Portfolio.
DELIVERING ENDURING, THRIVING AND PROFITABLE BUSINESSES.
FEATURED PROJECTS
GURNER GROUP (DEVELOPER).
Market demand studies and financial forecasts for hotels at Burnham Beeches – The Dandenongs, Docklands – Melbourne, St Regis Jam Factory – St Kilda, Robertson – Southern Highlands, Port Douglas – Far Nth Qld, La Pellagio – Gold Coast.
Summary: We were retained to review hospitality opportunities for Australia’s leading luxury and wellness developer.
PALM VALLEY TRADING (OWNER/DEVELOPER), GOLD COAST, QLD.
Market demand study and trading forecasts for proposed resort at Parkwood Surf and Golf Village.
Summary: Multiple projects across hotels, serviced apartments, HMA and MLR financials, food and beverage and MICE facilities.
LENDLEASE (DEVELOPER), SYDNEY.
Development and design support for two luxury hotels in Sydney’s CBD.
CARTER GROUP (OWNER), CHRISTCHURCH, NZ.
Following our development and design support and MUR review for the InterContinental Christchurch, we were engaged to assist with the HMA negotiation.
BARINGS (DEVELOPER), BANKSTOWN, NSW.
Initial market demand study and financial forecasting for an upper-upscale hotel.
Summary: Following the initial engagement, we were retained to produce an Operational Plan of Management for DA, in addition to an architectural design review and recommendations for the hotel that would be part of a mixed-use development, as well as managing operator selection and the HMA negotiation.
BIRCHMORE GROUP (DEVELOPER) WODONGA, VICTORIA.
Operator selection.
Summary: Following the delivery of the market demand study, we were retained to provide operator selection services as well as development, design and construction support for an upper-upscale hotel.
SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL (LGA), SUNSHINE COAST, QLD.
Future business accommodation demand assessment, future hotel market demand study, future hotel locations review. Hotel Investment Prospectus delivery, review of local planning instrument for hotels.
Summary: Multiple and ongoing were projects undertaken for council to assist in the development of hotels and attraction of investors.
KALIS GROUP (HOTEL OWNER/INVESTOR), 4.5* CBD HOTEL, HOBART, TASMANIA.
Initially engaged to do market demand assessments and financial forecasts, our role expanded to development support as a member of the project control group and then operator selection and contract management services.
Summary: The Crowne Plaza was Hobart’s first large scale internationally branded and operated MICE hotel.
COCKPIT INTERNATIONAL (OWNER), AUCKLAND, NZ.
Market demand study and repositioning recommendations for an airport hotel.
Summary: We explored a range of opportunities to strengthen market positioning, improve financial performance and support future investment decision-making.
WINTON PARTNERS (INVESTOR/DEVELOPER), 4+* WATERFALL PARK HOTEL, AYRBURN, QUEENSTOWN, NZ.
Provided a market demand study and financial forecast and worked with the architect to ensure a design that was customer centric and that would meet most international operators’ brand standards.
Summary: The proposed hotel is a luxury retreat set in a secluded 58-hectare valley outside Queenstown and designed alongside the heritage Ayrburn hospitality precinct.
PRECINCT PROPERTIES (DEVELOPER), AUCKLAND, NZ.
Pre-opening design and fit out support through to operational opening of the InterContinental Auckland Hotel.
FIVEIGHT (DEVELOPER), FOR RESORTS, HOTELS AND LODGES IN EXMOUTH, MARGARET RIVER WA AND BROOKLET NSW.
Design advice for wellness and spa operations.
Summary: In addition to the initial market demand studies and financial forecasts, we were retained to advise on designs and operational plans and later, review operating standards.
ANIKO GROUP (DEVELOPER), MERMAID BEACH, GOLD COAST, QLD.
Development, design and construction support and advisory services for a landmark resort in the area.
SHERATON DENARAU VILLAS (OWNER), NADI, FIJI.
We advised on the renegotiation of the hotel’s HMA.
BRADFIELD CORPORATION (DEVELOPER) BRADFIELD CITY, WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT.
Operator selection for two hotels and negotiation.
Summary: We managed a review of the operator tenders, provided selection advice and commercial advice as part of the negotiation of the HMA.
CHINA CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, (OWNER), DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT, WHITSUNDAYS, NTH QLD.
Operator selection and HMA negotiation for upper upscale resort hotel.
Summary: Conducted the Expression of Interest process and review, provided commercial advice in the negotiation of the HMA and general hotel advisory services.
BLAQ PROJECTS (DEVELOPERS), WOLLONGONG, NSW.
Operator selection guidance for two hotels was provided following design advice.
Summary: Conducted Expression of Interest tender process, review process and final negotiations up to the Letter of Intent stage.
MANTRA (OWNERS/OPERATORS), ALA MOANA HOTEL, HONOLULU, HAWAII.
Redevelopment and refurbishment of the 1200-room hotel, operating as a hybrid hotel-condominium.
Summary: During the project, we were instrumental in identifying significant $ in incremental value for the client.
OUR PROJECTS
GURNER GROUP (DEVELOPER).
Market demand studies and financial forecasts for hotels at Burnham Beeches – The Dandenongs, Docklands – Melbourne, St Regis Jam Factory – St Kilda, Robertson – Southern Highlands, Port Douglas – Far Nth Qld, La Pellagio – Gold Coast.
Summary: We were retained to review hospitality opportunities for Australia’s leading luxury and wellness developer.
PALM VALLEY TRADING (OWNER/DEVELOPER), GOLD COAST, QLD.
Market demand study and trading forecasts for proposed resort at Parkwood Surf and Golf Village.
Summary: Multiple projects across hotels, serviced apartments, HMA and MLR financials, food and beverage and MICE facilities.
LENDLEASE (DEVELOPER), SYDNEY.
Development and design support for two luxury hotels in Sydney’s CBD.
CARTER GROUP (OWNER), CHRISTCHURCH, NZ.
Following our development and design support and MUR review for the InterContinental Christchurch, we were engaged to assist with the HMA negotiation.
BARINGS (DEVELOPER), BANKSTOWN, NSW.
Initial market demand study and financial forecasting for an upper-upscale hotel.
Summary: Following the initial engagement, we were retained to produce an Operational Plan of Management for DA, in addition to an architectural design review and recommendations for the hotel that would be part of a mixed-use development, as well as managing operator selection and the HMA negotiation.
BIRCHMORE GROUP (DEVELOPER) WODONGA, VICTORIA.
Operator selection.
Summary: Following the delivery of the market demand study, we were retained to provide operator selection services as well as development, design and construction support for an upper-upscale hotel.
SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL (LGA), SUNSHINE COAST, QLD.
Future business accommodation demand assessment, future hotel market demand study, future hotel locations review. Hotel Investment Prospectus delivery, review of local planning instrument for hotels.
Summary: Multiple and ongoing were projects undertaken for council to assist in the development of hotels and attraction of investors.
KALIS GROUP (HOTEL OWNER/INVESTOR), 4.5* CBD HOTEL, HOBART, TASMANIA.
Initially engaged to do market demand assessments and financial forecasts, our role expanded to development support as a member of the project control group and then operator selection and contract management services.
Summary: The Crowne Plaza was Hobart’s first large scale internationally branded and operated MICE hotel.
COCKPIT INTERNATIONAL (OWNER), AUCKLAND, NZ.
Market demand study and repositioning recommendations for an airport hotel.
Summary: We explored a range of opportunities to strengthen market positioning, improve financial performance and support future investment decision-making.
WINTON PARTNERS (INVESTOR/DEVELOPER), 4+* WATERFALL PARK HOTEL, AYRBURN, QUEENSTOWN, NZ.
Provided a market demand study and financial forecast and worked with the architect to ensure a design that was customer centric and that would meet most international operators’ brand standards.
Summary: The proposed hotel is a luxury retreat set in a secluded 58-hectare valley outside Queenstown and designed alongside the heritage Ayrburn hospitality precinct.
PRECINCT PROPERTIES (DEVELOPER), AUCKLAND, NZ.
Pre-opening design and fit out support through to operational opening of the InterContinental Auckland Hotel.
FIVEIGHT (DEVELOPER), FOR RESORTS, HOTELS AND LODGES IN EXMOUTH, MARGARET RIVER WA AND BROOKLET NSW.
Design advice for wellness and spa operations.
Summary: In addition to the initial market demand studies and financial forecasts, we were retained to advise on designs and operational plans and later, review operating standards.
ANIKO GROUP (DEVELOPER), MERMAID BEACH, GOLD COAST, QLD.
Development, design and construction support and advisory services for a landmark resort in the area.
SHERATON DENARAU VILLAS (OWNER), NADI, FIJI.
We advised on the renegotiation of the hotel’s HMA.
BRADFIELD CORPORATION (DEVELOPER) BRADFIELD CITY, WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT.
Operator selection for two hotels and negotiation.
Summary: We managed a review of the operator tenders, provided selection advice and commercial advice as part of the negotiation of the HMA.
CHINA CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, (OWNER), DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT, WHITSUNDAYS, NTH QLD.
Operator selection and HMA negotiation for upper upscale resort hotel.
Summary: Conducted the Expression of Interest process and review, provided commercial advice in the negotiation of the HMA and general hotel advisory services.
BLAQ PROJECTS (DEVELOPERS), WOLLONGONG, NSW.
Operator selection guidance for two hotels was provided following design advice.
Summary: Conducted Expression of Interest tender process, review process and final negotiations up to the Letter of Intent stage.
MANTRA (OWNERS/OPERATORS), ALA MOANA HOTEL, HONOLULU, HAWAII.
Redevelopment and refurbishment of the 1200-room hotel, operating as a hybrid hotel-condominium.
Summary: During the project, we were instrumental in identifying significant $ in incremental value for the client.
LEWIS LAND, (DEVELOPERS), REDCLIFFE, QUEENSLAND.
Review of an upscale hotel’s strata management practices.
Summary: Review of the letting rights agreement and advice to enable a transition to a Franchise Agreement model.
TERRARA CAPITAL (DEVELOPER), KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Market demand study and financials.
Summary: We tested the development opportunity for an ultra-luxury lodge and luxury resort with global standard spa and wellness.
AQUIS AUSTRALIA (OWNER AND DEVELOPER) MAIN BEACH AND BUNDALL, GOLD COAST, QLD.
Hotel market demand and feasibility studies, and opportunity analysis.
Summary: We tested the market demand for a beachfront resort at Main Beach and the development of accommodation at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
PRO-INVEST GROUP (DEVELOPERS/OPERATORS),
Market demand studies and financial forecasts for potential Holiday Inn Express hotels at Sunshine Coast (Qld), Toowoomba (Qld), Bendigo (Vic) and Wollongong (NSW). Hotel market demand and feasibility studies.
Summary: An upscale hotel was successfully built at Maroochydore.
DESTINATION NSW (STATE TOURISM OFFICE) FOR COFFS HARBOUR, NSW.
Market demand and feasibility study.
Summary: Reviewed the opportunity for the development of cruise shipping infrastructure at Coffs Harbour.
CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB (OWNER), SYDNEY CBD, NSW.
Hotel market demand study and financial forecast.
Summary: Investigated the opportunity for an internationally branded, lifestyle hotel, as a part of the historic club’s mixed-use redevelopment plan.
DUBBO CITY COUNCIL (LGA), DUBBO, NSW.
Hotel market demand study and financial forecast.
Summary: The second assessment was of the potential impact of (free) caravanning and camping.
PODIA PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, FITZROY (VIC) AND BROADWAY (NSW).
Boutique hotel market demand study and financial forecasts.
HONEYCOMBES PROPERTY GROUP (DEVELOPERS) TOWNSVILLE, NTH QLD.
Hotel market demand study and financial forecast.
Summary: Tested the potential of an upscale hotel at Townsville’s ferry terminal.
LIMITLESS DEVELOPMENTS (DEVELOPER), BRISBANE, QLD.
Hotel market demand study and financial forecasts.
Summary: Investigated the opportunity for upscale serviced apartments at the interchange near the hospital north of Brisbane.
DENNIS FAMILY/RANFURLEY PROPERTY GROUP (DEVELOPERS), BURNSIDE AND TARNEIT, MELBOURNE WEST, VIC.
Hotel market demand studies and financial forecasts.
Summary: Tested the potential for two new-build hotels on greenfield suburban sites near Melbourne.
ROCKINGHAM CITY COUNCIL (LGA), ROCKINGHAM, PERTH.
Market demand study and financial forecasts.
Summary: Established demand for a range of hotels in a range of locations for council owned or influenced property to support council’s investment attraction process.
RAADAS PROPERTY (OWNER/DEVELOPER), HOBART, TASMANIA.
Market demand study and financial forecasts for an upscale hotel adjacent to the hospital.
SOVEREIGN HILL MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION (OWNER), SOVEREIGN HILL, BALLARAT, VICTORIA.
Hotel market demand study.
Summary: Investigated the opportunity for the museum to build a hotel at the attraction.
DUNGOG SHIRE COUNCIL (LGA), HUNTER VALLEY, NSW.
Holiday park accommodation demand study and financial forecasts.
SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL (LGA), SUNSHINE COAST, QLD.
Reviewed council’s holiday parks and recommended new parks based on demand study findings.
SYDNEY HARBOUR FORESHORE AUTHORITY (OWNER), SYDNEY, NSW.
Market demand study and financial forecasts, design assistance for an-80 room heritage boutique hotel.
THE POTTER GROUP (OWNER/DEVELOPER), BROADBEACH, GOLD COAST, QLD.
Hotel and serviced apartment market demand study and financial forecasts.
Summary: An 800-unit mixed-use residential and upper-upscale serviced apartment development proceeded.
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA (OWNER), CROCODILE HOTEL, KAKADU, NT.
A review of the current trading performance and condition of a famous 35-year-old tourist hotel included a market demand study, financial forecasts, estimates of redevelopment needs and costs, and recommendations on facilities and repositioning.
Summary: In addition to the Crocodile Hotel assessment, we were retained for similar studies for Wilpena Pound and two Tjapukai reviews.
WELL SMART GROUP (SINGAPORE-BASED DEVELOPERS), LINDEMAN ISLAND RESORT, WHITSUNDAYS, QLD.
Market demand and financial forecasts for proposed redevelopment of the resort hotel.
Summary: The former Club Med is being redeveloped as Le Meridien Lindeman Island Resort & Spa.
TURNER STUDIO (OWNER/DEVELOPER), AVONDALE, ILLAWARRA, NSW.
Market demand study and forecast financials.
Summary: The assessment tested the commercial potential of transforming the former industrial site into an ultra-luxury, regenerative tourism destination.
ESSENDON FIELDS (OWNER), ESSENDON FIELDS, VICTORIA.
Market demand study and financial forecasts for additional hotel development.
Summary: Assessed the opportunity for a second hotel on an existing site at Essendon Airport – Hyatt Place.
5 BOURKE PARTNERS, GREEN SQUARE, SYDNEY, NSW.
Market demand study and financial forecasts for a proposed upscale hotel at Green Square.
WALLEYE CAPITAL (DEVELOPER/INVESTOR), NAPIER, HAWKE’S BAY, NZ.
Market demand study and financial forecasts.
Summary: Additionally, presentations were prepared and made for the NZ Govt Office of Overseas Investment, for the proposed ultra-luxury dude ranch and lodge type resort.
SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT PTY LTD (OWNER), MAROOCHYDORE, QLD.
Market demand studies and financials forecasts for two hotels on airport sites and then further retained for hotel advisory services.
