Hutchinson Builders appointed to lead building and construction works

SilverNeedle Hospitality has announced it will award the construction contract to Hutchinson Builders, one of Australia’s largest construction companies, to undertake the redevelopment of the Chifley at Lennons hotel in the heart of Brisbane. Construction will commence today, Monday, 15th April.

The multimillion dollar project will see the Chifley at Lennons hotel redeveloped and transformed into the world’s first NEXT Hotel™, SilverNeedle Hospitality’s new flagship hotel brand designed to appeal to the modern business traveller. The project will completely revitalise the Queen St Mall precinct with a new, exclusive luxury retail space and a new 300 room NEXT Hotel™.

Iqbal Jumabhoy, Managing Director and Group CEO, SilverNeedle Hospitality said, “We are very excited to be entering the construction phase for NEXT Brisbane. This project will bring many benefits to retailers, businesses, residents and visitors while providing much needed hotel rooms and food & beverage offerings in its iconic location”.

Hutchinson Builders was chosen to lead this project based on their solid reputation in Brisbane and their significant track record of successfully completing projects in the region. The teams at SilverNeedle Hospitality and Hutchinson Builders are committed to working closely with the Brisbane City Council and local stakeholders to ensure the project meets the city’s long-term vision for Burnett Lane and the Queen St Mall.

Brisbane Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk, expressed his support for the project, saying hotel development was an economic priority for the city, “Brisbane’s hotel industry has experienced strong trading conditions over a number of years and has the capacity for an additional 299-446 hotel rooms a year for the next 10 years to meet current and future demand,” Cr Quirk said.

“This investment by SilverNeedle is a great step in the right direction to ensure the city can comfortably cater to the growing number of leisure and business tourists, as well accommodate the G20 Leaders Summit in 2014. I congratulate SilverNeedle and look forward to the next step in the revitalisation of the Queen Street Mall and Burnett Lane precincts.”

NEXT Brisbane is expected to be embraced by the increasing number of business travellers given the increasing demand in Brisbane for four to four-and-a-half star hotels, together with its close proximity to Asia. It is anticipated that construction will be completed by mid 2014 and launched prior to the November 2014 G20 Leaders Summit.

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SilverNeedle Hospitality announces partnership with
Velocity Frequent Flyer

Today SilverNeedle Hospitality announced an exciting new partnership with Velocity Frequent Flyer, the award winning loyalty program of Virgin Australia allowing members to earn Velocity Points at Grand Chifley, Chifley, Australis, Country Comfort and Sundowner hotels.

The new partnership coincides with the release of SilverNeedle Hospitality’s Regional Business Travel Survey that shows over 50% of business travellers surveyed believe the ability to earn Velocity Frequent Flyer Points is an important factor when booking their business travel, particularly those who travel monthly or more.

SilverNeedle Hospitality’s Chifley Hotels is offering a special launch promotion, where Velocity members will earn double Points and a complimentary bottle of wine when $50 or more is spent in the hotel restaurant, proving that for SilverNeedle Hospitality, rewarding customers is a high priority. This offer is available until 30 April 2013 and is valid across Chifley Hotels in 13 locations across Australia and New Zealand, from Adelaide to Cairns.

“SilverNeedle Hospitality’s brands have been established extensively countrywide for over two decades in capital cities, regional centers and country towns,” comments Mark Simmons, Vice President Sales and Marketing.

“By offering such a diverse range and style of hotels and resorts in more than 60 locations, Velocity Frequent Flyers can enjoy program rewards with us for any type of travel – from an overnight stay to a longer business trip where the demands of conducting work while travelling are greater,” adds Mr Simmons.

From today Velocity members can now earn 3 Points for every dollar spent on qualifying stay rates and other spend within the hotel at any SilverNeedle Hospitality hotel across Australia and New Zealand. Members can earn Points by booking via www.silverneedlehotels.com.au and showing their Velocity membership card at check-out of the hotel.

For more information please visit: www.silverneedlehotels.com.au/velocityrewards

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Escape with the team to Chifley at Lennons this summer
Receive 10 free nights with every $2,500 event booked

Turn your conference into a summer escape these holidays with an exclusive offer from Chifley at Lennons, located in the heart of the Queen St Mall in Brisbane.
 

Book a conference or meeting to the value of $2,500 between 18 December 2012 – 17 February 2013* and receive up to 10 room nights for your delegates to use during your event absolutely free of charge.
 

