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Event Highlights

Design Highlights at NoVacancy 2025


Why Now

A defining moment for
Australian hotel design


After years of deferred capex, investment in refurbishment, new builds and repositioning is accelerating across the territory. The sector is rapidly reconnecting and Design at NoVacancy is where that critical sourcing conversation happens.

  • 1 Growing refurbishment pipeline across major cities as owners respond to shifting guest expectations.
  • 2 Rising wellness and biophilic investment driven by guest demand and operator ESG commitments.
  • 3 Circular and locally sourced design gaining momentum as operators respond to sustainability targets.
  • 4 Boutique and lifestyle hotel growth creating demand for distinctive, narrative-driven design.
  • 5 Technology integration updates transforming structural processes across digital hotel layouts.
The Market Opportunity

The Numbers Behind The Opportunity

Australia's procurement windows are open now.

AU$1.1B+

Estimated FF&E spend in the pipeline to 2028

Colliers, 2026

7,272

Hotel rooms currently under construction nationally

Colliers, 2026

80.9%

Sydney CBD hotel occupancy supporting reinvestments

STR / Accommodation Australia, 2026

+12.2%

RevPAR growth across Greater Sydney YoY

STR / Accommodation Australia, 2026

What to Expect

Solutions Across Every Design Discipline


Discover layout innovations across all core interior and structural hospitality categories:

Hotel Interiors & FF&E

Architectural Design

Guestroom Suites

Public Space & Lobby

Biophilic & Sustainable

Lighting Design

Art & Accessories

Bathroom & Wellness

Food & Beverage

Outdoor & Pool

Branded Residences

Heritage & Reuse

Exclusive Insights

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Get the full, unedited picture of architectural development metrics across the Pacific region, detailing exact operational pathways including:

  • Active construction & design project pipeline organized by state
  • Decision-maker insight profiles for developers & procurement leads
  • Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure procurement timelines
  • Sustainability frameworks & net-zero brand requirements
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Where & When

ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour, Sydney

Wednesday 23 September 2026
Thursday 24 September 2026
Open 9:00am – 5pm daily

 

Contacts

Sponsorship Enquiries
Matthew.Gatfield@terrapinn.com

 

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Katarina.Mesarovich@terrapinn.com

 

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Sasha.Dutt @terrapinn.com