Meet the new private island for hire on the Great Barrier Reef
The latest offering from the Northern Escape Collection is Pelorus Private Island, off the Queensland coast between Townsville and Cairns.
The island offers four suites, each with their own private decks, plus a fifth suite for accompanying staff. The accommodation includes ample communal space, a pool, a spa and a private chef. Experiences in and around the Great Barrier Reef include on Hinchinbrook Island and at the Museum of Underwater Art.
Pelorus Private Island is a neighbour to Orpheus Island, which offers another boutique island option from the Northern Escape Collection, Orpheus Island Lodge.
“With the region welcoming the news of an ultra-luxe accommodation offering, Pelorus Private Island puts Queensland in a competitive global landscape, by boasting a rare offering of unparalleled levels of privacy and personalised service that is unique in this part of the world,” said Chris Morris, executive chairman of Morris Group, which owns the Northern Escape Collection.
Renovation of The Sebel Martin Place complete
A multi-million-dollar transformation of The Mercure in Martin Place to become The Sebel is done and dusted, with the property offering 86 rooms in close proximity to multiple event venues in and around the city centre.
“Salter Brothers is delighted to work alongside Accor on this newly revealed, rejuvenated city-centre property,” said Paul Salter, Managing Director of Salter Brothers, which owns the property.
“Its prime location combined with its personalised, intimate experience, wrapped in an artistic and sophisticated design, brings about a unique offering that the Sydney CBD is yet to witness.”
TFE to add another property in Brisbane
TFE Hotels will debut a new-build A by Adina apartment hotel in the Brisbane suburb of Chermside in 2025.
The 148-key property will include a meeting space, gym, lobby lounge, café and bar and a restaurant.
Chermside is Brisbane’s fastest growing suburb, located near Brisbane Airport and about 10km from the city.
“The signing of Adina Chermside Brisbane is a significant milestone for TFE Hotels, providing an opportunity for us to expand our Adina footprint from two hotels to three in the powerhouse state of Queensland,” says TFE Hotels’ group chief operating officer, Chris Sedgwick.
“Adina Chermside brings a renowned, international hotel brand to this important suburb, filling a gap in the accommodation market for the north side of Brisbane and the Prince Charles Hospital.
“Significantly it also represents an incredible opportunity to expand our footprint to maximise on the incredible decade of transformation that lies ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
