Australian hotel owner-operator Pacific Hotels is bringing a Brisbane asset to the market amid strong demand for accommodation investment opportunities in the 2032 Olympics city. The sale campaign for The Pacific Hotel follows the recent sales of Inchcolm by Ovolo Hotel Spring Hill, Sofitel Brisbane and Quest Chermside – all of which were negotiated by CBRE Hotels.
Hyatt announces plans for first Hyatt House Hotel in Australia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Holder East Ltd for a Hyatt House hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Expected to open in 2025, the 97-guestroom Hyatt House South Melbourne will mark the entry of the Hyatt House brand in the country, demonstrating Hyatt’s growth of its select service brands in the Asia Pacific region.
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong opens in the thriving regional centre of Victoria, Australia
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Franzé Developments have opened a brand-new Holiday Inn & Suites in Australia. The opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong marks a significant milestone as the first major new-build hotel in the area in almost 20 years invigorating Geelong with one of the world’s most recognised and trusted hotel brands.
Accor Queensland hotels certified by Ecotourism Australia
Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, is delighted to announce that four of its hotels in Queensland have been Sustainable Tourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia, a leading organisation in sustainable tourism certification.
Australia’s Rottnest Island deploys custom booking engine by P3
Hotel software solutions provider P3 is being credited for transforming the booking process for Rottnest Island Authority, after developing a customized booking engine that effectively addresses the authority’s diverse range of accommodations and guests. A popular island destination situated just offshore from the city of Petrh in Western Australia, Rottnest Island Authority operates Stay Rottnest, offering an expansive array of accommodations from campsites and cabins to bungalows and large self-contained units. With 69 different room types spanning seven locations and various views and room configurations, a robust and highly customized guest booking solution was required. After the previous provider announced plans to phase out its booking engine at the end of 2022, Rottnest Island’s management team conducted a thorough evaluation of systems capable of meeting their unique business requirements to identify a new solution.
Accor and Peloton announce Australia’s first hotel partnership to incentivise health and fitness while travelling
Australians will now be able to earn more than just endorphins after a workout when travelling, with leading fitness brand, Peloton, and Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announcing a new partnership today.
Moxy Hotels debuts its playful spirit in Australia with the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport
Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today proudly announces the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking the brand’s debut into Australia to delight the young and young-at-heart. True to the brand’s experiential voice, the hotel boldly reinvents the traditional hotel stay with vibrant guest experiences and lively, sociable service.
Accor signs third hotel with Sarin Hotels
Accor, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator is thrilled to announce a signing agreement with Sarin Hotels to open a second The Sebel hotel in Wellington – The Sebel Wellington Thorndon – following the successful opening of The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt in May this year.
Iconic Hotels selects IDeaS
Iconic Hotels has adopted IDeaS G3 RMS across five of its Australian-based properties.
Australia’s best upscale hotel to hit the market
Melbourne’s award-winning Quincy Hotel, on the iconic Flinders Lane, has been listed for sale by international hotel owner InterGlobe Enterprises.
