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German club Tivoli sold set to be redeveloped - Knight Frank and Colliers One of Melbourne’s oldest clubs, Melbourne’s Prahran German Club Tivoli sold by Knight Frank Australia in conjunction with Colliers is set to be redeveloped following the sale. “The fact that the Prahran site was permit-approved was very attractive for developers, however the site did offer the flexibility to amend the permit for alternative uses, including all residential, aged care and medical uses,” said Tom Ryan. The Prahran property has been sold following an Expressions of interest (EOI) campaign run by Knight Frank agents Stephen Kelly, Tom Ryan and Nick Bisset in conjunction with Colliers’ agents Jozef Dickinson, Philip Heberling and Alex Browne on behalf of the vendor, German Club Tivoli. Knight Frank’s Mr Stephen Kelly said: "Knight Frank is proud to have exclusively introduced the purchaser of the German Club Tivoli in Prahran and exclusively negotiated the sale. “The campaign generated over 180 inquiries, creating strong competition and allowing us to sell the property on an unconditional basis within 48 hours of the campaign close, with a 60-day settlement. The President of German Club Tivoli Mr Dieter Schwab President expressed his thanks to Stephen Kelly particularly, for his due diligence clear and concise communication and utmost professionalism in securing this sale on the Club’s behalf. Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/g6zEFRGa The ASEAN Developer Vanessa De Groot Sarah Clark Taylor Wardle #hotels #hotelnews #hospitality #tourismindustry #knightfrank #colliers #hoteldevelopment #pub #pubs #germanclub #clubnews #melbre

Accor’s loyalty program reaches 100 million global members Accor, announces its global loyalty and reward program, ALL, has welcomed its 100 millionth member demonstrating its attractiveness and rapid growth. Alix Boulnois, Chief Business, Digital & Tech Officer Accor, commented: “We are immensely proud to be celebrating this milestone and welcoming our 100 millionth loyalty member. This achievement demonstrates the strength of our loyalty program which together combined with our booking engine has become a powerful differentiator for our owners and guests. ALL is redefining loyalty, unlocking limitless possibilities with every journey.” Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gbWkwr-t Chris Mills Luke Baker Martine Gerow Gilda Perez-Alvarado Besma Boumaza Steven Daines Brune Poirson Kamal Rhazali Alix Boulnois Caroline Tissot Jean-Yves MINET Camil Yazbeck Accor Adrian Williams Naomi Hammond Accor Careers - Pacific Accor Pacific Garth Simmons Angela Howard Stephanie Inglis Brett Forer Taylor O'Brien Jada Stralow Lindsay Leeser #hotels #hotelnews #hospitality #tourism #loyaltyprograms #accor #accorgroup #limitless #ALL #hotelmanagement #hotelbookings #hotelowners #hoteloperations

HTL Private Office partners with HeirWealth HTL Private Office has announced a strategic partnership with HeirWealth, an Australian-based wealth tech platform, to enhance wealth management services for high-net-worth clients. Our clients are facing increasingly intricate financial landscapes said Vasco Duarte, Co-Founder of HTL Private Office. “This collaboration allows us to stay ahead of the curve and deliver bespoke strategies that empower clients to make informed, long-term decisions.” Ray Tubman Founder and CEO of HeirWealth shared “At HeirWealth, our mission is to revolutionise family wealth transfers by providing finance professionals with unparalleled visibility into their clients’ assets. This partnership will give HTL Private Office the tools it needs to manage wealth seamlessly, offering actionable data insights that strengthen relationships with clients and their families.” Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gBgq2CEZ Subscribe to our free newsletter HotCon here > https://lnkd.in/g8atG2eQ Rick Woelms Andrew Jolliffe Kimberley Cramp Matt Wright Daniel Dragicevich Blake Edwards Sam Handy Xavier Plunkett Vikki Bush Paddy Dalton Emery Jolliffe Ben Kennedy Andrew Jackson Annabel Noonan James Carrick Rebecca Buckman Daniel TubmanDan White #hotels #hospitality #tourismindustry #privateoffice #heirwealth #privatewealth #htl #htlproperty #hotelindustry #hotelinvestment

