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AccorHotels revolutionizes hospitality with its new brand: JO&JOE

JO&JOE is a vibrant living space, a home that is open to the external world and designed to meet the expectations of Millennials and all those who value sharing, spontaneity and experience. JO&JOE rounds out the Group’s economy-brand portfolio, providing a made- to-measure solution for the vast international community of Millennial-minded trend- setters revolutionizing the market.

To cater to this new demand, JO&JOE aims to expand rapidly by opening 50 venues by 2020, with locations including Paris and Bordeaux (2018) as well as Warsaw, Budapest, Rio and São Paulo.

JO&JOE venues will take root in bustling city-center locations that are close to public transport and less than 15 minutes away from the major points of interest.

Ibis Adelaide scoops a third national award win

Hines Property’s ibis Adelaide hotel has scooped another national award win, its third within the past 12 months, claiming the title of ‘Best Mid-Scale Accommodation’ at the Australian Hotels Association National Awards (AHA), held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on Sunday 18th September, 2016.

Ibis Adelaide were up against four other worthy state finalists including; Atura Blacktown (NSW), Brassey Hotel (ACT), Paradise Resort Gold Coast (QLD) and Tall Timbers Tasmania (TAS).

AHA President, Peter Burnett, says, “The ibis Adelaide has wowed judges with its contemporary rooms and wide range of facilities. Successfully changing the perception of what an economy hotel can be like, the Ibis is a very worthy winner of Best Mid-Range Accommodation.”

AccorHotels celebrates sod turning with Brisbane Lord Mayor, Buddhist Venerables and Kinstone Developments

novotel The construction of the new 4.5 star Novotel Brisbane South Bank has commenced following a first turning of the sod ceremony onsite with Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Queensland Real Estate Developer Kinstone Development Group and representatives from operator, AccorHotels.

The new-build 238-room Novotel Brisbane South Bank, with an expected completion date in late 2018, represents an investment of more than $70 million. The hotel is located directly across the road from the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Cordelia Street, with direct pedestrian access connecting the hotel with the Centre.

The project is expected to create 250 jobs during the construction phase, and employ more than 100 people ongoing when open.

Take to the skies to see the inland ocean of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

resort, Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Wilpena Pound Resort has launched two scenic flight packages to showcase the stunning views of the inland oasis of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre following higher-than-average water levels this year.

Unprecedented rainfall and lower temperatures which mean less evaporation have recently turned the usually-dry South Australian desert basin into Australia’s largest inland lake, bringing it back to life with huge numbers of waterbirds.

Located approximately 700kms north of Adelaide, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre has only filled to capacity three times in the last 160 years. When it floods, it creates a natural spectacle that is best viewed from the air.

The Lake Eyre two-night package starts from $1,095 and includes a scenic flight over the iconic Wilpena Pound amphitheatre, the rugged, 540-million-year-old Ikara-Flinders Ranges and on to the spectacular lake basin. It also includes two nights in a resort room with a full buffet breakfast daily.

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