Accor to debut Pullman brand in Tasmania

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has announced it is bringing a Pullman hotel to Launceston, the first for the brand in Tasmania.

6 May, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Townsville to open in 2026

Hilton has announced it will manage the new-build Hilton Garden Inn Townsville, which will open in Far North Queensland in early 2026.

6 May, 2024

IHG to open Kimpton hotel in Brisbane

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced its first managed luxury hotel in Brisbane, opening a Kimpton property in the waterside suburb of Teneriffe in 2028.

6 May, 2024

Schwartz spends $25 million on new property

The Schwartz Family Company has acquired a resort just around the corner from one of its most iconic conference venues.

1 May, 2024

Sokyo restaurant to open at The Star Brisbane

Having been awarded hatted status in Sydney, the Japanese restaurant will also open at the new Queen’s Wharf precinct in August.

1 May, 2024

Marriott International on way to net zero by 2050

The hotel operator has verified its near and long-term targets to reduce emissions by 90 per cent from 2019 levels.

1 May, 2024

Calyx launches vegan menu for events

The venue in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has developed new vegan dishes to form part of its menu for corporate functions.

24 April, 2024

Ritz-Carlton Perth wins top gongs in hotel awards

The hotel won five awards, including Deluxe Accommodation and Best Metro Accommodation.

24 April, 2024

Accor launches traineeships for Indigenous talent

A new career pathway and development program will aim to attract young Indigenous people seeking to enter the hospitality sector.

24 April, 2024

New rooftop bar opens in Melbourne 

Situated atop Vibe Hotel Melbourne, Fleet is the city’s newest rooftop venue.

22 April, 2024

Scarborough Hotel sells for $9.5 million

Epochal Hotels has acquired the heritage-listed Scarborough Hotel in the Illawarra region of NSW.

22 April, 2024

New general manager for Calile Hotel

Chris Kemlo joins TFE Hotels from Crown Resorts and brings almost 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

22 April, 2024

MCA Australia celebrates huge milestone

Since opening in 1991, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia has seen 20 million visitors walk through the door.

17 April, 2024

Marriott opens PNG apartments

Hotel operator Marriott has debuted its Executive Apartments brand in Port Moresby. 

16 April, 2024

The Star Brisbane launches live entertainment venue

LiveWire will feature music and arts in the heart of the city’s $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct.

15 April, 2024

ibis celebrates 50 years with expansion

Economy hotel chain Ibis will open new properties and launch a brand culture program in recognition of 50 years in the market.

15 April, 2024

Accor named 5-star employer of choice

Hotel operator Accor has been named as one of the best companies to work for in Australia.

15 April, 2024

ICC Sydney launches Disability Inclusion Action Plan 

The major events centre aims to build on best practice accessibility for organisers and guests.

10 April, 2024

Championing sustainability in meetings and events

Mercure Melbourne Doncaster is a next-generation iteration of the global hotel brand that’s aware of its environmental footprint and making every stay special, writes general manager Cameron Abbott.

10 April, 2024

Commitment to carbon-neutral sustainability

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre general manager Ross Steele writes that the New Zealand venue is leading by example in its goal to reduce its carbon footprint.

9 April, 2024