Event Hospitality & Entertainment

What Event Hospitality & Entertainment does

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (ASX: EVT) is a publicly listed Australian diversified entertainment, hospitality and leisure company operating three divisions — Entertainment, Ventures, and Travel — across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Germany. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Sydney, EVT runs 140+ cinema locations (Event Cinemas, Village Cinemas, BCC Cinemas, Rialto, CineStar Germany, Moonlight Cinema, Skyline Drive In) offering premium formats including IMAX with Laser, 4DX, SCREENX, Gold Class, V-Max, Boutique, and Junior, supported by in-house technology and content services through EDGE Content & Technology. The Travel division encompasses 80+ hotels across five brands spanning luxury (QT Hotels & Resorts, 11 properties), mid-market (Rydges, 44 properties; Atura, 4 properties), budget (LyLo), and curated independents (Independent Collection, 21 properties), plus Thredbo Alpine Resort and 150+ restaurants and bars.

Revenue is generated predominantly through transaction-based fees (cinema tickets from $2 for family-saver sessions up to premium Gold Class, hotel room nights across price tiers, Thredbo lift passes with dynamic pricing up to 50% early-bird discounts, F&B across venues) supplemented by advertising/media revenue (Val Morgan on-screen), hotel management fees (Connect Hospitality), and licensing/royalties on a $2-2.3B owned property portfolio that includes 478-525 George Street Sydney CBD and the Thredbo head lease. GTM motions are hybrid: direct-to-consumer through owned physical venues and digital platforms (EVT Stays, EVT Shop, Cinebuzz Rewards, EVT Celebration), enterprise field sales for corporate events and weddings across 1,500+ event spaces, and channel partnerships via EVT Connect Hospitality management agreements with third-party hotel owners plus loyalty integrations with Velocity Frequent Flyer and Telstra+. Customer segments span individual consumers (movie-goers, diners, travelers, leisure seekers), corporate/enterprise event clients, families, and hotel property owners. With ~10,000 employees, ~$1.2B AUD annual turnover, and a 4.5M-member loyalty ecosystem delivering 55M annual experiences, EVT is mid-tier by global standards but dominant within ANZ across its integrated entertainment-hospitality-leisure verticals.

Name

Event Hospitality & Entertainment

Legal name

EVT Limited

Website

https://evt.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Event Hospitality & Entertainment (ASX: EVT) operates cinemas, hotels, restaurants, and Thredbo ski resort across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Germany, serving approximately 55 million annual experiences for individual consumers, corporate clients, and third-party hotel owners through five hotel brands and a multi-format cinema network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Food, Beverage & Hospitality Operations (Concessions, Catering, Premium Seating) (MPAGALAN), Specialty & Entertainment Venue Property Management (BPAJAGAO), Luxury Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAD)

Keywords

• Cinema exhibition
• Hotel hospitality
• Ski resort operations
• Event management venues
• Food and beverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cinema Operations: Revenue from movie ticket sales across Event Cinemas, Village Cinemas, BCC Cinemas, Rialto Cinemas, CineStar (Germany), Moonlight Cinema, and Skyline Drive In. Multiple premium formats including IMAX, 4DX, SCREENX, Gold Class generate higher ticket prices.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from 150+ restaurants and bars across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, including cinema candy bars, hotel restaurants, and standalone dining venues. Parlour Lane popcorn and Choc Tops sold wholesale.
3. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from 80+ hotels operating under QT Hotels & Resorts (11 properties), Rydges Hotels & Resorts (44 properties), Atura Hotels (4 properties), and Independent Collection (21 properties) across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Includes management fee income from third-party owned hotels.
4. Ski Resort Operations: Revenue from Thredbo Resort including lift passes, ski equipment rental, accommodation, food & beverage, retail, and leisure activities. Thredbo attracts 850,000+ customers annually.
5. Events & Celebrations: Revenue from hosting over 1,500 conference and event spaces for corporate events, weddings, private screenings, and social gatherings across EVT venues.
6. Media & Sponsorship: Revenue from on-screen advertising (partnership with Val Morgan), brand sponsorships, partnerships with Telstra, Garnier, Dyson, and others. Includes loyalty program partnerships.
7. Theatre & Entertainment: Revenue from State Theatre Sydney (heritage listed, operating since 1929), Embassy Theatre Wellington, and live performances.
8. Property & Development: Asset portfolio valued at approximately $2 billion with development projects including 525 George Street mixed-use development, hotel refurbishments, and cinema premiumisation upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EVT operates and owns a diversified portfolio of entertainment, hospitality and leisure venues: a multi-brand cinema network (Event Cinemas, Village, BCC, Rialto, CineStar, Moonlight, Skyline Drive In) offering premium formats such as IMAX, 4DX, SCREENX, Gold Class and V-Max; 80+ hotels under QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and Independent Collection brands; Thredbo alpine resort; 150+ bars and restaurants; heritage State Theatre; and the EVT Celebration platform spanning 1,500+ event venues across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The group also earns revenue from on-screen advertising, technology services through EDGE Content & Technology, and third-party hotel management via EVT Connect Hospitality.