Summary: Plans proceeded for one 220-room beachfront upper-upscale resort and one upscale airport terminal business hotel.
CLARK GROUP (DEVELOPER), MAROOCHYDORE, QLD.
Hotel market demand study and financial forecasts.
Summary: Review of two sites and three different hotel opportunities in central Maroochydore.
PENRITH CITY COUNCIL (LGA), PENRITH, NSW.
Future market demand study.
Summary: Study was for short stay accommodation, location recommendations and development of the hotel investment attraction prospectus.
CITY OF MORETON BAY (LGA), MORETON BAY. WOODFORDIA, QLD
Accommodation market demand, pre-feasibility forecasts and commercial analysis.
Summary: This was a study into the feasibility of onsite accommodation for the city’s annual headline event, the Woodford Folk Festival.
ADG (OWNER), AIRPORT RESORT HOTELS, DARWIN, NT.
Market demand study and financial forecasts.
Summary: The study tested the opportunity for a MICE facility, spa and gym to be incorporated into the existing Darwin Airport resort.
REDLAND CITY COUNCIL (LGA), REDLAND, QLD.
Future hotel demand analysis and planning recommendations.
Summary: Part of Greater Brisbane, Redland City had an undersupply of visitor accommodation.
YARRA VALLEY HERITAGE LODGE (OWNER), YARRA VALLEY, VICTORIA.
Market demand study and financials. Refurbishment support was provided following the delivery of the initial assessment.
BUNDABERG CITY COUNCIL (LGA), BUNDABERG, QLD.
Future hotel demand study and public forum presentation.
SANTA ROSA (DEVELOPER), GREAT OCEAN ROAD RESORT, VICTORIA.
Market demand study and financials were provided, followed by support for investment attraction.
PPH CAPITAL (INVESTOR/DEVELOPER), HALSE HOUSE, NOOSA, QLD.
Market demand study and financial forecasts were provided followed by Council DA support, master planning support and advice.
Summary: Advised on various design options to achieve a luxury offering within the various council planning overlays for the heritage-listed guest house.
THE HOLT ESTATE (OWNER), KURNELL, SYDNEY.
Market demand study and financials.
Summary: After submitting the initial report, we were retained for master planning support and advice on locations for a variety of accommodation and hospitality offerings within a proposed residential, master planned community with significant heritage and cultural values.
THE MOLE CREEK HOTEL (OWNER), MOLE CREEK, TASMANIA.
Acquisition due diligence and high-level demand forecasts preceded the delivery of refurbishment, design and fit out advice.
WHITSUNDAYS OZONE ECO RESORT (ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER), AIRLIE BEACH, WHITSUNDAYS, NORTH QLD.
Market demand and financial forecasts.
Summary: Following the initial services being delivered, we were retained to assist with the operator selection.
WHITE LABEL MANAGEMENT (DEVELOPER), UPPER MIDSCALE HOTEL, TOOWOOMBA, QLD.
Market demand study and financial forecasts.
CEDAR MILL GROUP (OWNER), POKOLBIN HUNTER VALLEY, NSW.
Market demand study and financials for a luxury hotel and tourism development.
Summary: The study tested the opportunity for a large-scale tourism development comprising an upper upscale hotel and a luxury hotel, a retail precinct, a conference centre and an outdoor auditorium.
ARIA PROPERTY GROUP, DEVELOPER OF 5* LUXURY HOTEL, MOOLOOLABA, QLD.
Development, design and construction support. Summary: Review of architectural designs and assistance with DA applications.
BIRCHMORE GROUP (DEVELOPER), WODONGA, VICTORIA
Upper-upscale hotel.
Summary: Following the delivery of the market demand study, we were retained to provide operator selection services and development, design and construction support for the hotel.
DICKSON ROTHSCHILD (ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS), SYDNEY AND WINDSOR.
Support for the Operational Plan of Management and DA applications for hotels.
