Hotels
“Let’s flip it on its head”: Leanne Harwood talks rebuilding better at Travel DAZE
by Ali Coulton
Faced with the complex problem of rebuilding a workforce that was decimated by COVID-19, IHG’s JAPAC managing director had a simple solution. She asked her employees.
Technology
Industry legend Katrina Barry nabbed by hospo tech giant me&u
To celebrate, Travel Weekly staff have been practising a rendition of Slim Dusty’s Love to have a beer with Duncan using the industry stalwart’s name instead. It’s not very good.
Destinations
Have A South Coast Summer with Cupitt’s Estate’s New Luxury Pod-Style Accommodation
by Amy Shapiro
We only had to travel to Ulladulla to find southern hospitality that would give Dixie a run for its money. Ps if the art suddenly ‘turns off’… it’s the Smart TV. This editor felt mighty stupid.
Hotels
Australia’s first Hilton Garden Inn debuts in WA
Given its name, one can only assume that the roses at this hotel will be pruned to perfection.
Hotels
Major QLD hotels will ban unvaccinated guests to avoid risky restriction loophole
According to some of the state’s hoteliers, new restrictions will not only be “impossible” to police, but they will also put guests at risk.
Hotels
Accor’s Simon McGrath to join Crown Resorts as CEO of Sydney operations
Renowned hotelier Simon McGrath is settling the room service bill and checking out of Accor.
Hotels
Accor rolls out new work perks to counter hospo staff shortage
The main work perk we enjoy here at Travel Weekly is a fully-stocked biscuit shelf, which means we are usually one Iced Vovo away from going on strike.
Hotels
Intrepid to open “hybrid hotels” across Australia and NZ through new joint venture
Intrepid has taken its first step into the hospitality market with the promise of some pretty snazzy hybrid hotels. Wondering what the heck a hybrid hotel is? Find out here.
Hotels
IHG’s Leanne Harwood elected first-ever female president of the Accommodation Association
Hospo industry veteran Leanne Harwood is back in the headlines, and this time it’s about her very deserving new role.
Hotels
IHG introduces flexible work program to plug hospitality staffing hole
COVID-19 has prompted the hospitality group to look at different ways of working in order to attract new talent and hold on to its current crop.
Hotels
Marriott offers its own ‘vaccine passport’ to Aussie travellers
Fancy a month’s worth of free accommodation across Australia, NZ and the Pacific to enjoy once it is safe to do so? Well, you’ll need both jabs to be in with a chance.
Hotels
Longest-running CEO of any major hotel company calls time on career
BWH Hotel Group’s longtime president and CEO is retiring, with an Esky, BBQ tongs and Big Mouth Billy Bass Singing Fish mooted as possible leaving gifts.