Independent management company Trilogy Hotels has added a further two Accor brand hotels to its New South Wales portfolio this month.
On May 1, 2025, Trilogy commenced operations of Peppers The Hills Lodge in Sydney’s Hills District, and Mercure Newcastle Airport.
Both hotels will remain under the Peppers and Mercure brands, with Accor continuing to provide brand distribution and loyalty programs.
“The Hills and Newcastle regions deserve wonderful hotels, not only as an amenity for these communities to enjoy,” said Trilogy Hotels CEO, Scott Boyes. “Hotels like The Peppers Hills Lodge and Mercure Newcastle Airport are platforms for locals to kick off an international hospitality career.
“This is a responsibility we embrace and a commitment we look forward to delivering on.
“We would like to thank all of our partners for providing the platform for us to do what we love doing most – operating their hotels.”
Built in 2015, the Mercure Newcastle Airport, located 300 meters from the airport terminal, features 95 guest rooms, a fully equipped gym, conference facilities, restaurant and bar.
“We are excited to collaborate with Trilogy Hotels, we are looking forward to seeing what is possible with Trilogy’s management expertise and Accor’s brand,” said GWH Executive Director, Grahame Chevalley.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this partnership on our business and the community overall.”
With Newcastle Airport undergoing a major upgrade to the tune of AU$250 million upgrade, which will see a new international terminal opening in mid-2025, the region is set for further tourism growth.
Following the addition of new international routes and freight facilities, annual visitor numbers are expected to increase by 850,000 and inject AU$6.2 billion into the visitor economy over the next 20 years.
“We are delighted to be working with a well-respected local business like GWH,” Boyes said.
“We have great confidence in the Newcastle market and are delighted to add the Mercure Newcastle Airport to our growing portfolio of wonderful hotels.”
Owned by Garry Lingard and Lyndsay Edmonds, the 97-room boutique Peppers The Hills Lodge in Sydney’s Hills district is set within picturesque grounds, making it a popular wedding and conference destination.
The low-rise Tudor-style hotel offers guests fine dining at Nobles Restaurant and Bar, and features four function rooms, a heated swimming pool and full-service day spa.
The Lodge is located between commercial, retail, medical, and leisure precincts, including Norwest Business Park, which employs approximately 30,000 people across 800 multinational companies, including Woolworths, ResMed, and IBM.
The area is expected to see major residential and commercial expansion over the next two decades.
Lingard and Edmonds said Trilogy was chosen for its “innovative and collaborative approach to hotel management”.
“This approach aligns with our company values and vision for The Hills Lodge,” they said.
“Their ability to blend local insights with global best practices will undoubtedly improve the hotel’s operational efficiency and guest experiences. We look forward to this new chapter in our Lodge’s history.”
Boyes said the owners are “deeply invested in this rapidly growing and thriving part of Sydney”.
“Trilogy is dedicated to continuing the Lodge’s story and enhancing its reputation as the finest hotel in the area,” he said.
“We are grateful to Garry and Lyndsay for their partnership and trust, we are also delighted to be working with Accor, which will continue to provide brand distribution and loyalty under the premium Peppers brand.”