Accor announces landmark sustainability partnership with Qualmark New Zealand
New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor has entered into a strategic partnership with Qualmark to work towards certifying Accor hotels, resorts and apartments across New Zealand as Gold Standard Sustainable Tourism Businesses.
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac announced its 2023 Gold Award Winners across Australia and New Zealand, celebrating excellence in customer service and exceptional guest experiences at properties from Perth to Mackay, and many places in between.
Marriott International announce two new appointments across key leadership positions within the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific (ANZP) region
Both positions have been appointed to long-time Marriott associates - Kelly Russell has been appointed in a strategic sales leader role as Area Director, Sales & Distribution, and Carsten Siebert has been named Senior Area Director of Operations.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts appoint Sam Giles General Manager 202 Elizabeth a defining step
According to Jerry Xu, CEO of La Vie Hotels & Resorts, Sam’s appointment is a defining step in building out their boutique hotel offering and capitalising on the growing demand from travellers for a more personalised hotel experience. We have big plans to grow our boutique portfolio across...
Trilogy Hotels secures landmark deal with Schwartz Family Company
The first of its kind in Australia the deal will see the Trilogy team manage operations for more than 1000 rooms across four hotels in NSW and the ACT. Hotels included in the deal are Mercure Sydney, Ibis Sydney World Square, Mercure Canberra and Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains.
Annie Dundas is new Director Destination at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) has appointed Annie Dundas as its new Director Destination, leading its work with Auckland’s tourism, major and business events industries. TAU Chief Executive Nick Hill says Annie brings a wealth of experience and extensive domestic and international networks to...
Langham Hospitality Group appoints André Jacques as Regional Director of Marketing, Pacific!
André Jacques was previously the longstanding head of Sales and Marketing at The Langham, Melbourne. Reporting directly to Jeffrey van Vorsselen, Regional Vice President of Operations, Pacific, André will now oversee marketing initiatives across the Pacific region, including The Langham...
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites launch new brand partnerships
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has extended and expanded its award-winning Happy Folks Choose Oaks brand campaign by partnering with The Coffee Club, Menulog and Foxtel to create an in-room experience that puts guests’ happiness – and convenience – front and centre.
Opening of Hilton Residences Port Moresby alongside the currently operating Hilton Hotel Port Moresby Hotel which includes the Kutubu Convention Centre
Opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences marking the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea
Under a management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL) Hilton will manage the newly built Residences alongside the currently operating Hilton Port Moresby Hotel which includes the Kutubu Convention Centre and is nearby the national museum and art gallery.
Ovolo Goes Global With Small Luxury Hotels Partnership
The collaboration marks the beginning of a new era for Ovolo Hotels, as it joins the SLH portfolio – offering unparalleled experiences to a wider audience of lovers of bespoke luxury travel, said Ovolo Hotels CEO, Dave Baswel.