Two triple net lease pub investments for sale - Savills Leon Alaban and Joseph Ganim of Savills Hotels offer two outstanding hospitality investments for sale: The Plough Inn and The Court House Hotel for sale by EOI. These assets, representing exceptional investment opportunities with secure long-term leases and strong income streams. Leon Alaban, National Director – Hotels Savills Australia and New Zealand commented, “The Plough Inn represents an exceptional opportunity to secure a long-term investment in one of Brisbane’s most dynamic entertainment hubs.” Joseph Ganim, Sales Executive – Savills Hotels Australia and New Zealand added, “The Court House Hotel is an impressive country venue with a reliable revenue base, making it an attractive investment for those seeking a quality regional hospitality asset.” Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gJxBFzGc Kathryn Brassington Max Cooper Ed Colwell Adelaide Munro Nick Lower Drew Mitchell Selin Ince Hugo Weston Niall Kumar Leo Killeen Mark Durran Rob Williamson Benson Zhou Sherry Ge #hotels #savillshotels #pubs #pubsforsale #hospitality #tourism #pubsold #realestateinvestment #hotelinvestment

Harold Park Hotel for sale by HTL Property HTL Property agents Daniel Dragicevich, Sam Handy, Andrew Jolliffe and Blake Edwards market the Harold Park Hotel for sale. The hotel sits on an exaggerated 578 sqm* site, nestled into a mixed-use residential development and featuring in excess of a 900 sqm* building across two expansive trading levels and large basement/cellar. The popular hotel enjoys a midnight liquor licence with 8 x very valuable gaming licenses attached; and it is considered that the underlying value of the combined land, building and gaming machine approvals alone will underwrite a deal being done. Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/gr8eAYNC Vikki Bush Rebecca Buckman Louise Ciurpita Annabel Noonan Xavier Plunkett Ben Kennedy Glenn Price Andrew Jackson James Carrick Paul Nyholt Paddy Dalton Scott Callow Emery Jolliffe HTL Private Office #htlproperty #pubforsale #pubs #hotels #hospitalitybusiness #tourismindustry #hotelindustry #hotel #hotelowners

The Hunter Valley’s iconic Tower Estate for sale - CBRE CBRE Hotels’ Tom Gibson and Nick Hill have been appointed to market one of Australia’s most iconic and luxurious wine country escapes, Tower Estate for sale. “Tower Estate presents an opportunity to secure the most luxurious and centrally located hotel in Australia’s most visited wine region, offering diversified income streams across accommodation, events, and food and beverage operations. There is also an opportunity to scale the business via a room expansion and business repositioning,” Tom Gibson said. Nick Hill noted, “We expect widespread interest from domestic and international investors given the property’s highly strategic location in the heart of the Hunter Valley amid forecasts that the region’s economy will grow 75% by 2036, underpinned by record private and public investment.” Read more on The Hotel Conversation - https://lnkd.in/g-dusrgK Michael Simpson Caitlin Tanzer Ashley Ferguson Wayne Bunz Hayley Manvell Paul Fraser Northy Chen Taylor Morris Aaron Desange Charlie James #cbre #huntervalley #cbrehotels #hospitality #tourism #accommodation #hunterregion

G'day Group grows with acquisition of Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village G'day Group, has further expanded its presence in one of the country’s most recognised tourist destinations with the acquisition of Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village.  G’day Group Founder and Chief Executive Officer Grant Wilckens said “Cradle Mountain is one of the most spectacular and iconic natural destinations in Australia and it continues to be a drawcard destination for both domestic and international travellers, With recent major investment in Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain and now the acquisition of the Wilderness Village, we aim to position ourselves as the accommodation provider of choice in the region. " Read more on The Hotel Conversation > https://lnkd.in/gT5MDUKR Karen Jarrett Kate Berry Amanda Baldwin Ben Simons Lahnee White David Hassan John Domino #hotels #hotelsold #hospitalitybusiness #tourism #accommodation #gdaygroup #tasmania #cradlemountain #hotelmanagement #businessbrokerage

