Australian hotels sales have surged to almost $2 billion this year—hitting a five-year high and up from just $681 million…
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Travelers in the U.S, U.K. and Australia will not be accepting of dropped standards in their hotel accommodation, in spite…
PORTSMOUTH, NH—The latest construction pipeline trend reports for China and Asia-Pacific from Lodging Econometrics (LE) show growth for the region.…
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has been confirmed as the operator for a planned luxury development in this…
PERTH, AUSTRALIA—Marriott International has opened the design-led Aloft Perth, marking the brand’s first Aloft in the country. Aloft Perth is…
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA—Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central has opened its doors to guests. The 226-room hotel has a meeting room, on-site…
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands has opened. The property has 273 guestrooms, including 16 studios, with each room…
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA—Mantra Group opened the rebranded Mantra Club Croc hotel here following a $5-million refurbishment of the Airlie Beach…
BETHESDA, MD—W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International, plans to open W Melbourne in 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Developed…
HONG KONG—Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Elizabeth Tasmania Pty Ltd. for a Hyatt Centric…
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Pointcorp signed a management agreement for a new-build Hotel Indigo to be located in…
BETHESDA, MD—Marriott International has confirmed that it’s on track to hit a target of 50 hotels for its Australia, New…
LONDON—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and St Marys Rugby League Club have signed a franchise agreement for a 123-room, new-build Holiday…
PORT DOUGLAS, AUSTRALIA—The Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas has completed an extensive $32.6-million (AUD $43 million) renovation here. Comprising of all…
SYDNEY—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has signed an agreement with Sydney-based developer, JL Parramatta Pty Ltd to open Four Points by Sheraton…
SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has signed an agreement with Sekisui House Australia to plan and operate…
SYDNEY—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has reached an agreement with joint venture partners, Frasers Property Australia and Sekisui House…
CHICAGO—An affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with an M&L Hospitality affiliate for a Hyatt…
NEW YORK—COMO Hotels and Resorts has opened the brand’s first Australian property, COMO The Treasury, in Perth, Western Australia. As…
SAN FRANCISCO—Last-minute hotel booking app HotelTonight has opened a new office in Sydney, Australia, and is expanding its offering for…
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA—Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. plans to debut in South Australia with the signing of Aloft Adelaide in…
SYDNEY—Mantra Group Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Australia Pty Ltd. for $29.5 million.…
STAMFORD, CT—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has sold Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, Australia, to Sunshine Insurance Group…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—The first DoubleTree by Hilton has opened in Queensland. The 237-room Cairns hotel, formerly a Holiday Inn, occupies a waterfront…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—Hilton Worldwide will add a 237-room DoubleTree by Hilton in Cairns by fourth quarter, following the conversion of the Holiday…