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The hotel is operated by IHG under its luxury Intercontinental brand.

Wealthy families to sell Sorrento’s ‘Conti’ hotel for $180m

The Continental stands at the gateway to some of Victoria’s most expensive real estate, including the clifftop mansion of Portsea owned by Rich Listers.

  • Larry Schlesinger
The lower levels of the Atlassian tower will house a flagship YHA hostel.

Atlassian tower the next frontier for reborn hostel operator

As it prepares for its most ambitious opening yet, YHA Australia’s business continues to boom as demand for budget stays grows.

  • Larry Schlesinger
The Commercial Hotel in Brisbane is one of three pubs acquired by Redcape.

Redcape bolsters pub portfolio with triple Brisbane swoop

MA Financial’s hospitality group bought the three venues for a combined $66 million following a recent string of asset sales.

  • Larry Schlesinger
There’s not a lot of new supply coming on in Sydney, so occupancy rates and room rates will keep rising.

5 opportunities for commercial property investing in 2025

Sydney hotels, data centres and regional shopping centres are among the segments tipped to grow next year.

  • Sam Tamblyn
The pair of “eyes” at 12th floor terrace level.

Inside Melbourne’s latest luxury hotel

This CBD new-build is avowedly local, and intrinsically sophisticated. The essence of Victoria’s capital, really.

  • Stephen Todd
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Why Lake Como has become a hot ticket in winter

These palatial family-run retreats in northern Italy pride themselves on making the festive season magical.

  • Jane Cornwell
The eye-catching 1 Hotel Melbourne will open on the northern banks of the Yarra River in May.

The 16,000-room hotel boom that is yet to slow

The burst of development over the past four years has two more years to run before it slows, a new forecast shows.

  • Larry Schlesinger
The Camelia Grove Hotel was purchased for $8.6m in 2020.

Solotel takes charge of three Public Hospitality venues

Under a deal with receivers, the group will operate The Norfolk in Redfern, Oxford House in Paddington, and Camelia Grove Hotel in Alexandria.

  • Larry Schlesinger
A new bronze age - the grand entrance.

How Sydney’s landmark Wentworth hotel rates after a $70m refurb

Adding four top-quality bars and restaurants to the mix will ensure the mid-century venue has a steady flow of patrons – guests and locals.

  • Philippa Coates

November

Australian Venue Co CEO Paul Waterson says trading has improved across the 234 venues since late September.

Pub spending up since grand final week

The boss of Australia’s second-largest pubs group, Australian Venue Co, says Christmas bookings are up 16 per cent and cocktails and spirits sales now equal beer.

  • Simon Evans
xxYearBali cover story a year in bali indonesia ; text by Penny Watson (handout image supplied via journalist for use in Traveller, no credit, no syndication) Breakout: Banyan Tree Escape in Buahan

No walls, no doors – is this the future of luxury travel?

The first property launched under a new brand from Banyan Tree takes its history of boundary pushing further by doing more with way less in the Balinese jungle.

  • Ute Junker
A render image of 33 Cross Street. The Intercontinental Double Bay is set to be replaced with an expansive village precinct containing wellness centres and boutiques.

Double Bay’s new $1b village to replace InterContinental

Owners believe the new precinct will be the “final piece of the puzzle” that transforms one of Sydney’s most salubrious suburbs into a global destination.

  • Campbell Kwan
Management rights to Clubb Coolum Resort on the Sunshine Coast sold for $3m

Property management rights industry worth $9.4b

Rising real estate values and new developments have underpinned growth of the Queensland-dominated sector.

  • Larry Schlesinger

10 new and extraordinary international hotels to book in 2025

From New York City to Rome, luxury hospitality is being redefined. These city stays are destinations in themselves.

  • Kirstie Clements and Charis Perkins
Australia’s Nick Malouf holding the winning trophy celebrates after winning the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament against Fiji .

Why late March is the best time of year to visit Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament is a bucket-list event for sport enthusiasts. But there’s plenty of sightseeing to be had too.

  • Zoe Samios
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Nimbo Fork Lodge includes 12 accommodation suites with sweeping views of the Tumut River.

Snowy Mountains lodge developed by ex-Citibank exec hits the market

The luxury Nimbo Fork Lodge near Tumut, developed by fishing enthusiast and former banker Chris Fehon, is for sale. Meanwhile, the historic Waverley Estate in South Australia has sold.

  • Larry Schlesinger

This Swiss Alps hotel is so luxurious, you needn’t leave. But you will

At its door, The Chedi has a ski hill for winter visitors, and some of the world’s twistiest, most challenging roads for cyclists and car enthusiasts.

  • Tony Davis
Selina’s Melbourne CBD hotel at 250 Flinders Street will become a Bounce backpackers.

Backpacker operator Bounce snaps up Selina’s Australian hostels

Hostel operator Bounce will instantly double its network of properties to six with the acquisition of three former Selina hostels in Melbourne and Brisbane.

  • Larry Schlesinger

October

The Adelphi Hotel on Melbourne’s Flinders Lane sold at 24pc discount to its last purchase price.

Virtical’s Adelphi Hotel sold for discounted $19m

Collapsed pub and hotel developer and operator Virtical bought the boutique Melbourne hotel on Flinders Lane for $25 million in 2023.

  • Larry Schlesinger
Lanson Place is in the old Salvation Army printing press overlooking Parliament Gardens.

Six years on, Lanson Place opens in historic Melbourne building

The $80 million apartment hotel is the Hong Kong chain’s first in Australia, and fills a gap in the market.

  • Larry Schlesinger

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