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September 2026
The Astro Edit: What Stayed With Us From AHICE Aotearoa 2026
We've just wrapped AHICE Aotearoa 2026, and it felt like a room already looking forward to the season ahead. Hamilton announced two new hotels on the back of its Pullman opening next year, and Christchurch is counting down the days until its new Sheraton opens in 2027. Design got its own dedicated stage for the first time this year, too. Here's what stuck.
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August 2026
The Astro Edit: A Walk Through the Radisson RED
We talk about guest experience a lot in this newsletter. Most of the time it's a concept, something to aim for. Every so often you walk into a hotel and see the whole idea executed, room by room, all the way through.
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July 2026
The Astro Edit: The Whycation
Most of us have had a holiday that needed its own recovery. The itinerary that looked manageable in the planning stage and turned out to require a spreadsheet.
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June 2026
The Astro Edit: The Wellbeing Experience
Most guests spend at least a few minutes wondering where to eat, where to walk, whether the hotel gym is worth using or if they need to look elsewhere.
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May 2026
The Astro Edit: The Wellbeing Room
Most people have spent years getting their bedroom right. The right pillow took a few tries. The blackout curtains went up after one too many early starts. The phone moved to the hallway because it made a difference.
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April 2026
The Astro Edit: The Wellness Minibar
Like a lot of people, we try to keep some reasonable habits going during the week. Eating well, skipping the drinks, getting some exercise in.
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March 2026
The Astro Edit: Bringing the Personal Back
We came across a story recently. It's got nothing to do with tech or trends. And we haven't been able to stop thinking about it. When Jimmy Fallon left Steven Bartlett's podcast studio, Steven handed him a gift.
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February 2026
The Astro Edit: The MICHELIN Guide is Coming to NZ, Here's How Hotels Can Capitalise
For more than a century, receiving a Michelin Star has been the ultimate validation in the restaurant world. Chefs have built entire careers around earning even a single star.
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January 2026
The Astro Edit: 2026 Hospitality Trends
As we settle back into the new year, the hospitality landscape is shifting in ways that are both exciting and challenging.
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December 2025
The Astro Edit: Host Milan Recap & Hospitality Finds from Across Europe
You know it’s a big show when one hall takes a whole day to walk through.
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November 2025
The Astro Edit: The Story Behind the Astro Innovation Centre
We know creating a hotel is no small feat.
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October 2025
The Astro Edit: Inside the Hotel Indigo Auckland Project
When a hotel sets out to tell a story, every detail matters. For Hotel Indigo Auckland, that story was one of design, discovery, and a deep connection to place.
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September 2025
The Astro Edit: What We’re Still Talking About After AHICE
You’re reading the second edition of The Astro Edit , our monthly deep dive into what’s moving and shaking in hospitality.
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August 2025
The Astro Edit: Elevating the Guest Experience
Welcome to the first edition of The Astro Edit , our monthly look at the ideas, insights, and trends shaping the hospitality industry.
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