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Passionate about creating connections and finding real meaning behind her work, Eloise is a natural leader and hospitality hero. Nominated by her team at The Westin Melbourne, Eloise was crowned the Hotel Industry Rising Star at the recent Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence. Already a hospitality tragic, Eloise cannot imagine carving a career in anything […]

The Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award is an award conferred annually by Accommodation Australia (Victoria) that recognises the outstanding contribution made by a hotelier or industry colleague who, through their efforts over a long period of time, has made a significant impact on the industry and has helped contribute directly or indirectly to the […]

Hospitality is built on experience – and today, that experience begins on arrival. As more Australians switch to electric, guests are seeking venues that make charging effortless, fast and part of the ritual. They want to plug in, settle in and make their time count. Across Australian cities, that quiet shift is reshaping how people […]

At a recent Women in Hotels event, industry leaders came together to share raw, real, and inspiring insights into what it takes to lead, grow, and thrive in hospitality. Through candid storytelling and actionable advice, the event underscored the power of community, mentorship, adaptability, and self-belief in shaping successful teams and venues. Whether you’re an […]

History of Global Gaming Women Global Gaming Women (GGW) was founded in 2011 as an initiative of the American Gaming Association to bring together women from all segments of the gaming industry, creating opportunities for connection, development, and advancement. Recognising the need for a dedicated platform to support and promote women in what had traditionally […]

The Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award is an award conferred annually by Accommodation Australia (Victoria) that recognises the outstanding contribution made by a hotelier or industry colleague who, through their efforts over a long period of time, has made a significant impact on the industry and has helped contribute directly or indirectly to the […]

LE MÉRIDIEN MELBOURNE:Where history, hospitality and culture collide. At 20 Bourke Street, in the heart of Melbourne’s theatre district, sits a hotel that’s anything but ordinary. Once a cinema, nightclub, and live music venue, Le Méridien Melbourne now blends its dramatic past with modern luxury- offering something far richer than just a city stay. Since […]

In the world of commercial refrigeration, few names carry the weight and legacy of United Refrigeration. Established in 1966 and still proudly Australian- owned, the company has long been the quiet force keeping Victoria’s hospitality venues cool, both literally and figuratively. We recently talked to General Manager Dean Ferraro, whose decades of experience and hands […]

Beneath the surface of our vibrant industry lie many challenges that publicans from every corner of the state share in. From regulation to red tape, hiring to upskilling, costs to inflation – keeping the doors open, the beer flowing and the meals coming is something that requires a keen sense of dedication, patience and above […]

The Matador Motel are Hall of Fame inductees after winning Motel of The Year at the Victorian Accommodation Awards for excellence three times. The Matador Motel is located in the heart of Sale, known for creating memorable and comfortable guest experiences, it’s no surprise they won the Motel of the Year category at the Victorian […]