US-based global hospitality operator, Delaware North, has been approved by the Northern Territory Government to acquire Darwin's SKYCITY Casino for $188 million.
Victoria has cemented its place as Australia’s best tourist destination, with new data showing that 2018 was our tourism industry’s biggest year on record, welcoming more international visitors than ever before.
TAA's market update keeps hotels ahead of the curve
For the first time in four years, Sydney is seeing substantial new hotel supply coming online, while its biggest rival, Melbourne is up 11% in overnight trips and looking at 13.9% growth in new rooms for 2020.
Felix by 8Hotels Sydney Airport hotel sold for over $60m - Andrew Langsford JLL Hotels
The latest hotel to open in the Sydney Airport precinct has been acquired for AUD$60.6 million by Singapore-based Ascott Residence Trust in a deal brokered exclusively by Andrew Langsford of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group.
DoubleTree by Hilton Perth-Northbridge hotel for sale
Three months after welcoming its first guests in December, Perth’s newest four-star hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth-Northbridge, has been listed for sale by CBRE Hotels.
Holiday Inn hotel opening in Melbourne South East suburb Dandenong
Headlining a mixed-use development that includes two levels of office space, the 160-room, design-led Holiday Inn & Suites Dandenong will rise to 11 levels when it opens in 2021.
The Byron at Byron new Executive Chef, Minh Le, and Food & Beverage Manager, Damian Kalusiewicz
The Byron at Byron welcomes Chef Minh Le to the Restaurant as Executive Chef and Damian Kalusiewicz as Food & Beverage Manager. The new appointments see the launch of a new dining menu, curated wine menu and cocktail direction.
Michael Johnson appointed new National and NSW CEO of TAA
Respected tourism industry hotelier Michael Johnson will be the next national and NSW head of the accommodation sector’s peak body - Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA).
Hilton Recognised as Australia’s Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Hilton has been recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for its commitment to gender equality. Hilton joins 140 other organisations across Australia to receive the 2018-2019 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation.