This Month
Welcome to the Waldorf: Forrests’ luxury hotel rises in Circular Quay
In a $520 million deal two years ago, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, now separated, acquired the project, which is set to be finished by the end of next year.
Still ignoring hotel loyalty schemes? Here’s why you shouldn’t
The reward programs of hotel giants like Marriott, Accor and IHG are free to join. And you can use the points for far more than a hotel stay.
This new Sydney hotel is the ultimate urban oasis
Dazzling design, stellar dining and a tropical rooftop pool are just the start of what you can expect at the hotly anticipated Eve Hotel.
Hoteliers see housing crisis as ally in war against Airbnb, Stayz
The association representing the world’s biggest hotel groups has called for the government to introduce a 90-day cap on short-term accommodation.
This is the place to go if you need a pick-me-up
From herbal remedies to acupressure treatments, a new luxury wellness resort in Vietnam is set to restore your wellbeing.
Suspended Elanor puts $160m of hotels up for sale in race to fix debt
The fund manager has put the luxurious Adelaide’s Mayfair Hotel and Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Lodge up for sale as it seeks to end its suspension from the ASX.
Hunter Valley set for five-star resort after $25m winery deal
The wine region’s tourism scene will get an overdue shake-up following the deal involving industry veterans Brian McGuigan and Col Peterson.
January
Private credit giant Metrics takes on housing project after loan sours
The non-bank lender has taken control of an APH site in eastern Melbourne for about $14 million under revised plans to turn it into a residential development.
Sydney’s newest boutique hotel comes with a fine-dining twist
What happens when Australia’s most celebrated restaurant couple extend their hospitality into the guest rooms above their landmark eaterie? We check in to find out.
A $150m hotel project that stress-tested the private credit boom
Merricks Capital, now part of Regal Partners, called in administrators when a Melbourne hotel developer defaulted on payments. The hotel has been built and sold.
Hotels love that tennis now means ‘spoiling yourself’
Hoteliers have relished the boost from more tourists coming to the tennis this year because of the lower Aussie dollar.
Coopers Brewery appoints its first non-Cooper boss
Tim Cooper says drinkers are tiring of paying $17 for a pint of craft beer, and sales are rising at Coopers as people return to better-value mainstream beers.
Three hotel breakfasts to make you spring out of bed
In their rush to create drawcard restaurants, many establishments overlook what is still arguably the most important meal of the day. Not these ones.
Sign up, check in, chill out: What not to miss in Australia in 2025
From a hot spring trail in outback Queensland to duelling pianos in Darwin and a clutch of cool hotel debuts, here’s what’s happening on the home front.
Sydney developer snaps up last Virtical pub in first trade of 2025
Sydney developer Lyon Group has bought the Hotel Australasia for $4.1m from receivers, after more than $1bn of NSW pubs changed hands in 2024.
Room to choose: 11 hotel openings to look forward to in 2025
Australia’s hotel construction boom is in full swing. And that means plenty of fresh options are opening for business in 2025.
December 2024
Want to buy a regional pub? This is what you need to know
Investors are getting back into regional pubs. In a tight economy, they have to focus on a local market, but also have a longer-term bet on real estate.
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.
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.
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.