21 Dec 2017
EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited today announced it has entered into an agreement with the Schwartz Family Company to manage the harbour side property, Crowne Plaza Newcastle, under the Rydges Hotel brand.
On the 3rd March 2018, the hotel will be rebranded to Rydges Newcastle and managed alongside EVENT's current collection of hotels and resorts across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
"Newcastle is a thriving city, a growth centre for education, medicine, resources and agriculture, and as such has enormous future potential for business and leisure travel. I have established a strong relationship with Rydges in recent years and I am confident their management will be able to take the Newcastle hotel to higher levels, both in terms of performance and guest satisfaction," said Dr Jerry Schwartz.
“After more than 10 years out of the Newcastle market, EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment is pleased to bring Rydges back to this city,” said Normal Arundel, Director of Hotel & Resorts Operations.
Located on the waterfront, the 175 room hotel provides leisure and business travellers the perfect destination to explore the harbour city. Guests can enjoy the outdoor lap swimming pool, restaurant, bar, business centre and extensive functions facilities for meetings or special events.
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About Rydges Hotels & Resorts:
Rydges Hotels & Resorts operates quality city, suburban and resort style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, and London in the United Kingdom.
The group accommodates over one million guests each year across a range of market segments including corporate, conference, government, leisure, inbound and domestic groups and international travellers. Delivering exceptional service is a priority for the Rydges group with a genuine passion to accommodate guests and exceed their expectations.
Rydges Hotels & Resorts participates in the free to join Priority Guest Rewards Program. This popular hotel club offers guests the ability to earn free room nights, 10% discount on our best flexible rates and leisure packages, food & drinks benefits, and reward points at over 45 hotels and resorts across 4 brands in key destinations across Australia, New Zealand and London, UK.
For more information on Rydges Hotels head to www.rydges.com
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About EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment:
EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment (EVENT) is Australia's premier entertainment, hospitality and leisure company. EVENT has proud and historic origins dating back to 1910 and currently operates within the following business segments:
Entertainment – EVENT Cinemas (Australia & New Zealand), Greater Union, BCC Cinemas, GU Film House, Moonlight Cinemas, State Theatre Sydney and Cinestar (Germany)
- Hospitality and Leisure – QT Hotels & Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts, Atura Hotels and Thredbo Alpine Village
- Entertainment Technology - Edge Digital & Technology
- Property and Other Investments
EVENT was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 1962 and trades under the ASX code of EVT.
To find out more about EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment head to www.evt.com
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Stephen Howard | PR Director
Event Hospitality and Entertainment
478 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PH: +61 2 9373 6600 | M: +61 409 840 238
W: www.evt.com
Jessica Coughlan | Communications Assistant
Event Hospitality and Entertainment
478 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PH: +61 2 9373 6600 | M: +61 409 131 787
W: www.evt.com
Peter Hook
Hook Communications
M: +61 407 462 213
E: peter@hookcommunications.com.au
