# Asia-Pacific hospitality industry developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asia-pacific-hospitality-industry-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-10T02:13:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Hospitality developments across the Asia-Pacific region have included both large-scale refurbishments and new luxury openings.

In Australia, the Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort completed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar refurbishment of its 314 rooms, while the former Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Dickson began rebranding as Quest Canberra Dickson. In New Zealand, construction started on a 158-room Rydges hotel in Tauranga, slated for completion in late 2028.

New luxury properties also entered the market, including the five-star Hotel Riu Palace Phuket in Thailand, which features 504 rooms and various dining and pool facilities. In South Korea, the Aman brand launched Aman Seoul in Cheongdam, a development overlooking the Han River that includes a hotel, branded residences, and a wellness center.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: New luxury hotel openings in Thailand, South Korea, and Australia

New luxury hospitality developments include the debut of Hotel Riu Palace Phuket in Thailand, the opening of Aman Seoul in South Korea, and the rebranding of Quest Canberra Dickson in Australia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-luxury-hotel-openings-in-thailand-south-korea-and-australia

### 2026-08-24: Hospitality developments: Novotel Cairns completes refurbishment and Rydges begins construction in New Zealand

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort has finished a multi-million-dollar refurbishment, while construction begins on a new 158-room Rydges hotel in Tauranga, New Zealand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospitality-developments-novotel-cairns-completes-refurbishment-and-rydges-begins-construction-in-ne

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