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5-Star Weekly Briefing

Technology4Hotels

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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00:10:14

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 4th July 2025

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2025/07/04

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. We cover a wave of new openings across Australia, including InterContinental Brisbane, Hyatt House South Melbourne, and a dual-branded IHG project in Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall. Meriton makes its first move into Queensland’s management rights market, while Minor Hotels expands its Oaks portfolio with a resort in Thredbo. We also explore industry insights from Accor’s Pacific

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00:16:09

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 27th June 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/06/27

This week's 5 Star Weekly Briefing highlights significant developments in the sector, including new hotel openings like the sustainability-focused 1 Hotel Melbourne and Paradox Sydney's Australian debut, alongside major refurbishments at properties such as QT Queenstown and W Brisbane. It details substantial acquisitions and investments, notably Star Entertainment Group's rescue package led by Bally's and Amora Group's purchase of Hilton Adelaide. The briefing also explores current industry trends,

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00:11:47

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 20th June 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/06/20

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.Including Paradox Hotels’ debut in Sydney, the relaunch of Hotel Diana in Brisbane by Samdoo Corporation, and Minor Hotels’ alpine expansion with Oaks Lake Crackenback. We explore the surge in tourism-driven investment across Australia and New Zealand, with insights from Global Asset Solutions and WTTC projecting strong sector growth through 2028. From the Lion Hospitality Awards –

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00:13:09

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 13th June 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/06/13

🎙️This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. Australia’s first Mondrian Gold Coast opens with oversized suites, private beach houses, and panoramic views 🌊, while W Brisbane unveils river-inspired suite upgrades blending bold design with luxe tech. In Canberra, Redhill Hospitality takes over Tall Trees Ainslie, promising soft refurbishments and elevated service, and in Perth, Residence on Langley Park repositions to meet

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00:12:43

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 6th June 2025

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2025/06/10

🎙️ This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. Hyatt expands with its new Unscripted brand and the launch of Hyatt House South Melbourne—marking its entry into Australia’s extended-stay market. Hilton celebrates a major milestone with its 1,000th luxury and lifestyle property, with more than 150 openings expected in 2025. 1834 Hotels grows its white-label footprint with 18 Elanor Group properties and a strong push on

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00:14:17

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 30th May 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/05/30

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.Hotel brands are expanding across the region with new concepts and renovations. Marriott has launched Series by Marriott in India, targeting the midscale–upscale market. Hilton is marking 50 years in Australasia with a $40 million upgrade to Hilton Sydney and new growth initiatives. New Zealand welcomes Edit Hotels & Resorts, offering digitally enabled, value-driven stays. IHG’s

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00:09:16

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 23rd May 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/05/23

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. From JW Marriott’s debut in New Zealand to Pan Pacific Perth’s $50M transformation, luxury and sustainability are defining the next era of travel. In Canberra, Crystalbrook Aurora and IHG’s Regent revival signal serious investment in upscale experiences. Meanwhile, Blackstone’s delay at Crown Melbourne raises questions about missed momentum in a competitive landscape.📊 Market insights

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00:11:25

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 9th May 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/05/09

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sectorWe cover the debut of boutique and lifestyle hotels across Australia and New Zealand, including The George Glenelg, Hyde Melbourne Place, and Edit Hotels. We also highlight key acquisitions from Trilogy Hotels and Accor’s major deal with Bayview International. Learn how global events like AHICE and TRENZ 2025 are influencing tourism, and how AI—from operational tools to guest

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00:10:57

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 2nd May 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/05/02

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.Marriott International announces its flagship 279-room Sydney Marriott Hotel Parramatta, opening in 2027, while IHG partners with Luxora and La Vie to bring Holiday Inn back to Townsville by 2026. Veriu and Riverlee unveil plans for a 100-key Punthill hotel in Melbourne’s New Epping, and Radisson continues its expansion across Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. Marriott also acquires

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00:07:07

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 24th Apr 2025

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2025/04/24

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.Kittawa Lodge launches a new retreat and chef series, while IHG announces voco Darwin Suites and G’day Group acquires Discovery Parks – Bargara. CBRE’s forecast shows APAC’s hotel recovery strengthening, with New Zealand’s regions rebounding faster than its major cities. Accor earns 5-Star Employer status again, and Adelaide Marriott sets a sustainability benchmark with touch-free water

