New Caledonia Tourism appoints Jackie Caldwell to Business Development Manager
New Caledonia Tourism is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Caldwell as Business Development Manager - MICE, Australia. Effective immediately, Jackie will oversee the growth of the destination’s MICE business within the Australian market.
Michael Johnson commences new role as Tourism Accommodation Australia CEO
Respected tourism industry hotelier Michael Johnson has formally taken up the reins at the accommodation sector’s peak body - Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA).
New Zealand’s popularity is growing as an international conference hosting destination. New data from the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranks New Zealand 46th in the world as a conference destination, up five places on 2017, and 12th in Asia Pacific.
Next Story Group to open LinQ Hotel Melbourne this September
International hospitality company Next Story Group has acquired a new-build hotel at 167 City Road in Melbourne’s Southbank, opening the group's upper midscale LinQ Hotel this September.
IHG announces voco Sydney Central Hotel to open 2020
IHG has signed its fifth voco in Australia since the brand’s global launch in June of 2018, partnering with Linzhu Australia to open voco Sydney Central by 2020.
World class design unveiled for new theatre at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Queensland Government has unveiled the concept design of the $150 million new theatre to join the stage at the Queensland Cultural Centre at South Bank.
Australian hotels to remain competitive in a changing market - Colliers International
Australia’s ever-popular hotel sector is entering the era of refurbishment and repositioning as owners identify the need to stay competitive in a changing market.
Refurbishment underway at Wellington's James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Wellington’s iconic James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor’s multimillion refurbishment is running to schedule, with the Club Rooms and Lounge due to open in late June 2019, followed by Executive Rooms in July 2019.