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 set to open in the Hunter Valley in 2027. Situated on the historic Ben Ean Estate in Pokolbin, the 165-acre property will feature 65 guest rooms, a thermal spa, a Mediterranean-style restaurant, and event spaces for up to 150 guests.
CEO David Assef described Laval as "a once-in-a-generation property," noting the region hadn't seen a luxury hotel of this calibre in over 25 years. Belmo Group will manage all operational aspects of the property, from guest experience and food and beverage to sales, marketing, and recruitment.
Hotel Management
May 20, 2026
$130m Laval resort to push NSW’s Hunter Valley on the global map
Private hotel developer 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.
The new-build resort will feature 65 pavilion-style villas, a culinary program led by chef Justin North, a longevity spa, and one of the world's largest collections of Gillie and Marc artworks. Managed by Queensland's Belmo Group, the resort is expected to open in the second half of 2027.
The project is estimated to generate around $49 million per annum in economic activity and create up to 479 jobs across construction and ongoing operations.
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.
