5 Star Weekly Briefing – Week Ending 30th May 2025

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This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.Hotel brands are expanding across the region with new concepts and renovations. Marriott has launched Series by Marriott in India, targeting the midscale–upscale market. Hilton is marking 50 years in Australasia with a $40 million upgrade to Hilton Sydney and new growth initiatives. New Zealand welcomes Edit Hotels & Resorts, offering digitally enabled, value-driven stays. IHG’s Holiday Inn Express introduces its tech-enhanced 5.0 model with 30 projects already signed. In WA, The Sebel The Vines unveils a $3 million redesign, while Rick Stein will open a flagship beachfront restaurant at the rebranded InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach. Meanwhile, Capella announces The Lands at Circular Quay, a major mixed-use development set to open in 2026.

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This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.Hotel brands are expanding across the region with new concepts and renovations. Marriott has launched Series by Marriott in India,...

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