In an unprecedented move, Accor Pacific, the most significant hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, has confirmed that their associates have dedicated over $300 million to revamping and refurbishing their properties since 2022.
This hefty investment exemplifies Accor Pacific and their collaborator’s unwavering dedication to creating unparalleled guest experiences while maintaining the loftiest standards of excellence throughout their range of offerings.
Refurbishments have been executed across various locales within the Pacific region, extending to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and French Polynesia. The investments target to boost guest gratification, amplify facility amenities, and ensure Accor’s collection of 400 hotels, apartments, and resorts in the Pacific uphold their dominant industry position.
Accor Pacific’s CEO, Sarah Derry, expressed pride in the significant investment, stating, “This substantial investment demonstrates our partners’ resolve to uphold Accor’s reputable brands, which consistently deliver remarkable guest experiences. The renovations contribute not only to the guests’ overall experience but also to the economic prosperity and progress of the local communities where Accor properties are situated.”
The guests’ enthusiastic responses have been affirmative, appreciating the augmented comfort and upgraded facilities. The company continues to centre its efforts around guest contentment and strives to deliver extraordinary experiences that surpass expectations.
Aligning with Accor’s environmental objectives, the $300 million investment also includes eco-friendly practices and technologies during refurbishment, thus diminishing the hotels’ ecological impact and promoting sustainable tourism.
Among the remarkable refurbishment projects is the keenly awaited overhaul of Manly Pacific – MGallery, based in Manly, Sydney. The comprehensive renovation exhibits the hotel’s dedication to contemporary design and opulent comfort. The upgraded property now provides cutting-edge facilities, modernised guest rooms, and enhanced amenities, assuring guests of an exceptional stay.
Earlier this year, Peppers Waymouth Adelaide unveiled a classy new look. The renovations encompass 17 floors of luxuriously refurbished guestrooms, new luxury suites, dedicated family rooms, and a ground-floor restaurant – TUTTO Cucina + Bar, among other enhancements. Additionally, the Swissôtel Sydney revealed its multi-million-dollar transformation, featuring a new lobby bar and a stunning European-inspired rooftop pool, offering a serene escape above Sydney’s busy cityscape.
The Playford – MGallery in Adelaide, a five-star boutique hotel, recently received a $25m complete property makeover. Similarly, a breathtaking $40 million renovation of Pullman Melbourne on the Park was unveiled, featuring upgraded rooms and suites, a new Executive Lounge, and the impressive William Clarke Sky Villa.
Other recent refurbishments include numerous properties across the Pacific region, such as Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Pullman Auckland, and Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, among others.
Written by: Jill Walsh
