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Launched in December 2025, Hannah St Hotel  introduced  a fresh chapter in boutique hospitality to Melbourne’s Southbank precinct. As part of the Collection by TFE Hotels portfolio, the design-forward, culturally attuned property is already turning heads for its considered aesthetic and commitment to connecting guests with its neighbourhood. More than a place to stay, Hannah […]

Venues that play live music have typically struggled to make ends meet when playing to limited crowd numbers – often times pubs, having a basis of food and beverage sales, have bridged that gap. And what an important gap it is. Before musicians or bands can dream of platinum albums and sold-out stadiums, they need […]

When Sand Hill Road bought the Waterside Hotel eight years ago, it wasn’t a punt, it was a statement of belief. “We bought it because we love this scale of pub,” says Matt Mullins, Company Director of Sand Hill Road. “That thousand-person patron number is the sweet spot for us. We’d spent twenty years in […]

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 […]