The Big Fat Hotel Wrap
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Savings on Somerset
The Ascott Limited is offering guests up to 15%* off the Best Flexible Rate at Somerset on the Pier and Somerset on Salamanca, two serviced apartments located in Hobart.
Valid from now until 31 December 2015, guests can expect to pay from $153 per night at Somerset on the Pier and Somerset on Salamanca when they book two nights or more.
TFE top deals
Celebrate the smooth sounds of jazz this October at the inaugural Marysville Jazz & Blues weekend. A perfect reason to visit, Marysville will come alive with some of the best jazz and blues artists from the local and greater area over the weekend of the 16-18 October.
Deal: Marysville Jazz & Blues Festival Package- Save 15% plus enjoy complimentary breakfast for two
Book and Stay by: 30 September, 2015 and stay between 15 October, 2015- 19 October, 2015
Price: From $169
Conditions: Not available with any other offer. Offer is subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Rate is prepaid at time of booking and is non-changeable and non-refundable. No cancellation, no changes and fully prepaid
Inclusions: This offer is for the following hotels: Vibe Hotels
Booking Link: https://www.tfehotels.com/packages/jazzblues
Sheraton gets social
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is leveraging the social space to launch a new digital campaign #SheratonMoments in Australia.
Designed to tap into and celebrate the special memories shared between friends and loved ones, the brand is inviting the public to share their personal #SheratonMoments for the chance to win a holiday at one of Sheraton’s iconic resorts.
To enter, users have to upload a photo of a special moment either on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or via the campaign landing page with the hashtag #SheratonMoments.
The prize includes return flights for two from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and seven nights’ accommodation at either Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort, Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort & Spa or experience two holidays in one with three nights at Sheraton Fiji Resort followed by four nights at Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji.
AccorHotels makes fresh appointment
AccorHotels is pleased to announce that Danesh Bamji has been named General Manger Franchise Australia. Danesh is now based in AccorHotels Sydney corporate office and will report to Lindsay Leeser, Vice President Development and Vice President Franchise Pacific.
Danesh has over 20 year’s hospitality experience with his most recent roles including General Manager of the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach and Novotel Sydney Central.
Peppers launches in Adelaide
Boutique Australian hotel brand Peppers now has its first hotel in Adelaide, offering leisure and business travellers alike a sophisticated and convenient hotel option in the heart of the festival city.
Officially rebranding today as Peppers Waymouth Hotel from the former Rendezvous Hotel, it offers 202 five-star hotel rooms and suites, situated amongst Adelaide’s key sites including the Adelaide Convention Centre, Casino, Rundle Mall and the cultural boulevard of North Terrace.
Opening special rates start from $149* in Guest Room and from $174 per night in a Deluxe Room. Visit www.peppers.com.au/waymouth for bookings and further details.
Hilton heads to PNG
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of its first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel in Papua New Guinea.
Under this management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly build Hilton Port Moresby and convention centre in the Star Mountain Plaza development in Port Moresby.
Construction of a 16-storey, mixed-use tower housing the 212-room Hilton hotel, along with office and retail space and 128 apartments, is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2015 and be completed by late 2017.
Where is the top Hideaway?
The prestigious Otahuna Lodge in Tai Tapu, Canterbury has been voted no. 1 in the world’s Top 20 International Hideaways in the United States’ most influential luxury travel reader’s poll, Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report.
The seven-suite Lodge gained 1st place in the annual Reader’s Choice Survey for 2015. Otahuna Lodge was also voted the 14th best Food and Wine Resort in the world. Andrew Harper, in the 35th year of running this report, awarded 122 properties in 51 countries. Otahuna was joined by one other New Zealand property, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs which also featured on the Hideaway list, ranked at no. 19.
Live the suite life
Hotel Jen has launched great savings of up to 20% off the best available rate on spacious hotel suites, subject to availability.
Guests will enjoy complimentary access to the hotel’s Club Lounge and all lounge privileges, including daily breakfast, evening cocktails, other lounge benefits, express check-in and check-out, late check out until 3 p.m. and one complimentary extra bed in the suite during the stay.
- Booking period opens now until December 30, 2015
- Stay period starting now until December 31, 2015
Mantra in the good books
Mantra Group was announced in the ASX Top 200 Companies List, capping off a remarkable year of development and financial achievements.
The Group announced its yearly results last month which included total revenue of $498.8 million representing a 9.7% increase on FY2014; and EBITDAI of $73.1 million up 19.2% on FY2014.
A further 11 hotels were added to the Group’s network in FY2015 and a further five were added in the first two months of 2016 –including the $29.5 million acquisition of the four remaining Outrigger properties in Australia. Another nine hotels are slated to join the group in the next six months with more opportunities in the pipeline.
Elements welcomes new GM
Anticipation is strong for Australia’s newest edition to the tourism and conservation landscapes, Elements of Byron Resort and Spa – a member of AccorHotels MGallery Collection.
To lead the Elements of Byron team a thorough search was conducted and tourism boss Leon Pink has been appointed to the General Manager position.
Leon Pink’s hotel career spans more than twenty years, having managed luxury and boutique hotels and resorts in Europe, Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Most recently he was General Manager for Ayers Rock Resort’s flagship hotel Sails in the Desert, playing a key role in the rejuvenation of the destination. Previous roles include General and Resort Manager roles in Thailand and Fiji.
Cairns opens up on Harbourside
IHG is pleased to announce the opening of Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside. The property was previously the Mercure Cairns Harbourside and has recently undergone refurbishment to now offer guests modern facilities with stylish décor.
Cairns, typically known for its beautiful tropical surroundings and beach fronts that back onto Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, is the perfect destination for families, couples and solo travellers with a myriad of activities at its doorstep.
Families can make the most of the Holiday Inn brand’s ‘Kids Stay & Eat Free’ programme*, including dishes from the new and improved nutritious Kids Menu, developed in partnership with Nutrition Australia which will soon be available at the hotel.
The Star announces upgrades
The Star Sydney is upgrading the Astral Tower and Residences Hotel in a $130 million refurbishment to meet the growing market demand for quality five star accommodation in Sydney.
The refurbishment of rooms and suites at the Astral Tower and Residences will complement The Star’s existing domestic and international luxury offering and is set for completion in mid-2016. The refurbishment demonstrates Echo Entertainment’s focus and investment in raising the level of The Star’s guest service experiences and world-class accommodation.
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