AccorHotels has reported revenue of €1,033 billion for the third quarter, up 22 per cent.The increase comes following the acquisition of Mövenpick and Australia-based Mantra.RevPAR climbe…
“Asian Gold Rush” predicted as hotel owners seek to reposition assets
Hotel owners are expected to revitalise their assets in the wake of growing regional competition.The Asia Pacific region is on track to benefit from an investment bonanza as “forward-thinking…
Glass-fronted Vibe Hotel on the way to Adelaide
Cantilevered baths will adorn open-plan bathrooms at the forthcoming Vibe Adelaide.Guest rooms with unobstructed views to the north and south of Adelaide will be the standard in a newbuild Vibe Hot…
Ask Away: Picking up pesos in Uruguay
Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.I am planning to attend the football under- 17 women’s world cup in Montevideo in November. It appears Uruguayan pesos cannot be purcha…
Shane Watson: How to choose travel buddies
Best mates may not make ideal holiday companions, so quiz them before you leave home, says Shane Watson.Right. No point beating about the bush on this one: there are six people in the world who you…
Western Sydney to welcome Hilton to Parramatta’s hotel ranks
Parramatta will be home to Sydney’s second Hilton hotel in the early 2020’s.Hilton will double the presence of its flagship brand in Sydney, announcing today it has signed a deal with L…
Jerry Schwartz takes the keys to Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park
L-R Hotel GM, Bernhard Langer, Dr Jerry Schwartz and NSW Minister for Tourism, Adam Marshall.Hotel investor and philanthropist Dr Jerry Schwartz last night hosted a grand celebration to mark the of…
Air New Zealand scraps single-use plastic from flights
It’s crunch time for disposable plastic items on Air New Zealand flights.Speaking at the Sustainability Breakfast in Wellington, the national carrier said it will be removing a further 14 of …
Fullerton Hotels to take over Westin Sydney in Australian brand debut
Sydney’s skyline will soon see the Westin name replaced as The Fullerton comes to town.Singaporean hotel group The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts will next year expand to Australia with its fir…
Royal travel advice: What Meghan Markle should expect from royal tours, Zika, and flying while pregnant
As Megan and Harry announce their first child on their trip to Australasia, it seems New Zealand might just be the perfect destination for jet-setting mothers to be.As the Sussexes arrive for their…