Tourism Western Australia will capitalise on next year’s World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit being held in Perth to drum up interest in private sector investment in new high-end accommodation in remote parts of the state, while also amplifying Aboriginal tourism to the next level.

Accor Asia Pacific CEO Simon McGrath has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Crown Sydney and Crown Resorts Group Head of Hospitality.

Sydney’s new tallest tower, Crown Sydney, marked a significant milestone on Friday [22 May 2020] as the development of the 275-metre tall resort and residences completed its vertical ascent.

Forbes Travel Guide has revealed a record 107 new Five-Star awards for 2020, boosting its total number to over 430 properties globally. The significant increase is driven by Forbes’ expansion into 16 new countries.

Crown Resorts has lifted the lid on details of its new luxury address at Barangaroo, the long-awaited Crown Towers Sydney. Scheduled to open in December 2020, the property is three months ahead of schedule.

Las Vegas-based casino juggernaut Wynn Resorts could be about to takeover James Packer’s $8 billion casino operation, Crown Resorts.