Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji win’s two world awards
The luxurious Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji Islands has won two awards, winning the “Best Resort and Hotel in Fiji” at the 2016 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, held in Marbella, Spain and winning the “Australasia’s Leading Luxury Boutique Island Resort” at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards™, held in Danang, Vietnam.
The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards (SSLHLA) are voted on by consumers and trade and are designed to identify the exceptional from the very best by bestowing the highest and exclusive, SIGNUM VIRTUTIS – the seal of excellence, upon the most exceptional luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle properties worldwide.
“Winning a Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award is a very exclusive club and we feel extremely privileged to have won this award for the second time, having also won in 2013.” Says Colleen O’Neill, Owner, Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji.
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne will host a pop-up market
On Saturday 29th October, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne will host a pop-up market for guests, passers-by and the general public to enjoy. Media release attached and below.
Located on Bourke Street, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne’s laneway-style lobby will be transformed into a thriving marketplace from 10am – 4pm with a range of stalls selling delicious treats and gorgeous gifts including Tea products from Cloud Nine Teas, Sweet and savoury snacks from Red Door Corner Store, Unique, handmade, costume jewellery from Tinka the Label, Homewares from AKA, Candles from Bon Lux, Stationary and gifts from Knick Knack Collection, Hand printed napery from Alma & Co and Takeaway coffee from Coffee on Cue.
Located on Ground Floor, 131-135 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne invites the public to come along and support these wonderful small businesses. Entry is free of charge.
Mantra Group says aloha with record growth for the Ala Moana Hotel
Leading Australian-based hotel and resort operator Mantra Group’s expansion into new international markets is yielding strong results.
Their latest acquisition, the 1,100 room Mantra-branded Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu Hawaii, has recorded a solid opening performance to perform above the industry-average in the South Pacific hotel market.
Mantra Group Chief Executive Officer Bob East said the acquisition transitioned smoothly at the end of July and is now the largest property in the Mantra Group portfolio.
“Records in both occupancy and average-daily-rate have been achieved in August and September,” said Mr East.
He said Ala Moana Hotel has also realised double-digit revenue per available room (REVPAR) growth, which is more than double the market growth being experienced at other properties on Oahu.
Mr East said the iconic Ala Moana Hotel has consistently been a strong performer under the management of ALM Management Services LLC (ALMMS), an affiliation of Hawaiian-based hotel company Outrigger Enterprises Group.
InterContinental Sydney celebrates with third consecutive win at the 2016 World Travel Awards
InterContinental Sydney has been recognised among the globe’s greatest industry talent, collecting two major accolades in the 23rd annual World Travel Awards on Friday night. InterContinental Sydney was acknowledged for its excellence as winner of Australasia’s Leading Business Hotel 2016 award for the third consecutive year and winner of the Australasia’s Leading Executive Club Lounge 2016 award for the second consecutive year.
The Australasia’s Leading Business Hotel 2016 award category was earned among a shortlist of 11 of Australasia’s prominent hotels, while the iconic InterContinental Sydney Club InterContinental was recognised as finalist among eight of Australasia’s leading Club lounges.
