Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (EVENT), today announced it has entered into an agreement to manage The Watermark Hotel, Brisbane.  As of 1st July 2018, the hotel will be managed alongside EVENT's current stable of hotels and resorts across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom that includes the Rydges, QT and Atura brands.

The Watermark will be rebranded as an independent, local brand – The Park Hotel Brisbane – under the management of EVENT. The Park Hotel will be a full participant in EVENT's Priority Guest Rewards loyalty program and all EVENT distribution channels, including rydges.com.

The Park Hotel Brisbane is conveniently located at 551 Wickham Terrace in historic Spring Hill, a short stroll from the Brisbane CBD. The property boasts 94 guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, guest lounge and conference facilities for up to 200 people.

“EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment is delighted to welcome this Brisbane property to our growing portfolio of hotels and resorts. We look forward to refreshing The Watermark as The Park Hotel and providing new and returning guests a comfortable and welcoming experience,” said Norman Arundel, Event Hospitality and Entertainment's Director of Hotel and Resorts Operations.

About EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment:

Event Hospitality & Entertainment (EVENT) is Australia's premier entertainment, hospitality and leisure company.  EVENT has 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, Atura Hotels and Thredbo Alpine Village
• Property and Other Investments

EVENT was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 1962 and trades under the ASX code of EVT.