Developments

Transformation of The Star Gold Coast continues to take shape, with another five food and beverage experiences to open before the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Quest Apartment Hotels is continuing its expansion in Victoria, with construction commencing at Quest Epping at Pacific Epping Shopping Centre.

Hobart is set to welcome a new hotel next month following the signing of an agreement between AccorHotels and Singapore developer, Fragrance Group, which will open a new-build hotel under the internationally-renowned ibis Styles brand.

Ovolo Hotels has officially expanded its reach to the Brisbane market with the purchase of the New Inchcolm Hotel & Suites. Ovolo Group’s new Brisbane addition highlights its positive outlook on what market research firm fDi Intelligence has named “One of the top five best cities in the world for global investment”.

Wyndham Rewards today unveiled a new loyalty partnership with Caesars Entertainment and its award-winning Total Rewards program with more than 50 million members, upping the ante for members of both programs with a host of industry-leading perks.

The Australian government’s decision to axe the 457 visa has received an ice-cold reception from the hospitality sector.

Nocturnal urban adventurers can navigate Brisbane’s diverse nightlife with a wealth of local knowledge at their fingertips thanks to an illuminating digital feature unveiled by the city’s Hotel Jen.

At just five weeks old, the Accom Properties portal already has more than 1000 accommodation property listings and 14 of the leading management rights and motel real estate agencies are now registered. There has been terrific feedback from you guys, which means Accom Properties is successfully meeting a need within the industry. This was our initial goal! Site traffic has steadily increased …

IHG and partner Pro-invest have announced plans to open Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins in 2020. The select service hotel will add 299 rooms to Melbourne’s boutique Little Collins Street. Running parallel to prominent and iconic Collins Street, the area is home to major retailers, boutique designers and corporate offices, as well as being a stone’s throw from Southern …

Marriott International has earmarked Australia as a growth centre, introducing new luxury brands opening in Sydney will be the Ritz-Carlton at The Star, and W Hotel at Darling Harbour and the upmarket brand St Regis in the future. In Melbourne, the W Hotel on Collins Street will open in 2020. It is being developed in partnership with Daisho Development Melbourne and Cbus Property …