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BWH Hotels Group brings boutique hotel brand ‘Aiden’ to Australia The company says Aiden Darling Harbour is “built for travellers by travellers”. BWH HOTELS GROUP has introduced its boutique hotel concept Aiden to Sydney’s Darling Harbour – a hotel that the company says is “built for travellers by travellers”. Sydneysider Nicolas Chen is the traveller behind this creation, while Pyrmont local Michael Sharp leads as General Manager. “We set out to create a hotel built for travellers by travellers offering a new way to stay – a hotel experience that’s both stylish and affordable – and so far it’s been very well received,' Sharp said. Stretching eight storeys high, with 88 compact rooms, Aiden Darling Harbour is set in a remodelled 1930s art deco building, with design, art, food and beverage all influenced by the local area.
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Former Perisher Resort boss swaps snow for sand to lead Australian tourism icon.
FORMER PERISHER RESORT boss Peter Brulisauer has been announced as the new CEO of Hamilton Island. Brulisauer most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vail Resorts’ Australian operations and has been a pivotal figure in the Australian snow industry, having led Perisher since 2006 and Hotham and Falls Creek ski resorts for the past three years. He will commence the role in late April. Hamilton Island Chairman, Sandy Oatley, said Brulisauer’s dedication to Australian tourism made him the standout choice.
“Pete brings a wealth of experience and integrity to the role, with a deep understanding of tourism operations,” Oatley said. “The snow community will be sad to see him go but we are grateful and excited to welcome him to our island community.” Brulisauer described Hamilton Island as “an Australian tourism icon” and said he is honoured to take up the position as CEO. “It’s a privilege to be entrusted to lead the Hamilton Island team to carry on its proud legacy as one of the world’s most acclaimed tourism destinations,” he said.
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1 Hotel to make Australian debut in Melbourne 1 Hotel and Homes will be Melbourne’s first international hotel-branded residences. MELBOURNE’S NORTHBANK PRECINCT will welcome Australia’s first 1 Hotel and Homes from SH Hotels and Resorts as part of a $550 million project at Seafarers. The 18-storey development will comprise 120 luxury hotel-branded residences atop 277 guest rooms. The 1 Hotel brand centres around “ecoluxury” tourism, targeting those looking for luxury lifestyle and who value sustainable design and architecture. The hotel company currently has eight properties across North America, and one in Haitang Bay, Sanya (APAC) with more to open in London, Paris and Crete. It will be Melbourne’s first international hotelbranded residences. Since October, there has been $30 million in sales and reservations for residences at Seafarers. Riverlee development director, David Lee, said the construction signifies confidence in both the luxury owner-occupier apartment market and hotel sectors. “Seafarers will be a place for all Melburnians and visitors to enjoy as a new riverfront destination that brings Northbank to life,” he said.
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