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sbe and Accor to Develop Mondrian Gold Coast in Australia
November 10, 2020
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced Australia’s first Mondrian hotel and branded residences will be built at the iconic Burleigh Heads Beachfront on the Gold Coast. A stunning dual tower property, Mondrian Gold Coast is being developed in collaboration with Chris and Letitia Vitale’s Vitale Projects. It will be constructed on an expansive 43,453 square foot (4037sqm) beachfront site on the corner of First Avenue and The Esplanade Burleigh Heads in one of the Gold Coast’s most desirable neighborhoods. ...
Border Uncertainty Could Cripple Queensland’s Economic Rebound Warns Accor
Accor | September 22, 2020
With estimates that border closures are costing Queensland $17 million* a day, Accor Pacific, Australia’s largest hotel group, is calling for urgent action to save the ailing state. Simon McGrath, Chief Operating Officer for Accor Pacific, said: “The current border restrictions mean that Queensland will miss out on the summer dollar, a crucial period for local businesses, the economy and jobs. Now is when people are booking visits for the next 3 to 6 months and if they don’t have certainty that Queensland will be open, then Queensland will miss the surge in travel and fall behind other states. Queensland could go from leadershi...
Tabcorp Park Inks Deal With Accor to Open Mantra Melbourne Melton Hotel at Home of Victorian Harness Racing
Accor | September 3, 2020
Accor, together with the owners of Tabcorp Park, announce the hotel at Victoria’s home of metropolitan harness racing has been rebranded to Mantra Melbourne Melton, under a franchise agreement. The 41-room hotel is set to become a destination of choice for racegoers, business travellers, sporting groups and families looking for convenient, contemporary trackside accommodation when it reopens to the public. With superb panoramic views over the racecourse, not only does the hotel offer the best seat in the house for Tabcorp Park’s weekly harness racing, it also boasts a selection of well-appointed guest rooms, including a mix of St...
Accor shelters Australia in fight Against COVID-19
Accor | April 8, 2020
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is providing vital shelter in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. The company has transformed itself from providing a luxury service to crucial infrastructure, as Accor works with government authorities and community organisations, making its accommodation and services available to those most in need. Accor hotels are sheltering; Front-line health workers The homeless and disadvantaged Vulnerable families Returning residents who are required to go into quarantine for 14 days Accor Pacific’s Chief Operating Officer, Simon McGrath, said: “Welcoming, ...
Simon McGrath Named General Manager of Hilton Manila
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | October 2, 2018
MANILA, Philippines - Simon McGrath has been appointed General Manager of the upcoming Hilton Manila, which will be part of the Resorts World Manila integrated complex in Newport City, Pasay, Philippines. Prior to his appointment, he was the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru in Malaysia, which he opened in 2014. "The tourism sector in Manila has seen healthy growth in recent years. Strong economic growth and infrastructure development in the Philippines – particularly in Manila – has also prompted an increase in both business and leisure travelers. With the growing demand for accommodation, it's an exciting...
