Accor launches traineeships for Indigenous talent

A new career pathway and development program will aim to attract young Indigenous people seeking to enter the hospitality sector.

24 April, 2024

New rooftop bar opens in Melbourne 

Situated atop Vibe Hotel Melbourne, Fleet is the city’s newest rooftop venue.

22 April, 2024

Scarborough Hotel sells for $9.5 million

Epochal Hotels has acquired the heritage-listed Scarborough Hotel in the Illawarra region of NSW.

22 April, 2024

New general manager for Calile Hotel

Chris Kemlo joins TFE Hotels from Crown Resorts and brings almost 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

22 April, 2024

MCA Australia celebrates huge milestone

Since opening in 1991, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia has seen 20 million visitors walk through the door.

17 April, 2024

Marriott opens PNG apartments

Hotel operator Marriott has debuted its Executive Apartments brand in Port Moresby. 

16 April, 2024

The Star Brisbane launches live entertainment venue

LiveWire will feature music and arts in the heart of the city’s $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct.

15 April, 2024

ibis celebrates 50 years with expansion

Economy hotel chain Ibis will open new properties and launch a brand culture program in recognition of 50 years in the market.

15 April, 2024

Accor named 5-star employer of choice

Hotel operator Accor has been named as one of the best companies to work for in Australia.

15 April, 2024

ICC Sydney launches Disability Inclusion Action Plan 

The major events centre aims to build on best practice accessibility for organisers and guests.

10 April, 2024

Championing sustainability in meetings and events

Mercure Melbourne Doncaster is a next-generation iteration of the global hotel brand that’s aware of its environmental footprint and making every stay special, writes general manager Cameron Abbott.

10 April, 2024

Commitment to carbon-neutral sustainability

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre general manager Ross Steele writes that the New Zealand venue is leading by example in its goal to reduce its carbon footprint.

9 April, 2024

Rebranded Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands welcomes first guests

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands has opened for business, welcoming its first guests on Monday, 8 April, 2024.

9 April, 2024

Reimagining luxury in the heart of Brisbane

With the Olympic Games on the horizon in a city booming with opportunity, Amora Brisbane has undergone a $30 million refurbishment and is redefining luxury in Queensland, according to the hotel’s general manager, Tom Bloomfield.

5 April, 2024

A symphony of tech innovation at GCCEC

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is dedicated to delivering the perfect audiovisual experience for guests, says the venue’s executive manager of technology, Chris Davey.

5 April, 2024

Work begins on new Crystalbrook Collection hotel in Canberra

Crystalbrook Collection is expanding to the ACT, with work commencing on a new hotel that is set to open in 2027.

5 April, 2024

Enhancing conferences and events through wellness

The home of business wellness lives in Byron Bay, says Emily Bales, groups and events sales manager at Elements of Byron.

2 April, 2024

Major refurbishment for Adina Town Hall in Sydney

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall is set for a multimillion-dollar refurbishment that will commence in mid-April 2024.

2 April, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott hotel debuts in Perth

Marriott International has unveiled its fifth hotel in Western Australia, with Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch opening its doors.

27 March, 2024

Discovery Events launches meetings space in Adelaide Hills

Regional venue operator Discovery Events has unveiled a new meetings facility at Adelaide Hills in South Australia.

27 March, 2024