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Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson announces retirement

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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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NSW budget: boost for tourism, events and nightlife

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The New South Wales government has vowed to increase support for tourism, nightlife and major events in the state budget, announced on Tuesday, marking a positive outcome for the hotel sector, according to Accommodation Australia NSW General Manager, Stacey McBride. On the tourism and transport front, AU$5.5

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Schwartz lodges plans for rooftop penthouses at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

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However, weve always had the capacity to add extra floors to the building in line with the original DA approval and with Sydney now rebuilding its international tourism and business markets, this is the ideal time to add luxury accommodation.

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Taplin Group and 1834 Hotels tap into high leisure demand in Glenelg with boutique opening

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We are proud to officially open The George Glenelg, a project that reflects our deep connection to Glenelg and our vision for the future of tourism in South Australia, said Taplin Group Director, Tom Taplin. Welcoming our first guests to The George has been an incredible milestone, said The George Glenelg General Manager, Peter Clark.

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Star Hotels snaps up Rydges Gold Coast Airport amid ongoing terminal upgrade

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The airport hotel represents Star Group’s second hospitality investment on the Gold Coast and adds to its expanding portfolio, which includes 50 licensed venues, over 115 retail liquor outlets, and six accommodation venues across Queensland.

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Construction underway on 97-key Nu By Yoo hotel in Melbourne

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Managed by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the 97-key hotel will feature luxury accommodation and a signature food and beverage partner. “At La Vie’s managed portfolio also includes Forest by Yoo in Patong, Phuket with 131 branded residences and an additional 432-room Yoo2 hotel.

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Marriott International’s Sean Hunt retires after 37 years

Hotel Management

Throughout his extensive hospitality career, he held several general manager and leadership roles throughout Asia Pacific, including as Regional Vice President, Pacific Region and Managing Director, Sheraton on the Park, and as the opening General Manager of the first Starwood Hotel in Vietnam, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers.