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Hotelier Weekly Roundup: 16/05/25

Hotelier Weekly Roundup: 16/05/25

Another exciting week in Australian vibrant and dynamic hotel industry!

May 18, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

🏨 Top 6 Hotel Industry News You Need To Know

Accor Secures Bayview Trio Deal (Hotel Management)
Qantas Adds Perth–Auckland & Johannesburg Routes (Qantas)
Wyndham to Debut Ramada Encore in Adelaide, located at 81 South Terrace (Glam Adelaide)
Marriott Plans First Hotel in Parramatta, the 279-room new-build hotel is expected to open in mid-2027 (Micenet)
Minor Repositions Oaks Hotels Brand, jobs are available to grab. (TTG)
Sydney Hotel Sold for Co-Living Conversion (Serviced Apartment News)

🏆 Story of the Week

THE PROF G POD: Office Hours

Scott Galloway shares his take on the explosion of hotel brands and what it says about consolidation, consumer choice, and corporate strategy. Quite interesting take. Listen here on Apple Podcast .

🗓️ Upcoming Industry Events

Hospitality Expo 2025

WA’s premier hospitality trade-only expo, featuring over 2,000 industry professionals, cutting-edge products, and expert masterclasses.

Event Date: 24–25 June
Location: 24–25 June | Perth, WA

AHICE Fiji Investment in Tourism Summit

Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition focusing on tourism investment opportunities in the Pacific region.

Event Date: 24–26 June
Location: Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa

🛠️ Tool of the Week: Chatlyn AI Assistant for Hotels

Chatlyn is an AI-powered assistant designed specifically for hotels, enhancing guest communication across multiple channels. It offers features like automated responses, personalized guest interactions, and integration with popular messaging platforms, streamlining operations and improving guest satisfaction.

Did You Know? The world's oldest hotel is Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, founded in 705 AD, is the oldest continuously operating hotel. It has been in operation for over 1300 years.

Till next time,