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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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00:22:27

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 7th Feb 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/02/07

The 5-Star Weekly Briefing presents a snapshot of recent happenings in the hotel industry. It highlights new hotel openings and rebrandings, such as the Courtyard by Marriott Darwin and Peppers Gladstone. The briefing also covers acquisitions and investments, including Jerry Schwartz's purchase of Sydney Seaplanes. Industry trends are examined, focusing on touchless wellness technologies and Accor's enhanced Travel Pros platform. Finally, the briefing reports on key personnel changes and emerging

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00:19:59

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 31st Jan 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/02/01

This week's 5-Star Weekly Briefing covers significant growth within the hotel industry, featuring record-breaking expansions from major players like Marriott, Choice Hotels, Hilton, and Minor Hotels. The report also highlights new hotel openings and renovations, brand relaunches such as Starwood, and investment activity in the sector. Furthermore, it examines current industry trends, including evolving booking habits, pricing shifts, and increased travel demand, particularly from China. The briefing

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00:10:15

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 24th Jan 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/01/24

This week's hotel industry briefing from Technology 4 Hotels covers significant developments, including new hotel openings in Australia and Singapore, major refurbishments like the Rydges Australia Square, and key acquisitions such as Star Management Group's purchase of Rydges Mackay Suites. The report also highlights the growing trend of hotel franchising in Australia and explores nine key trends shaping hotel dining in 2025, focusing on technology, personalization, and sustainability. Finally, it

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00:14:49

5-Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 17th Jan 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/01/17

This week's 5-Star Weekly Briefing for the week ending 17th Jan 2025 - covers significant developments in the hotel industry, including new hotel openings like The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, and Veriu Group | Veriu Hotels & Suites | Punthill Apartment Hotels Punthill South Yarra Grand's refurbishment. Planned projects such as a new Nadi International Airport transit hotel are also highlighted, alongside record growth in Accor's luxury brands. The briefing further examines industry trends, such as

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00:14:03

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 10th January 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/01/10

This week's 5-Star Weekly Briefing covers significant developments in the Australian and global hotel industry. Major hotel groups like SLH, Accor, and Marriott are expanding their portfolios through new openings, renovations, and strategic partnerships. Significant investments are being made in property upgrades and redevelopments, showcasing a strong market outlook. The report also highlights positive industry trends, including increased occupancy rates and rising demand for luxury and sustainable

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00:33:59

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 3rd January 2025

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2025/01/03

Firstly we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. May 2025 be filled with happiness and prosperity.In this week's episode, we look at the key hospitality technology trends for 2025 and beyond as outlined by the EHL Graduate School. We discuss the increasing use of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and other technologies to improve guest experiences and operational efficiency. We also examine how these advancements are transforming various aspects of the industry, from

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00:20:31

5 Star Weekly Briefing for Week Ending 27th December,...

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2024/12/27

This week in the 5 Star Weekly Briefing take a look at the 8 Travel and Hospitality Trends that Defined 2024 2024's travel and hospitality trends are analysed, revealing a year of economic pressures impacting consumer behaviour. Despite inflation, travel remained strong, with travellers prioritising value, leading to a resurgence in package holidays and exploration of emerging destinations. The influence of social media and AI was significant, both for travellers and industry, which is now

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00:14:09

5 Star Weekly Briefing Week Ending 20th December 2024

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2024/12/20

This is a weekly hotel industry news briefing summarising recent news, including new hotel openings and developments from IHG, Accor, and Radisson, as well as acquisitions like the Rydges Mackay Suites. The newsletter also highlights industry trends such as the rise of boutique hotels and the impact of AI, and reports on strong festive season bookings and the lasting economic effects of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Finally, it announces several key personnel appointments within various hotel

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00:20:24

5 Star Weekly Briefing for Week Ending 13th December,...

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2024/12/13

This week's hotel industry briefing highlights significant developments, including new hotel openings and acquisitions by major brands like Marriott and Hilton, a surge in hotel franchising in Australia, and investment in Brisbane's hospitality sector ahead of the 2032 Olympics. The report also examines industry trends such as the rise of wellness tourism and a return to pre-pandemic travel levels, featuring increased spending on experiences. Finally, it notes key leadership appointments within

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00:18:07

5 Star Weekly Briefing for Week Ending 6th December,...

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2024/12/06

This week's 5-Star Weekly Briefing covers significant happenings in the hotel industry, highlighting new hotel openings and developments globally, such as the debut of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Australia and Marriott's expansion in Thailand. The report also details acquisitions and investments, including TFE Hotels' New Zealand expansion and Oscars Group's purchase of Luna Park Sydney. Key industry trends are examined, focusing on increased luxury travel demand and the growth of

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00:10:27

5 Star Weekly Briefing for Week Ending 29th November...

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2024/11/29

The team at Technology 4 Hotels knows 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. Let’s dive in!

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00:15:15

5 Star Weekly Briefing for Week Ending 22nd Nov 2024

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2024/11/22

The team at Technology 4 Hotels knows 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. Let’s dive in!

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00:06:48

5-Star Weekly Briefing for Week Ending 15th November...

5-Star Weekly Briefing ·

2024/11/16

The team at Technology 4 Hotels knows 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. New Openings & Developments voco Maroochydore Sunshine Coast: IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital, has announced plans to open the voco Maroochydore Sunshine Coast in 2028 Refurbishment of Islington Hotel, Hobart: The heritage-listed Islington Hotel in Hobart, owned by La

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