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 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.
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.
HVS Asia Pacific's weekly roundup covers four transactions: Pro-invest acquires Sydney's Coogee Sands for AUD100M, Shama Hollywood Hong Kong sells for HKD203.8M, Cairns Harbourside Hotel sold for AUD30M, and Shun Ho Property executes a HKD48.1M share buy-back.
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel has opened its doors, welcoming guests to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and marking the arrival of the first internationally branded new-build hotel in the region in more than four decades. The opening signals a new phase for Mooloolaba, as growing domestic and international demand reshapes one of Australia’s most established coastal destinations.
The 100-room hotel will anchor a $640 million mixed-use development in Crows Nest, opening in late 2027 as part of a 212-apartment complex.
Accor, the largest hospitality group in the Pacific region, is expanding its Mövenpick presence in Australia with the rebranding of Peppers Waymouth Adelaide.Mövenpick Hotel Adelaide will debut in December 2026, bringing the brand’s signature spirit of generous hospitality and joyful reconnection to the heart of the city.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of the new Hilton Adelaide East End at 299 Pirie Street, marking the next chapter in the brand’s long-standing presence in South Australia.
Construction is set to commence at the $150 million Crowne Plaza Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, a major new hotel development set to play a key role in meeting the Sunshine Coast’s growing accommodation demand ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The hotel group has partnered with the food rescue organization since 2018, combining food rescue with hospitality training programs.
Reimagined beachfront resort adds to the world of fascination within first and largest hotel brand on Sydney’s shoreline.
The rebrand unifies Veriu Hotels Suites, Punthill and UKO under one platform operating 90 sites with 5,950 keys across short, medium and long-term living.
Scheduled to open in 2028, the development will feature 120 Veriu apartment hotel keys and 120 UKO co-living residences, representing the first fully integrated expression of the LiveStay model. Located at 124 Wakefield Street in the Adelaide CBD, the project has been designed to cater to a broad mix of demand, from overnight corporate travellers through to extended-stay guests and long-term residents.
The hotel is Carlton's first internationally branded property, with leadership emphasizing community integration and local partnerships.
Adina Perth will enter a new era in 2026, with a major multi‑million‑dollar rolling refurbishment delivering a renewed sense of contemporary Australian style. Running from May to October, the project strategically repositions the hotel, aligning it with Adina’s evolving design philosophy while balancing apartment‑style flexibility with sophisticated, design‑led interiors for modern travellers.
HYDE Perth expands Ennismore’s Australian footprint, marking a defining moment for music-led and culture-driven hospitality experiences.
Deep Blue Hotel Hot Springs implemented eight Agilysys solutions including PMS, POS, and spa management to unify operations across its wellness resort.
Australia’s fastest-growing apartment hotel operator, Veriu Group, has today announced the opening of Punthill Narrabundah, further strengthening its footprint in the ACT and marking its second property in the capital following the successful launch of Punthill Tuggeranong in 2024.
Amora Hotels will take over and transform the Adelaide city center property with a $73 million renovation completing in mid-2027.
BMIHMS rose to No. 1 in Australia for Hospitality and Leisure Management, ranking No. 21 globally and No. 3 in Asia in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.