In an increasingly digital business landscape, the value of face-to-face meetings remains  undeniable. New research from Accor, a global leader in hospitality, indicates that professionals globally across industries believe their ability to generate revenue could increase by 36% if all important meetings were conducted in person.The study underscores a key takeaway: while digital tools like … [Read more...]

Star Hotels has expanded its Queensland portfolio with the acquisition and settlement of the Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel following an exclusive off-market, invitation-only sale campaign.The deal was facilitated by Wayne Bunz, National Director of CBRE Hotels. Star Hotels is a division of Star Group, Queensland's largest independently owned and operated pub and liquor retail group. The Rydges … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announce the signing of the first voco hotel on the Sunshine Coast, partnering again with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital to open voco Maroochydore Sunshine Coast in 2028.Located on bustling Ocean Street, the striking new 153-key upscale hotel will form part of a mixed-use development that is set to transform the … [Read more...]

Perth’s first and only beachside hotel high rise, Rendezvous Perth Scarborough is getting a summer glow-up thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment by owners, Far East Orchard. The rolling two-year refurbishment program will see 330 hotel rooms refreshed; upgrades to the hotel’s front entrance and conference space with additional works planned for the hotel’s iconic swimming pool, and public … [Read more...]

Lygon Street’s popular East Brunswick Hotel has come to market, offering purchasers a rare opportunity to acquire both the freehold and business interest in one of Melbourne’s most vibrant suburbs. Offered as a freehold going concern, the popular inner north pub is being presented for sale via JLL’s Will Connolly and Lachlan Persley in conjunction with Anthony Stevens of Anthony Stevens Real … [Read more...]

Elanor Investors Group (Elanor) has appointed 1834 Hotels to manage all eighteen hotel assets within the Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund as part of a strategic arrangement aimed at maintaining operational efficiencies. These efficiencies will maximise the value of Elanor’s assets during the orderly  divestment of the hotel portfolio.This collaboration combines the strength and resources of … [Read more...]

Demand for backpacker and hostel accommodation in Queensland’s Gold Coast is exceeding the supply available on the market, according to findings from the latest M3 Property research report.The report, Gold Coast Backpacker Market Review – October 2024, analyses the current state of the backpackers and hostels market on the Gold Coast. Research shows that the market is undersupplied, with a lack of … [Read more...]

Pro-invest Group, a leader in sustainable hotel operations and development, has reaffirmed its commitment to ESG principles by being the first hotel group to actively embrace NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System), which is set to be the gold standard for sustainable reporting.With fewer than 200 hotels in Australia out of an estimated 6,000 properties having a NABERS rating, … [Read more...]

From Singapore to London, every stay at Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts will now be scented with Mango Thai Lime, the signature fragrance developed by Jo Loves for Pan Pacific in an alliance that marks the fragrance brand’s first group partnership.Exclusively distributed by Global Hotel Essentials Provider VANITY GROUP, the hotel  collection comprises of luxury resin freestanding bottles … [Read more...]

Leading national pub brokerage firm HTL Property has been exclusively appointed to offer the Bangor Tavern leasehold to market, with Blake Edwards and Andrew Jolliffe engaged to execute the sale campaign.“This outstanding and very popular tavern enjoys a prominent position immediately adjacent to the active Bangor  Shopping Centre in a residential catchment of around 32,000 residents; with no … [Read more...]

A unique chance to acquire a landmark property in Western Australia's pristine Great Southern region has emerged, with Mt Shadforth Estate near Denmark coming to market. Spanning approximately 55-hectares of prime land, roughly 4 kilometres west of Denmark, this exceptional offering includes state-of-the-art tourism facilities, stunning ocean views, and a  thriving vineyard and … [Read more...]

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, in conjunction with Inglis Rural Property, exclusively present to market the freehold going concern interest in Nimbo Fork Lodge, Killimicat.Positioned within the natural beauty of the Snowy Valleys, between Gundagai and Tumut, the venue is a luxury boutique hospitality asset comprising of excellent accommodation and food and beverage trade. The property enjoys … [Read more...]

Australia’s largest owner and operator of lifestyle holiday parks, Discovery Parks, has launched its latest national brand campaign, “Do It All” via Howatson+Company. From jumping pillows to splash parks, outback glamping to beachside sites, the campaign celebrates authentic Aussie holiday experiences and showcases the variety and endless fun  available at Discovery Parks. Set against … [Read more...]

Migration, skills, training, apprenticeships - and a renewed focus on Western Sydney - dominated  discussion at the recent Accommodation Australia NSW State Advisory Committee meeting.The committee - representing iconic brands and hotels such Sydney Harbour Marriott, PARKROYAL  Darling Harbour and Parramatta, Hyatt Regency, Trilogy Hotels, Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide, Serene  … [Read more...]

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...]