New Venues - 17 December 2021

Pumphouse Sydney

After an extensive refurbishment, the historic Pumphouse Sydney has now reopened to show off its incredible face lift. Guests will be welcomed back to try the plentiful collection of craft beers, explore the new wine room and delve into the new, elevated menu at Pumphouse Sydney. Inspired by the Pumphouse Sydney’s history amongst Australia’s burgeoning

Restaurant - 15 December 2021

Peachy Keen

Peach is the new black, as a new Italian trattoria joins the Calile Hotel precinct offering. Story: Derek Powell Biànca Restaurant: 46 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD www.biancarestaurant.com.au It is hard to sum up Tyron Simon, but easy to observe the impact he has made on Brisbane’s food scene. Brisbane first took notice in 2014

Hotel - 18 November 2021

Mövenpick Hotel Opening – Melbourne

Melbourne is now home to Australia’s second Mövenpick Hotel and its daily Chocolate Hour Accor’s newest Mövenpick Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, is now open and delighting first guests with its daily Chocolate Hour and stylish guestrooms and suites. This highly anticipated opening brings the world-renowned Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brand to Australia’s most

New Venues - 16 November 2021

Triabunna Barracks – Tasmania

After five years of re-development, Triabunna Barracks will be officially opened as luxury visitor accommodation on Friday 12 November at 10am. Vacant for over 50 years, these Tasmanian Heritage listed Barracks and Stables were once on the brink of collapse. Now, after five years of redevelopment, the sandstone and timber buildings have been totally transformed

Hotel - 16 November 2021

dLive Takes on Install Duties at Lisbon’s EPIC SANA Marquês

Located in central Lisbon, the EPIC SANA Marquês is a newly built €48m five-star hotel aimed at both business and leisure visitors to Portugal’s picturesque capital city. In addition to the 379 guest rooms across 12 floors, the hotel also features 18 modular meeting rooms, offering numerous layout possibilities, plus several restaurants and bars. The

Pub - 11 November 2021

The Crown Hotel Renovation – Lutwyche

Heritage Pub The Crown Hotel in Lutwyche Re-Opened Wednesday 3rd November After Massive $2.4 million Makeover The Crown Hotel in Lutwyche re-opened on Wednesday 3rd November after a multi-million dollar renovation that has completely transformed the 140 year old venue. Lutwyche’s new-look local has a stylish new bistro, sleek sports bar and beautiful new beer

New Venues - 27 October 2021

Sofitel Adelaide – Countdown to Opening

The countdown is on to experience the new Sofitel Adelaide, Australia’s most anticipated hotel launch for 2021, with Thursday 4 November now confirmed as the official opening date. Sofitel Adelaide’s General Manager Rachael Harman said with doors set to open in one month’s time, the hotel – which is the city’s first internationally recognised five-star

Club & RSL - 21 October 2021

Beach Party

Unlike in Europe, private beach clubs are a no-no in Australia so Artesian Hospitality moved four stories into the air to establish their Ibiza-esque party hub among the Surfers Paradise high-rises. Cali Beach:21a Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD(07) 5620 1024 or www.calibeach.com.au Gold Coast-based Artesian Hospitality is defying the pandemic doomsayers and Queensland’s trigger happy

New Venues - 24 September 2021

Place Carmin – Montréal

Cultivated, functional interior design punctuated by bold artistic details creates a warm, unique space. Designers from interior design firm, Clairoux, recently unveiled their latest project: the Place Carmin gourmet restaurant, located in Montreal’s Quartier International. Restauranteurs Mélanie Blanchette and François Nadon, owners of Bouillon Bilk and Cadet, are the duo behind this new French brasserie.

New Venues - 23 September 2021

Australia’s Best Of Hospo Design Announced

A powerfully presented stage set that sees a simple concept executed in a confident and emotive manner, The Bleeding Tree by Liminal Spaces has been presented with the Premier Award for Australian Interior Design at the 2021 Australian Interior Design Awards (AIDA). The awards were presented as a virtual livestream on Friday 3 September, with