Hotel & Venue News Archives

Byron Bay hotel launches new meetings facilities

A hotel in the heart of northern NSW town Byron Bay has launched a premium space for meetings, creative workshops and strategy sessions.

4 July, 2025

25hours Hotel The Olympia to open in Sydney

Global brand 25hours Hotels is launching in Australia in the second half of 2025, and the new Sydney property has announced its general manager and other key personnel.

2 July, 2025

Hotly anticipated Sydney events venue opens its doors

A highly anticipated inner-Sydney venue has officially opened for business, welcoming guests to its dedicated events space.

2 July, 2025

Cairns hotel bar named best in state

Oak & Vine Restaurant has been named the Sunshine State’s best hotel bar in the 2025 Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence.

2 July, 2025

Intrepid Travel acquires Tasmanian resort

Intrepid Travel is expanding its accommodation reach by acquiring a Tasmanian resort at Coles Bay.

25 June, 2025

New general manager for Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

Experienced hospitality executive David Lance has been appointed new general manager of five-star hotel Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park.

25 June, 2025

Minor Hotels acquires Thredbo resort

Minor Hotels has announced the acquisition of a popular resort with extensive meetings and events spaces in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

23 June, 2025

Microhire extends tenure at Brisbane Showgrounds

Australian audiovisual and event staging company Microhire has extended its partnership with Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane.

23 June, 2025

Amora Hotels announces $60 million renovation for Hilton Adelaide

Amora Hotels and Resorts has officially taken ownership of Hilton Adelaide and announced plans for a major renovation of the property.

19 June, 2025

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre celebrates 30 years

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has celebrated its 30th birthday with a gala dinner for several hundred guests.

19 June, 2025

Suncorp Stadium general manager to retire

Suncorp Stadium general manager Alan Graham has announced his retirement from the venue management industry, effective July 2025.

18 June, 2025

Marvel Stadium named in top 10 global stadiums

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has been named one of the top 10 stadiums globally in an international rankings list.

17 June, 2025

Queenstown hotel set for rebrand and refurbishment

A lakefront hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, is set for a major refurbishment as part of its conversion to a new brand.

16 June, 2025

$3 million renovation for Sydney beachside hotel

A $3 million renovation has been announced for a popular waterfront hotel in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

5 June, 2025

Major renovation for Sydney waterside venue

A waterside venue in Sydney’s south has temporarily closed while it undergoes a $10 million renovation.

5 June, 2025

Encore appointed event production partner at Western Sydney Convention Centre

Event technology and creative production company Encore has been appointed in-house event production partner at Western Sydney Convention Centre at the Panthers Precinct in Penrith.

2 June, 2025