Taylor Swift mania: Record hotel bookings in Sydney

The perfect storm of concert events and sport in Sydney has seen Accor achieve record levels of hotel bookings during the weekend of 23-25 February, 2024.

27 February, 2024

Accor launches ALL Meeting Planner campaign

The hotel operator has announced incentives for MICE customers with a grand prize of a trip to Paris or the Maldives.

20 February, 2024

Trilogy announces four hotel management deals

Trilogy Hotels will take over management of three city hotels and an iconic Blue Mountains conference and events resort.

19 February, 2024

Marriott appoints new area directors

Carsten Siebert and Kelly Russell have been appointed to leadership positions across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

18 February, 2024

Accor enters sustainability partnership

Accor NZ is working towards Gold sustainability certification under Qualmark’s tourism council.

18 February, 2024

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s new food and beverage partnership

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, currently undergoing a $60 million refurbishment, has announced a food and beverage partnership with House Made Hospitality.

15 February, 2024

Parramatta Town Hall reopens after $30 million restoration

A historic landmark in western Sydney has reopened its doors, with Parramatta Town Hall unveiling its $30 million restoration.

14 February, 2024

Brisbane’s Adina Chermside to open in 2025

A new apartment-style hotel is coming to one of Brisbane’s fastest-growing suburbs, with TFE Hotels announcing the 148-room Adina Apartment Hotel Chermside will open in the city’s inner north in 2025.

14 February, 2024

Birdie Bar and Brasserie opens

New venue in Sydney to focus on avant-garde dining and cocktails. 

12 February, 2024

Branding revealed for new convention centre

MCET has developed the branding of the Geelong Convention and Event Centre with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.

12 February, 2024

Langham Hospitality Group appoints new marketing director

Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Andre Jacques as its regional director of marketing in the Pacific region.

8 February, 2024

Mantra Club Croc resort unveils $8 million refurbishment

Mantra Club Croc in Airlie Beach has recently completed a $8 million refurbishment to its 160 guestrooms at the Queensland tropical resort.

8 February, 2024

New restaurant and bar coming to The Langham, Sydney

A new restaurant and bar is headed for luxury hotel, The Langham, Sydney, with an opening slated for mid-April 2024.

6 February, 2024

Hourly accommodation at Melbourne Airport  

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport introduces short-stay hourly accommodation for travellers passing through the Victoria capital.

5 February, 2024

New rooftop bar for The Preston Hotel

The Preston Hotel is launching its new European-inspired rooftop bar, which offers tapas, cocktails and views of the Melbourne CBD.

1 February, 2024

Ovolo Hotels joins SLH portfolio

Ovolo Hotels has announced a strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World that will increase its sales, distribution and marketing reach worldwide.

1 February, 2024

InterContinental Auckland officially opens

InterContinental Auckland has officially opened in the New Zealand city’s CBD.

30 January, 2024

New catering partner for National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia has announced Trippas White Group as its exclusive food and beverage partner.

30 January, 2024

Meetings and events at forefront of resort’s $600 million makeover

The property aims to establish a direct connection between MICE, nature and the wellbeing of its guests.

24 January, 2024

IHG appoints new SVP for Luxury & Lifestyle Americas

Leanne Harwood departs Australia to lead IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury portfolios in the Americas.

22 January, 2024