HM Magazine

31/07/2024

Hotel leaders from across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific are urged to secure their tickets soon for the third edition of the Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), with the early bird discount offer closing on Friday August 9.

Find out more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Jx11k0

31/07/2024

Crystalbrook Collection has broken ground on its AU$120 million luxury hotel development on Adelaide’s Halifax Street, marking a milestone for the company as it prepares to enter one of Australia’s fastest growing cities.

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24/07/2024

Pro-invest Grouphas partnered with Southern Cross University on a new equity scholarship and internship program that aims to introduce diverse talents and perspectives to the hotel industry.
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24/07/2024

Hotel owner and entrepreneur Dr. Jerry Schwartz and independent management company Trilogy Hotels are pioneering a premium sports hospitality offering through the integration of high-performance training facilities within a luxury resort setting at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains.

Nestled in the Blue Mountains community of Leura, the secluded Fairmont resort has been transformed into an elite training retreat, serving as the training camp for state rugby league team the New South Wales Blues this year.

Find out more here: https://hubs.li/Q02HLvfk0

SCHWARTZ FAMILY COMPANY PTY LTD

22/07/2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced an expanded role for Rajit Sukumaran as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, East Asia and Pacific (EAPAC) – a newly-created position, overseeing more than 20 countries.

Minor Hotels names Australian national for Maldives General Manager role and Mandala Hotels & Resorts welcomes new Commercial Performance Officer.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02HnjYP0

21/07/2024

HM Awards is coming to New Zealand in 2024

The leading hotels, resorts, departments and staff at properties across New Zealand and the South Pacific are set to be recognised on a level not seen before as the HM Awards hosts a satellite event in Auckland for the first time, in association with Hotel Council Aotearoa.

Find out more here: https://hubs.li/Q02HbXPC0

19/07/2024

HM AWARDS 2024 - ENTER NOW

The time has come to recognise the top performers in the hotel industry across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific with entries now open for the 2024 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic.

Find out more here: https://hubs.li/Q02HbVRJ0

18/07/2024

The StandardX makes its global debut in Melbourne next month with the opening of a Fitzroy hotel on August 8.

Read more here: https://www.hotelmanagement.com.au/2024/07/18/inside-the-first-the-standardx-hotel-ahead-of-melbourne-opening/
Standard International, LLC The StandardX, Melbourne

16/07/2024

Marriott International is set to introduce its Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand to Papua New Guinea under a deal with DYNASTY DEVELOPMENT, LTD. to convert an existing property in Port Moresby.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02GSBfj0

16/07/2024

EVT is set to launch a Rydges hotel near Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley region when it takes management of Sebel Ringwood on August 1, under an agreement with owner, Serene Capital.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02GGRDk0

15/07/2024

Sydney is set to welcome the arrival of two Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts over the next six months following a rebrand of existing properties at Sydney Airport and Macquarie Park.

Under the ownership of Frank and Wade Huang of Star Millennium Pty Ltd, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport and Courtyard by Marriott - Sydney North Ryde will be elevated to IHG Hotels & Resorts' premium Crowne Plaza brand with independent hotel operator, Trilogy Hotels appointed to manage the day-to-day operations of both properties under a franchise agreement.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02GFJcy0

14/07/2024

Minor Hotels has further expanded its portfolio of Melbourne properties with the acquisition of The Jazz Corner Hotel in the CBD’s historic legal district.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02GvKLg0

13/07/2024

Soneva Founder and CEO, Sonu Shivdasani, is set to headline the upcoming AHICE Maldives Hotel Investment Summit, set to take place at Crossroads Maldives on Wednesday, August 7.

10/07/2024

Hilton's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World is now live with the addition of nearly 400 boutique properties on all Hilton direct booking channels, including all Ovolo Hotels in Australia and Ovolo Central in Hong Kong.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02G5KwX0

09/07/2024

The Ascott Limited has unveiled a major global alliance with the world-renowned Chelsea Football Club which sees the lodging business win management of the hotels at the club’s iconic Stamford Bridge football ground in London and collaborate on exclusive hospitality experiences globally.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02FNx1H0

08/07/2024

HM meets TFE Hotels' Adina-Vibe Darwin Waterfront F&B Supervisor, and unofficial Northern Territory ambassador, Lily Ahnfeldt-Lovatt.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Fy4w20

05/07/2024

A bumper crowd of over 330 leading owners, investors, operators, suppliers and advisors were at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week for the 2024 AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit, where record performance numbers were the talk of the major conference.

