This Month
Turnaround story for motels, hospitality’s Cinderella asset
The industry is booming off the back of a resurgence in domestic travel during the pandemic, with institutions and small investors pouring into the space.
Mandala Hotels adds Brisbane hinterland resort to $250m portfolio
Regional hotel provider Mandala Hotels and Resorts has acquired a Brisbane hinterland resort with renovation plans that will nearly double its room rates.
Does the Gold Coast’s buzziest new hotel live up to the hype?
Sophisticated and full of swagger, Australia’s first Mondrian, on Burleigh Beach, will change the way you do the GC.
Celebrity chef George Calombaris can’t escape drama
With his track record at Fair Work, one might think Calombaris would avoid of even a whiff of an unhappy worker.
Singaporeans pluck Sydney hotel from Crown collapse
Property developer Crown Group has sold its Skye Suites Sydney Hotel and Our Skittle Place Retail to Singaporean-based Furama Hotels for $68 million.
June
The $4500-a-night hotel we couldn’t wait to check out of
When in Rome, the Romeo fails to woo. But in London, the Emory has us swooning.
Are you addicted to luxury? Then you’ll love this new hotel
We check in to Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the serene new premises from the hospitality group with a cult-like following.
Ibiza’s ditching its party image. It reflects a wider phenomenon
At the world’s hottest resorts, the signature cocktail is likely to be a mix of vitamins served via a drip in your arm.
Luxury retreats boom as cashed-up tourists pay for the vibe
Small, remote and expensive luxury lodges are in demand amid rising numbers of affluent travellers on the hunt for unique experiences.
Adgemis tries to dodge bankruptcy, appoints trustee to his assets
The former KPMG dealmaker took on significant debts to build a sprawling hospitality empire. Now he is being pursued for repayment by several businessmen.
The next trend in hotels? Never checking out
Australia’s next wave of trophy homes will be dressed floor-to-ceiling in luxury resort labels.
Luxury Perth tower’s sky-high views require R rating at Ritz-Carlton
Tenants at one of Perth’s most lavish office blocks are being treated to some particularly exclusive views courtesy of a 5 star neighbour.
Star Group on a roll with $24m Qld pub deal
One of Queensland’s biggest privately owned hospitality players, Star Hotels, has snapped up a $24 million Rockhampton pub.
It’s the coolest chalet in Switzerland – though not for everyone
A French entrepreneur has turned his passion for mountaineering into a high-altitude endeavour.
Hotel dining used to be bland. Now it’s reinventing room service
Renowned chefs are stepping out of the kitchen to become hoteliers.
This historical home for widows is a new Scandi hotspot
Stockholm’s newest boutique hotel is attracting internationals and locals alike with its retro luxury and fine dining.
Why you’re seeing cutting-edge art when checking into high-end hotels
For enthusiasts and collectors, the pursuit of fine pieces knows no bounds. In Hong Kong, The Peninsula is leading the pack hoping to captivate the market.
Ripped sheets, urine stains, no towels: Crown guests slam dirty rooms
Travel reviews on booking websites have complained about the firm’s cleaning standards for Sydney rooms that cost nearly $700 a night.
You’ll have heard of the train. Now there’s a hotel
Impossibly glamorous, La Minerva is setting the standard for the famous Orient Express brand’s pivot into luxury lodgings.
New hotels, cruises and a Qantas tie-in: why you should holiday in Oman
Desert fortresses, rose terraces and frankincense set the little desert nation in the Middle East apart.