Major redevelopments approved for Ashfield Hotel and Hurstville Ritz Hotel
Sonnel Hospitality secured DA approvals for $11M and $4M redevelopments of Ashfield Hotel and Hurstville Ritz Hotel, with works anticipated to commence from 2027.
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Asia Pacific, Excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs at the Close of Q2 2026; Plus, New 2028 Forecast
Lodging Econometrics reports APEC's hotel construction pipeline hit a record 2,506 projects and 452,972 rooms in Q2 2026, with India leading at 1,033 projects, up 36% YOY.
How Cloudbeds and X Hospitality are helping The Blue Hotel redefine Australian hospitality
X Hospitality used Cloudbeds' open API to build a front desk-free, mobile-first operation at The Blue Hotel Bondi, a model now replicated across 40+ staff and multiple properties in Australia.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts signs landmark agreement to Manage the Gold Coast's First Westin Hotel
La Vie Hotels & Resorts will operate the 138-key Westin Gold Coast, a new-build mixed-use development by M Property expected to open in late 2029, marking Westin's first property on the Gold Coast.
June events lifted Sydney hotel performance
Sydney hotels posted June 2026 RevPAR of AUD180.77, up 3.7% year-over-year, with VIVID Sydney, the Al Shami concert, and the Sydney Film Festival driving peak occupancy of 92.7% on June 6.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 10 July 2026
HVS Asia Pacific's weekly newsletter covers five hotel acquisitions across Japan and Australia, totaling hundreds of millions in deal value across Tokyo, Melbourne, Newcastle, Gifu, and Townsville.
A GM’s perspective on guest feedback at national scale
G'day Group GM Louise Kipling shares how the 330-property Australian network transformed guest feedback from post-stay reporting into a real-time operational system, including mid-stay pulse checks and network-wide fixes driven by sentiment data.
Central Real Capital appoints Trilogy Hotels as Operator of The Sands Torquay Resort
Trilogy Hotels takes over management of the 112-suite Sands Torquay Resort on Victoria's Surf Coast from 1 July 2026, expanding its Australian portfolio to 24 properties.
Beyond The Gen Z Myth: Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific
Marriott's Luxury Group surveyed 2,800 affluent travelers across 8 Asia Pacific markets, identifying four Gen Z archetypes that are redefining luxury through wellness, disconnection, heritage, and tradition.
Fitzroy Island Resort Australia Achieves 50% Night Audit Efficiency Gain With Agilysys Hospitality Ecosystem
Fitzroy Island Resort replaced fragmented legacy software with the Agilysys cloud-native ecosystem, cutting night audit time by four hours per shift and enabling AR reports to be configured in under five minutes.
Fitzroy Island Resort Australia Achieves 50% Night Audit Efficiency Gain With Agilysys Hospitality Ecosystem
Fitzroy Island Resort replaced fragmented legacy software with Agilysys's cloud-native platform, cutting night audit time by four hours per shift and enabling automated financial reporting in under five minutes.
May events lifted Adelaide hotel room rates
Adelaide hotels saw ADR rise 6.6% and RevPAR gain 5.7% in May 2026, driven by the Australian Tourism Exchange, though occupancy dipped 0.9% as new supply entered the market.
Marlene Poynder has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Sydney
Hilton today announced the appointment of Marlene Poynder as general manager of Waldorf Astoria Sydney, the brand’s first hotel in Australia and a highly anticipated new landmark for Sydney’s Circular Quay, set to open in 2027.
Accor Accelerates Franchise Growth and Strengthens Partnerships at the 2026 Pacific Franchise Conference
Accor gathered 270+ franchise partners and owners in Sydney to discuss growth strategy, investment trends, AI-driven efficiencies, and loyalty, covering its 420+ Pacific properties.
Accor Exceeds 150 Franchise Hotels across the Pacific as Franchise Momentum Accelerates
Accor surpasses 150 franchise hotels in Australia and New Zealand, marking the Pacific as its largest and fastest-growing franchise network, with the greet brand set to launch in the region.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts to Manage Le Méridien Lindeman Island Resort & Spa in Queensland’s Whitsundays
Marriott International has entered into a formal agreement with Well Smart Group and La Vie Hotels and Resorts to introduce the Le Méridien brand to Lindeman Island in Queensland's Whitsundays.
Asia Pacific luxury hotel transactions surge 77% between 2017-2025
JLL reports luxury hotel transactions in Asia Pacific hit $2.1 billion in 2025, with luxury deals now accounting for nearly 20% of all hotel transactions, up from 8% in 2017.
The Sebel Sydney Parramatta set to debut in one of Sydney’s fastest growing destinations
Accor is preparing to welcome a new address to Western Sydney, with The Sebel Sydney Parramatta scheduled to open in August 2026.
Oliver Schwartz has been appointed as General Manager at Parmelia Hilton Perth
Parmelia Hilton Perth has appointed passionate hotelier Oliver Schwartz as their new General Manager, taking the helm at the cusp of a new chapter for the property.
Nicole Richards has been appointed as General Manager at Adina Adelaide Treasury
TFE Hotels has announced the appointment of Nicole Richards as General Manager of Adina Adelaide Treasury, reinforcing the group's operational leadership as it continues to grow its portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. Richards will commence in mid-June 2026.