Hotel TOTTO Wollongong joins Independent Collection by EVT
Former uni student digs set to reopen under new branding
EVT Hotels and Resorts has announced the signing of a new property, Hotel TOTTO Wollongong which is due to open by year’s end following a major refurbishment.
Located in the heart of the NSW South Coast city’s CBD, the 150-room property was formerly owned by Wollongong University and served as an accommodation resource for students.
The hotel will feature a new Mediterranean inspired restaurant and bar concept, ‘Basta’ set to open early next year.
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Hotel TOTTO is the 14th property to join the Independent Collection by EVT and the fourth in the last six months.
According to the organisation, the EVT concept is proving to be a popular choice for owners seeking flexibility in brand and business models while enabling them to leverage the scale and expertise of EVT’s hotel solutions, in the process keeping or creating their own independent brand.
EVT’s Director of Hotel and Resorts Operations, Norman Arundel said the organisation was are excited to be opening Hotel TOTTO Wollongong.
“The Independent Collection by EVT is proving to be an agile and highly transferable model for any and every property that has resonated in the market very well,” he said.
Hotel TOTTO is owned by Pi Capital Partner’s, a Sydney based independent property investment, asset management and development group. The property will be the first hotel asset for the group since formation and the principals look forward to further investments in the sector.
Excited to be partnering with REVT, Pi Capital’s Managing Director Nick said the company’s vision is focused on delivering efficient design and world class hotel operations coupled with a best in market F&B offerings.
“Pi Capital have been impressed by EVT’s end-to-end ability to execute a brand that aligns in vision for the Wollongong market and beyond,” he said.
“The hotel has since undergone a significant repositioning and will play an ongoing strategic role in the local economy given its central location. We are looking forward to welcoming guests to the hotel,” said Nick.
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