 The catering at Chifley at Lennons is prepared by experienced chefs who will be pleased to tailor a menu to suit your taste and special themeing can be arranged on request.

With three conference rooms that cater for a range of functions, from small meetings of 20 people to large conferences for up to 500 delegates, all rooms are open with natural light. Wireless internet connection, in-house audiovisual, production facilities and other technical expertise can be arranged to assist in the seamless execution of your conferences, presentations and theme designed events.

 On-site event specialists show absolute attention to detail to ensure your event requirements are met and your guests or colleagues have a memorable experience.

Additional rooms can be booked with prices starting from $195 per room. For more information please visit www.chifleyhotels.com/brisbane or call 07 3222 3222.

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* offer excludes 31 December 2012

From $125 per night* From $139per night* From $189 per night* Chifley Executive Suites,
Newcastle NSW Chifley Eastern Creek Hotel,
Western Sydney NSW Chifley Penrith Hotel,
Western Sydney NSW Chifley Wollongong Hotel,
South Coast NSW Stay for 2 nights in a One Bedroom Apartment, receive a bottle of wine on arrival and a complimentary $30 voucher for breakfast at the local cafe "Bakehouse". Stay 2 nights in a Deluxe Room and enjoy breakfast each morning with a choice of either a virgin or bloody mary cocktail to wake you up! Arrive to a glass of Banrock Moscato at the bar, sleep soundly in a Deluxe Room and enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast on each morning in Hank’s Restaurant. Escape to the Gong and enjoy an Executive Balcony Room, full buffet breakfast each morning and 2 drinks vouchers. From$189 per night*

From $137 per night* From $185 per night* From $199 per night* Chifley Doveton Hotel,
Dandenong Region VIC Chifley Hotel & Apartments Geelong, Great Ocean Road VIC Grand Chifley Adelaide,
Adelaide CBD SA Chifley on South Terrace,
Adelaide CBD SA Enjoy 2 nights in a Deluxe Queen Room with breakfast for 2 people and a $20 dollar drinks voucher to spend in the Coldwater Creek Microbrewery. Stay in an Executive Room, with buffet breakfast daily. Explore Geelong in the morning then enjoy a free Black Salt Margarita when you dine. Begin your stay with 2 complimentary drinks. Stay in a contemporary designed Standard Bedroom and enjoy a continental breakfast each morning. Stay 2 nights in a Deluxe Queen Room, enjoy a continental breakfast for 2 each morning, and receive 2 drink vouchers to use at the hotel bar or the Zouk bar at Grand Chifley Hotel. From $135 per night*

From $165 per night* From $150 per night* From $120 per night* *Terms and conditions:

All packages are subject to availability and valid for travel till the 31st January 2013. Minimum 2 night stay applies. See below for further conditions and block out dates.

Chifley Pacific International Cairns- Block out dates include 31st December 2012. Valid for travel until 30th June 2013.
Chifley Plaza Townsville – Block out dates include 31st December 2012. Valid for 2 people. Two (2) movie tickets per stay.
Chifley at Lennons – Minimum 2 night stay. Block out dates include 31st December 2012, Valid for 2 people.
Chifley Apartments Newcastle – Available from 1st January 2013.
Chifley Executive Suites Newcastle – Available from 1st January 2013. Terms and conditions of the breakfast voucher apply and are located on the voucher.
Chifley Penrith Panthers - Block out dates include 31st December 2012. Valid for 2 people.
Chifley Wollongong - Block out dates include 31st December 2012.
Chifley Doveton – Block out dates include 20th November to 5th December 2012 and, 24th December to 2nd January 2013.
Chifley Hotel and Apartments Geelong – Maximum 2 people per room.
Grand Chifley Adelaide -Available from 1 December 2012. Valid for 2 people.
Chifley on South Terrace – Available from 1 December 2012.

