The appointment marks a homecoming of sorts for Day, who began his career in hospitality while still at school in Far North Queensland and went on to managerial roles across several island resorts in the region before transferring to Melbourne.
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside opens as brand’s 11th hotel in Australia
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside is located just minutes from the tour departure ports for the Great Barrier Reef.
Drinks industry’s top personalities at ‘explore Drinks’ master classes
Master Classes will put drinks professionals up close and personal with some of the most recognised names in the business of beverages.
Quest officially relaunches as Quest Apartment Hotels
Rolling out across the network of over 150 Quest properties across Australasia, the $10 million rebrand comprises a modernised logo, updated building signage, commitment to raise the bar in apartment hotel design and fit out standards, and contemporary uniforms.
AccorHotels welcomes three new Mercure hotels in Australia
Mercure adds a new property in three different Australian states.
In search of hotel excellence: Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Four Seasons Sydney GM Rudolf van Dijk believes that the key to success at a luxury level always boils down to a team that is motivated, engaged and passionate, regardless of the hotel’s size.
AccorHotels in Australia achieves 100 per cent sign up for fast commission service
Its FASTcom automatic commission payment system is designed to show support for AccorHotel’s travel agent partners through prompt commission payment.
Mercure Newcastle Airport officially opens in NSW
The $15 million, 95-room new build hotel features contemporary sound-proofed guestrooms with high speed wireless broadband, blackout blinds, iPod docking stations, Foxtel and smart TV’s.
Sage Hotel Wollongong opens after SilverNeedle’s rebranding
Sage Hotel Wollongong features 168-rooms that provide glimpses of the beach as well as 13 function spaces that can cater to more than 400 guests.
Noma announces ten-week Australian residency at Barangaroo, Sydney
Following on its recent pop-up success at the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Noma, has announced it will relocate to Sydney for ten weeks from January 2016 to share the best of Australian produce as seen through the eyes of head chef, Rene Redzepi, and his team.