Kakadu icon the Crocodile Hotel for sale - Colliers Colliers national hotels team of Sam Abel, Haoran (Jackie) Su and Karen Wales market unique leasehold interest in The Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel for sale “An incoming investor has the opportunity to partner with the Mirarr people, the Traditional Owners of the lands where the hotel is located in Jabiru and to realise their vision for the town, to embrace the hotel’s rich history and elevate it in alignment with respect to their culture.” Sam Abel said. “With the support of various Government initiatives aimed at promoting tourism to Kakadu National Park, the Crocodile Hotel is expected to benefit from increased visitation from domestic and international guests as the central lodging option in the area,” Haoran (Jackie) Su said. Read more on The Hotel Conversation > https://lnkd.in/g9QjYANW Colliers Sam Abel Haoran (Jackie) Su Karen Wales Aleesha Balke #colliers #kakadunationalpark #hotelsforsale #Hotels #toursimindustry #accommodation #hospitality #NTtourism #Hotelindustry #hotelmanagement #hotelowners #hotelinvestment

IHG Hotels & Resorts announce plans to open in 2028* as the first luxury branded hotel in a South Australian wine region IHG Hotels & Resorts and Strategic Alliance announce a partnership to bring the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand to one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions with the signing of InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa. Scheduled to open in 2028 (subject to planning approval*) as the first luxury branded hotel in a South Australian wine region, the 150-room property will be an oasis of elegance and sophistication set amidst the rolling hills and lush vineyards of the famed Barossa. Each guest room will feature an unforgettable view of the stunning local landscape, including those with balconies overlooking the impressive vineyard and cellar door. Matthew Tripolone IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director, Australasia & Pacific, said: “We are exceptionally excited to bring our iconic InterContinental brand to the Barossa, and wouldlike to thank the Strategic Alliance team for partnering with us to invest in the future of South Australian tourism. Davd Cook Director of Strategic Alliance, said: “We are very pleased to be partnering with the iconic InterContinental brand and thank them for their shared vision in our Barossa project. We look forward to our continued positive engagement with IHG and the Barossa, as our team works closely with them in unlocking this opportunity and bringing this project to fruition.” InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa adds to IHG’s fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle (L&L) portfolio and reinforces its focus on growing its presence in the region. In the Australasia Pacific L&L segment IHG has 22 open hotels and 9 in its pipeline. Read more on The Hotel Conversation > https://lnkd.in/eHnyJp7P Erika Sullivan Nicole Veauvy Cameron Burke Emma Hynes Zak Muysken Mark Newey InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Lisa Rangitutia South Australian Tourism Commission #IHG #ihghotels #Barrossa #southaustralia #luxuryhotels #Hoteldevelopment #hotelmanagement #hotelconstruction #hotelinteriors #intercontinental #TrueHospitalityForGood

JLL advises on Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa debt refinancing   JLL’s (NYSE: JLL) today announced that it has advised on a landmark debt refinancing program for Amingiri Holdings Pvt. Ltd., owner of the luxury Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa. JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group and Debt & Structured Finance teams in Singapore originated the debt refinancing with an international bank, who acted as the arranger, facility agent, and security agent for the loan. We believe there exists considerable interest in diverse refinancing programs in the Maldives that play to our strengths and ability to tailor solutions,” says Nihat Can Ercan CEO, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific.   There is considerable interest by hotel owners for more structured finance services, and our entry into the Maldives will open new doors for financing assets in this and other non-traditional markets,” says Paul Brindley Head of Debt Advisory, Asia Pacific, JLL.   The transaction follows JLL’s recent announcement celebrating its standing as the #1 advisor for Asia Pacific Hotels investment sales in 2024 by MSCI Real Assets for the 13th year. To date, JLL has advised on approximately $2.0 billion worth of resort transactions in the Maldives. Read more on The Hotel Conversation > https://lnkd.in/g6teaYpM Julien Naouri Xander Nijnens Isabel Wong Peter Harper Gillian Berardi Debbie Farrelly Elyse Balcombe Nick Thompson Gus Moors Andrew Langsford Adam Bury Nick MacFie Andrew Peck Pamela Ambler Josh Erez Tim Graham Pimpanga Orn Yomchinda Charlie Macildowie Calvin Li James Yukio Abe Irina Chadsey #jll #jllhotels #jlldebtadvisory #maldives #hotelfinance #hotelinvestment #hoteldebt #hotelowners