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Adina Barrack Plaza Perth: Serene Capital Invests $4 Million in Hotel Makeover

Located in the heart of Perth's CBD, Adina Barrack Plaza has recently completed a $4 million refurbishment led by owner, Serene Capital, with design and turnkey delivery by Hospitality International. Phase one of the refresh touches every corner of the hotel - from upgraded guest rooms and corridors to a revitalised lobby. There's new tech throughout, including smart TVs, upgraded Wi-Fi, new door lock technology, and improved air conditioning, plus a full overhaul of FF&E and back-of-house infrastructure.

Adina
Perth, Australia
Development Rebranding

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Ark Capital unveil Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide - an exciting new chapter for the iconic Mayfair Hotel

IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce a partnership with Ark Capital, which is 50% owned by ASX-listed alternatives manager Regal Partners, to take over management of the heritage-listed Mayfair Hotel, one of Adelaide's most iconic luxury addresses, ahead of its rebranding as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in 2026.

Kimpton
Adelaide, Australia
Development Pipeline

A ‘First Feel’: How Hannah St Hotel Expresses Melbourne’s Creative Culture

A first look at Hannah St Hotel's immersive approach shows how culture-driven design, art, and local engagement are shaping the next wave of luxury hospitality in the city.VICTORIA: Melbourne is a city that doesn't just welcome you, it draws you in. From the moment you wander down its graffiti-laced laneways or sip a flat white in a tucked-away café, you feel the pulse of a place that thrives on creativity and culture. This is a city where art spills onto the streets, where live music echoes from hidden bars, and where every meal feels like a culinary discovery.

Collection by TFE Hotels
Southbank, Australia
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Development Opening

MGallery Collection unveils The Brighton Hotel Sydney: a bayside sanctuary where light and water shape every moment

MGallery Collection, Accor's portfolio of bespoke luxury boutique hotels unveils The Brighton Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection: a refined seaside sanctuary set along the calm shoreline of Botany Bay. Nestled in the coastal enclave of Brighton Le Sands, the property offers an experience of Australian coastal luxury, where salt air, slow mornings, and soft design come together to create a stay that feels unique and luxurious.

MGallery
Brighton-Le-Sands, Australia
Development Groundbreaking

Veriu Group Breaks Ground on New Punthill Albury Hotel

Last week, Justin Clancy MP, the local Member for Albury, and Albury Mayor, Kevin Mack, joined Veriu Group CEO Zed Sanjana, Commercial Club Albury General Manager, Jeff Duck, CGA Chairman Graeme Edgar, Premier Building Company's Anthony Baker, and Studio 35 Architecture principal Warren McVean to mark the official ground-breaking of the new Punthill Albury Apartment Hotel, located at 600-652 Dean Street in the heart of Albury's CBD.

Punthill Apartment Hotels
Albury, Australia
Development Pipeline

Minor Hotels to Open Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel in Q2 2026

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, confirms that Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is on track to open in April 2026, introducing the Sunshine Coast's first internationally-branded new-build hotel in nearly four decades. Developed, owned and operated by KPAT Hotels under a franchise agreement with Minor Hotels, the 12-storey, 180-key property will set a new benchmark for premium coastal hospitality in one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.

AVANI
Mooloolaba, Australia
Press Release Sustainability

Mövenpick Celebrates 10 Years of Kilo of Kindness

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts proudly launches the 10th edition of its global charity initiative, Kilo of Kindness, marking a decade of generosity that has transformed communities across the world. From 13 October to 14 November 2025, more than 70 Mövenpick hotels and resorts in almost 30 countries will unite to support local charity partners, inviting guests, Heartists®, and neighbours to donate food, clothing, educational supplies, and other essential items.

Accor
Australia
Development Opening

Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney Opens in Australia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney, marking the debut of the innovative Caption by Hyatt brand in Australia and the Pacific. Located in the heart of Haymarket, the 174-room hotel blends community-first hospitality, tech-enabled convenience, and locally inspired design, creating a dynamic space for both travelers and locals to connect. This hotel joins an expanding portfolio of Caption by Hyatt properties around the world, with locations in Shanghai, Osaka, Nashville, and Tokyo.

Caption by Hyatt
Haymarket, Australia