In a city known for its ubiquitous wine and cocktail bars, Fleet stands tall – not only as the tallest rooftop bar on Melbourne’s Flinders’ Street – but as one of a handful of venues leading the modern-day rum renaissance.
Tweed Heads Motel bought by private local motel group
A locally based esteemed hospitality entity, the Tirumalasetti Group, has purchased the Bayswater Tweed Motel.
Marriott International accelerates growth in Poland with more than 10 anticipated openings in the pipeline
Marriott International, Inc., announced its plans to expand its portfolio in Poland with the expected addition of more than 10 properties in the next few years, including the debut of two brands – Le Méridien and Element Hotels by Westin – in the market.
IHG Hotels & Resorts brings Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Lisbon
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), announces the signing of Kimpton Lisbon, the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in the Portuguese capital. Set to open its doors in 2026, the boutique luxury hotel marks the second Kimpton to come to Portugal, following the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico in late 2023.
12 distinctly different properties to join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection in 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the launch of its inaugural Vignette Collection hotel in the UK. The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection is the first of 12 properties around the world which will join IHG’s newest luxury & lifestyle brand in 2024.
KTQ Group launch Kirra Point Holiday apartments – ‘stay a while’ in the lap of luxury
Queensland’s sun-soaked Gold Coast has long been a favourite for Australian holidaymakers, and now travellers have even more reason to visit, thanks to the launch of Kirra Point Holiday Apartments. Developed by KTQ Group, the creators of award-winning Elements of Byron, and opening on 12 April, as part of Kirra Point’s buzzy new lifestyle Precinct, the high-end rental apartments are set to usher in a new era of luxury accommodation for the coastal region.
Minor Hotels and The Cavaleros Group sign hotel agreement to debut South Africa’s first NH collection
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership with The Cavaleros Group to manage a hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. The signing represents the upcoming debut of Minor Hotels’ NH Collection brand on the African continent.
Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands opens for business
TFE Hotels has put their stamp in Docklands… quite literally… with the rebranding of the 273-room Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, which officially welcomed its first guests, Aucklanders Lindy Catchpole and Roberta Donjeany yesterday afternoon.
Fairfield by Marriott brings the beauty of simplicity to Copenhagen for its European debut
Fairfield by Marriott, announces its debut in Europe with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn. Situated in Copenhagen’s vibrant North Harbour district, the opening marks a momentous milestone for the trusted brand and its continued global growth. Fairfield by Marriott is the second largest brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio with a footprint of over 1,290 open hotels and a healthy pipeline of over 450 properties globally, including 17 additional hotels predicted to open across Europe and the Middle East.
Marina Bay Sands’ multi-billion-dollar expansion enters final phase of design enhancements
Marina Bay Sands has entered the final phase of design enhancements to its multi-billion-dollar expansion project. Full-scale construction of the project, subject to planning approval, is anticipated to begin by July 2025 with targeted completion by July 2029.
