Andrew Jolliffe leaves Ray White, launches new firm HTL Property with ex CBRE Hotels pub broker Daniel Dragicevich
In his final year at Ray White, Andrew Jolliffe has been named the group's top performing broker globally, who this month launched a powerful boutique brokerage firm Hotels, Tourism and Leisure Property (HTL) with ex CBRE National Head of Pubs Daniel Dragicevich.
Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains celebrates 30 years with the opening of Ubika Day Spa
Coinciding with the resort’s 30 birthday celebrations, Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains has officially opened its highly anticipated Ubika Day Spa, making it one of the largest, purpose-built day spa facilities in Australia.
The new six-storey, 57-room ‘mi-pad Queenstown’ puts technology firmly in control of the guest via the “mia” smartphone app - dubbed the country’s first “smart” hotel.
$13.2 million NZ Government fund to create Otago cycle trail network
The New Zealand Government has committed $13.2 million to the proposed extension of Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail, which will connect four existing Great Rides and link 30 communities.
$450m Melbourne Northbank Seafarers Place hotel and mixed-use redevelopment officially approved
Property developer Riverlee has received development approval for its $450 million redevelopment of the Northbank Goods Shed and surrounding land, that is set to revitalise the disused industrial waterfront site with a 5-star luxury hotel and mixed-use precinct.
$45m Veriu Green Square Sydney hotel development begins construction
The $45 million Veriu Green Square hotel development, a joint venture between Veriu Hotels & Suites and Folkestone, commenced construction this week which is set to bring a further 144 rooms to Sydney’s thriving hotel market when it opens late 2019.
$150m Four Points by Sheraton hotel Sydney Central Park officially opens
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park is the latest addition to the multi-stage A$2 billion Central Park development, a joint venture between Frasers Property Australia and Sekisui House Australia.
Virgin announces wifi on New Zealand trans-tasman flights
With New Zealand's visitor boom continuing, Hotels aren't the only industry staying ahead of the curve - with Virgin Australia announcing a suite of enhancements to make the journey to New Zealand even more comfortable for Australian travellers, including becoming the only airline to offer WiFi...
$75m Holiday Inn Geelong hotel approved to start construction
Franzé Developments' $150 million mixed-use project in Geelong, which is the largest in the region, has been granted development approval and is set to include a $75 million Holiday Inn & Suites - being the first in Australia and the largest new hotel project in the region in almost 20 years...
New Zealand Tourism Industry supports Visitor Levy
The tourism industry is prepared to accept a new charge to be paid by international visitors but is insisting that it is used in a carefully targeted way to enhance their experience of New Zealand.
