🎙️This week’s Five-Star Weekly Briefing highlights current trends, investments, and developments in the hotel sector. Australia’s first Mondrian Gold Coast opens with oversized suites, private beach houses, and panoramic views 🌊, while W Brisbane unveils river-inspired suite upgrades blending bold design with luxe tech. In Canberra, Redhill Hospitality takes over Tall Trees Ainslie, promising soft refurbishments and elevated service, and in Perth, Residence on Langley Park repositions to meet long- and short-stay needs with flexible layouts and full amenities. We also cover Wyndham Hotels' powerful 🤖 AI rollout that’s cutting call times and boosting service efficiency , IHG’s voco reaching 100 hotels in just seven years with flexible conversion appeal, and Accor’s sustainability leadership and standout new properties like Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport and Wairakei Resort Taupō. Finally, we spotlight Mandarin Oriental’s wellness-first approach for Global Wellness Day, focused on reconnection, ritual and inner strength. A packed episode full of innovation, guest experience, and future-focused moves.