Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Australia Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti have unveiled Virgin Australia's new regional airline operation in Perth.
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With pristine beaches, stunning coastlines and bushland, Terrigal is the perfect backdrop for inspiration and creativity. Discover how Crowne Plaza Terrigal can help you create a uniquely tailored event from brainstorming, team building and a gala dinner.
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For a limited time InterContinental is offering double Priority Club Meetings Rewards points for both the meeting booker and Professional Conference Organiser.
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Ever wondered what happens in the garden after dark? Looking for a truly unique event experience for the 2013 festive season? First release dates are almost gone, don't miss out. November/December dates available.
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TCE is a night of entertainment hosted by TV personality Richard Wilkins. The package includes substantial canapes, premium beverages, VIP souvenir lanyard and MORE...
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The Mercure Sydney has unveiled a new multi-million dollar look whilst its surrounding Central Station area is also undergoing a urban renewal.
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Following a rebranding 12 months ago, the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park has unveiled a striking refurbishment where everything from the lobby to the 241 guestrooms have been renovated.
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The Sebel Pier One Sydney has unveiled seven over-water suites with peerless views of Australia's most iconic landmarks including Luna Park, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House
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The 2013 winners of the coveted AIME Awards have been announced, recognising excellence in stand design and presentation, and acknowledging Roslyn McLeod for her significant contribution to the industry
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Accor's Pullman brand officially became Australia's largest 5-star hotel brand today following the re-branding of Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas and the Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove earlier this week.
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Hotel Lindrum, a boutique property with Australia's richest billiard legacy has joined Accor's exclusive MGallery Collection of hotels and becomes the fifth Australian hotel to join the portfolio.
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Brisbane's Sebel King George Square hotel has rebranded to Pullman Brisbane King George Square. The adjoining Citigate hotel has also been rebadged to Mercure, the second in the Brisbane CBD.
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Australia's largest hotel group, Accor, says that projects like the James Packer casino and hotel development at Barangaroo were vital if Sydney is to compete in the highly competitive Asia Pacific tourism market.
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Cairns' largest 5 star hotel has rebranded to Pullman Cairns International as part of Accor's expansion of the Pullman brand in Australia, following the acquisition of the Mirvac hotel portfolio.
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The renowned Quay Grand Suites Sydney have rebranded to Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, joining two other Pullmans in Sydney; Pullman Sydney Olympic Park and Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
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Sydney's Harbour Rocks Hotel is now offering some of the city's most attractive and best-value penthouses as a premier venue for intimate cocktail events, dinners and high level brainstorming sessions.
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From the September 19, 2012, One of Margaret River's most popular beachfront properties takes on a new, global name. Quay West Resort Bunker Bay in Western Australia's Margaret River wine region will rebrand to Pullman Resort Bunker Bay.
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Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley has unveiled its $5.6 million dollar refurbishment of 200 accommodation rooms, revealing a sophisticated new look and feel.
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At a media briefing this week in Sydney, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker made his first major visit to Australia since the February 2011 earthquake to unveil the new look of the city.
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When more than 50 Olympians returned from London, arriving in Sydney to take part in the Olympic Parade and a host of official functions, the Olympic team enjoyed a break at the Sydney Novotel on Darlign Harbour
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Novotel Twin Waters Resort has showcased its remarkable conference event capabilities with the recent nomadic tent erected in the resort's eucalypt clearing for a Moroccan themed dinner that catered for 450 delegates.
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The Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific has unveiled a significant refurbishment of the 213 room property, including the rejuvenation of the Level 1 events centre, resulting in a fresh and warm new function space.
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Guests can 'check in' in style with Pullman Auckland on their journey between Auckland Airport and the hotel, with the new 'in-car' check-in personal chauffeur service.
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In celebration of the start of the Biennale of Sydney event, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has welcomed its first Artist in Residence to the hotel, at an event held last Thursday.
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Melbourne's The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure has unveiled their newly refurbished Executive Suites, perfect for business travelers and overnight conference delegates.
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Sydney rains couldn't stop the resurrection of the roaring twenties at Tuesday night's Great Gatsby themed fundraiser event hosted by venue group J&J O'Brien for the McGrath Foundation
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Following on from a full refurbishment of all public and conference areas, this year the Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley will invest an additional $5.6M on the refurbishment of all 200 accommodation rooms.
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Construction of the Portsea Golf Club multi-million dollar redevelopment has commenced which includes a partnership with one of the world's largest hotel groups, Accor.
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Accor has this afternoon completed its purchase of the Mirvac Hotels and Resorts business across Australia and New Zealand, a move that has resulted in 43 hotels joining the Paris-based chain.
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Popular for conferencing, the Hunter Valley's Cypress Lakes Resort has joined Accor's Grand Mercure network and will look to build on an already strong conference and leisure business with the assistance of global branding and distribution.
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The Historic Hadley's Hotel has opened a massive expansion and will be re-badged as the Grand Mercure Central Apartments, offering conference groups what is now Tasmania's largest multipurpose hotel
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On the 21st of April 2012 Novotel Bangkok Platinum launched the new Sustainable Development program by Accor, Planet 21 with a buzz of activities taking place throughout the day.
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Sofitel So Bangkok, the city's first truly urban design hotel, is set to become the city's most innovative meetings venue, with Sofitel's signature InspiredMeetings concept.
