This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector.

Highlights include the renewal of Grand Hotel & Casino Vanuatu, the launch of Western Sydney’s new Cabravale Club Resort, and the debut of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort by IHG Hotels & Resorts. We also touch on Accor’s strong year-end push with seven new hotel openings and Mandala Hotels & Resorts expanding with Mantra Hobart Airport.

On the acquisitions front, TGE moves to acquire The Ritz-Carlton Perth, La Vie Hotels & Resorts takes on Lindeman Island, and Panache Hotel Group enters the Sydney market with The Sebel Chatswood.

We also cover key industry themes — including sustainability leadership from Small Luxury Hotels of the World, award wins for Pan Pacific Perth and Ayers Rock Resort, and Japan’s record-breaking inbound tourism spend.

A quick, insightful roundup of what’s happening across global hospitality right now.