A $30 million investment to transform an existing property into a brand-new Pullman hotel – the first for Melbourne’s CBD – has been officially unveiled.
Accor opens Shadow Play by Peppers
Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel, Shadow Play by Peppers, was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp, in the city’s thriving Southbank arts and entertainment district.
Qantas launches “Points Plane”, bookable only with Qantas points
Qantas has announced the first of a series of dedicated Frequent Flyer redemption flights across its network with seats only available to members redeeming Qantas Points.
Holiday Inn & Suites Melbourne Ringwood to open in Australia
@HolidayInn IHG will open Holiday Inn & Suites Melbourne Ringwood in Melbourne, Australia in 2020.
Air Canada inaugurates the only non-stop flights from Canada
Boeing 787 Dreamliner seasonal service from Vancouver operates Dec-Feb; becomes year-round in June 2018.
The world’s best cities revealed for fun, going out, culture, love and affairs
Chicago is the world’s most fun city to live in, while Melbourne comes in second, Lisbon third and New York fourth, according to the Time Out City Index.
ONYX expands to Australia with signing of Shama Luxe Aurora Melbourne Central
Shama Luxe Aurora Melbourne Central will be a 252-unit property located within the 92-storey mixed use Aurora Melbourne Central development.
Aloft to debut in Melbourne in 2019
Aloft Melbourne South Yarra joins Starwood’s portfolio of 29 hotels in the Pacific, including 17 operating hotels and another 12 in the pipeline, with Aloft Perth Rivervale and Aloft Adelaide set to open in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Mantra launches Pokemon Go-friendly hotels
Mantra GroupPokemon Go has launched the world’s first Pokemon Go-friendly hotels, encouraging fans to ‘Pokestop By Our Bar’.
AccorHotels launches ibis Melbourne Swanston Street
ibis Melbourne Swanston Street joins AccorHotels’ “premium economy” brand, becoming the 3rd ibis (red) hotel in Melbourne CBD.
