Do you work at Accor or happen to watch Bloomberg on the reg? Well, there’s a fair chance you know of Tourism Australia’s new chair.

Bob East’s EA is currently breathing a sigh of relief after the industry veteran stepped down from one of his many board roles.

There are a couple of fresh faces now sitting at Tourism Australia’s boardroom table. However, no word yet on when said table is getting a new coat of lacquer.

It’s a tsunami of end of year results this week, readers! Of all the weeks for the office calculator to run out of batteries.

Travel Weekly were front and centre at this morning’s Mantra hotel launch. Ok, we were hiding up the back with a hangover.

With “unprecedented” opportunities, hoteliers need to ensure they are delivering on the right fronts to reap the rewards, says Mantra Group’s Bob East.

Mantra is adding another feather to its impressive hat, taking on the management of the largest apartment hotel in the country.

Bob East has scored the gig of the new Chairperson of the Tourism and Events Queensland Board.

Peppers throws a shrimp on the barbie for high profile political and tourism guests; announces “game-enhancer” move to buy hotels.

Mantra Group is set to take over management of four Outrigger Resorts in Queensland next month, increasing its network to 52 hotels.

Mantra’s CBD hotels have been fundamental in delivering profits for the group.

Australia's second largest hotel and resort operator makes its $239 million entrance to the share market today, amid weak consumer […]