Gold Coast's Watermark Hotel announced as IHG's first Voco Hotel in Australia
IHG has confirmed the first signing in Australia of their new upscale hotel brand, Voco, will be the 388-room Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise - opening late 2018.
Economic stars align to drive growth in Queensland
Record levels of infrastructure investment in the Brisbane CBD and national-leading interstate migration are among the key growth drivers boosting Queensland’s economy to its strongest position in several years.
Friday's opening of the 312-room W Hotel Brisbane marks the brands re-entry into Australia - Delivering an intoxicating mix of fast-paced urban style and modern design; a welcome addition to Brisbane's growing tourism sector.
Operator sought for 6-star $600m Lindeman Island redevelopment
Chinese tycoon William Han has begun an International operator search for Lindeman Island's $600 million redevelopment into an integrated luxury 6-star and 5-star Beach and Eco-Resort set to be completed by 2022.
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced its second TRYP by Wyndham property in Australia – TRYP North Lakes – part of the $250 million, 1.7 hectare Laguna North Lakes development opening in 2021.
North Queensland investment to rise with the Cairns Global Tourism Hub
Investor confidence is growing in the government’s proposal for a Tropical North Global Tourism Hub with multiple national and international firms at the centre of the next phase of consultation, with the Cityport precinct near the expanding Convention Centre being the preferred development site...
New $150m QPAC redevelopment to deliver more performing arts in Brisbane
With QPAC now the busiest theatre complex in Australia, the Palaszczuk Government will deliver a new $150 million state of the art theatre for Brisbane on the Playhouse Green site.
Yuhu settles One Circular Quay and Jewel projects from Wanda
Yuhu has confirmed the settlement of their acquisition of the One Circular Quay and Jewel developments from Wanda, with each project incorporating a luxury five-star hotel, exclusive private residences as well as boutique retail and restaurants, representing a AU$2.8 billion investment when...
Brand new Best Western Plus North Lakes Hotel opens
The waterfront Best Western Plus North Lakes Hotel, 20km north of the Brisbane CBD, has become the latest high-quality property to join the Best Western Australasia network.
The Brisbane City Council has approved the Jubilee Hotel's redevelopment, making way for a new 14-storey office tower while maintaining the heritage of the Bowen Hills pub.