$11 million refurbishment unveiled for ibis Perth

An extensive refurbishment has been unveiled at ibis Perth on Murray Street in the Western Australian city’s CBD.

24 March, 2025

Eco-certification for 200 Accor hotels

Hotel operator Accor has achieved a sustainability milestone with more than 200 of its Australian and New Zealand hotels being eco-certified, representing more than half its local network of properties.

14 March, 2025

New leadership for Novotel Geelong

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

13 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

Accor to open first hotel at Perth Airport

The $5 million redevelopment of Perth Airport is taking shape with Accor announcing it will operate the first hotel at the precinct.

31 October, 2024

Accor renews partnership with 40-plus Aussie hotels

Hotel operator Accor has signed partnership renewal agreements for more than 40 hotels across Australia.

9 October, 2024

Accor joins founding hospitality association

Accor has joined the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association as a founding hotel partner to help support the hospitality sector.

22 August, 2024

Accor Global Leadership Council reimagines corporate travel

Accor has formed an advisory council to redefine the future of corporate travel and meetings.

6 August, 2024

Accor’s TRIBE hotel to debut in New Zealand

Accor’s TRIBE Auckland Fort Street is set to open its doors in the summer of 2024-2025.

18 July, 2024

Accor’s new Melbourne Airport hotels open for business

Two new hotels have launched at Melbourne Airport, with Novotel and ibis Styles opening their doors as part of Australia’s largest hotel development in 2024.

9 July, 2024

Trilogy Hotels to operate five-star Pullman Sydney Penrith

Trilogy Hotels and Panthers Group have signed a management agreement for the five-star Pullman Sydney Penrith.

16 May, 2024

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill rebrand unveiled

Accor has announced the acquisition of the former independently operated Pacific Hotel Brisbane, which has been rebranded Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill.

14 May, 2024

Accor to debut Pullman brand in Tasmania

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has announced it is bringing a Pullman hotel to Launceston, the first for the brand in Tasmania.

6 May, 2024

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

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

New commercial director for Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sofitel Hotels and Resorts has welcomed Paul Andarakis to the role of commercial director at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, its flagship property in Australia.

27 February, 2024

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

Sustainability certification for Cairns resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is the first North Queensland resort to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification.

8 January, 2024

Franchise hotel management system launches

A new hotel management model has been launched by three of Australia’s most experienced hospitality innovators.

18 December, 2023