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Beerfarm expand national presence with new NSW Central Coast site Independent West Australian craft brewery, Beerfarm, announced it will start the build of a brewery and taphouse in Glenworth Valley on the NSW Central Coast in early 2025. Beerfarm, Co-Founder and Director, Ian Atkins said:  “Beerfarm is excited to expand into Glenworth Valley, aiming to contribute positively to the local social and business community. The project’s design construction and operations will create opportunities for local suppliers and workers fostering collaboration and economic growth. Our goal is to support Glenworth Valley’s development as a premier destination for day-trippers from the Central Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, and beyond, further cementing its reputation as an exciting location for visitors.” Read more on The Hotel Conversation -  https://lnkd.in/gMXrkEri Ian Atkins The Hotel Conversation Feral Brewing Company Andrew Minness Craig Thomason Melissa A. Sam Martin Melinda Halden Shea Connolly Andy Clarke Anja McElhinney Beerfarm Pty Ltd Grant Ilsley #hospitality #sydneymarket #centralcoast #beergarden #brewery #beerfarm #glenworthvalley #beernews #hospitalityindustry

The new Veriu Macquarie Park redefining modern hospitality in Sydney's north west Earlier this week the Veriu Group officially opened the doors of its latest property, Veriu Macquarie Park. After almost 3 years in planning and development, Veriu Group CEO, Zed Sanjana, is delighted the hotel is now open for business. “This is our sixth Veriu apartment hotel offering in the Sydney market, in one of its most dynamic regions. Macquarie Park has undergone exponential growth and redevelopment in recent years, and that shows no signs of abating, she added. Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/ghZtXqF5 Veriu Group | Veriu Hotels & Suites | Punthill Apartment Hotels Sam Clarke Ebony Alexander Rhys Williams Bec Laing Joanne Flynn Janie Lai Vivek Sandhu Jayde French Samuel McEvoy #hoteldevelopment #hoteldesign #veriuhotels #hotels #hospitality #sydneyrealestate #sydre

Baillie Lodges raises funds for Taupō's Greenlea Rescue Helicopter As New Zealand’s iconic Huka Lodge at Taupō readies to reopen on March 1, 2025, the company announce it has just raised $45,000 for Taupō’s Greenlea Rescue Helicopter as part of its Spirit of Mateship program. The Baillie Lodges Spirit of Mateship program is an ongoing initiative for the collection of luxury lodges to raise funds for nominated community, health and conservation organisations in each of the lodge’s locations. Baillie Lodges Chief Operating Officer, Craig Bradbery, said the Spirit of Mateship Christmas Raffle had raised a larger-than-expected amount of funds, signalling tremendous support for the much-loved bright green rescue helicopter as well as hopes to win a three-night stay at the soon-to-reopen Huka Lodge. Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Community Fundraiser Coordinator Kelly Buchan the organisation was honoured to have been chosen by Huka Lodge in conjunction with Baillie Lodges to be the recipient of the Spirit of Mateship initiative. Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gzkMKX-e Alexander Cameron Rachel Crowley Linda Smith Kylie Stever Kerry Molloy Casey Brunsdon Ben Lanyon Logan Smith Craig Bradbery Nicole Fenwick Peter McMahon Cherie McGill St John Lord Melody Yee Kellie Reid Alison Burn Ali Richards Nicole Cashman Anastasio Hayley Baillie Giacomo Fabozzi Krystina Hanson Beau Thoresen Hannah McGregor Jillian Dean #hotels #fundraiser #hotelnews #newzealandhotels #newzealandmarket #newzealand #tourism #resortnewzealand #lodges #boutiquelodge #fishinglodge #taupo

Howard Johnson by Wyndham debuts in Thailand with upscale coastal resort Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announce the debut of the Howard Johnson brand in Thailand, marking a significant milestone in Wyndham’s ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind destination and one every traveler, especially Wyndham Rewards members, should have on their bucket list,” said Alvin Zhang Executive Vice President and President of Hotel Operations, JunCheng Group “Thailand is a thriving market and for good reason: more than ever, travelers from around the globe want to experience its unique food, culture and beauty. That steadfast demand is driving a flurry of hotel development, which is where Wyndham comes in" said JoonAun Ooi, President, Asia Pacific, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific Read more on The Hotel Conversation -  https://lnkd.in/gs93egVh Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific Geoff Ballotti Michele Allen Paul Cash Monica Melancon Scott Strickland Amit Sripathi Shilpan Patel Dimitris Manikis Krishna Paliwal Barry Robinson Travel + Leisure Co. International Simon Yu Tucker Latture Kent Williams Austin LaPoten Michael Hofstetter Frank Zhang Claire Tng Mayuree Watthanachart Priscila Daniel Wei Ling Chong #hotels #hotelsnews #hotelsthailand #thailandresort #hospitality #tourism #wyndham #resorts #hoteldesign #accommodation #thailandtravel #thailandtourism #hoteldevelopment #wyndhamhotelsandreorts

Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong to open in Vietnam Accor announce the signing of Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in Vietnam, a new luxury hotel being developed in partnership with Doji Group. “We are thrilled to introduce Sofitel’s renowned French elegance and heartfelt hospitality to Hai Phong, a city poised for growth and international recognition. Sofitel’s mission is to create cultural bridges and offer a refined, locally inspired luxury experience" said Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems Collection. "With Accor’s expertise, we are confident that Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong will not only stand out as an architectural icon but will also provide luxury accommodation experiences that blend international standards with local culture, thereby contributing positively to the tourism and hospitality sector in Hai Phong.” said Ms. Le Thi Hien, Deputy General Director of DOJI Group Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gj9uMZhB Martine Gerow Gilda Perez-Alvarado Besma Boumaza Steven Daines Brune Poirson Kamal Rhazali Alix Boulnois Caroline Tissot Jean-Yves MINET Camil Yazbeck Accor MGallery Hotel Collection xavier royaux Xavier Grange Nicolas Gronier Markus Keller Elodie NOËL Gábor Kérdő Axel BEAUVAIS Viet Anh Vu Heng Hua Lucie Tarret-Imbert Laure Morvan Ettore Cavallino Clémentine N. Mansour Sakr #hotelnews #hoteldesign #hotelconstruction #hoteliers #hotels #accorgroup #sofitel #vietnamhotels #hospitality #tourism #accor #accorhotels #hotelmangement #LuxuryHospitality #VietnamTourism

IHG Hotels & Resorts Geelong’s largest hotel reaches new heights Construction of Geelong’s largest hotel, the $120 million Crowne Plaza Geelong, has reached its highest point, marking a major milestone for the city’s newest tourism asset. This hotel will be the biggest and best in the region and one that will mark the next phase of Geelong’s waterfront revitalisation. In Crowne Plaza, we are bringing a world-renowned hotel brand to one of the best locations in Geelong,” Plenary Chief Investment Officer Paul Crowe said IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director - Australasia & Pacific Matthew Tripolone said, “IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to be partnering with Plenary Group on Crowne Plaza Geelong. I’m looking forward to the doors opening in 2026 and providing guests with the premium experience that Crowne Plaza is famous for around the world. Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gauR2BjY Deanna Oppenheimer Elie W. Maalouf Michael Glover Daniela Barone Soares OBE Duriya Farooqui Angie Risley Sharon Rothstein Heather Balsley Jolyon Bulley Yasmin Diamond, CB Jolie Fleming Nicolette Henfrey Wayne Hoare #hotels #hotelsold #hotelnews #crowneplaza #melbournerealestate #melbournehotels

Queensland hospitality leader expands portfolio with two Mackay acquisitions - CBRE Rydges Mackay Suites and the Mackay Central Retail Centre sold to Star Hotel Group negotiated by CBRE Hotels National Director Wayne Bunz. Wayne Bunz noted, “The acquisition represents a strategic addition to Star Group’s expanding portfolio, blending the appeal of a flagship hotel with a dynamic pub operation and strong-performing retail space. It ticked all their boxes” “Both properties enjoy an advantageous location in Mackay’s CBD, offering excellent visibility and accessibility with high vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Given they are within one of the city’s most active precincts, the assets are poised to benefit from the region’s robust growth, fueled by over $14 billion in ongoing government infrastructure projects,” Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/g4WX5Uqn Hayley Manvell Paul Fraser Taylor Morris Northy Chen Michael Simpson Tom Gibson Vasso Zographou Raymond Tran Nick Hill Caitlin Tanzer Scott Callow Ashley Ferguson Aaron Desange Ryan McGinnity Charlie James Dalila Palazon Wayne Patten Steven Shoobridge Brad Hines David Bettes CBRE Hotels #hotels #hotelsold #hotelnews #cbre #hospitality #tourism #hotelmanagement #hoteliers #hotelowners #mackayrealestate #mackay #cbrehotels #hotelinvestment

