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Hotel and tourism news from Australia and Asia Pacific

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Hind Management secures operations of 136-key Sudima Wānaka

Hind Management has been appointed to manage Sudima Wānaka and the shared resort facilities within the NZ$180 million Mount Iron development.

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‘We are selective about who we partner with’: La Vie CEO Jerry Xu reflects on stellar year 

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Nero’s famous yearly sale is back in 2026 and November is the month to make every guest stay more comfortable with Nero Hotel Packs. Now is the time to upgrade your stays ahead of summer at @Weatherdon.

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TV star to emcee sold-out 2026 HM Awards

A prominent award-winning journalist has been secured to emcee the prestigious 2026 HM Awards, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on Friday November 20.

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Accor, Hard Rock sign partnership to elevate loyalty and global growth

Accor and Hard Rock International have announced a global strategic partnership covering loyalty, distribution and international hotel growth.

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Hilton inks franchise deal marking brand’s debut in Canberra

Hilton has signed a deal to bring a 184-key flagship Hilton Hotels and Resorts branded property to Australia’s national capital, slated to open in early 2027.

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Ascott breaks ground on new Oakwood in Melbourne 

A sod-turning ceremony has marked the first step for Ascott’s new 97-key apartment hotel near Flemington Racecourse.

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Marriott’s Autograph Collection grows in New Zealand under new deal 

Marriott is expanding its presence in New Zealand following a new franchise agreement sealed with CP Group.

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Key appointments: Hyatt, Emirates Wolgan Valley, Sofitel, Quay Perth

Hyatt has a leadership shake-up, while Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, secures its future with the hire of a General Manager, plus more.

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Returning for its second year in December, the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) Perth Hotel Summit will once again present a comprehensive deep dive into hotel industry performance and growth across Western Australia

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Exclusive: CLLIX CCO unpacks why low rates aren’t attracting cost-conscious travellers

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Australian motel industry on the verge of major disruption: Deltine 

Deltine Capital spotlights regional motels as Australia’s next property sector to consolidate, as its Fund surpasses $100 million across 11 properties.

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WATCH: SBS Digital Original 'Miss Sultanah' will premiere December 3, the International Day of People with Disability. https://t.co/uGdIikEiXe

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Could your hotel amenities become part of the wellbeing experience?

As wellness becomes part of the everyday hotel experience, the science of scent is opening up new possibilities for hotel amenities Swisstrade explains.

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Exclusive: Strategy behind IHG’s regional deals with Cameron Burke

IHG inks dual hotel signings to spark regional growth in NSW and QLD, delivering 190 rooms to key markets by 2030.

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Celebrating excellence: The 2026 HM Awards Aotearoa-Pacific winners

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Accor expands franchise-fit model into New Zealand

Accor has taken its flexible, conversion-friendly brand across the ditch with the opening of its first greet hotel in New Zealand.

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Businesses’ worries creep as prep for Christmas influx begins

As tourism operators begin scheduling rosters for the upcoming summer season, industry bodies are urging clarity on proposed changes to the Working Holiday Makers visa.

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Former Westin Fiji Resort to rebrand to JW Marriott

Marriott International will debut its luxury JW Marriott brand resort to the Pacific Islands in the first quarter of 2027.

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Marriott expands pipeline into Timor-Leste

Marriott International has signed a new franchise agreement with Jape Group to debut a 100-room hotel in Timor-Leste, expanding the group’s presence in Southeast Asia.

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