The Courrier Mail
July 6, 2026
Iconic high-rise Aquarius has management rights sold in record $7m deal
Belmo Group has taken over management of Aquarius on the Beach, Townsville's iconic Strand high-rise, after a record $7 million rights sale, the city's largest ever for a single property. ResortBrokers brokered the deal, citing strong demand and an 87% occupancy rate. A fixture since the early '70s, Aquarius remains the Strand's only short-stay high-rise.
Accom News
May 26, 2026
Belmo Group expands into Hunter Valley with landmark luxury hotel management appointment
Brisbane-based Belmo Group has secured the management contract for Laval, a new luxury hotel and wellness destination opening in the Hunter Valley in 2027. Set on the 165-acre Ben Ean Estate in Pokolbin, it will feature 65 rooms, a thermal spa, a Mediterranean restaurant and event space for 150 guests. CEO David Assef called it a once-in-a-generation property, with Belmo managing all operations.
Hotel Management
May 20, 2026
$130m Laval resort to push NSW’s Hunter Valley on the global map
HVL Hotels is set to open a landmark luxury resort on the historic Lindeman Estate in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, the first new project of this scale in the region in two decades. It will feature 65 pavilion-style villas, a culinary program led by chef Justin North, a longevity spa, and a major collection of Gillie and Marc artworks. Managed by Belmo Group, the resort opens in the second half of 2027
Hotel Management
April 15, 2026
Belmo secures contract for Brisbane’s Royal Albert Hotel
Belmo Group has acquired management of Brisbane's heritage-listed Royal Albert Hotel, a 73-key boutique property on Albert Street that first opened in 1913. CEO David Assef cited Brisbane's ongoing transformation — including Queen's Wharf, the new Cross River Rail station, and the 2032 Olympics — as key reasons the property is well-placed for long-term growth.
Accom News
February 24, 2026
Strong foundations: The secret to Belmo’s Hastings Street success
There are few names in Australian luxury holiday accommodation as instantly recognisable as Number One Hastings Street. Operated by Belmo Group, the return of Number One Hastings Street is not a reinvention. It is a considered evolution. The same relaxed luxury, the same generous proportions, the same coveted location. Just with a quieter confidence that comes from knowing its foundations are solid.