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The Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has completed a major renovation to its Grand Ballroom offering a 'magnifique' experience for both large or smaller sized events.
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If Melbourne loses the Formula 1 Grand Prix, it could spell disaster, says Australia's largest hotel group. But should taxpayers cover the cost?
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With Chinese New Year approaching, Accor has announced that 20 of its hotels in Australia have achieved Chinese Optimum Service Standards to enable to them to better cater for the growing inbound market from China.
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In the biggest Australasian hotel move of the decade, Accor has entered into contracts to acquire Mirvac Group's hotel management business and a 21.9 per cent stake in the company's Mirvac Wholesale Hotel Fund for AUD$255 million.
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Accor has launched a user-friendly interactive e-planner site that allows professional conference organisers to find the perfect hotel for their next event quickly and easily from the comfort of their desk
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Fiji is set to get a AUD$290 million integrated resort - featuring a casino under the first ever gaming licence to be issued in the country - on Denarau Island after US-based developer One Hundred Sands Limited was given the green light for the project fr
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When the Mirvac Group first announced the sale of its hotel portfolio a couple of months ago, international hotel chains started circling. And as the potential owners started to be revealed, it was quite clear that soon enough, Australia was going to lose
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Sofitel Luxury Hotels recently announced the opening of a new hotel in the city of Foshan in 2014, which, at 236 meters tall, will become the city's tallest building.
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Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced the latest addition to its luxury network in Asia, with the signing of Sofitel So Singapore, the third Sofitel So label hotel in the world.
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International hotel group Accor has arrived on Queensland's 'coast with the most' this month to manage the Capricorn Resort at Yeppoon. The newly named Mercure Capricorn Resort Yeppoon is widely regarded one of the region's most popular family holi
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Accor, has announced the opening of Mercure Krabi Deevana, a newly built hotel located in Krabi, one of Thailand's most popular beach destinations.
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Mercure Melbourne Spring Street has added the finishing touches to its $4 million refurbishment and is the first hotel in Australia to showcase new Mercure design standards.
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Grand Mercure Melbourne, Flinders Lane has recently completing a multi-million dollar makeover of the hotel. The project deemed to be one of the most ambitious in the history of owners, Accor
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Despite being held in the midst of another global financial crisis, the World of Accor hotel expo proved that consumer sentiment for travel is still high, with a record number of travel agents, wholesalers, event organisers and travel industry specialists
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The inaugural 'Accor Great Race' around regional Victoria saw nine teams, traverse an average of 460kms to visit seven Accor hotels over two days, showcasing the diversity of Accor's regional conferencing product.
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Internationally experienced hotelier, Paul Columbus, has taken up the role of General Manager of the new Novotel Auckland Airport and is currently positioning it for a May 27 take-off.
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The public launch of a very private exhibition took place at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Tuesday night as the hotel celebrated the official unveiling of its new photography show, Fashion Stills.
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Sofitel Brisbane's conference and catering team recently hosted more than 150 clients for a spectacular fire and ice themed conference and catering showcase.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Annual 'Ride for a Cure' Gala Dinner held for 200 in a marquee on the grounds of the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort raised a need $1 million in funds
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IHG has closed out all reservation channels for its three Christchurch hotels for the remainder of 2011, as assessment of the earthquake-affected portfolio continues.
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The Accor hotel group will donate $2 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal for every room sold throughout its New Zealand network up till 31 March. The group, which operates 29 hotels, hopes to raise over $200,000
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Accor has added the Grand Mercure Apartments Cable Beach Resort to its fast-growing franchise network, with the former Broome Sanctuary Resort, originally opened by Rendezvous, rebranding from 1 March.
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Love was in the air for Valentine's Day last night as Accor hosted an exclusive Client Recognition Dinner at Novotel St Kilda, following the AIME Welcome Event.
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The majority of North Queensland's leading hotels and resorts are open for business following the arrival of severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi on Wednesday night (Feb 2).
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The Fairmont Resort in the NSW Blue Mountains is about to begin a new era following the purchase of the hotel by property magnate Jerry Schwartz and its inclusion in Accor's upscale MGallery brand.
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Accor has signed two key New Zealand hotels - Hyatt Regency Auckland and Hotel So in Christchurch - in a move that will make the company the country's largest accommodation chain.
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The four-star Mercure Cairns Harbourside at Trinity Bay has completed an extensive $3 million refurbishment including the the lobby and all of the 173 harbour view rooms
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The Mercure Cairns Harbourside is now in the final stages of an extensive renovation programme and looking to launch a new look in the first week of August 2010.
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Hobart's iconic Grand Mercure Hadleys Hotel is set to unveil a new wing of 128 rooms and suites, as well as major conference and restaurant facilities, in September
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A growing number of hotels have signed up to broadcast upcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, meaning business travellers, conference delegates and leisure guests won't miss a minute of the sporting action.
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Proving that the meetings and conferencing industry is staying buoyant, The World of Accor show, held today at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney in two sessions saw nearly 1200 registered conference and incentive organisers register to attend, which was nearly
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One of North Queensland's pioneering resorts, Treetops Resort and Spa, has joined Accor's Mercure hotel network after the completion of a major refurbishment.
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The name may have jinxed the weather but it didn't sully attendance when the who's who of Sydney's event community gathered for the Swiss Grand Resort & Spa's 'Endless Summer Party'.
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