Accor opens new flagship Novotel hotel in Devonport, Tasmania
The doors have officially opened at Novotel Devonport, the Lyons Architecture-designed hotel is north Tasmania’s most anticipated hotel launch for 2022. Accor Pacific CEO, Sarah Derry, said: “It is an exciting time for Devonport; the city is on the verge of a tourism boom, with several major...
BEIA Outstanding Contributor Awards recognise NZ industry stalwarts
Two of New Zealand’s top business events professionals were presented with Outstanding Contributor Awards for 2021 and 2022 at Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s (BEIA’s) industry gala dinner last night hosted at ToiToi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event Centre.The BEIA 2021 Outstanding Contributor...
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, has announced Mercure Sydney Martin Place owned by Salter Brothers will open tomorrow, October 7. Sarah Derry, CEO Accor Pacific, “We’re excited to be opening the Mercure Sydney Martin Place which offers guests a fantastic location in the centre...
L to R: Ross Steele, General Manager of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and Iain Walker General Manager of Revenue Management at Air New Zealand.
New board members for Business Events Industry Aotearoa
Ross Steele, General Manager of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been elected to replace Georgina Grey from Accor New Zealand, Iain Walker fills Air New Zealand’s co-opted seat, replacing Blair Catton, following the BEIA annual general meeting in Napier today.
Marriott International signs agreement to bring The Ritz Carlton to Australia’s Gold Coast
Marriott International announced the signing of an agreement with Australian property developers Pelligra Group and Giannarelli Group to bring Australia’s third Ritz-Carlton hotel to the Gold Coast by 2026. The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast will serve as an integral component of a $480 million new...
Meet the Seafarers designer bringing sustainability to the forefront in Melbourne hotels
Melbourne designer Samson Tiew, of One Design Office (ODO), opens up on how the studio’s involvement in the $550 million Seafarers development has unlocked new opportunities in the hotel sector.
Julian Whiston joins Colliers as National Director of Hotel Investment Sales
Colliers has further cemented itself as a market leader in the provision of hotel brokerage and transaction support services with the appointment of Julian Whiston as National Director of Hotel Investment Sales. Julian will be based in Brisbane and will report to Colliers’ Head of Hotels Gus...
Marriott International Announces Four General Manager Appointments
Marriott International has announced the appointment of four General Managers across their Sydney and Melbourne portfolio, including three first-time General Managers. Effective from September, Bennath Evea joins Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde and Sudhir Yadav joins AC by Marriott Melbourne...
Australian Venue Co will donate $1 from every Parma sold AFL Grand Final Weekend across all AVC pubs nationwide to SecondBite
Australian Venue Co (AVC) is throwing its support behind charity partner SecondBite over the AFL Grand Final weekend by raising funds for the Australian food rescue organisation.
