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News
Mantra makes big GM changes
Mantra Group has announced a number of movements with general manager appointments across its portfolio of Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree…
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News
TripAdvisor: “We are not becoming an OTA”
Speaking at ITB Berlin, TripAdvisor territory manager Tom Breckwoldt insisted, “We are not becoming an OTA” “You can book on…
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Developments
Proposed hotel format changes again
Singapore-based developer Fragrance Group has modified its plans for its Bates Smart-designed high rise in Melbourne’s CBD West End. Presently…
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Developments
Rethink on Tasmania’s floating hotel
The RACT, is considering resubmitting its proposal for a River floating hotel on the Gordon River in Tasmania after the…
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Developments
Huayu Group wants more Australian hotels
A Chinese conglomerate is planning to acquire more hotels in Australia after signing up to buy the five-star Sofitel hotel…
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Industry
Noise – handling a thorny issue
No less a writer than Jane Austen remarked, nearly 200 years ago in Persuasion, that “every body has their taste…
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Refurbishment
Turn key – the prognosis
I like to use the following analogy when explaining the benefits of using a ‘turn key’ service… When you are…
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Marketing
Franchising in a high profile accommodation chain – a good idea or not?
In Australia, the conundrum for administrators of hotels or motels of whether to become a member of a recognised accommodation…
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News
Travel exhibition moves to Luna Park
The Travel Industry Exhibition has announced a number of new developments for the event, including a new event partner Luna…
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News
Fine Food back to Sydney
After celebrating its 30th birthday in Melbourne last year, the nation’s largest food service event returns to Sydney in 2015.…
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