As new research reveals Australians are skipping taking leave and struggling to switch off, the hotel and resort group is offering up to 30% off stays - plus the chance for one booking a day to be refunded to $1 to reward rest.

Sydney, Australia - 23 April 2026: Australians aren't just tired - they're running on empty. New research commissioned by Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts reveals a nation stretched thin, with nearly two-thirds of Australians (57%) experiencing exhaustion at least weekly.

Coinciding with Stress Awareness Month this April, Crystalbrook Collection is offering up to 30% off stays across its portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts nationwide, encouraging Australians to take a proper break - because rest is rational, not an indulgence, with 71% of Australians saying that even having a holiday booked helps reduce their stress levels.

To recognise the simple act of taking a break, Crystalbrook Collection is introducing an industry first with the '$1 Reset Reward'. Each day throughout the sale, one eligible booking on a Crystalbrook Crowd sale rate will be refunded down to just $1, turning time away into something that gives back. In a culture where rest is often delayed or deprioritised, it's a reminder that pausing pays off.

It comes as the research reveals just how difficult it is for Australians to truly switch off. Only 37% of Australians used all of their annual leave last year, while 59% of Australians admit to checking work emails while on holiday, and 41% say they rarely get uninterrupted time to properly rest.

According to clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis, the benefits of intentional rest extend far beyond the moment itself.

“Deliberate downtime isn't a luxury - it's a psychological necessity,” says Hronis. “When we allow ourselves to properly switch off, even briefly, we reduce stress hormones, improve cognitive function, and support long-term emotional resilience.”

Her advice? Don't wait until burnout forces the break.

“Even having a future holiday booked can create a measurable lift in mood and reduce stress. It gives the brain something to look forward to - a signal that rest is coming. What is important to remember though is to remember to actually relax; 43% of Aussies feel the need to plan every moment of their time away and my advice to mix meaningful experiences with unstructured time, giving your mind the space it needs to properly relax.”

The benefits of a break begin well before check-in. This is especially relevant when considering destinations designed to truly relax - from restorative experiences like forest bathing in Byron Bay to rejuvenating treatments at Eléme Day Spa and simple moments of poolside unwinding in Cairns - highlighting how the right setting can meaningfully support rest.

Running until 6 May, with stays available between 22 April 2026 and 22 April 2027, the sale includes up to 30% off stays for Crystalbrook Crowd members, alongside added benefits such as late check-out so guests can savour the peace and quiet a little longer.

For more information and to book a stay, visit: crystalbrookcollection.com/sale

Campaign Details:

• Offer: Up to 30% off stays
• Bonus: Late check-out included
• $1 Reset Reward: One eligible direct Crystalbrook Crowd booking per day refunded to $1
• Booking Period: Until 6 May 2026
• Travel Period: 22 April 2026 – 22 April 2027

T&Cs apply: crystalbrookcollection.com/sale-tcs

Reset Reward applies to eligible bookings only: crystalbrookcollection.com/competition-tcs

 About the research
Commissioned by Crystalbrook Collection in conjunction with Pureprofile, the research was conducted online in March 2026. Findings are based on a nationally representative sample of over 1,000 Australians.

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Notes to the Editor:

Crystalbrook Collection is offering up to 30% off stays across its portfolio of hotels and resorts nationwide, available from 21 April to 6 May 2026 for travel between 22 April 2026 and 22 April 2027. The public offer provides 20% off the best available rate, while Crystalbrook Crowd members can access up to 30% off plus late check-out. 

As part of the campaign, one eligible booking made via Crystalbrook's free-to-access Crowd membership each day will be randomly selected and refunded to just $1 (excluding ACT and SA residents, with refunds processed post-stay; terms and conditions apply). Crystalbrook Crowd is free to join via the Crystalbrook website.

Blackout dates and rates vary per property, please see below for additional details.

