‘Hotels of the Future’ changing Australia’s hotel industry today
A new Tourism Accommodation Australia research report released today highlights the dramatic expansion and transformation of Australia’s hotel industry, with a new generation of hotels being developed to cater for a new era of travel.
TFE Hotels to open Travelodge Hotel Auckland in 2020
Auckland’s newest waterfront neighbourhood, Wynyard Quarter, will soon be home to a new 154-room Travelodge Hotel in 2020, adding a much-needed mid-tier accommodation offering to the precinct.
Bannisters Port Stephens luxury hotel officially opens
Coastal luxury boutique hotel, Bannisters has expanded across NSW with the opening of Bannisters Port Stephens, occupying the beachfront site of the former Salamander Shores at Soldiers Point.
Visitor levy to raise $80 million to future proof tourism
The New Zealand Government has approved a new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to be set at $35 per visitor, raising an estimated $80 million a year to go toward tourism infrastructure and conservation projects.
$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-...
Crystalbrook Collection announces opening date for Cairns 'Riley' Hotel
Crystalbrook Collection will be launching Cairns' first new five-star hotel in over 20 years, the 'Riley', on 6 November 2018 - and have scheduled their other two luxury hotels to open mid and late 2019.
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.
