Grill Americano coming to Sydney

Restauranteur Chris Lucas is expanding the footprint of his Italian restaurant, Grill Americano, by opening a site in Sydney.

27 February, 2025

Doltone House Group partners with Encore

Doltone House Hospitality Group and Encore Event Technologies have announced a new partnership to deliver production services across five Sydney venues.

27 February, 2025

First look: Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park

The rebranded Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park has opened for business in the city’s northwest, with its meetings and events facilities a major attraction.

25 February, 2025

Multi-level CBD hospitality venue opens in Sydney  

New dining and hospitality destination The International has launched in Sydney’s Martin Place.

25 February, 2025

Renovated Adina Town Hall welcomes first guests

Adina Town Hall in Sydney has reopened following major refurbishment to the CBD apartment hotel.

25 February, 2025

The EVE Hotel Sydney opens for business

Highly anticipated boutique luxury property The EVE Hotel Sydney has opened its doors, welcoming its first guests on 13 February 2025.

20 February, 2025

New events venue for Sydney’s Rose Bay

The waterfront Empire Lounge in Sydney’s Rose Bay is relaunching as Sydney Seaplanes Lounge following its acquisition by hospitality and hotel entrepreneur Dr Jerry Schwartz. 

13 February, 2025

New leadership for Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong has announced the appointment of Scott Bear as its new general manager.

13 February, 2025

Microhire partners with Pier One Sydney Harbour

Australian-owned audiovisual company Microhire has announced a new partnership with historic hotel Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection.

11 February, 2025

Opening announced for New Zealand International Convention Centre

The long-awaited opening of New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland has been announced.

7 February, 2025

New dining and bar precinct for The Rocks in Sydney

Hunter St Hospitality is transforming former historic nightclub The Argyle into part of a new precinct in The Rocks, Sydney, that is set to open in April 2025, writes Laura Box.

6 February, 2025

Construction of Geelong’s largest hotel tops out

Crowne Plaza Geelong has reached its highest point in a major milestone for the city’s largest hotel that is currently under construction.

6 February, 2025

New events menu for Calile Hotel

Brisbane’s Calile Hotel has unveiled its new conferencing and events menu, which heroes fresh and sustainable ingredients.

4 February, 2025

The Sebel expands in Melbourne’s east

Accor has announced the expansion of its apartment hotel brand, The Sebel, with the addition of a new property in the east Melbourne suburb of Kew.

30 January, 2025

Pan Pacific Hotels hits sustainability milestone

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is the first hospitality group in Oceania to gain Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Multi-Site Certification across all its Australian properties.

23 January, 2025

ICC Sydney boosting visitor economy

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has shared its financial-year results, reporting a greater contribution to NSW than the previous financial year.

20 January, 2025

Major upgrade complete at Melbourne and Olympic Parks

Melbourne and Olympic Parks has delivered a significant capital upgrade program in time for the Australian Open.

20 January, 2025

Sustainability focus for new MCEC menu

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled its 2025 menu, with new eco-friendly packages that highlight native ingredients.

15 January, 2025

Quincy Melbourne certified carbon neutral

Quincy Melbourne has become the first hotel in Victoria to become Climate Active Carbon Neutral Building-certified through the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS).

15 January, 2025

New general manager for GCCEC

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has appointed Nick Jeffrey as its new general manager.

19 December, 2024