IHG's Stay for Good campaign returns across 59 hotels in Australia and New Zealand in September 2026, donating $1 per room night to OzHarvest and KiwiHarvest after surpassing one million meals delivered.
Dylan Cole and Nick Ellis explore how Australian hoteliers leverage guest data for direct bookings and on-property spend in a high-cost operating environment.
Paradise Resort implemented HiJiffy's AI platform achieving 531 bookings worth AUD $750K through automation, with 82% guest engagement on WhatsApp messaging.
Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.