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Mercure Brisbane opens interactive lobby

The Mercure hotel chain is rolling out an ‘interactive lobby’ concept, with Brisbane the first in Australia to offe...

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Four Points hotel bound for Melbourne

A Four Points by Sheraton hotel is bound for Melbourne Docklands, with the new-build Starwood property set to open in January 2...

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IHG shuffles InterCon rewards rates

Staying at an InterContinental hotel is about to get more rewarding, with parent group IHG dropping the flat '2,000 points per...

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Ibis Styles East Perth hotel in 2015

Visitors to the nation's mining capital with have a second Ibis Styles hotel from mid-2015, with Accor set to open the Ibis Sty...

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Credit card perks you never knew existed

Perks like frequent flyer points and free travel insurance are common on most gold and platinum credit cards – but how ab...

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What makes a great business hotel room?

Whether it’s catching up on work or getting a good night’s sleep, a great hotel room can be a godsend on an otherwi...

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Free wifi for more hotels

All Rydges, QT and Atura hotels throughout Australia are now serving up free Internet for all guests. It's a welcome step...

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Sofitel Legend in Xi'an opens its doors

The Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel in Xi’an is now open following an extensive transformation of The People&rs...

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London's Shangri-La at the Shard opens

The new Shangri-La at the Shard is now open, with the luxury hotel boasting unmatched views of London from the city's newest a...

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Sule Shangri-La, Yangon opens

Following extensive renovations spanning two and a half years, the Traders Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar has been rebranded as the S...

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What makes a great hotel bathroom?

We've all been there: checked into a decent hotel, settled into a very nice room – only to be let down by a sub-standard ...

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Dubai set for a Langham Resort

The Middle East will see its first Langham Hospitality Group property in 2015 as The Langham Resort in Dubai is added to the ma...

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Perth gets new Westin hotel

Starwood has big plans for Perth, with a new Westin luxury hotel slated to open in 2017. The Westin Perth will be located on H...

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DoubleTree hotels for Perth, Fremantle

Western Australia is set to gain two DoubleTree by Hilton hotels – the DoubleTree Perth Waterfront in mid-2016 and the Do...

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Aloft Perth Rivervale to open in 2016

Starwood’s Aloft Hotels brand will reach Australian shores in 2016 with the opening of a new Perth hotel. Aloft Perth Ri...

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Photos: new Sheraton Melbourne Hotel

The new Sheraton Melbourne Hotel is the latest addition to Australia's capital of elegance, opening its doors for travelle...

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Earning points for hotel stays

Want to earn your full serve of points with your favourite hotel rewards scheme? Avoid 'third party' booking sites and make yo...

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World's most expensive hotel breakfasts

Whether with croissants, scrambled eggs or pancakes, thousands of business travellers worldwide begin their day at a hotel-owne...

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