyalty brand replacing the current loyalty brands – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG).
Baillie Lodges expands with North Queensland hotel, Silky Oaks Lodge
Fresh from signing a joint-venture agreement with KSL Capital Partners, Baillie Lodges has announced a northerly addition to its portfolio of luxury lodges, with Tropical North Queensland hideaway Silky Oaks Lodge, set to handover in April 2019.