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Veriu Group and Riverlee have partnered to bring 100 Punthill serviced apartments to the growing community at New Epping in Melbourne’s north, with the property set to open in mid-2026 as part of a strong first quarter of 2025 for the Veriu Group in the city’s expanding northern corridor. The announcement was made today by Director of Operations, Kyle Kaya, at the site of the future Punthill Epping where he was joined by developer Riverlee’s David Lee for a ground-breaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction.

In a luxury suite overlooking Hong Kong’s vibrant skyline, a senior banking executive concludes her quarterly board meeting on Thursday afternoon. By Friday morning, she’s exploring local markets with her partner, who flew in specifically for the weekend. Once an exception, this scenario now represents a powerful trend reshaping the travel industry.

The hospitality industry faces a critical labor shortage that affects operations, service quality, and overall customer satisfaction. This growing challenge arises from a complex combination of economic, demographic, and social changes. Addressing this urgent issue is essential for stimulating the sector and ensuring the high standards of service that characterize the hospitality experience.

Mews, the leading hospitality technology platform, now serves over 12,500 customers worldwide, increasing its customer base by 85% over the last year and cementing its position as a leader in the industry’s digital transformation. As more hoteliers abandon outdated legacy systems, Mews is redefining what’s possible with cloud-native, AI-enabled automated solutions that maximize efficiency and elevate guest experiences.

PARIS—IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has announced a technology integration partnership with Medialog PMS, a hybrid next-generation personalizable property management solution that allows users to focus on a more streamlined guest experience.