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.

Travel + Leisure has released its annual ‘It List’ of the best new hotels of the year, spotlighting 70-plus new and newly refurbished properties around the globe.

Crown Sydney has revealed the latest venues to join its extensive collection of restaurants: the Asian-influenced Teahouse and Noodle 88.

Crown Sydney has confirmed a trio of Crown favourites – Silks, Epicurean and TWR (The Waiting Room) – will join the luxury hotel’s food and beverage line-up, set to be one of Sydney’s hottest food destinations, featuring 14 bars and restaurants.

Acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa will add Sydney to his global restaurant footprint when Crown Sydney opens at Barangaroo in December 2020.

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.