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International flights set to boost hotel occupancy in 2026, CBRE reports

Hotel Management

Meanwhile, the gateway markets of Sydney and Melbourne, underpinned by strong corporate and leisure-based demand and major event schedules, are expected to sustain elevated levels of international arrivals and translate this into continued performance growth,” said Craig.

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Exclusive: Accor invests in meetings and events venues to capture surging demand in the Pacific

Hotel Management

Accor is investing its meetings and events offering across its Pacific portfolio to capture surging demand in the MICE market with major refurbishments and the launch of new hotels. The Asia Pacific region is reported to be the fastest-growing MICE market globally, with growth forecast at a CAGR of 10.0% from 2024 to 2030.

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Melbourne’s luxury hotels welcome strong international business at Australian Open

Hotel Management

This years event is expected to draw record fan numbers an bring an increase of up to 10% in Melbourne city hotel room bookings, across main tournament days, according to Accommodation Australia. The 2025 Australian Open is in full swing and hotels across Melbourne are enjoying a flurry of activity as visitors descend on the city.

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Rates drop in key New Zealand’s two largest cities

Hotel Management

In Auckland there is an increased supply of hotel rooms that has impacted the numbers, while the city would benefit from a greater number of major events, Anderson said. New Zealands international visitor numbers sit at 86% of pre-Covid levels, with the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand forecasting a full recovery by March 2027.

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Mastering Hotel Sales Proposals: 10 Best Practices for Success

Amadeus Hospitality

Incorporate booking details, such as company/booking name, event dates, and expected number of attendees. Provide information about available room blocks and event spaces specific to their booking, accompanied by relevant photos and details. Here are some tips on how to accomplish this: Address the recipient by their name.

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CBRE forecasts modest 2025 RevPAR Growth

Hotel Business

CBRE forecasts a 1.3% This represents slightly softer growth than had been anticipated in CBREs February forecast, which projected 2% RevPAR growth, based on a 21-bps boost in occupancy rates and a 1.6% CBREs forecast is predicated on an expected 1.4% annual growth as of the February forecast) and a 2.9% increase in ADR.

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Why a Delegate-Centric Strategy Is the Future of M&E Revenue

Demand Calendar

The real driver of profit is the number of delegates and attendees who spend on event space, food and beverage, guest rooms, and ancillary services. Growing revenue from meetings and events requires essential collaboration between Marketing, Sales, and Revenue Management : Marketing : Targets and attracts the right audiences and event types.