MGallery hotel launches in Sydney’s south
Sydney’s Brighton-Le-Sands welcomes its first MGallery Collection hotel this week following a multi-million-dollar transformation of Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach. The Brighton Hotel Sydney – MGallery Collection, located on the Botany Bay foreshore, features...
Auberge Collection Debuts New Brand Identity — LODGING
BETHESDA, Maryland—Auberge, a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, announced its new name: Auberge Collection. The more encompassing title reflects Auberge Collection’s growing collection of properties. From city hotels to beachfront properties,...
Qantas Group set for a major trans-Tasman expansion in 2026
Qantas Group has announced a major trans-Tasman expansion including Qantas’ first Airbus A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington and a new direct Jetstar route from Brisbane to Queenstown next year. As part of the expansion, the Qantas Group...
An introduction to Wichita, Kansas
I landed in Wichita last night after a mammoth 20+ hour journey from my home in the UK. Having never even set foot in the state of Kansas before, I did some research on the city I’m visiting for the next week as part of TBEX Wichita, and here’s what I’ve...
Marriott Bonvoy Launches New Collection Brand — LODGING
BETHESDA, Maryland—Marriott announced the launch of its newest brand, the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy. The portfolio offers exclusively outdoor-focused stays set in destinations ranging from cabins in woodlands near National Parks to boutique hotels...
Darwin Airport Resorts unveils new rooms and restaurant following $41 million upgrade
Airport Development Group (ADG) has unveiled a AU$41 million redevelopment of Darwin Airport Resorts, Australia’s first airport resort. The project sees the integration of the three hotels – Novotel, Mercure and Ibis – around a centralised area that includes a...
My favourite European Avios redemptions with British Airways
UK travellers just can’t get enough of Europe — and honestly, who can blame us? I’m the same. With so many incredible cities only a couple of hours away, it feels like the continent was made for spontaneous escapes. One weekend you’re wandering through...
Exploring Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets for Development — LODGING
For years, hotel investment decisions have been guided by a simple rule of thumb: bigger markets are generally safer markets. Gateway cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago have long been seen as the surest bets for development due to their diverse...
Key appointments: Millennium, Pan Pacific Perth, Soneva Group and more
Soneva Group appoints three key leaders Soneva Group has appointed three senior executives to its leadership team. Joanna Flint has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Whitehouse as Chief Financial Officer and Abhishek Sharma has been promoted to...








