Brisbane’s international visitor numbers and spending have soared to record highs with Chinese visitors up 15.8 per cent, New Zealand visitors climbing 13 per cent, UK visitors rising 4.4 per cent and US visitors up 5.7 per cent in the year to September.
TFE Hotel’s Vibe Hotel Sydney has undergone a stunning transformation, refurbishing its rooms and making changes to the way guest experience the hotel.
Marriott International sets new record for growth in 2018 fueling global expansion and adding choice for travellers
In 2018, Marriott International signed management and franchise agreements for 816 properties, comprised of 125,000 rooms, while opening nearly 500 properties comprised of more than 80,000 rooms around the world across its portfolio of 30 brands.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo Hotel takes top spot at TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards
Independent, design-led hotel collection, Ovolo, picks up the highly contested accolade and guest- voted award for #1 Hotel in Australia and South Pacific, for their unique Ovolo Woolloomooloo property in this years’ TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards for Hotels, 2019.
Melbourne suburbs hold the key for hotel investors
Melbourne’s suburbs are catching the eye of hotel investors and developers, as economic growth spreads beyond the city centre in one of the world’s most liveable cities.
Sustainability measures help hotel investors beat spiralling energy costs
Australia’s soaring energy costs are forcing a growing number of hotel owners and operators to look for new ways to drive efficiencies and protect their bottom line.
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.