A new regional destination on the block

Coming to regional Western Australia in 2026, a new large-scale venue will change the events landscape in the state’s southwest, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

1 October, 2025

“Finishing school”: Sydney hotel mentoring next-gen leaders

A Sydney hotel is forging its reputation as a premier training ground for the next generation of hospitality and events professionals.

1 October, 2025

Luxury waterside hotel opens in Sydney’s south

A new bayside hotel with stunning water views, 11 events spaces and two ballrooms has welcomed its first guests in Sydney.

1 October, 2025

Marriott to debut Sheraton in Christchurch

Marriott International has announced it will bring Sheraton Hotels and Resorts to the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

30 September, 2025

Work commences on Geelong’s largest hotel

Construction has commenced on Geelong’s largest hotel – a $75 million waterfront property that will include 1200 square metres of events space.

29 September, 2025

Full steam ahead for sustainable hospitality cleaning

A top Brisbane hotel has unveiled its revolutionary sustainable chemical-free cleaning for the hospitality industry.

26 September, 2025

New Sunshine Coast events space takes flight

A Sunshine Coast airport hangar is the latest mega venue to come to Queensland and it will host its first gala event in October 2025.

23 September, 2025

Five Ovolo hotels to join Wyndham stable

Five Ovolo hotels in Australia and Hong Kong will join Wyndham’s portfolio in late 2025.

23 September, 2025

General manager appointed for Hannah St. Hotel

TFE Hotels has appointed the inaugural general manager for a new $150 million hotel in Melbourne.

22 September, 2025

Rippon Lea Estate appoints new events caterer

The National Trust of Australia has announced an upcoming partnership for catering services at its historic Rippon Lea Estate in Melbourne.

22 September, 2025

Elegant new events venue for Gold Coast

A new lagoon-fronted events venue has been unveiled on the Gold Coast, offering light and bright surrounds and evening sunset views.

19 September, 2025

Debut for Caption by Hyatt hotel in Australia

Hyatt Hotels is bringing its lifestyle brand Caption by Hyatt to Australia for the first time, with a new property to open in Sydney’s CBD.

18 September, 2025

Luxury harbourside events venue coming to Sydney

Sydney Harbour will soon be home to a new luxury events venue, with a multimillion-dollar penthouse space opening in October 2025.

18 September, 2025

Refurb and rebrand for historic Blue Mountains resort

Salter Brothers Hospitality has announced a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and rebrand for a historic luxury resort in the NSW Blue Mountains.

17 September, 2025

$20 million venue to open in Sydney’s west

A 900-capacity venue is set to open its doors in western Sydney in October 2025, with indoor and outdoor hosting capabilities.

15 September, 2025

Navarra Venues opens new events space

Navarra Venues has announced the opening of a new events space in Sydney for private dining and lounge bar experiences.

15 September, 2025

Twin Melbourne hotels welcome first guests

IHG Hotels and Resorts has opened the doors to its first dual-branded property in Australia, welcoming guests in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

11 September, 2025

$3 million revamp unveiled for Sydney pub

A pub in Sydney’s Northern Beaches has unveiled its $3 million transformation, which includes a new bistro and private events space.

11 September, 2025

General manager appointed for 25hours Hotel The Olympia

Ahead of one of Sydney’s hottest hotel openings of the year, 25hours Hotel The Olympia has appointed its general manager.

10 September, 2025

First look: $150 million new hotel in Melbourne

A new $150 million hotel is coming to Melbourne’s Southbank and it is set to open this summer.

8 September, 2025