Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news Metro Hotels news releases en-us Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:21:00 +1100 Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:21:00 +1100 1440 http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/aussie-hotels-thrive-despite-strong-australian-dollar.htm Despite growing industry concerns about the strengthening Australian dollar increasing pressure on the nation’s tourism industry, many hotels Australia-wide are enjoying a steady growth in occupancy and rates. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/aussie-hotels-thrive-despite-strong-australian-dollar.htm http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/transmetro-boosts-half-yearly-profit The Australia-wide publicly listed hospitality and leisure group, Transmetro Corporation Limited, has released its preliminary half-yearly results to December 2006, announcing a 32% increase in profit against 2005. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/transmetro-boosts-half-yearly-profit http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotel-changes-name-to-increase-recognition Metro Hotels has re-branded its Metro Apartments on Sussex as Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour, to maximise recognition of the apartments' prime location opposite Darling Harbour. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotel-changes-name-to-increase-recognition http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotel-on-canning-to-host-inaugural-bridal-open-day One of Perth's best known bridal reception venues, Metro Hotel on Canning in South Perth, is inviting all brides-to-be to attend its inaugural Bridal Open Day on August 27 from 10am-5pm. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotel-on-canning-to-host-inaugural-bridal-open-day http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotels-focuses-on-refurbishing-budget-inn-brand Metro Hotels has completed refurbishments to the 3 star Metro Inn Edgecliff in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, the third Metro Inn to receive a facelift in the past 6 months. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotels-focuses-on-refurbishing-budget-inn-brand http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotels-focuses-on-growing-new-zealand-market With the number of New Zealand visitors to Australia continuing to rise, steadily growing at a rate of 7.6% over the last 10 years*, Metro Hotels in Australia has identified the NZ business and leisure markets as one of its fastest growing customer sectors. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-hotels-focuses-on-growing-new-zealand-market http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/business-travellers-want-apartment-style-accommodation The flexibility of serviced apartment style accommodation is underpinning strong demand by corporate travellers for the 4 star, 60 room Metro Apartments on Bank Place, centrally located in the shopping and business heart of Melbourne, according to Metro Hotels' Group General Manager, Rajeev Dani. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/business-travellers-want-apartment-style-accommodation http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-breathes-fresh-air-into-sydney-hotel The 4 star Metro Hotel on Pitt, Sydney is set to make a fresh start to the new financial year by becoming a 100% smoke-free hotel. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-breathes-fresh-air-into-sydney-hotel http://metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/secret-society Brigidd Delaney finds southern comfort in the hidden laneways of Melbourne. There are some days when it's easier to agree with Paul Keating's sentiments - that the rest of them, if they're not living in Sydney, are just camping out there. Metro Hotels http://metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/secret-society http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/transmetro-turnaround The Australia-wide publicly listed hospitality and leisure group, Transmetro Corporation Limited, reported an annual profit of A$2.270 million for the year ended June 30, 2004, an increase of 819% on the previous year. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/transmetro-turnaround http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/transmetro-targets-four-star-hotels Listed tourism minnow Transmetro, whose operating arm, Metro Hospitality Group runs 800 rooms, has turned around its performance as it looks to expand its hotel portfolio in larger, four-star city locations. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/transmetro-targets-four-star-hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/perth-is-no-1-with-uk-travellers English travellers have voted Perth as their favourite overseas city in a major travel survey published recently. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/perth-is-no-1-with-uk-travellers http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/refurbishment-occupancy-rise Extensive refurbishment of the centrally located 60 room boutique apartment hotel Metro Apartments on Bank Place has resulted in an average 90% occupancy for the Melbourne property, according to Metro Hospitality Group's General Manager, Rajeev Dani. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/refurbishment-occupancy-rise http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-inns-the-perfect-choice-for-value-conscious-seniors Metro Hospitality Group prides itself on offering seniors affordable, quality accommodation with old-world values of friendliness and service. When visiting Sydney, Metro Inns are the perfect accommodation choice for value conscious seniors, who appreciate traditional, warm Australian hospitality. Metro Hotels http://www.metrohotels.com.au/aboutus/news/metro-inns-the-perfect-choice-for-value-conscious-seniors