Accor to debut Movenpick brand in Australia
Accor’s Swiss hospitality brand Movenpick will plant its flag in Australia.
Together with Singaporean-based global hospitality group, Global Premium Hotels, it signed a management agreement to introduce Movenpick Hotel Hobart in Tasmania.
Located near Hobart waterfront, the new build property will have 221 guestrooms and suites, unlocking city and harbour views.
On-site amenities include a restaurant and meeting facilities.
"We are delighted to be working with Global Premium Hotels to bring our first Movenpick hotel to Australia. It is well positioned to appeal to business and leisure travellers visiting the vibrant capital city of Hobart," said Simon McGrath AM, Chief Executive Officer for Accor Pacific.
Flexible event space will be available for up to 100 guests alongside a pre-event area and full bar.
As well as hosting the ‘Chocolate Hour’ each afternoon, the hotel will offer the brand’s signature services including Movenpick Products of fine food and beverages, and web check-in.
Written by Ray Montgomery, Asia Editor
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
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