GRAMPIANS COLLECTION (OWNERS/DEVELOPERS), THE GRAMPIANS, VICTORIA.
Luxury hotel design advice.
SANTA ROSA (DEVELOPER), GREAT OCEAN ROAD RESORT, VICTORIA.
Investment attraction support was provided after the initial market demand study and financial forecasts were delivered.
NELSON MEERS GROUP (OWNER), ROSEHILL HOTEL, SYDNEY, NSW.
11 rooms and manager’s residence. The brief: conversion of long-term resident accommodation to quality hotel accommodation.
Summary: The scope of our engagement comprised design, FF&E specification, procurement and installation including finishes (paint, flooring, window dressings), furniture, appliances, soft furnishings.
MARLOW HOTEL GROUP (OWNER), CONISTON HOTEL, SYDNEY, NSW.
Design services for 20 hotel rooms.
Summary: Our scope included FF&E specification, demolition of old accommodation, design and rebuild new hotel accommodation including procurement and installation, joinery, finishes, furniture and soft furnishings.
MARLOW HOTEL GROUP (OWNER), MILPERRA HOTEL, SYDNEY, NSW.
Design support services for a 21-room hotel.
Summary: Our scope comprised design, FF&E specification, procurement and installation, including finishes, joinery, bathroom hardware, soft furnishings and window dressings.
MARLOW HOTEL GROUP (OWNER), DOONSIDE HOTEL, SYDNEY, NSW.
Design services provided for a 14-room hotel requiring complete refurbishment, redesign and conversion of shared bathrooms to ensuite and private bathroom facilities.
Summary: Our scope comprised interior design, floor plan drafting to incorporate ensuite/private bathrooms, FF&E specification, procurement and installation of all furnishings and finishes.
MARLOW HOTEL GROUP (OWNER), ROYAL HOTEL CARLTON, SYDNEY, NSW.
Conversion of existing office space to hotel accommodation.
Summary: The hotel would have 11 rooms + 1 x 2BR self-contained apartment with ensuite, private and shared bathroom facilities. Full refurbishment scope: floor plan redesign, finishes (paint, flooring, window dressings), FF&E specification, procurement and installation, furniture, appliances, soft furnishings.
RODDY HOTEL GROUP (OWNER), HOTEL QUEANBEYAN, NSW.
51-room hotel over 2 levels. Brief required conversion from permanent rental accommodation to quality hotel accommodation, while retaining the hotel’s rich 1920s heritage and finishes.
Summary: Our scope comprised project management, design, FF&E specification, procurement and installation, including conversion of shared bathrooms to ensuite/private facilities, finishes and soft furnishings to all accommodation and foyer entry.
YARRA VALLEY HERITAGE LODGE (OWNER), YARRA VALLEY, VICTORIA.
Managing the soft refurbishment of a 102-room hotel including specification and installation of window dressings, soft furnishings and task lighting.
MOUSES HOUSE RAINFOREST RETREAT (OWNER), SPRINGBROOK, GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND.
Existing retreat with new project build comprising central facility offering reception, dining, bar and lounge area, kitchen, outdoor balcony dining and three self-contained accommodation rooms on level 1, separate small wellness facility including gym, spa and small meeting space.
Summary: Our scope included FF&E specification, procurement, installation of all furnishings, finishes, interior design/colour scheme, bar and restaurant FF&E, procurement and management of project on behalf of owner.
THE HIDEAWAY, BONDI JUNCTION, SYDNEY, NSW.
New bar build in the centre of Bondi Junction.
Summary: Our scope included soft furnishings and selection of black and white framed artwork for installation throughout venue.
CENTURY DEVELOPMENT (DEVELOPER), HORSHAM, ARARAT AND MOUNT LANGHI WINERY, REGIONAL VICTORIA.
Operator selection for three upscale and upper scale and luxury hotels.
Summary: Conducted Expression of Interest process and review and provided commercial advice in the negotiation of the HMA.
NAISOSO RESORT, NADI, FIJI.
Operator selection and HMA negotiation.
