Michael Crawford joins Baillie Lodges as Chief Executive Officer
Baillie Lodges announced Michael Crawford, a seasoned hospitality industry executive, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19, 2025.
Ascott expands lyf brand with lyf Bondi Junction Sydney
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced the expansion of its pioneering experience-led brand, lyf , with the opening of lyf Bondi Junction Sydney on April 9, 2025.
Accor reaches record bookings for AFL gather round in Adelaide
All nine of Accor’s hotels in Adelaide CBD are at capacity for the AFL Gather Round marking the Group’s strongest performance yet for the major footy event.
Jerry Schwartz plans penthouses for Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Owner of the multi-award-winning luxury Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Dr Jerry Schwartz, has lodged a DA to add two penthouses, covering two levels, to the top of the hotel.
Maximum Occupancy West Coast returns to Perth in 2025
After the overwhelming success of its inaugural event last year, the highly anticipated Maximum Occupancy West Coast conference is set to return to Perth.
Record levels of capital seeking Queensland hotel investments - JLL
With the decisions all but finalised on the stadium choices for Brisbane 2032, Queensland hotels are sprinting to the top investor’s wish list as an early flurry of 2025 deals further cements South East Queensland status as a must have.
Accor records 27% national increase in hotel bookings for Easter
Despite floods in northern Queensland and Tropical Cyclone Alfred in south-east Queensland, Accor’s hotels in Queensland are recording a 30% increase in Easter long weekend bookings.
Two Accor properties undergo extensive $4.7 million refurbishment
Accor Vacation Club has started a $4.7 million refurbishment of its apartments at The Sebel Palm Cove and Coral Coast Resort Palm Cove to enhance guests’ Tropical North Queensland experience.
Australian hotel management agreements more owner-friendly APAC – JLL
Last year, JLL (NYSE: JLL) and Baker McKenzie published the Asia Pacific Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) survey, the most comprehensive study of its kind in Asia Pacific.
