Mark Davie

Hilton to bring Tapestry Collection label to Australasia
The announcement of the upscale brand’s debut takes the number of Hilton brands either operating or in the pipeline

Accor adds Mantra branding to Mackay Marina
The hotel giant will take over its second hotel in the Central Queensland town as part of a new franchise agreement

TAA members take a tour of Western Sydney Airport
Tourism Accommodation Australia hosted dozens of hotel General Managers from Sydney to an inside peek at the forthc

Accor leads industry push for First Nations recognition
Accor Pacific has initiated an industry groundswell for the wider hospitality industry to unite behind a major cons

Hotel supply line sets Australian inventory milestone
Amid a booming supply chain, new hotel openings for November have pushed Australia’s national room inventory abov

New Adelaide hotel to serve naval defence industry
A proposed new hotel at Port Adelaide’s Osborne naval base is on the lookout for a management brand to help capit

West Hotel Sydney to offer personalised guest stays
Guests can indulge in curated experiences based on their individual personalities via a new summertime activity pro

Newest Veriu hotel at Green Square opens doors
The micro-hotel brand’s fifth property in Sydney opens ahead of a period of great expansion as the brand ventures

Changes at the top for Expedia as CEO Okerstrom departs
Expedia Group has announced the resignation of Mark Okerstrom as CEO and CFO Alan Pickerill, effective immediately.

Ascend Hotel Collection brand returns to New Zealand
More than three years after the brand left its former home in Queenstown, Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has found the perf

1 Hotels outlines guest facilities for Melbourne debut
Benefits of 1 Hotel Melbourne available to short-stay guests will include access to five-star services, amenities,

Next immortalises Gen-Z ‘Ink’ brand in Melbourne
The newest brand from Next Story Group is highly charismatic and aims to connect and celebrate the creativity of lo

ACCC calls for sweeping reforms on loyalty programs
A review into operating practices of many of Australia’s largest loyalty programs has prompted the competition re