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We know how busy you are, so we’ve created this concise news briefing to keep you up-to-date on the key happenings in the hotel industry this week. From industry trends to exciting new developments, we’ve got you covered—all in just a few minutes.

  1. 19/12/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing - Week Ending 19th Dec 2025

    The pace of change across hospitality continues to accelerate. Major openings and refurbishments are reshaping key markets, from Pan Pacific’s PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Manila Bay, opening in 2027, to the launch of InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach — Australia’s only true luxury beachfront hotel. Melbourne remains a standout, with new arrivals including Hannah St Hotel in Southbank, lyf’s upcoming Elizabeth Street opening, and the refreshed Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane, all signalling strong confidence in boutique, lifestyle and serviced accommodation. Investment momentum is equally strong. Global groups including Radisson, The Lux Collective and Singapore Land Group are backing eco-conscious resorts, mixed-use precincts and year-round destinations across Asia Pacific. Strategic acquisitions in Singapore, New Zealand and Japan highlight a long-term view on hospitality-led developments, while rebrands such as Amora Riverwalk Melbourne’s move to a contemporary 4.5-star positioning show operators refining their brand strategies to meet evolving guest expectations. Beyond bricks and mortar, leadership moves, technology and community impact are shaping the industry’s future. Senior appointments across Hyatt, IHG, EVT and Millennium Hotels reinforce a focus on growth and operational excellence. At the same time, AI-driven search is changing how travellers discover hotels, pushing operators to think beyond traditional SEO. And moments like Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour’s charity abseil remind us that hospitality’s true value lies in creating meaningful experiences — for guests and communities alike.

    17 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 12th Dec 2025

    This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. Spotlighting major moves from Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Choice Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and more. We explore new openings and transformations across the region, including Accor’s expanding lifestyle portfolio, Hyatt’s dramatic 19-month restoration of Park Hyatt Tokyo, IHG’s upcoming Vaagali Maldives – Vignette Collection, and Choice Hotels’ latest Ascend Collection addition with Gladius Parramatta. We also look at Wyndham’s global rollout of Canary Technologies’ AI Voice, along with other tech shifts redefining operations and guest experience. On the development front, we highlight significant milestones such as the approved Crowne Plaza Maroochydore, Reflections Holidays’ investment in regional NSW, and Intrepid Travel’s acquisition of Wild Bush Luxury lodges — expanding premium eco-tourism for Australia. We unpack key industry trends, including AI-driven transformation of PMS systems, 2026 hospitality predictions from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants, and new traveller behaviour revealed in Global Rescue’s survey, showing rapidly rising AI adoption among international travellers. From luxury resorts and wellness innovations to tech disruption and shifting demand patterns, this episode delivers a concise, high-value roundup of the stories influencing hospitality’s next chapter — and the brands leading the way.

    10 min

  3. 05/12/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 5th Dec 2025

    This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. With EVT, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Hilton, Accor, and Pontiac Land Group unveiling significant new openings and developments. Standout launches include Elysium Noosa Resort, Legacy Mekong Autograph Collection, Metropole Bangkok (Tribute Portfolio), and the creation of The Lands by Capella in Sydney. On the investment front, Trilogy Hotels expanded into Melbourne with the new Ibis Styles Southbank. Industry trends were shaped by insights from The Leading Hotels of the World, revealing shifts in luxury leadership, while Skyscanner’s 2026 report shows Gen Z driving travel demand with tech-first behaviours. In tech news, housekeeping robots and Langham Hospitality Group’s new AI Toolkit signal rapid innovation in hotel operations. Plus, leadership moves at EVT Connect Hospitality and QT Hotels underscore the sector’s ongoing talent momentum.

    11 min

  4. 28/11/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 28th Nov 2025

    This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. Get ready for a powerhouse episode as we unpack the biggest hotel and hospitality headlines of the week — from major openings and brand expansions to bold investments, industry trends and standout leadership moves across the region. We’re diving into the landmark launch of Cabravale Club Resort and the 140-room Novotel Sydney Cabramatta, the upcoming Crowne Plaza Geelong opening backed by Plenary Group, and the debut of Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences in Brisbane as Minor Hotels accelerates global expansion. We also explore the rise of hybrid hospitality with the official launch of Drifter Byron Bay, plus groundbreaking investments including Trump International Hotel Maldives, developed by Dar Global and The Trump Organization, along with a major cross-border partnership between Centara Hotels & Resorts and NUO International. On the trends front, we look at Darwin Airport Resorts’ award-winning “airport resort” concept and the refreshed design experience at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa. We celebrate big wins from the HM Awards, including the Adelaide Marriott, while also spotlighting Hilton being named the #1 World’s Best Workplace™ and #1 Best Workplace in Australia™ for 2025. We’ll also highlight the industry’s rising stars and leadership movements — including new appointments across Millennium Hotels & Resorts NZ, Urban Rest, Marriott International, and the full senior team now appointed for Radisson RED Auckland. If you want to stay ahead of what’s shaping hotel investment, operations, design, people, and brand strategy across APAC and beyond — this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

