This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. In this episode, we unpack the latest in hotel developments, deals, and leadership moves across the region. EVT debuts compact room types at Atura Adelaide Airport, while Peppers Docklands Melbourne gets a bold makeover under Panache Hotel Group. Major acquisitions include new assets for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Mandala Hotels, and Redhill Hospitality, alongside a REIT milestone from Japan’s Kasumigaseki Capital. We cover strong performance updates from Wyndham, inclusive tourism wins from Pan Pacific Hotels Group, and winter success for Langham Hospitality Group. Plus, key leadership appointments at IHG, Accor, St. Regis, Langham, and more round out a packed episode.