5-Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 27 Feb 2026

This week’s 5-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.The Australian and South East Asian landscapes are witnessing a significant recalibration. We explore Accor’s final construction phase of the Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street and InterContinental Sydney’s AU$120 million strategic transformation under Jennifer Brown. As Brisbane prepares for its infrastructure boom, TFE Hotels and CLLIX are aggressively expanding their footprints to capture high-yield demand.Investment remains robust with IHG Hotels & Resorts signing key deals for Holiday Inn Express in Western Australia and a luxury Hotel Indigo in Phuket. However, a new Colliers report warns of a supply "handbrake" due to soaring construction costs, shifting the focus toward asset value in existing CBD cores. We also celebrate leadership excellence with the Choice Hotels Gold Awards and key executive appointments at Minor Hotels and Lancemore. Finally, we examine the "integration gap" in hospitality tech and its impact on operational efficiency.