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Australia

Australia’s hotel sector is characterised by strong investment, sustainability initiatives, and steady tourism growth, with close links to the UK market. Our editorial reporting covers hotel openings, refurbishments, executive appointments, planning activity, and major investment deals across Australia, while also examining trends such as travel flows between the UK and Australia, the movement of hospitality talent, and partnerships between hotel groups in both countries. We analyse how Australian travel demand impacts UK hotel performance and how operational innovations, staffing solutions, and guest preferences can inform UK business strategy. For UK hoteliers, Australia provides a benchmark for best practice and a key source of both outbound guests and skilled staff.

Australia

Australia’s hotel sector is characterised by strong investment, sustainability initiatives, and steady tourism growth, with close links to the UK market. Our editorial reporting covers hotel openings, refurbishments, executive appointments, planning activity, and major investment deals across Australia, while also examining trends such as travel flows between the UK and Australia, the movement of hospitality talent, and partnerships between hotel groups in both countries. We analyse how Australian travel demand impacts UK hotel performance and how operational innovations, staffing solutions, and guest preferences can inform UK business strategy. For UK hoteliers, Australia provides a benchmark for best practice and a key source of both outbound guests and skilled staff.

Expedia reveals summer ‘business boom’ for hotels

New data from Expedia has revealed hoteliers across the UK have enjoyed a successful early…

Oxford Belfry hotel appoints new GM

The Oxford Belfry hotel has appointed Robin Ford GM of the 154-bedroom property.

Accor sees revenue reach €1.5bn for H1 2018

AccorHotels has seen its revenue for the first half of 2018 almost reach €1.5bn (£1.3bn)…

IHG opens its 1000th hotel across the EMEAA region

Intercontinental Hotels Group has opened its 1000th hotel in the Europe, Middle East, Asia…

AccorHotels completes £727m Mantra acquisition

AccorHotels has announced that the acquisition of Australian hotel group Mantra has been…

Marriott brand Westin Hotels & Resorts to make UK debut

Marriott International has announced plans to debut its Westin brand in the UK with the…

Mark Carnazzola appointed manager at Royal Lancaster London

Mark Carnazzola has been appointed hotel manager at the recently renovated Royal Lancaster London.

UK, US, and France lowest hotel review scores in 2017

The UK is among the three worst countries for average hotel review scores according to guest…

Strand Palace Hotel appoints new sales director

The Strand Palace Hotel in London has appointed Kelly O’Neill as its new director of sales.

Europe the ‘most visited region in the world’ in 2017

Europe is still the most appealing destination and most visited region in the world in 2017,…