Hotels
Marriott names new CEO and president
After the unexpected death of Arne Sorenson last week, Marriott has chosen who will succeed him.
Hotels
Worrying signs for Crown Resorts, with royal commission announced into Melbourne casino
by Huntley Mitchell
To make matters worse for Crown, the company suffered a $120.9 million loss in the first half of FY21.
Hotels
New five-star Brisbane hotel makes last-minute name change
The property ended up taking on a more luxurious feel than initially anticipated – think ultra-cool art, avant-garde lighting and Karl Lagerfeld amenities.
Hotels
Crystalbrook makes Geoff York’s role as CEO permanent
Geoff York has put in a request to Crystalbrook’s HR department for new business cards and an engraved name plate, following his latest role change.
Hotels
Premium hotel brand makes its global debut in Australia
This new brand claims to have done a Benji Marshall and side-stepped all of the hotel categories currently on the market.
Hotels
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson dies at 62
In very sad news, Marriott International has announced the passing of its president and CEO at 62 years of age.
Hotels
GAME OVER: Crown Resorts officially deemed unsuitable to hold Sydney casino licence
James Packer’s EA has been forced to go out and buy a bigger stress ball for the casino mogul, after NSW’s gaming regulator confirmed the inevitable for his Barangaroo property.
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Crown Resorts CEO exits following damning report on casino licence bid
After much speculation about his future at Crown, Ken Barton has finally bowed to pressure.
Hotels
Club Med welcomes new head of sales following “very competitive” recruitment process
Travel Weekly’s editor is a big fan of scarves, so he is giving Club Med two thumbs up for its latest hire.
Hotels
Future of ‘Packer’s Pecker’ uncertain, as Crown Resorts directors resign in the wake of scathing report
by Huntley Mitchell
James Packer’s hopes of operating his prized $2.4 billion Barangaroo property as planned have seemingly been dashed.
Hotels
Luxe boutique hotel brand to make Australasian debut in Sydney this year
A spiffy, mural-filled hotel is getting ready to strut its stuff in the Sydney suburb of Pyrmont.
Hotels
Baillie Lodges acquires iconic New Zealand property
With its flagship property going up in flames last year, it’s great to see that Baillie Lodges is on the up and up.