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00:06:23

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 18th April 2025

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2025/04/17

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. This week, The Ascott Limited expands its Lyf brand in Sydney; Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour proposes luxury penthouses; Brisbane unveils the Isoletto Pool Club at Queen’s Wharf; and Accor launches Wellness Studios at Mantra 2 Bond Street. IHG is set to open InterContinental Brisbane in June, transforming the former Hilton, while Accor Vacation Club is refreshing its Palm Cove

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00:11:38

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 11th April 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/04/11

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector . This week, the spotlight is on hotel openings and developments across Australasia, with Hotel Indigo launching in Auckland, Veriu announcing a new Punthill in Epping, and The George Glenelg opening its doors in South Australia. 1 Hotel Melbourne is set to debut in June 2025 with a focus on sustainable luxury, while Queenstown’s Nugget Point is being transformed into Coronet Ridge

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00:12:42

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 4th April 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/04/04

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector including major property openings from Minor Hotels, Momento Hospitality, and The Tasman, as well as Accor’s record-breaking global expansion. Industry trends explore the shift toward owner-friendly hotel management agreements, greater workplace diversity, and innovative guest experiences. Notable partnerships include Accor’s support for DV Collective and The Calile Hotel’s community

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00:14:51

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 28th March 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/03/28

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. Including new hotel openings and developments, such as the upcoming InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa, and Amora Hotels' acquisition of the Hilton Adelaide. The report also covers significant acquisitions and investments, including G’day Group’s purchase of Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village and Minor Hotels’ franchising growth strategy. Furthermore, it identifies current

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00:12:56

5 Star Weekly Briefing - Week Ending 21st March 25

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/03/21

This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.It covers new hotel openings and refurbishments in locations like Brisbane and Parramatta, alongside developments related to Western Sydney Airport and its impact on accommodation. The update also highlights sustainability initiatives with new certifications and net-zero carbon hotels, plus the evolution of hospitality design towards more adaptable and comfortable spaces. Finally, the

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00:12:50

5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 14th March 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/03/14

This week's 5 Star Weekly briefing highlights recent developments, investments, and trends in the Australian and New Zealand hotel industry. Recent activity includes new hotel openings and expansions by groups like Minor Hotels and Club Wyndham, alongside significant acquisitions and investments, such as Amora Hotels' purchase of the Hilton Adelaide. The briefing also highlights important industry trends, focusing on the increasing adoption of sustainability measures by major players like

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00:15:10

5 Star Weekly Briefing for Week Ending 7th March 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/03/07

This week's 5 Star Weekly Briefing highlights recent developments, investments, and trends within the hotel sector. Several hotel properties have seen reopenings after renovations, new resort and hotel plans have been unveiled in locations like Singapore and Mount Barker, and hospitality groups are expanding their presence through acquisitions and partnerships across Australasia. The outlook for the Australian hotel industry is positive, with projections indicating a full recovery by 2025 and strong

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00:11:34

5-Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 28th February 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/02/28

This weekly industry briefing highlights key developments in the hotel sector. Several new hotels are opening or undergoing renovations, including the Kar-Rama Hotel Mildura and a revamped Ibis Perth. Luxury accommodation is expanding, with the Waldorf Astoria Sydney set to launch and Merivale acquiring a site in Melbourne for a mixed-use development including a boutique hotel. Hotel chains like Hilton and Hyatt are growing their global footprint, particularly in Southeast Asia and with the Hyatt

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00:15:27

5-Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 21st February 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/02/21

The 5-Star Weekly Briefing presents a snapshot of recent happenings in the hotel industry. It highlights new hotel openings and refurbishments, such as TFE Hotels' Adina Town Hall Sydney and The Sebel Busselton. The briefing also covers significant acquisitions and investments, including IHG's purchase of the Ruby™ brand and Brookfield's acquisition of Hotel X Brisbane. It notes evolving trends in the Australian hospitality sector, like sustainability and technology adoption. Finally, the briefing

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00:05:38

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 14th February 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/02/14

This weekly industry briefing from Technology 4 Hotels highlights recent developments in the hotel sector. It covers new luxury hotel openings in Sydney and Adelaide, as well as refurbishments in Wellington. The briefing includes acquisitions, such as Best Western's expansion in South Australia, and industry trends like Kimpton Margot Sydney partnering with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The newsletter also announces the expansion of Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) into the

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