• Accommodation in a self contained Superior 1 Bedroom Apartment
• 10% off any tour purchased at the resort
• Free WIFI for the whole stay
• A breakfast basket for 2 to enjoy on the first morning
• Free car-parking
• Free fishing rod hire and use of the pool towels

• Accommodation in a 2 Bedroom Standard Apartment
• 1 x Magnetic Island Transfers for 2 Adults or a Family Pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children
• Free WIFI for the whole stay
• Free gym access
• Free access to newly refurbished Tobruk Swimming Pool

• Accommodation in a Studio Room
• 2 x 1 Day Noosa Ferry Tickets
• Bottle of wine on arrival
• 2 x $15 Breakfast Vouchers at Sirocco Noosa
• Stay in a 1 Bedroom Apartment for an extra $18 per night

• Accommodation in a Hotel Room
• Full buffet breakfast daily
• 10% off tours and theme parks
• Bottle of house wine on arrival
• Complimentary entrees to enjoy at Flavours Restaurant when you purchase two main meals

• Accommodation in a Luxury 1 Bedroom Ocean View Beachfront Apartment
• Entry for 2 to the night tour of the Currumbin Wild Life Park, including dinner and a show
• Bottle of bubbly in your apartment on arrival
• Complimentary late checkout of 12pm

• Accommodation in a Superior Room
• Full buffet breakfast for 2 on one morning of your stay
• Entry and morning or afternoon tea with scones for 2 at the Coffs Butterfly House
• Entry and morning or afternoon tea with free Carob Delights to the Coffs Carobana Factory
• Bottle of white wine and a thai mixed entree when dining in the restaurant
• Complimentary late checkout of 12pm

• Accommodation in a Standard Villa
• Complimentary upgrade to self-contained Resort Spa Villa
• A la carte breakfast for 2 on each morning in 3 Nippers Restaurant
• Bottle of wine on arrival
• Complimentary bike hire
• Complimentary kayak hire

• Accommodation in a Deluxe Room
• Continental breakfast each morning
• Bottle of house wine or bubbly when dining* at Riverbend Restaurant
• 15% off fishing boat hire from Able Houseboats
• 10% off abseiling
• Canoeing and horseriding at Glenworth Valley
• 10% off a full day’s wakeboarding at Black Diamond including lessons

• Accommodation in a Queen Room
• Continental breakfast for 2 daily
• A main course dinner for two in Margaret’s Restaurant on one night of your stay
• Free use of the mini golf course on site

All packages are subject to availability and valid for travel till the 28th March 2013. Minimim 3 night stay applies. See below for further conditions and block out dates.

Australis Cairns Beach Resort - Block out dates include 20th December 2012 to 12th January 2013.
Australis Mariners North Townsville- Valid for 4 people. Block out dates include 20th December 2012 to 2nd January 2013.
Australis Noosa Lakes Resort - Valid for 2 people.
Australis Sovereign Hotel – Valid for 2 people.
Australis Kirra Surf Apartments- Block out dates include 22nd December 2012 to 26th January 2013. Valid for 2 people.
Australis Sanctuary Resort Coffs Harbour- Complimentary entree when two main meals are purchased in the restaurant.
Australis Diamond Beach Resort and Spa- Package is available Sunday to Thursday only.
Australis Retreat at Wisemans- *Bottle of wine/bubbly received when 2 main courses are purchased in Riverbend Restaurant. Valid for 2 people.
Australis Margaret River- Block out dates include 24th December to 8th January 2013, 7th to 10th February 2013 or long weekends.

• Accommodation in a self contained Superior 1 Bedroom Apartment
• 10% off any tour purchased at the resort
• Free WIFI for the whole stay
• A breakfast basket for 2 to enjoy on the first morning
• Free car-parking
• Free fishing rod hire and use of the pool towels

• Accommodation in a 2 Bedroom Standard Apartment
• 1 x Magnetic Island Transfers for 2 Adults or a Family Pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children
• Free WIFI for the whole stay
• Free gym access
• Free access to newly refurbished Tobruk Swimming Pool

• Accommodation in a Studio Room
• 2 x 1 Day Noosa Ferry Tickets
• Bottle of wine on arrival
• 2 x $15 Breakfast Vouchers at Sirocco Noosa
• Stay in a 1 Bedroom Apartment for an extra $18 per night

• Accommodation in a Hotel Room
• Full buffet breakfast daily
• 10% off tours and theme parks
• Bottle of house wine on arrival
• Complimentary entrees to enjoy at Flavours Restaurant when you purchase two main meals

• Accommodation in a Luxury 1 Bedroom Ocean View Beachfront Apartment
• Entry for 2 to the night tour of the Currumbin Wild Life Park, including dinner and a show
• Bottle of bubbly in your apartment on arrival
• Complimentary late checkout of 12pm

• Accommodation in a Superior Room
• Full buffet breakfast for 2 on one morning of your stay
• Entry and morning or afternoon tea with scones for 2 at the Coffs Butterfly House
• Entry and morning or afternoon tea with free Carob Delights to the Coffs Carobana Factory
• Bottle of white wine and a thai mixed entree when dining in the restaurant
• Complimentary late checkout of 12pm

