Norman Arundel Director of Hotels and Resorts at EVENT said, “We’re thrilled and excited to welcome the newly branded Kennigo Hotel to the Group. Under the new agreement EVENT will rebrand the Mantra Richmont Hotel Brisbane to Kennigo Hotel Brisbane. EVENT has the secured a full management agreement for the property and will lead its relaunch into market, taking control from 27 July 2021.”

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (EVENT) has announced the latest addition to its expanding portfolio of independent hotels, under the Independent Collection by EVENT, with the group securing the management agreement for the previously branded Mantra Richmont Hotel Brisbane. Under the new agreement, EVENT will rebrand the hotel to Kennigo Hotel Brisbane.

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane will go live on EVENT and third party channels before the end of June for bookings and stays from 27 July 2021, with the hotel sitting under the Independent Collection’s Style pillar.

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This latest appointment comes on the back of rapid growth and marks the tenth property to be secured under the Independent Collection. The growth is testament to the Group’s vision to harness new opportunities and leverage its expertise beyond owned brands to grow, while offering even greater flexibility for hotel owners.

Norman Arundel, Director of Hotels and Resorts at EVENT said, “We’re thrilled and excited to welcome the newly branded Kennigo Hotel to the Group. EVENT has the secured a full management agreement for the property and will lead its relaunch into market, taking control from 27 July 2021.”

David Marriott, Partner High Street Holdings, owners of the Kennigo Hotel said, “Drawing on the strong track record EVENT have in bringing exciting and innovative hotels to market, we are looking forward to reopening the hotel under its new brand, Kennigo Hotel Brisbane, as part of EVENT’s new Independent Collection.

“EVENT bring a unique local perspective that we believe will deliver a great experience for guests, while also bringing market-leading expertise to achieve strong results, now and into the future.”

Under the stewardship of EVENT’s leading culinary team, the Group will also lead the development of a new food and beverage concept, taking the beautifully restored former boarding house on the property and launching a new local dining concept, with details to be announced at a later date.

Kennigo Hotel Brisbane features 107 modern and stylish rooms with original wall art, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city or courtyard views, as well as rooms with balconies, patios and a rooftop terrace. Amenities include an exercise room, a patio area, event space and a new restaurant and bar (in development).

An announcement regarding the General Manager for the property will be made in the coming weeks.

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