Accor is bringing one of its funky lifestyle hotel brands to one of Sydney’s most iconic heritage buildings, so expect to hear a lot of James Brown and Prince being played from the property’s speakers.

“Fantastique”, “magnifique” and “très bon” were just some of the words Accor boss Sébastien Bazin used to describe the group’s new lifestyle move.

Hilton is reportedly looking to add an economy brand to its global hospitality network.

Australian hotel firm StayWell is considering using its forthcoming property in the hip Shoreditch area of London as the pilot […]