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

Sydney Zoo announces new owner and operator

An established operator of famous Australian attractions has purchased Sydney Zoo in the city’s west.

5 September, 2025

Sydney Tower Eye unveils refurbished Observation Deck

Perched 250 metres above street level, Sydney Tower Eye has launched its renovated Observation Deck.

5 September, 2025

Hilton Sydney celebrates 50 years with showcase

Hilton Sydney is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2025, and the hotel held a showcase on Wednesday, 3 September, to demonstrate its events capabilities.

4 September, 2025

New hotel confirmed for Brisbane’s north

The northern Brisbane suburb of Chermside will welcome a new 148-room hotel with conference space in February 2026.

3 September, 2025

EVT to rebrand and manage Melbourne hotel

A 184-room hotel in Melbourne is set to be rebranded and refurbished under a new management agreement with EVT.

1 September, 2025

Refurbished hotel unveiled in Melbourne’s Docklands

A hotel on the Marvel Stadium concourse, in Melbourne’s Docklands, has undergone a major refurbishment.

1 September, 2025

EVT acquires Pro-invest Hotels

Hotel operator EVT has launched a hotel management solutions division and acquired Pro-invest Hotel Group’s hotel management company.

27 August, 2025

Aussie Choice Hotels recognised in global awards

Four local Choice Hotels have been recognised in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, putting them in the top 10 per cent of hotels worldwide based on guest reviews.

26 August, 2025

Premium events and hospitality venue opens in Melbourne’s CBD

A new three-level venue for dining and events has launched in Flinders Lane, in Melbourne’s CBD.

26 August, 2025

Major expansion for Victorian resort

A coastal resort in Victoria has unveiled plans for a major expansion, with a new wing including ocean-view rooms and larger conferencing and events facilities.

26 August, 2025

Nyaal Banyul Geelong announces executive chef

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre has appointed Andreas Gober as its executive chef ahead of the venue’s opening in July 2026.

25 August, 2025

New large-scale events venue for northwest Sydney

Sydney’s Hills District has welcomed a new events space following a multimillion-dollar transformation.

18 August, 2025

IHG surpasses one million hotel rooms worldwide

IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating surpassing one million rooms open around the world.

15 August, 2025

General manager appointed at Queenstown Hotel

A leading hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, has appointed a new general manager ahead of a refurbishment reveal.

14 August, 2025

New operator for Sydney Opera House venues

Sydney Opera House has announced a 10-year agreement with a new operator for two of its harbourside dining venues – which includes a refurbishment.

14 August, 2025

Biggest in a decade: Refurbishment for Crown Perth

Work has commenced on the biggest refurbishment project at Crown Perth in a decade, with 12 new hospitality venues coming to the precinct.

8 August, 2025