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Star Hotels snaps up Rydges Gold Coast Airport amid ongoing terminal upgrade

Hotel Management

The airport hotel represents Star Group’s second hospitality investment on the Gold Coast and adds to its expanding portfolio, which includes 50 licensed venues, over 115 retail liquor outlets, and six accommodation venues across Queensland.

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Australian travellers drive RevPAR increase across The Tasman, Howarth HTL reports

Hotel Management

star segment recorded a significant 22% year-on-year increase in Average Daily Rate (ADR) with rates averaging NZ$405 for these premium properties, driving the overall 15% rise ADR for the market. Occupancy in this segment reached close to 78%.

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NSW hoteliers buoyed by AA market outlook

Hotel Management

More than 120 hoteliers from New South Wales hotels were in attendance for the recent Accommodation Australia NSW Hotel Market and Economic Outlook Update at Hilton Sydney. There was positive demand growth, particularly across gateway cities Sydney and Melbourne, over the last 12 months although the Average Daily Rate (ADR) remained stagnant.

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Victoria’s tourism budget cuts ‘send the wrong message’ to hotel investors, AA says

Hotel Management

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

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Demand for Easter accommodation climbs 16.8%: SiteMinder

SiteMinder

The data, comparing bookings at the same properties across nine markets 30 days before Easter in both 2024 and 2025, reveals not only stronger demand but travellers securing their accommodation earlier and increasingly looking beyond their home countries. more bookings on average, compared to Easter 2024. average increase.

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Exclusive: Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill talks record results in a thriving market

Hotel Management

We have also seen incredible growth in yield (Average Daily Rate and RevPAR) and occupancy. Fiji continues to be loved the world over for the world class accommodation, great food and drink options, beautiful weather and classic sun, sand and surf. However, what really makes Fiji stand out is our people and our culture.

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Ascott broadens Lyf experience with eight new signings globally

Hotel Management

As the brand expands to destinations such as Bali, Penang, Sydney and Frankfurt, Ascott has evolved the brand to deliver a “multifaceted hospitality experience” with flexible typologies that range from co-living accommodation and city hotels to full-service resorts. “In