Read the highlights here: https://hubs.li/Q02FnpR70

03/07/2024

The AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit has kicked off with, not one but two, networking events at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa and Sheraton Fiji Resort last night.

Check out some of the highlights in the video below.

Today, conference sessions are underway at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa with close to 45 speakers taking to the stage across keynote presentations, panel sessions and interviews.

Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Fkldj0

03/07/2024

Long-time Marriott International executive Sean Hunt has retired from his position as Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific (ANZP), effective Monday July 1.

Marriott confirmed Hunt’s retirement following a 37-year tenure with the company on Wednesday morning, announcing an interim leader while a replacement is sought.

02/07/2024

Melbourne Airport has welcomed the arrival of its first internationally branded new-build hotel in over two decades with the opening of the dual-branded Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport on Monday.

The AU$230 million project, which was eight years in the making, represents the largest and most significant hotel development in Australia this year and is the cumulation of construction, architecture and design works by the teams at Built., Fender Katsalidis, Techne and Woods Bagot.

HM was at the opening, read the story here: https://hubs.li/Q02D-v-00

01/07/2024

Landmark WA hotel Hyatt Regency Perth is set to close its doors next month after 36 years in operation with its Singapore-based owner Tuan Sing Holdings Limited seeking to embark on a new hospitality direction.

Tuan Sing Holdings announced on Monday that the existing management agreement with Hyatt Hotels will be terminated on August 31, 2024, at which point the property will cease to operate as a hotel.

01/07/2024

Ovolo Hotels CEO Dave Baswal is set to depart the boutique hotel collection at the end of September with Founder and Executive Chairman Jhunjhnuwala to resume the CEO role thereafter.

Ovolo described Baswal as “instrumental in guiding the company with resilience and adaptability, ensuring continued growth and success amidst a volatile landscape”.

“I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to have led and grow Ovolo during a transformative period in its history,” Baswal said of his time as CEO.

“I leave with deep admiration for the dedication and creative passion of our team members, whose commitment has been pivotal in achieving our collective successes, to connect with our guest emotionally and truly do things differently.”

27/06/2024

Adelaide Marriott names General Manager, and Ascott announces six leadership appointments.

26/06/2024

Marriott International is set to bring a The Luxury Collection resort to the Gold Coast after signing an agreement with Makris Group to develop a new-build hotel.

20/06/2024

Ahead of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit on July 3-4, Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill spoke exclusively to HM about the strong demand for holidays in the South Pacific.


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20/06/2024

The latest issue of HM is out now!
https://hubs.li/Q02CySF-0

In this issue, we discover the immersive training techniques underway at Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School to train the next generation of hotel industry leaders.
https://hubs.li/Q02CyQRm0

Also in this issue:

Future focus: https://hubs.li/Q02CyZfx0
The 2024-2025 Australasian Development Outlook from key development and real estate experts.

AHICE heads to Fiji: https://hubs.li/Q02CySXT0
Our official preview of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit.

Global ambition: https://hubs.li/Q02CyP2c0
Seibu Prince Hotels and Resort President and CEO Yoshiki Kaneda reveals future directions.

AHICE unwrapped: https://hubs.li/Q02CyTZd0
All of the action from the 15th annual AHICE Asia Pacific in Adelaide.

United for growth: https://hubs.li/Q02CySBj0
Travel and Leisure Co. President and Managing Director of International Operations, Barry Robinson, talks Accor Vacation Club acquisition.

US and beyond: https://hubs.li/Q02CyS4C0
Former President and CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), William 'Chip' Rogers discusses the global travel landscape and challenges facing US hotels.

All that and much more. Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q02CySF-0

17/06/2024

On a tree-lined street in the heart of Tokyo’s thriving Ginza, where luxury boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants are found on almost every corner, you can find Marriott International's latest EDITION hotel and it’s quickly become one of the brand’s finest since opening only six months ago.


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16/06/2024

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport has completed a multi-million-dollar refurbishment spanning guest rooms, conferencing facilities and common areas.


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14/06/2024

Hawaii’s iconic Coco Palms Resort to be revived under Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand.

IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle brand Kimpton is set to expand to Hawaii with the opening of its first location in 2026 following a historically sensitive restoration of Kauai’s landmark Coco Palms Resort.


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13/06/2024

Leading figures in the South Pacific’s hotel and tourism industry will gather on Fiji’s Denarau Island for the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Summit, as the nation’s tourism market continues to thrive.

Leading figures in the South Pacific’s hotel and tourism industry will gather on Fiji’s Denarau Island for the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Summit, as the nation’s tourism market continues to thrive.