    10 min

  5. 21/11/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 21st Nov 2025

    This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. Highlights include the renewal of Grand Hotel & Casino Vanuatu, the launch of Western Sydney’s new Cabravale Club Resort, and the debut of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort by IHG Hotels & Resorts. We also touch on Accor’s strong year-end push with seven new hotel openings and Mandala Hotels & Resorts expanding with Mantra Hobart Airport. On the acquisitions front, TGE moves to acquire The Ritz-Carlton Perth, La Vie Hotels & Resorts takes on Lindeman Island, and Panache Hotel Group enters the Sydney market with The Sebel Chatswood. We also cover key industry themes — including sustainability leadership from Small Luxury Hotels of the World, award wins for Pan Pacific Perth and Ayers Rock Resort, and Japan’s record-breaking inbound tourism spend. A quick, insightful roundup of what’s happening across global hospitality right now.

    13 min

  6. 14/11/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing - Week Ending 14th November 2025

    This week’s 5 Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. We cover a wave of hotel openings, brand expansions, and investment momentum across the Asia Pacific. Marriott ends its Sonder partnership, unveils City Express by Marriott’s Japan debut, and progresses new signings from Lake Akan to the Gold Coast. Accor’s Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge adds luxury villas, while Choice Hotels advances major redevelopment in Geelong. Singapore sees strong activity with Aravest’s acquisition of Hotel Miramar ahead of its DoubleTree by Hilton transformation. Investor confidence remains high, with Hong Kong’s hotel transactions surging 106% year-on-year and APAC’s development pipeline hitting record levels. Fresh leadership moves at TFE Hotels, Hilton and EVT signal continued investment in talent. In tech, the latest research shows hotels shifting decisively toward Best-in-Class systems and preparing for “agentic search” — reshaping how guests find, compare, and book stays.

    12 min

  7. 07/11/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 7th November 2025

    This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. We round up the biggest hospitality headlines across the Asia–Pacific region. Radisson Hotel Group debuts its first Park Inn by Radisson in Australia, while Accor expands its New Zealand footprint with TRIBE and JO&JOE Auckland. Adina Barrack Plaza Perth completes a $4 million upgrade, and Brisbane’s historic Breakfast Creek Hotel begins a $2.75 million transformation. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Ovolo Hotels to scale its boutique portfolio and rebrands Singapore’s Value Hotel Thomson as Days Inn by Wyndham Singapore Novena. Hilton strengthens its Southeast Asia pipeline with 17 new signings and prepares for the launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay, while JW Marriott opens in Tokyo and IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud. Major deals include YTL Hotels’ NZD 160 million acquisition of Hotel Indigo Auckland, Cross Hotels & Resorts joining South Korea’s Sono International, and InterContinental Singapore rebranding under Marriott International’s Luxury Collection   NRMA Parks and Resorts adds four Central Coast holiday parks, while MGM Resorts, Marriott International, and Sydney’s hotel sector all report strong performance. Finally, a new Enseo report underscores how reliable, personalised technology—like fast WiFi, smart controls, and casting-enabled TVs—has become key to guest loyalty and operational success.

    16 min

  8. 31/10/2025

    5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 31st October 2025

    In this week's 5 Star Weekly Briefing multiple major hotel chains, including IHG, Hyatt, TFE Hotels, and Accor, are highlighted for aggressive expansion, particularly across Australia and Asia-Pacific, with numerous new property openings scheduled between late 2025 and 2029. Financial data for IHG and Accor confirms steady global growth, strong pipeline expansion, and rising profitability driven by luxury and lifestyle brands. Furthermore, the text details significant real estate transactions in Asia-Pacific and notes that major sporting events in Australia contributed a $75 million boost to hotel revenues. And of course congratulations to the industry professionals commencing new roles across Australia and New Zealand.

    12 min
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We know how busy you are, so we’ve created this concise news briefing to keep you up-to-date on the key happenings in the hotel industry this week. From industry trends to exciting new developments, we’ve got you covered—all in just a few minutes.

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