Three pub transactions by HTL Property in Southeast Queensland including Commercial Hotel with co agent JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group The Freehold Going Concern Interest in three large format Hotels, The Lucky Tree Tavern (Durack), The Willow Hotel (Moorooka) and the Commercial Hotel (Redbank) sold by HTL Property agent’s Daniel Dragicevich, Glenn Price, and Managing Director Andrew Jolliffe. The Commercial Hotel Redbank sale was with co agent Tom Gleeson of JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group. “The sale of the Lucky Tree Tavern, The Willow Hotel and Commercial Tavern represents a watershed moment for the local market, but one which is well deserved given the scarcity of supply and the historically undervalued nature of high quality assets within the Southeast Qld region” commented HTL Property's National Director, Daniel Dragicevich. "We congratulate Chris and his team from Redcape regarding the material acquisition of these strategic assets, and appreciate the continued trust placed in HTL Property to identify and deliver cross-border opportunities that intersect with desired investment metrics" advised HTL Property Managing Director, Andrew Jolliffe. Read more on The Hotel Conversation > https://lnkd.in/eM4ikwKM Vikki Bush Rebecca Buckman Annabel Noonan Sam Handy Blake Edwards Xavier Plunkett Ben Kennedy Glenn Price Andrew Jackson Nic Simarro James Carrick Paul Nyholt Paddy Dalton Ben McDonald Gillian Berardi Mark Walsh Will Connolly Kate MacDonald Rick Woelms Kimberley Cramp Chris Unger Shaneez Johnston Kelly Jones Curt Schatz Peter Harper Nick MacFie Greg Jeloudev John Musca Elyse Balcombe Debbie Farrelly #hotels #pubs #hospitality #tourism #pubsold #queenslandrealestate #queenslandmarket #htlproperty #qldpubs #jll #htl #htlproperty

4 star Townsville CBD Hotel sold to Asian Investor by HTL Property The freehold going concern interest in Far North Queensland’s Madison Plaza Hotel sold by HTL Property’s Paul Nyholt Queensland Director and Andrew Jackson, National Director, negotiated the transaction on behalf of valued client, Morgan Hotels Pty Ltd. Following a well contested Expression of Interest sale process, the hotel has been sold to a private Asian investor making its first foray into the accommodation hotel sector. The property has been sold with vacant possession and the incoming purchaser will be looking to rebrand the asset following a refurbishment program. “We had very broad interest that was beyond just traditional hotel investors, and also an unexpected quantity that were from outside of Queensland” Paul Nyholt advised. “Queensland has benefited from strong growth in visitor numbers, and this is in turn is driving revenue growth and consequently renewed investor interest for accommodation assets across all sub sectors” added Nyholt. “We received five strong bids at the close of the first round of the EOI process for this hotel” commented Andrew Jackson HTL Property’s National Director. “In this last 4-5 weeks alone we have concluded sales of motels, caravan parks and hotels to the tune of $200m in total value; and spanning Sth Australia, Victoria, NSW and QLD. What started as a relatively slow year from a transactional viewpoint, has certainly ended with heightened deal flow, stronger enquiry and sentiment generally” Jackson added. Read more on The Hotel Conversation > https://lnkd.in/g7ZpJZmR Vikki Bush Rebecca Buckman Annabel Noonan Louise Ciurpita Andrew Jolliffe Daniel Dragicevich Nic Simarro James Carrick Sam Handy James Smithers Ben Kennedy Xavier Plunkett Glenn Price #htl #htlproperty #townsville #hotelinvestment #hotelmanagement #hotelowners #hotelnews #hotelbusiness #hotelrefurbishment #hotel #hotels #accomodationindustry #hoteldesign #hotelconstruction

The art of experience: How public art elevates hotel & hospitality design When guests walk into a hotel, their first impression sets the tone for the entire stay, TURNER STUDIO Associate Director and Head of Experiential Design Aniss Adler says. "Hotels are moving away from generic décor toward experience-driven design. It’s no longer about just filling spaces with art, it’s about creating a story,” added Aniss Adler. This seamless integration was a major consideration in TURNER’s design of Pullman Sydney Penrith, Western Sydney’s first 5-Star hotel, and subsequent Nepean Looking Glass artwork, striking visual link between the hotel’s modern design and the natural beauty of the nearby Nepean River. The installation isn’t just a nod to the landscape, it’s an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression on guests. Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gFC3-Vi4 Karl May Dan Szwaj James McCarthy Shewanna Mendis Stephen Cox Amanda Blinkhorn Gemma Bainbrigge Nausica Fernandez Aniss Adler Annraoi Morris Brian Fong Carolina Álvarez Arellano Claire Mallin Darren Paul James Lauman Theo Krallis Adam Carabott Janene Fowlstone Milena Grbovich Nick Higgins Tony Stodart Petra Magendanz Yvette Olsen Adrian Godfrey Kalpana Rink #hotels #hoteldesign #hotelsnews #hotelinterior #hotelarchitecture #architecture #turnerstuido #interiordesign #architecturedesign #hoteltrends