Metro Hotels Offical Sponsor for the Cast and Crew of Mother Africa

Metro Hotels has completed negotiations to become the official accommodation sponsor for the cast and crew of Mother Africa – Circus of the Senses for their shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

This exciting show has been described by critics as enthralling, "a theatrical treasure", a "feel good spectacular par experience", "fun, fun, fun" and much more!

Touring world-wide for 8 years, over 2 million people have seen this spectacle.

The show features 40 artists from many different countries in Africa - Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Egypt and South Africa - all presenting skillful acrobatics, traditional music and dance as well as athleticism and charisma at it's best showing off outstanding full circus range of juggling, contortionists, adagio, high-wire feats all complemented by colour costumes and presented through African culture.

Mother Africa is truly a dance, music and acrobatic musical spectacular direct from Africa that is set to turn theatre going into an all new experience never seen before in Australia!

The announcement of the sponsorship deals follows on from Metro Hotels successful involvement with a number of recent popular performances including the Merchants of Bollywood and Drum Tao – Samurai of the Drum.

Metro Makes Valerie’s Day - Metro Hotels

It’s an exciting time for Wagg’s Valerie Cook as she looks forward to a getaway courtesy of Metro Hotels.

Valerie was the lucky winner of two nights accommodation for two people at a Metro hotel in a competition conducted by The Leader.

“It was a lovely surprise to be told I had one.” Valerie said. “I’m sure where I am staying will be wonderful.”

Valerie works as a volunteer at the Red Cross shop. Fittingly, she won her prize during National Volunteer Week.

Metro Hotels has relaunched its web site at www.metrohotels.com.au with the site redesigned to make it easier for clients to find and book a Metro property online. The site enables internet browsers to view key features of each of the group’s properties and lists current accommodation specials, room rates and availability. To celebrate its revamped web site, Metro Hotels is offering excellent savings for all readers who book a Metro property online.

All rates on Metro Hotels web site are cheaper than what readers will find on any other web site. And to get even further savings, by simply entering METRO123 in the booking code section when making a reservation, readers will receive and additional 5per cent discount off the already heavily discounted prices. Metro Hotels is renowned for providing comfortable and spacious accommodation in major cities and regional centres across Australia. With most of its 13 hotels, serviced apartments and inns independently awarded four-star ratings and its rooms attractively priced, the result is a continuous flow of corporate and leisure travellers enjoying the comfort of a Metro “home away from home”.

Metro Hotels has six properties in Sydney, including Metro Hotel Sydney Central, Metro Hotel on Pitt, Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour, the Aspire Hotel Sydney, as well as Metro Inns in Ryde and Miranda.

In Melbourne the group has the boutique Metro Apartments on Bank Place, while in Queensland there is Metro Hotel Tower Mill on Wickham Terrace in Brisbane; the Metro Hotel Ipswich International and the Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone.

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Asian Investors Snap Up Hotels - Metro Hotels News

Asian investors are continuing to dominate hotel buying in Sydney with metro Hotel Sydney Central selling last week for $39.5 million.

A Singapore-based trust purchased the hotel, which was formerly known as the Royal Gardens Hotel, beating off interest from a number of international and domestic parties.

The hotel sold after an expression of interest handled by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels’ Mark Durran and Ross Beardsell.

The property’s former largest shareholder, the listed Transmetro Corporation, will continue to operate the hotel business for the new owner under its Metro Hotels brand. Transmetro had a stake of about 22 per cent in the property that sits on the corner of Pitt and Campbell Streets on an 848 square metre freehold site.

It features 220 guest rooms and suites together with a restaurant, bar and conference facilities for up to 200 guests. It is situated at the southern end of the Sydney CBD and is part of the city’s emerging southern precinct.

“This is the fifth major hotel in Sydney to sell in the past 12 months and all were purchased by Asian Investors. These sales represent almost $500 million of investment,” Mr Durran said.

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Mah family swoops on Metro hotel in CBD - Metro Hotels News

The Mah family, former owners of the Hydro majestic hotel in the Blue Mountains, have bought Sydney’s Metro Hotel on Pitt, for $24.188 million. Transmetro hospitality group, which held a 31 per cent stake, will continue to managing the business.

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Drum Tao Perfomers to Stay with Metro Hotels

Drum Tao Performers will be staying with Metro Hotels in Melbourne in Sydney while performing at the State Theatre in Sydney and The Palms at Crown in Melbourne.

Drum Tao Tour Dates and Venue:

Friday July 2 and Saturday July 3 - Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide

Tuesday July 6 to Sunday July 11 - The Palms at Crown, Melbourne

Tuesday July 13 - Canberra Theatre Centre

Thursday July 15 to Saturday July 17 - State Theatre, Sydney

Tuesday July 20 - Civic Theatre Newcastle

Friday July 23 - Gold Coast Arts Centre

Saturday July 24 - Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane

Website - www.drum-tao.com.au

When performing in Melbourne Drum Tao performers will stay at Metro Apartment on Bank Place

When performing in Sydney Drum Tao performers will stay at Metro Hotel on Pitt