Image Credit The Wharf Mooloolaba    The Wharf Mooloolaba, a coastal precinct in Queensland, has been listed for sale by its current owners, Evans Long. The property spans 6,964 square meters of freehold land and includes 7,507 square meters of net lettable area. CBRE representatives Michael Hedger, Wayne Bunz, and Joe Tynan are handling the sale. Development […]

Quiet Luxury: The Art of Understated Wealth – By Dr Florent Girardin – Image Credit Unsplash+    In the world of luxury, ostentatious logos and loud statements of wealth are becoming rather ‘has been’. A quieter form of luxury is increasingly making waves based on more discreet messages that signal sophistication through subtlety and experience over […]

Women We Admire Reveals 2025 Hospitality Leaders    Women We Admire has released its list of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Hospitality for 2025, highlighting female professionals making significant contributions to the industry. Women We Admire has announced its selection of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Hospitality for 2025, recognizing female professionals who have […]

Image Credit Bookboost    In the rapidly evolving hospitality industry, marketing teams are increasingly pressured to enhance personalization, guest connection, and consistency, all while managing fewer resources and fragmented tools. A recent survey conducted by Bookboost sheds light on the current state of data-driven marketing in hospitality, revealing significant gaps and opportunities for improvement. Segmentation Maturity […]

Image Credit Soho House    Soho House & Co Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by MCR, with shareholders receiving $9.00 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately $2.7 billion. Soho House & Co Inc. announced it will be taken private following a definitive agreement […]

Drew Slayton – Image Credit HVMG    Hospitality Ventures Management Group, based in Atlanta, has announced the appointment of Drew Slayton as vice president of business development. In this role, Slayton will focus on identifying and securing new growth opportunities for the company’s national hotel portfolio. Slayton brings over ten years of experience in the hospitality […]

Joseph Jennings – Image Credit MDA Hospitality Solutions    Universal Hospitality Solutions has announced the appointment of Joseph Jennings as the new general manager of the Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown. Jennings will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, customer experience, and financial performance of the 291-room hotel located in downtown Dallas. Jennings brings over 30 […]

Guestroom at the Radisson RED Oslo City Centre – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, a hotel that has achieved Verified Net Zero status. The hotel is located in the heart of Oslo and features 118 redesigned guest rooms along with various social […]

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts Acquires Paraspara Seoul for KRW30 Billion in South Korea    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Star Group to Divest 50% Stake in Queen Wharf’s Brisbane Development to Far East and Chow Tai Fook in Brisbane, Australia Australia-based The Star Entertainment Group Limited (“Star Group”) will divest its 50 […]

Overtourism: Should You Abandon Your Travel Bucket List? – Image Credit Unsplash+    Italy and Japan are promoting lesser-known destinations to combat overtourism and offer unique travel experiences. The Faroe Islands introduce a mystery touring concept to distribute visitors more evenly and prevent future overtourism. In a world where social media heavily influences […]