This month, we sit down with David Assef, CEO of Belmo Group, for a candid conversation about leadership, long-term asset management and the discipline required to operate premium accommodation in tightly constrained markets. Our feature on Number One Hastings Street explores how strategic reinvestment and structural renewal underpin sustainable success in one of Australia’s most competitive coastal precincts.

Across the issue, industry experts unpack the realities facing managers and operators today — from governance, compliance and body corporate decision-making, to legal insights, management rights strategy, sell-ability, and tax planning considerations for 2026. We examine how cost pressures, record-keeping, and operational discipline directly impact long-term value, not just short-term performance.

Number One Hastings Street returns:

Renewed from the ground up
and ready for its next era

There are few names in Australian luxury holiday accommodation as instantly recognisable as Number One Hastings Street. Sitting quietly at the southern end of Hastings Street, where the bustle of Noosa village softens into sand, sea and sky, this landmark property has long held a special place in Noosa’s accommodation story.

The changing face of the
Australian holidaymaker

Once upon a time, the stereotypical Aussie holidaymaker meant loading up the ute, towing the caravan and heading for the beach with a snag around the barbie, a cooler full of fizzy and a two-week stint of blissful downtime. While there are still plenty of those nostalgic road trips going on, the modern Australian traveller looks a little different...

Why understanding your true
cost base matters

Profit is a key measurement for any business. In the accommodation industry, operators focus on guest experience, service standards and occupancy, but long term  sustainability comes down to a single reality: the business must consistently earn more than it spends...

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