Minor Hotels, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel groups, has further expanded its portfolio with Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel in Melbourne which officially opened under the Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites brand on 1 October 2024. The 145-room hotel will offer guests modern convenience in the heart of the iconic suburb of St Kilda. Situated on bustling St Kilda Road, Oaks Melbourne St … [Read more...]

Conceived by some of the country’s best design minds, The EVE Hotel Sydney has revealed what guests can expect when the Harbour City’s newest boutique luxury hotel experience opens this summer in the new Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct.TOGA Group’s Allan Vidor has brought together forward-thinking Sydney creatives, SJB’s Adam Haddow, 360 Degree’s Daniel Baffsky and Interior Architect George … [Read more...]

The results of the coveted United States’ Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced today, with Baillie Lodges flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island coming in as first in Australia and 29th in the world in the Best Hotels in the World category and in second place in the Top 20 Resorts in Australia and the South Pacific category. The luxury lodge scored … [Read more...]

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group has released the findings of its inaugural Pubs Investor Sentiment Survey for 2024. Being the first of its kind carried out within the industry, the initiative uncovered compelling insights on investment sentiment, gathered from some of the nation’s most prolific publicans. Seeking views from a varied cross-section of some of the industry’s key stakeholders, … [Read more...]

The Australian mid-markets accommodation asset class (≤ A$40 million) has shown strong resilience through 2024 in comparison to other commercial investment markets with transactional volumes only slightly down on previous years.In a first for the industry, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has undertaken a survey of investors in this sub-sector to get a detailed understanding of current … [Read more...]

Demonstrating continued sustainability leadership in Australia's hospitality sector, Crystalbrook Collection has become the first known hotel brand in the country to secure a Sustainability-Linked Loan, supported by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). This innovative financial product underscores the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in corporate … [Read more...]

As Auckland's hotel industry grapples with a surge in room supply and low occupancy rates, new research from CBRE uses examples of events in Australian cities to demonstrate the value an improved forward schedule of major events could provide to hotel operators and many other CBD businesses.CBRE’s September 2024 Impact of Events on Hotel Demand study analysed hotel performance data around several … [Read more...]

Global transformational leadership initiative Homeward Bound, announce the appointment of Sarah Derry as its new Chief Executive Officer.Derry brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as CEO of hotel group Accor, responsible for the Pacific region, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership, and commercial results. She has worked in a variety of industries throughout her 30-year … [Read more...]

One of Norfolk Island’s most iconic resorts, Castaway, is being offered to market for $3,350,000 through ResortBrokers.For the last decade, the boutique resort has been owned and operated by the vendor, whose family established the business in the 1970s. Located in Burnt Pine, Norfolk’s largest town, Castaway consists of 20 modern, stylish rooms and apartments set among landscaped tropical … [Read more...]

The freehold going concern interest of the Baffle Creek Deepwater Tourist Park has been listed for sale for the first time in over 25 years.Spanning nearly 37 hectares across two lots with waterfront access to Baffle Creek, the property includes a nine-hole golf course, caravan park, and a retail strip with five tenancies. Located an hour north of Bundaberg, the property offers substantial … [Read more...]

An exceptional investment opportunity is now available with the Collie Hotel, a highly regarded freehold pub and hotel in Central West NSW being listed for sale. As the only pub in Collie, this thriving venue serves as the town’s primary destination for food, beverages, accommodation, and events, attracting locals and tourists alike travelling through the region. With a … [Read more...]

Capella Lodge on the tiny Lord Howe Island some 600-kilometres off the New South Wales coast celebrates twenty years as a pioneer of luxury experiential travel in Australia. Capella was the first luxury lodge created by the work and life partnership of James and Hayley Baillie under their nascent Baillie Lodges brand in 2004.Also marks twenty years that Capella Lodge Managers Libby Grant and Mark … [Read more...]

The award-winning Villa Howden, located on 4.5 acres at 77 Howden Road, Howden, has been listed  for sale through Burgess Rawson’s Zomart He and HTL Property’s Nic Simarro.The impressive French provincial-inspired estate offers multiple uses, including wedding receptions,  conferences, and luxury accommodation. The 10-bedroom, 12-bathroom property spans three levels and features a range … [Read more...]

A 4.5-star hotel strategically positioned in Dubbo’s main commercial area has been sold for $17million. The Quest Dubbo, located at 22 Bultje Street, was purchased by Accure Funds Management from MAAS Group Holdings.Operating under a secure lease until 2048, backed by its parent company, The Ascott Limited, the world’s largest leading international lodging owner-operator, the hotel represented a … [Read more...]

HTL Property announces the successful off-market sale of the Cambridge Hotel in Parkes, NSW.The off-market transaction was exclusively brokered by Ben Kennedy and Xavier Plunkett of HTL Property, and on behalf of the Usher Family, who have owned the Cambridge Hotel since 1994 (circa 30 years). The purchaser is a highly regarded local publican and business owner, who is expanding their current … [Read more...]

The EVE Hotel Sydney announce the appointment of Ben Mellor as General Manager ahead of the boutique luxury hotel’s summer debut in Sydney’s vibrant new Wunderlich Lane precinct.With more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Ben brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to his new role. His impressive resume includes senior management positions at Sydney’s top five-star hotels, … [Read more...]

Baillie Lodges has announced esteemed luxury tourism industry professional Hannah McGregor as General Manager at its Barossa Valley bolthole, The Louise.Hannah has taken the lead role from her previous position as Assistant General Manager at The Louise, demonstrating the positive career pathways on offer to hospitality leaders within the Baillie Lodges properties. Hannah joined the team as … [Read more...]

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas announces that its Lagoon House Restaurant has been awarded Best Hotel/Resort Restaurant in North Queensland and Northern Territory at the 2024 Hostplus Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence. The Awards for Excellence is an industry awards program recognised nationally that celebrates exceptional service and culinary talent across the state. This … [Read more...]

Quest, a member of The Ascott Limited, has welcomed franchise business owners and their families, supplier partners and key executives to a future-focused Franchise Conference 2024 at Ayers Rock Resort.The conference kicked off overnight with a spectacular gathering at Wintjiri Wiru where attendees enjoyed cocktails and gourmet hampers infused with native ingredients and an unforgettable evening … [Read more...]

QT Hotels & Resorts’ design-led hotels, QT Sydney and QT Newcastle, celebrated recognition at the NSW Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence 2024. The annual awards ceremony held on Thursday, July 18, recognise the outstanding achievements and excellence within the accommodation and tourism industry by Accommodation Australia NSW.QT Sydney received the award for Best Marketing Campaign … [Read more...]