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.
Hotels digitise in wake of the ‘new’ customer - CBRE Hotels CheckIn Report
The key outtake from CBRE Hotel’s annual CheckIn report is the emergence of a ‘new’ hotel customer which is forcing hotel operators to change their business models, with many adopting new technologies to meet the growing demand for convenient and engaging experiences.
Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference announces final agenda
Seats are filling up fast at this must-attend event for hoteliers, accommodation and tourism providers with keynotes at the Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference from Google, Best Western, Expedia, HotelsCombined, Skyscanner & more.
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.
One of Australia’s newest boutique hotels, Little Albion in Sydney’s Surry Hills will join the expanding hospitality group, Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts - in a deal brokered off market by CBRE Hotels’ National Director Wayne Bunz on behalf of 8Hotels.
New $8 million Sunshine Coast Convention Centre to be built within Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Following its $100 million purchase of the Novotel Twin Waters Resort in Queensland last month (September 2018), The Shakespeare Property Group, today revealed a further commitment to the region, announcing its latest project – a new, purpose-built convention centre for the Sunshine Coast.
IHG is removing all plastic straws from their worldwide network of over 5,400 hotels
IHG has today announced that they will be removing plastic straws from their global network of hotels by the end of 2019, representing more than 5,400 hotels in nearly 100 countries.
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.
Great Keppel Island sold for over $50 million with JLL to commence hotel operator search
Great Keppel Island has sold for a rumoured price of over $50 million, making it the largest island sale in Australia in 15 years since Hamilton Island.
