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End of an era as Hilton Brisbane to close after nearly 40 years

Hotel Management

Hilton Brisbane, a landmark hotel in the citys CBD, is set to close its doors at the end of this month after almost 40 years of service. Centrally located above Wintergarden on Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, the luxury hotel has served as a popular accommodation choice for visitors to the city throughout the decades.

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Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson announces retirement

Hotel Management

Popular hotel industry figure and CEO of the nation’s peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia, Michael Johnson, has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2024. Accommodation Australia Chair David Mansfield thanked Johnson for his dedicated service.

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Exclusive: Michael Johnson reflects on the first six months of Accommodation Australia

Hotel Management

Nearly six months on from the formation of Accommodation Australia – an amalgamation of the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation Australia – CEO Michael Johnson spoke to HM’s Ruth Hogan about what has been achieved this year and what’s top of the agenda for 2024. I think it definitely has.

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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

This shift is driving expansion into branded residences and alternative accommodations as hotels capitalize on the growing Experience Economy.

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‘Specialist skills’ visa could help secure much-needed hotel managers, says AA CEO

Hotel Management

Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson said the migration strategy “implements a number of reforms which will improve the system, while recognising more work needs to be done”, pointing to the importance of further consultation on issues such as the chronic labour shortage in regional areas and changes to student visas.

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Enter now: Nominations open for the 2024 HM Awards, presented by Sealy Posturepedic

Hotel Management

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. Submit a nomination for the 2024 HM Awards here.

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Mantra Club Croc reveals coastal-inspired rooms in $8 million revamp

Hotel Management

Owned by Well Smart Group, the revamped resort presents stylish boutique-style accommodation with coastal-inspired decor. It has raised the bar on hotel accommodation, and elevated the guest experience, in the holiday hotspot of Airlie Beach. Their incredible vision is evident in every detail of this project.”