ALL ACCOR

ALL ACCOR
Book, stay, enjoy. That's ALL.com
Showing posts with label communal dining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label communal dining. Show all posts

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Minor Hotels makes major changes to its Oaks brand

Minor Hotels has announced a change of direction for its Oaks brand, which will shift away from serviced apartments to become a full-service hotel, resorts and suites.

An updated brand identity will be rolled out across existing properties and new acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand, including a refreshed food and beverage concept.

"The strategic shift will bring the full-service hotel and resorts experience to life, and will include mixed-use applications in property common areas," Minor Hotels announced.

Grab-and-go pantries stocked with travel essentials, local produce and branded merchandise will offer convenience while lobbies will serve barista-made coffee and freshly baked goods.

There will a focus on ‘family-style’ communal dining and a signature, gourmet lamington unique to each location.

Elevated bathroom amenities will feature a new signature scent of citrus, lavender, and eucalyptus.

The new brand identity will feature a new logo and colours palette, with vibrant yellow and signature Oaks stripe.

“The strategic repositioning of Oaks marks a pivotal step in elevating our position in the market," says Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer, Minor Hotels, a master of corporate speak.

" With our revitalised service culture, and addition of lifestyle elements to contemporise our offer, we’re creating a more resonant brand experience for today’s travellers. In a sector that has remained largely undifferentiated, the transformation repositions Oaks for global growth, further strengthening confidence amongst our investors and developers.”

Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, added: “This repositioning marks a significant step in the continued evolution of a brand that has earned its place in the hearts of travellers for more than 33 years.

"As we build on that legacy, we’re focused on creating meaningful, experience-led travel destinations meeting the needs of both our corporate and leisure guests. With over 55 Oaks properties and growing, this transformation reflects our long-term vision for sustainable growth and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class hospitality.”

See oakshotels.com for more info.

Thursday, 27 June 2024

Culinary winds of change blow through Byron Bay

 

The restaurant winds of change are blowing through Byron Bay. 

Barrio Byron Bay is no more. 

But welcome to Nourishing Habitat (previously Barrio Byron Bay) which is set to offer three distinctive dining venues under one roof.

Nourishing Habitat is a project by restaurateurs Utku Ayhan of Foxy Luu's Byron Bay and Sefa Kitchen in Sydney, and Nicholas Degryse of Pure Hospitality Group in Sydney.

The three venues will open one month apart but all will be "dedicated to local produce, community, and sustainability".

The duo is working with interior designer and creative director Jason Grant to transform the space.

The first of the trio of restaurants to open is Commune Canteen which opened this week. 

Inspired by the home-cooked meals found in Mediterranean communities, Commune Canteen offers a rotating menu with "colourful salads, hot slow-cooked meals, hearty soups, and in-house baked breads". 

Embracing a canteen-style dining experience, Commune Canteen encourages guests to customise their meals using a fill-up tray system with three or five compartments, designed for mixing and matching.

They will also host communal lunches, featuring a long table in the Habitat courtyard, with shared plates. 

The executive chef is Thomas Ahern, a Byron Bay native,who has worked at Rae's on Wategos and for Marco Pierre White and Jamie Oliver. 

 Image: Jillian Gia McHugh