World’s only luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot arrives in New Zealand for the first time
PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot was welcomed into New Zealand waters, the halfway point of a round Antarctic journey from Argentina, marking the first time the world’s only luxury icebreaker has sailed the antipodes.
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac celebrates accommodation excellence with regional Gold Awards
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is delighted to announce its Gold Award winning hotels across Australia and New Zealand for 2022, celebrating excellence in customer service and exceptional guest experiences at properties from Albury to Mackay, and many places in between.
Jeremy Healy Appointed General Manager of Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street (Hilton Melbourne LQS) announce the appointment of its new General Manager, Jeremy Healy. Healy joins the Hilton Melbourne LQS team from Hobart, where he oversaw both the Movenpick Hotel, Hobart and Ibis Styles Hobart. “I am thrilled to be back in Melbourne...
Paul Nyholt Joins HTL Property based in Queensland
Paul Nyholt has joined boutique national agency HTL Property and will be based within the firm’s Queensland operation. “We’re justifiably delighted to welcome Paul and his irrefutable pedigree and level of deal conducting experience into the accommodation division of HTL Property” advised...
JLL names Nihat Ercan CEO Hotels & Hospitality Group Asia Pacific
Mike Batchelor who previously held the position of Asia Pacific CEO will assume the role of Chairman of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group in Asia Pacific.
Accor Pacific announces changes to operations leadership team
ACCOR, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team which will bring increased expertise and focus to Accor’s operations across Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia and Fiji.
Savills appoints Mark Durran to senior Hotels Cap Markets role
Savills Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its hotels leadership team with the announcement Mark Durran has been appointed to Managing Director, Hotel Capital Markets.
Dr Jerry Schwartz to launch the Hunter Valley Hospitality School, and announces plans for new bar and brewery venue in Newcastle
Dr Jerry Schwartz, is teaming up with the University of Newcastle to address the hospitality skills shortage by establishing a new training academy for the Hunter Valley.
TOGA Group, Atlassian and Dexus with not-for-profit My Foundations Youth Housing, launch The Central Project, providing those in need with temporary accommodation
Rebecca Mullins CEO My Foundations Youth Housing, said “MFYH believes all young people should have a safe, supportive and affordable home, and this project offers accommodation smack bang in central Sydney for people in need, with transport connections and job opportunities on their doorstep,”...