• Accommodation in a Standard Villa
• Complimentary upgrade to self-contained Resort Spa Villa
• A la carte breakfast for 2 on each morning in 3 Nippers Restaurant
• Bottle of wine on arrival
• Complimentary bike hire
• Complimentary kayak hire

• Accommodation in a Deluxe Room
• Continental breakfast each morning
• Bottle of house wine or bubbly when dining* at Riverbend Restaurant
• 15% off fishing boat hire from Able Houseboats
• 10% off abseiling
• Canoeing and horseriding at Glenworth Valley
• 10% off a full day’s wakeboarding at Black Diamond including lessons

• Accommodation in a Queen Room
• Continental breakfast for 2 daily
• A main course dinner for two in Margaret’s Restaurant on one night of your stay
• Free use of the mini golf course on site

All packages are subject to availability and valid for travel till the 28th March 2013. Minimim 3 night stay applies. See below for further conditions and block out dates.

Australis Cairns Beach Resort - Block out dates include 20th December 2012 to 12th January 2013.
Australis Mariners North Townsville- Valid for 4 people. Block out dates include 20th December 2012 to 2nd January 2013.
Australis Noosa Lakes Resort - Valid for 2 people.
Australis Sovereign Hotel – Valid for 2 people.
Australis Kirra Surf Apartments- Block out dates include 22nd December 2012 to 26th January 2013. Valid for 2 people.
Australis Sanctuary Resort Coffs Harbour- Complimentary entree when two main meals are purchased in the restaurant.
Australis Diamond Beach Resort and Spa- Package is available Sunday to Thursday only.
Australis Retreat at Wisemans- *Bottle of wine/bubbly received when 2 main courses are purchased in Riverbend Restaurant. Valid for 2 people.
Australis Margaret River- Block out dates include 24th December to 8th January 2013, 7th to 10th February 2013 or long weekends.

18^th October 2012: SilverNeedle Hospitality launched its newest venture, ‘SilverNeedle Collection’ today. The ‘SilverNeedle Collection’ is a group of exceptional independently owned and branded luxury boutique hotels, each carefully selected for their uniqueness and attention to detail. Every hotel featured is distinguished by offering guests unique and authentic experiences in special and desirable locations where service excellence comes as standard.

From intimate retreats embraced by nature to urban havens in the city, our properties are as individual as they are diverse. The ‘SilverNeedle Collection’ debuts with three distinctive properties in South East Asia:

137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
This boutique hotel revives the old world elegance of the orient and invites guests to enjoy exceptional modern day luxury.

Riva Surya, Bangkok
Located along the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok, this hotel adds a touch of style and charm to this bustling locale.

Kiridara Luang Prabang, Laos
An elegant, contemporary boutique hotel scaled on a hillside and surrounded by native teak forests. It offers panoramic views of Mount Phou Si.

Every hotel that features in the ‘SilverNeedle Collection’ will offer services that define memorable guest experiences – authentic destination experiences, an optimum sleep and shower experience, distinctive food and beverage options, seamless communication and concierge services, an entrepreneurial management that is adaptive, intuitive, and responsive with service excellence at all levels.

On the occasion, Iqbal Jumabhoy, MD and Group CEO SilverNeedle Hospitality said,

“As owners ourselves, we recognize the requirements and different business cycles within the independent boutique hotel sector in the Asia Pacific region. It is with the foundation of this understanding that we have identified the need for a platform like ‘SilverNeedle Collection.’ Flexibility is key to the way we operate. From pre-opening to post-opening and beyond, owners can choose from a selection of operational and management

services offered by the ‘SilverNeedle Collection’. We can effectively tailor solutions according to their specific needs while connecting them to our powerful sales and marketing platforms including our Global Distribution Network (GDS) code ‘SD’ and booking engine platforms thereby maximizing the potential of each individual hotel while continuing to retain their unique identity.

We are well on track to reach our goal of fifteen hotels under the ‘SilverNeedle Collection’ banner in the Asia Pacific region by 2016.”

To meet the ever growing demand for unique and authentic travel experiences, SilverNeedle Hospitality invites owners and operators to raise their profile in the global market and maximize revenues while celebrating the unique individuality of their properties as a member of the ‘SilverNeedle Collection’.