$1 billion Jewel development remains scheduled to open mid-2019 amid reports of job losses
Yuhu Group has reconfirmed its commitment to delivering the $1 billion Jewel development project on the Gold Coast, which is expected to be completed and launched in mid-2019 as previously scheduled - with a hotel operator expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Record growth sees AccorHotels reach 1,000 hotels and 200,000 rooms in Asia Pacific
Australia has played a key role in the group’s growth in Asia Pacific, opening its first hotel, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour in 1991, and now operating a network of over 330 hotels with a strong future pipeline.
Event Hospitality signs three new hotels from 8Hotels Group
Currently managed by the 8Hotels Group, The Ultimo Sydney, The Pensione Hotel Perth and All-Suites Perth will come under new management by Event Hospitality from 29 October 2018.
Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference returns to Australia in 2018
A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, this year's Maximum Occupancy Conference theme will focus on the latest trends, future insights, and everything a hotelier needs to know to maximise revenue, get more direct bookings, and successfully adapt in the ever-...
SO/ Auckland hotel announces design partner for November 2018 opening
International luxury lifestyle hotel brand SO/ will open its first hotel in Auckland on 1 November 2018, with renowned Kiwi fashion innovators WORLD announced as the signature design partner.
Novotel Twin Waters Resort sold in $100m deal to Shakespeare Property Group
The Shakespeare Property Group has completed the $100 million purchase of Novotel Twin Waters Resort on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, who intent to improve the current facilities and reposition the resort as a leading business events venue and leisure resort in Queensland.
The Federal Government has approved plans to develop a new 4 star, 192-room Rydges hotel and conference facility in the Gold Coast Airport’s terminal precinct.
McLaren Vale winery Wirra Wirra new hotel development
Wirra Wirra will partner with Greaton on a project to build the first five-star accommodation of scale in the McLaren Vale wine region and the first integrated winery resort of its type in South Australia.
See the deductions available in a hotel restaurant
Many customers judge a hotel by its restaurant, so it can only be expected that hoteliers put a lot of resources into making their restaurants fit for an unforgettable dining experience - Fortunately for hoteliers, many of the fit-out costs can be recouped through depreciation deductions.
