Opening date set for Sydney heritage events venue

A heritage building in Sydney’s CBD will soon open as a premium events venue, with a date now locked in and bookings open.

11 November, 2025

Wake up and smell the bacon

Holiday Inn Express by IHG has launched a scent-based alarm clock to give guests the early morning smell of breakfast.

11 November, 2025

Grand Hyatt Bali celebrates record year

Grand Hyatt Bali is enjoying a boom year, with record performance since its current general manager took the reins.

11 November, 2025

Doltone House expands to Hunter Valley

Sydney hospitality and events venue company Doltone House has purchased a 120-acre property in the NSW Hunter Valley.

6 November, 2025

Crown Perth to unveil boutique wine bar

Crown Perth will soon unveil a new 50-seat venue as part of an ongoing upgrade to its hospitality offering.

6 November, 2025

$4 million refurb for Perth hotel complete

An apartment hotel in Perth’s CBD has completed its $4 million refurbishment, including upgraded guest rooms and lobby.

6 November, 2025

Major hotel announced for Parramatta  

The city of Parramatta, in Sydney’s west, will welcome a 217-room new-build hotel with events spaces as part of a centrally located mixed-use development.

2 November, 2025

Rebrand and facelift for Noosa hotel

A luxurious Noosa hotel is set for a rebrand and transformation into an elegant wellness sanctuary in December 2025.

2 November, 2025

Choice Hotels grows trans-Tasman footprint

Three new properties have joined the Choice Hotels network across Australia and New Zealand.

30 October, 2025

$275 million hotel coming to Sydney CBD

Construction has commenced on a new five-star hotel at 499 Kent Street in Sydney’s CBD, writes Ruth Hogan.

29 October, 2025

First in Australia: Sustainable certification for Sydney hotel

A Circular Quay hotel in Sydney has become the first property for its company to earn Sustainable Tourism Certification by Ecotourism Australia.

29 October, 2025

Rebranding for four Aussie hotels

Accor and Elanor Investors Group have announced the rebranding of four Australian properties within the Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund.

27 October, 2025

Te Pae Christchurch named best venue in Oceania

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been named Oceania’s leading meetings and conference centre at the World Travel Awards 2025.

27 October, 2025

“First in four decades”: International hotel coming to Sunshine Coast

For the first time in 40 years, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will welcome a new internationally branded hotel.

23 October, 2025

Stunning beachside hotel coming to Sydney

A luxurious coastal hotel in Sydney’s east will open before Christmas, offering 14 meetings and events spaces, including a grand ballroom.

23 October, 2025

Hospitality operators revealed for Melbourne hotel

A soon-to-open hotel in Melbourne has announced the operator of its five onsite hospitality venues.

23 October, 2025

Accor launches in-house culinary group

Accor is seeking to elevate its food and beverage offering across its hotel portfolio with the launch of a dedicated in-house group.

20 October, 2025

$1 billion development for famous Sydney hotel site

Developers have been given the green light for a $1 billion development of a famous hotel property in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, writes Ruth Hogan.

20 October, 2025

Sydney property named Oceania’s top business hotel

An 878-room Sydney property has been named Oceania’s Leading Business Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards.

16 October, 2025

New events centre for Victoria’s Yarra Valley

A Yarra Valley arts centre is welcoming guests to its new events centre an hour from Melbourne’s CBD.

15 October, 2025