Product overview

Event Hospitality & Entertainment (EVT) is a diversified entertainment, hospitality, and leisure company operating a multi-brand portfolio across entertainment venues, travel services, and events management. The company operates three core divisions: Entertainment (cinemas, outdoor cinemas, theatres, wellness, and 150+ bars/restaurants), Travel (hotels under QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, and Independent Collection brands, plus Thredbo Resort), and Ventures (property portfolio, development projects, EDGE technology services, and media/sponsorship). EVT's cinema network spans multiple brands including Event Cinemas, BCC Cinemas, Rialto, Embassy Theatre, and CineStar (Germany) offering premium formats (Gold Class, V-Max, 4DX, SCREENX, IMAX, Boutique). The hotel portfolio encompasses 80+ properties with over 12,000 rooms across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. EVT operates Thredbo Resort, Australia's premier ski destination voted best for 8 consecutive years. The company also manages EVT Celebration (1,500+ event venues), EVT Stays (booking platform), Cinebuzz Rewards (loyalty program), and EVT Shop (gifting). Property assets are valued at approximately $2 billion with annual turnover around $1.2 billion and ~10,000 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Event Cinemas: Premium cinema brand offering multiple experiences including Gold Class, V-Max, 4DX, ScreenX, IMAX, Boutique, and Junior.
• Rydges Hotels & Resorts
• QT Hotels & Resorts
• Atura Hotels
• LyLo
• Thredbo Resort
• Moonlight Cinema
• BCC Cinemas
• CineStar Cinemas
• State Theatre
• Cinebuzz Rewards
• EVT Stays

Products and services

• Event Cinemas Premium multi-brand cinema chain across Australia and New Zealand operating Gold Class, V-Max, 4DX, SCREENX, IMAX, Boutique and Junior experience formats for moviegoers.
• Gold Class premium cinema First-class cinema experience offering lounge access, dinner service and reclining seats for premium-paying moviegoers.
• V-Max large-format cinema Large-format cinema offering the biggest screens, widest seating choices and best sound and picture quality for moviegoers seeking a premium experience.
• 4DX multi-sensory cinema Multi-sensory cinema format using motion seats and environmental effects to stimulate all five senses for moviegoers.
• SCREENX 270-degree cinema World's first multi-projection cinema format expanding select scenes onto the side walls to create a 270-degree panoramic viewing environment for moviegoers.
• IMAX with Laser cinema IMAX 4K laser projection system with custom designed lenses and EVT's signature seating offering the widest range of colors exclusive to IMAX screens for moviegoers.
• Boutique cinema Intimate cinema experience with individually themed theatres, bespoke menus, designer recliners with footrests and waiter service for adult moviegoers seeking a premium outing.
• Event Junior cinema Cinema experience designed for children eight years and younger featuring a 10-minute intermission and playground, for families with young kids.
• Rialto Cinemas Fine film cinema chain with locations in Newmarket and Dunedin, New Zealand, known for diverse film selection for moviegoers.
• Embassy Theatre Wellington Historic boutique cinema built in 1924 in Wellington, home to The Black Sparrow Lounge and Drinkery, serving moviegoers in New Zealand.
• CineStar Cinemas Germany Germany-based cinema chain screening local German productions and international movies, part of EVT since 2003, serving German moviegoers.
• Moonlight Cinema Australia's largest outdoor cinema network operating during summer season across Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth parks and green spaces for casual moviegoers.
• Skyline Drive In Twin drive-in movie theatre in NSW founded in 1963 offering nostalgic yet modern movie experiences with Hollywood blockbusters, retro diner and premium sound and picture for moviegoers.
• State Theatre Sydney Heritage-listed theatre operating since 1929, classified by National Trust as a building of historical significance, hosting concerts, comedy, musicals, ballets, events, weddings, conferences and film premieres.
• QT Hotels & Resorts Design-forward luxury lifestyle hotel brand offering an eclectic mix of art, style, signature dining and local design flavour across 11 properties in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore for travellers.
• Rydges Hotels & Resorts Quality mid-market city, suburban and resort-style hotels across 44 properties with trademark 'too easy' service, suitable for conferences and events for business and leisure travellers.
• Atura Hotels Mid-market urban, industrial and art-inspired hotels combining high-tech amenities with comfort and stand-out lobby dining concepts across 4 Australian properties for travellers.
• LyLo budget micro-accommodation Groundbreaking budget lifestyle micro-accommodation brand for cost-conscious travellers and digital nomads featuring pod rooms, ensuite rooms and social co-working spaces.
• Independent Collection by EVT Curated selection of 21 individually branded hotels across Australia and New Zealand offering luxe, stylish, classic or comfort options for travellers seeking unique accommodation.
• Thredbo alpine resort Australia's premier alpine adventure destination and ski resort, voted Australia's Best Ski Resort at the World Ski Awards for nine consecutive years, offering year-round skiing, mountain biking and hiking across 940 hectares for leisure travellers.
• Thredbo Alpine Coaster Southern Hemisphere's first alpine coaster featuring 40 carts and a 1.5km track, providing an all-weather adventure experience at Thredbo Resort.
• EVT Bars & Restaurants Portfolio of over 150 restaurants and bars across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, ranging from fine dining to casual eateries under hotel and cinema venues for diners.
• SpaQ and Ubika Spa wellness Wellness spa experiences available at QT Sydney, QT Gold Coast and Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offering flexible and customizable therapeutic treatments for hotel guests and day visitors.
• EVT Celebration events platform Events and celebration management platform offering over 1,500 conference and event venues across Australia and New Zealand, hosting weddings, conferences, private screenings and social events for corporate and consumer clients.
• EDGE Content & Technology Market-leading cinema technology and content solutions providing digital content production and distribution services, equipment supply and expert technician support for the cinema industry.
• EVT Connect Hospitality Third-party hotel management services offering asset-light growth through hotel management agreements, brand franchise support and operational expertise using QT, Rydges, Atura and Independent Collection brands for hotel property owners.
• Parlour Lane Popcorn and Choc Tops Wholesale cinema-style flavoured popcorn and premium chocolate-coated ice cream cones sold to the movie-going experience market with wholesale distribution opportunities.
• EVT Shop gifting platform Online gifting platform offering experience vouchers across EVT brands including cinema tickets, hotel stays, dining experiences and attraction passes delivered by email or post.
• EVT Stays hotel booking platform Direct booking platform offering best available rates across EVT's hotel portfolio including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and Independent Collection properties.
• Cinebuzz Rewards loyalty program Cinema loyalty program offering rewards, special pricing and exclusive offers for moviegoers at Event Cinemas and Village Cinemas locations.
• QT Singapore QT brand hotel in Singapore CBD, EVT's first property in Southeast Asia, operated out of the former Hotel Telegraph and reopened under the QT brand for travellers.
• LyLo Brisbane First Australian location of the LyLo budget lifestyle micro-accommodation brand, offering pod rooms, ensuite rooms and social co-working spaces.
• EVT Hotels & Resorts App in ChatGPT AI-powered conversational app enabling travellers to discover EVT Hotels & Resorts properties, explore room options, access property information and initiate bookings directly within ChatGPT, including a dedicated property data hub built for AI systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thredbo voted Australia's Best Ski Resort for 9 consecutive years at World Ski Awards
