New Hotel Openings Australasia 2017 News
Starwood to debut Aloft brand in Melbourne, Australia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Spotlight Group to debut its Aloft brand in Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital. Slated to open in early 2019, the new build 176-room hotel will form the centrepiece of a state-of-the-art mixed-use development located at 402 Chapel Street in South Yarra, known as “402 Chapel,” designed by international architect Tim Kobe.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui set for 2017 opening
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Sa Bora Bora Nui for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. The 115-key resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, will undergo a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and open as Conrad Bora Bora Nui in March 2017.
Six Senses Hotels set to open in Fiji in 2017
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced the latest project in its expanding portfolio in the island country of Fiji. This small archipelago in the South Pacific is comprised of 332 islands and nearly one million inhabitants spread throughout the major islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. Approximately one third of the islands are uninhabited, ranging in size from 3,800 square miles to tiny islands or spits of sand a few hundred acres in circumference.
Minor Hotels to grow Avani brand in Australia with Perth properties
Minor Hotel Group has announced the planned expansion of its presence in Australia with the launch of two new properties in Perth, Avani Hotel and Avani Residences. The announcement marks the Avani brand’s entry into the Australian market with an investment of more than AUD $110 million. With an existing portfolio of 51 Oaks Hotels & Resorts, the majority in Australia, Minor Hotel Group is strongly committed to further development and expansion throughout the nation.