HM Magazine

Accor, Hard Rock sign partnership to elevate loyalty and global growth Accor and Hard Rock International have announced a global strategic partnership covering loyalty, distribution and international hotel growth. Read more: hubs.li/Q04DYSqc0

Hilton inks franchise deal marking brand’s debut in Canberra Hilton has signed a deal to bring a 184-key flagship Hilton Hotels and Resorts branded property to Australia’s national capital, slated to open in early 2027. Read more: hubs.li/Q04DR6zX0

Ascott breaks ground on new Oakwood in Melbourne  A sod-turning ceremony has marked the first step for Ascott’s new 97-key apartment hotel near Flemington Racecourse. Read more: hubs.li/Q04DQXPj0

Marriott’s Autograph Collection grows in New Zealand under new deal  Marriott is expanding its presence in New Zealand following a new franchise agreement sealed with CP Group. Read more: hubs.li/Q04DJyD00

Key appointments: Hyatt, Emirates Wolgan Valley, Sofitel, Quay Perth Hyatt has a leadership shake-up, while Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, secures its future with the hire of a General Manager, plus more. Read more: hubs.li/Q04Dyfxf0

Returning for its second year in December, the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) Perth Hotel Summit will once again present a comprehensive deep dive into hotel industry performance and growth across Western Australia Read more: hubs.li/Q04DyfxD0

Exclusive: CLLIX CCO unpacks why low rates aren’t attracting cost-conscious travellers Read more: hubs.li/Q04Dy3TL0

Australian motel industry on the verge of major disruption: Deltine  Deltine Capital spotlights regional motels as Australia’s next property sector to consolidate, as its Fund surpasses $100 million across 11 properties. Read more: hubs.li/Q04Dy39v0

WATCH: SBS Digital Original 'Miss Sultanah' will premiere December 3, the International Day of People with Disability. hubs.li/Q04DwL750

Could your hotel amenities become part of the wellbeing experience? As wellness becomes part of the everyday hotel experience, the science of scent is opening up new possibilities for hotel amenities Swisstrade explains. Read more: hubs.li/Q04DnQPl0 #partnercontent

Exclusive: Strategy behind IHG’s regional deals with Cameron Burke IHG inks dual hotel signings to spark regional growth in NSW and QLD, delivering 190 rooms to key markets by 2030. Read more: hubs.li/Q04DnnMM0

Celebrating excellence: The 2026 HM Awards Aotearoa-Pacific winners Read more & view the photo gallery here: hubs.li/Q04DdzvW0 #hotelawards #hotelwinners #hospitality #hoteliers #HMAwards #HMAwardsAotearoaPacific #Fijihotels #SouthPacifichotels #NewZealandhotels

Accor expands franchise-fit model into New Zealand Accor has taken its flexible, conversion-friendly brand across the ditch with the opening of its first greet hotel in New Zealand. Read more: hubs.li/Q04D3Pd10

Businesses’ worries creep as prep for Christmas influx begins As tourism operators begin scheduling rosters for the upcoming summer season, industry bodies are urging clarity on proposed changes to the Working Holiday Makers visa. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04CZq_00

Former Westin Fiji Resort to rebrand to JW Marriott Marriott International will debut its luxury JW Marriott brand resort to the Pacific Islands in the first quarter of 2027. Read more: hubs.li/Q04CRKCX0 #hoteldevelopment

Marriott expands pipeline into Timor-Leste Marriott International has signed a new franchise agreement with Jape Group to debut a 100-room hotel in Timor-Leste, expanding the group’s presence in Southeast Asia. Read more: hubs.li/Q04CJqj-0

Exclusive: ‘Hotels will benefit’: MD Rod Munro on WorldHotels’ masterbrand strategy BWH Hotels has announced a portfolio-level global rebrand to WorldHotels. WorldHotels Australasia Managing Director Rod Munro shares the strategy behind the decision. hubs.li/Q04CJfXd0

Beyond emergency staffing: the inside guide to a hotel’s operational backup Built around hospitality’s everyday staffing pressures, InfyWorx is evolving from emergency cover into broader operational support. Read more: hubs.li/Q04CxTtV0 #hotelgeneralmanagers #hotels

Breaking Exclusive: BWH Hotels rebrands global portfolio as WorldHotels BWH Hotels has announced it will bring more than 4,000 hotels and 18 brands under a single loyalty program and global masterbrand, WorldHotels.  Read more: hubs.li/Q04Cx1jC0

Oakwood expands to cater to extended-stay demand  The Ascott Limited is slated to open a new 122-room Oakwood this November, marking the brand’s second property in Australia. Read more: hubs.li/Q04Cqwrc0