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EarthCheckcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Partnership resulting in Thredbo Resort becoming first destination in Asia-Pacific to achieve EarthCheck Platinum Destination Certification. 10-year partnership delivering measurable improvements across energy, waste, biodiversity, community engagement and destination management.
• CJ 4DPLEXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Multi-year partnership expanding SCREENX to 8 auditoriums across Event Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand. SCREENX is world's first multi-projection cinema format creating 270-degree panoramic viewing. Deal includes 4 new SCREENX locations at Event Cinemas Bondi and Albany, plus two more to be announced. EVT already operates 8 multi-sensory 4DX auditoriums.
• Velocity Frequent FlyercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Partnership allowing Velocity members to earn 1 point per $1 spent on movie tickets and candy bar purchases, and redeem points starting from 2,000 for movie tickets. Available at 70+ Event Cinemas and Village Cinemas locations with 600+ screens nationwide.
• Sage James Street BrisbanecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 May 2026Connect Hospitality management agreement for 93-room hotel in Brisbane's James Street precinct. Hotel built around heritage-listed Queens Arms Hotel.
• FlixBusminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026New partnership offering direct transfers from Sydney and Canberra to Thredbo for Winter 2026 season.
• Australian Olympic TeamcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Thredbo appointed Official Supplier to the Australian Olympic Team for Winter 2026. Ambassadors include gold medallist Josie Baff, silver medallist Scotty James, and silver/bronze medallist Ben Tudhope.
• IMAXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership expanding IMAX with Laser technology across Event Cinemas. Plans for 5 new IMAX with Laser systems in Australia and Germany, including IMAX Sydney Darling Harbour reopening with laser technology.
• TelstracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive cinema partnership providing Telstra+ members with the best partner movie ticket price in market through a bespoke ticketing portal.
• Val MorganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational cinema advertising partnership for on-screen advertising. Local advertising partners also support regional cinema marketing.
• GarnierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen Beauty partnership with Moonlight Cinema ensuring 470 screenings throughout summer 2021-2022 season powered by 100% renewable energy.
• DysonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQT Hotels partnered with Dyson to install Dyson Supersonic hair dryers as brand standard in all QTs.
• Four PillarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQT and Four Pillars created bespoke QT Chaos Gin with multiple touch points across QT bars and national rollout of theatrical dinners.
• ThankyouminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRydges first hotel brand globally to partner with Thankyou amenities, giving back 100% of profits towards projects to end extreme poverty.
• Land RoverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThredbo and Land Rover partner together to deliver range of in-resort and digital activations.
• Adriano ZumbominorGTM or Marketing PartnerQT Sydney exclusive partnership with Perrier Jouet and Adriano Zumbo for reinvention of High Tea as QTea.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vail Resorts: US-listed mountain resort operator with flagship ski destinations, Epic Pass season-ticket model, and year-round mountain activities. Closest global comparable to EVT's Thredbo Resort in terms of integrated ski operations, lodging, F&B, and on-mountain experiences.
• Event Hospitality (alternative peer: Event Hospitality New Zealand - SkyCity): NZ-based integrated entertainment, hospitality, and gaming operator. Comparable to EVT's diversified entertainment + hotel + F&B + cinema model in New Zealand, with similar convergence around experience-led consumer venues.
• Mantra Group (now part of Accor): Australian hotel group operating Peppers, Mantra, and BreakFree brands across ANZ, now under Accor. Directly comparable to EVT's Rydges/Atura/Independent Collection mid-market positioning in the ANZ hotel market.
• Reading International: US-listed cinema and real estate company operating cinemas in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. Comparable to EVT's cinema + property business model, with similar dual exposure to exhibition and real estate in ANZ markets.
• Hoyts Cinemas: Major Australian cinema chain owned by Sun Group, operating premium cinema formats including IMAX, Lux, and HOYTS LUX. Directly competes with Event Cinemas in Australian exhibition, sharing similar premium-format rollouts and loyalty programs.
• Village Roadshow: Australian entertainment and cinema operator running Village Cinemas, Topgolf, and theme parks. Directly comparable to EVT's Event Cinemas and entertainment division in the ANZ market with overlapping premium-format cinema exposure.

Others

• IMAX Corporation: Premium cinema technology licensor and partner to EVT across Australia and Germany. Comparable as a technology and partnership counterparty rather than a direct competitor; signals the premium-cinema ecosystem in which EVT participates.

Broad incumbents

• Accor: Global hotel group operating luxury, premium, midscale, and economy brands (Fairmont, Sofitel, Novotel, ibis, etc.). Directly comparable to EVT's Connect Hospitality asset-light growth strategy and multi-tier brand portfolio; EVT's CDO Brett Forer was previously at Accor.
• Cineworld Group: Global cinema exhibitor operating Regal, Cineworld, and Picturehouse brands. Comparable to EVT's cinema exhibition scale and premium-format strategy (IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX), though with much broader geographic footprint and focus on exhibition only.

Regional players

• Minor International (Minor Hotels): Thailand-based hospitality conglomerate operating Anantara, Oaks, AVANI, NH Collection, and Tivoli brands across Asia-Pacific. Comparable to EVT's diversified hotels + F&B + lifestyle positioning, primarily serving different geographies but with overlapping APAC luxury/midscale ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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