Accor and the Hotel Convención property have signed an agreement and plan to open the new establishment in 2016. It will be operated under a franchise contract under the Novotel brand. The hotel, which will be completely redesigned and refurbished, will be transformed into a preferred benchmark destination for international congresses. The 790-room establishment is […]
Captions (l-r): Images by Jon Rendell – Café Les Deux Magots, January 1978; Eiffel Tower Paris, January 1987; Le dejeuner sur l'herbe, Musee d'Orsay, Paris January 1978 (Iconic Paris, photographs by Jon Rendell – Sofitel 50th anniversary) French hotel brand Sofitel Luxury Hotels is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014, a […]
The TAA NSW Awards for Excellence 2014 saw Accor hotels pick up six awards on a highly competitive awards night. Mercure Sydney won the Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel of the Year, having unveiled an exciting multi-million dollar revamp recently. General Manager Greg Brady said, “This is a great win for the hotel which has seen a transformation […]
Keishi Spa at the Novotel Vines Resort has quietly ushered in a new era of pampering to the Swan Valley outside of Perth, where set amongst the rolling fairways, ancient vines and native bush, you instantly feel more relaxed, and enveloped in the indulgent atmosphere and decor. Keishi meaning pearl, will be come a valuable addition […]
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour will add a new dimension to the dining scene of Sydney’s famous Darling Harbour with the commencement of work today for an exciting new restaurant and dining concept. This multi-million dollar refurbishment will see the new restaurant and bar area feature three distinctive cuisine offerings: a cosmopolitan Wine Bar and […]
Following the completion of the multi-million dollar revamp earlier this year, boasting an edgy new look, Mercure Sydney has launched the conferencing space with innovative event offerings, in keeping with the renaissance of the surrounding Sydney Central/Broadway precinct. With top partnering suppliers including Cheeky Food Group, Best Buds Florist, BE Challenged, 3Minute Angels, Be Spoke […]
The success and delegates’ enjoyment of any meeting or conference depends on the venue. Here is a New Zealand venue that has it all. The private location is dramatic, naturally pristine and close enough and accessible to Auckland, yet in a seaside location that seems a world away. Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort, nestled in […]
The Accor group’s leading midscale hotel brand Mercure has commenced the roll out of its new interactive lobby concept in Australia, launching its first new-look reception space at the Mercure Brisbane this month. The Mercure in Brisbane is the first in Australia to implement the new concept, originally piloted at the Mercure Tower Bridge in […]
Hot on the heels of the triumph in Game One, the NSW VB Blues will take on the XXXX Queensland Maroons next week in what will be a massive battle of State pride. With over 80,000 people expected to attend the all-important Game Two at ANZ Stadium, Accor hotels at Sydney Olympic Park are gearing […]
Rob McIntyre named the AHS Hospitality Hotel Industry Senior Hotel Executive of the year 2014 Accor New Zealand is proud to announce that Pullman Auckland General Manager, Rob McIntyre, has been named the AHS Hospitality Hotel Industry Senior Hotel Executive of the Year 2014. This major accolade, presented to Rob at the New Zealand Hotel […]