Stay from Rates (per night, per room):

• Crystalbrook Albion, Sydney – from $259
• Crystalbrook Byron, Byron Bay – from $289
• Crystalbrook Kingsley, Newcastle – from $203
• Crystalbrook Bailey, Cairns – from $203
• Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns – from $209
• Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns – from $229
• Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane – from $239
• Sydney Harbour Hotel, Sydney – from $235

Blackout Dates Apply:

• Crystalbrook Albion (Sydney):
   29 April; 28–30 August; 29 December – 1 January
• Crystalbrook Kingsley (Newcastle):
   2 October – 4 October; 17 November
• Crystalbrook Byron (Byron Bay):
   6–7 May; 21–22 May; 25–27 May; 29 July – 31 July;
   16–17 August; 14–15 September; 13–15 October; 25–27 October
• Crystalbrook Vincent (Brisbane):
   14–17 May; 25–27 May; 7 August; 5 September;
   25 October; 15 November; 31 December
• Crystalbrook Bailey (Cairns):
   23–24 April; 9–16 May; 26–28 May; 7–14 June;
   26–28 July; 12–13 August; 15–17 September; 26–29 September;
   24 December – 2 January 2027; 5–10 February 2027
• Crystalbrook Riley (Cairns):
   23 April; 11–13 May; 18–20 May; 28–30 May;
   11–17 June; 16–17 August
• Crystalbrook Flynn (Cairns):
   23 April; 11–14 May; 17–20 May; 26–30 May;
   11–13 June; 16–18 June; 26–28 July; 14–16 August;
   24–27 August; 15–17 September; 27–29 September
• Sydney Harbour Hotel (Sydney):
   24 April; 27 April; 2–3 May; 9–10 May; 19 May; 29–30 May;
   6–7 June; 10 June; 23 June; 5 July

Please note the above list is not exhaustive and subject to change. 

For further information or to request an interview, please contact:

Hatty French

We Are Different

hatty.fwearedifferentpr.com.au

0426 449 850

About Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts

Crystalbrook is one of Australia's leading sustainably considered and innovative independent hospitality companies. Each hotel in the portfolio carries an authentic expression of its location, a passion for responsible luxury, considered design and a twinkle of fun for a uniquely enriching experience.

Crystalbrook's portfolio includes: 

• Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns, Queensland 
• Crystalbrook Albion, Sydney, New South Wales 
• Crystalbrook Byron, Byron Bay, New South Wales
• Crystalbrook Bailey, Cairns, Queensland 
• Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns, Queensland 
• Crystalbrook Kingsley, Newcastle, New South Wales
• Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane, Queensland
• Crystalbrook Sam, Adelaide, South Australia (opening 2026)
• Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (opening 2027)
• Affiliate hotel: Sydney Harbour Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales

The Group also owns and operates a collection of sixteen restaurants and bars, three Eleme Day spas, and Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas.

Responsible Luxury

Responsible Luxury and sustainability are at the forefront of the way Crystalbrook thinks and operates. At a glance:

• Operating a single-use plastic-free environment. No plastic straws, water bottles or single-use bathroom amenity bottles
• Use of technology, such as in-room iPads and mobile check-in to create paperless environments and experiences
• Use of recycled and upcycled materials. Examples include key cards made from recycled wood, coat hangers made from recycled paper and toothbrushes made from sugarcane and corn starch. 
• Working towards a target of sourcing 80% of fresh produce from within a three-hour drive of each hotel

About Ghassan Aboud Holding

Crystalbrook Collection is the luxury hospitality arm of Ghassan Aboud Holding. Founded in 1994 by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud, Ghassan Aboud Holding is a diversified global conglomerate with a strong presence across key sectors including Automotive, Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Logistics, Healthcare, Facilities Management, Catering, and Digital Marketplaces. Guided by its mission of “Building a better future, together” the group has, for over three decades, remained committed to innovation, excellence, and creating value-driven experiences for customers and partners. Headquartered in the UAE, with offices in Australia and Belgium, Ghassan Aboud Holding is well-positioned to serve diverse markets with agility and impact.