The last half of 2017 saw a flurry of activity in the pub sector which is considered one of the most tightly held in the country, according to CBRE’s H2 2017 Australia Pub Trends report.
IHG’s Crowne Plaza hotels are the first hotel network to install Tesla Destination Chargers at all of their properties across Australasia, connecting 12 properties with cutting-edge technology for a growing customer segment.
The Retreat Hotel, best known for its appearance in the 1970’s television series The Sullivans, has sold at auction to a local pub owner Bill Toohey, who's now looking to re-lease the hotel to an experienced operator.
ACCC approves $1.3bn Mantra acquisition by AccorHotels
The ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) has this morning announced that it will not oppose the 127 hotel, $1.3 billion acquisition of Australia's Mantra Group by AccorHotels.
New leadership announced for JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
Mike Batchelor, who has been JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group’s Managing Director, Investment Sales Asia since 2007 has been named the group's new Asia CEO, succeeding Scott Hetherington who is stepping into the role of Chairman.
Quest and Deliveroo's genius room service partnership
Quest Apartment Hotels and Deliveroo are joining forces to let guests across 12 sites nationwide enjoy a truly 21st century perk: on-demand room service.
Sunshine Coast Council's largest construction project will now get underway, with council announcing John Holland has been awarded a contract worth around $225 million.
The performance of New Zealand hotels nationwide continues to improve with a recorded occupancy rate of 81.2% in the year to December 2017, with Queenstown the fastest growing market again in 2017 reporting RevPAR growth of 16.1%.
Landmark Surfers Paradise pub divestment a golden opportunity for investors
In another sign of strength for the Gold Coast hotel sector, the divestment of the D’Arcy Arms hotel motel near the landmark Jewel development offers a high-profile development site overlooking one of Australia's most famous beaches.
