Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We It’s a powerful luxury brand. We have 51 brands in Accor portfolio.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Exclusive: Janet McNab joins Sydney Sheraton Experienced hospitality leader Janet McNab has taken up the General Manager role at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, returning to Australia after more than two decades working in Asia. and Emaar, overseeing various aspects of brand, marketing and communications in diverse markets. “I

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We It’s a powerful luxury brand. We have 51 brands in Accor portfolio.

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JUNE 12, 2024

She returned to Australia in late 2022 after a 7-year tenure in Macau, as the General Manager Sales and Marketing for Sheraton Grand Macao and The St. TFE Hotels’ GM appointments TFE Hotels has announced several key Hotel General Manager appointments across their Adina, Vibe and Travelodge network in Australia and New Zealand.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Bagley joins from Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, where he recently served as Franchise Development Manager, successfully expanding the brands portfolio and contributing to significant revenue growth. We are thrilled to welcome Dean to the team, said BWH Hotels Australasia Managing Director, Rod Munro.

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JULY 9, 2024

Dual-branded Melbourne Airport hotel reveals team The team behind the opening of Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport has been revealed. Leading a team of more than 200 staff is General Manager, David Alexander. In Brisbane, James Clark joins as General Manager of Ovolo The Valley.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne names new GM The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne has welcomed seasoned hotelier Rachael Harman as the hotel’s new General Manager. Harman brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having worked in senior management roles across luxury hotel brands in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. “We

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast hires three key leaders The Langham, Gold Coast has welcomed three experienced personnel to its team, including a new General Manager, Arpad Romandy, and leaders across F&B and HR. Romandy said he looks forward to making an impact in this role. “I

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Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick; Senior Director of Operations ANZ, Tish Nyar; and Regional General Manager VIC, Stephen Moore, joined Hotel General Manager, Nigel Maxey, for the opening celebrations.

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JULY 2, 2024

Throughout his extensive hospitality career, he held several general manager and leadership roles throughout Asia Pacific, including as Regional Vice President, Pacific Region and Managing Director, Sheraton on the Park, and as the opening General Manager of the first Starwood Hotel in Vietnam, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Jodi Brown takes the lead as GM of QT Wellington HM Awards 2022 General Manager of the Year Jodi Brown returns to EVT to take up the position of General Manager of QT Wellington and Museum Apartment Hotel. It’s such a vibrant and playful brand.

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MAY 26, 2025

The deal will see 68 upscale existing properties (more than 9,500 rooms) currently managed by SSAW, under its Pagoda, Narada Grand, SSAW Boutique, and Ginlan Jia brands, join Choice Hotels upscale soft brand, Ascend Collection, under a distribution agreement.

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MAY 15, 2025

Marriott International Area Vice President – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Jason Nuell, highlighted the brands belief that a connection to the natural environment is an important part of nourishing ones soul. In September, the hotel plans to launch a contemporary Teppan House offering Japanese-inspired dishes.

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MAY 21, 2025

Global hospitality brand Hilton is celebrating a successful 50 years in business in Australasia, marking the occasion with a grand function at the brands longest standing hotel in the region, Hilton Sydney, revealing a AU$40 million makeover. Hilton hotels are synonymous with the best in global hospitality.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

As the first Ritz-Carlton property in Bangkok, we bring local traditions and culture alive through imaginative, immersive experiences, including performances, activities, and artistic journeys, said The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok General Manager, Tina Liu.

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APRIL 16, 2025

Through Studio All and its affiliated brands Lightning Thief and ORKE Light, Liam delivers end-to-end lighting solutions that blend technical excellence with creative storytelling, transforming spatial intent into memorable, sensory guest journeys.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

La Vie hires ex Spicers Retreats GM to drive boutique La Vie Hotels and Resorts has appointed experienced boutique hotel manager, Sam Giles, as General Manager at 202 Elizabeth. McGufficke, who also assumes the position of Area General Manager Hunter Region, described the role as a “dream job”. “I

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APRIL 11, 2024

25hours Sydney names General Manager Australia’s first 25hours hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, has appointed Silvia Kypriotis as its General Manager. Winner of the HM Australian General Manager of the Year award in 2021, Kypriotis is recognised as an empathetic and people-oriented leader.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Sebel Sydney Martin Place is the first hotel from the brand within Sydney’s financial district and replaces Mercure Sydney Martin Place, which opened in October last year following the acquisition of an existing Travelodge hotel by global fund manager Salter Brothers.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

EVT Hotels and Resorts has signed a deal with Invictus Developments to manage The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney, under a new brand to be launched within the Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE) later this year. Gordon will also serve as General Manager at The Old Clare Hotel.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotel Lobby “Our Franchisee Performance Team provide unparalleled attention to detail to our franchisee and franchise General Manager needs and have a genuine interest in our franchisees performance.” Accor’s portfolio of franchise properties includes The Sebel, Novotel, Ibis, Mantra and Peppers brands.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Chris Kemlo joins The Calile as GM TFE Hotels has appointed experienced hotelier, Chris Kemlo, as General Manager of The Calile Hotel in Brisbane. I have been lucky enough to work with some amazing luxury brands and hotel openings however, when this opportunity came up, I had to jump at the chance,” said Kemlo.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Quest’s General Manager of Brand and ESG, Anthea Dimitrakopoulos, said overwhelming demand for accessible accommodation prompted Quest to take action to better serve this community. “In Social license is deeply embedded within Quest.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Several promotions at Pro-invest Group Pro-invest Group has made a number of management appointments across its hotels in Sydney and Melbourne. Experienced hotelier Bruce Ryde has been promoted to Cluster General Manager – Pro-invest Hotels, in addition to his position as General Manager of Kimpton Margot Sydney.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to bring its luxury lifestyle brand Andaz to Australia in a collaboration with one of Australia’s largest integrated multi-tower resorts, The Star Gold Coast. The Andaz brand spans to 30 properties globally, with the Gold Coast addition marking the first from the brand in Australia and the Pacific.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Holiday Inn Geelong General Manager, Daniel Payne, marvels at the 500-kilogram Lego creation Made up of 85,657 pieces of Lego and weighing in at 500 kilograms, the tree took 19 days – a total of 467 hours – to construct. IHG’s Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong is taking its festive decor to new heights with the unveiling of a 4.5-metre

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Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

Hotel Indigo is one of the worlds leading boutique lifestyle brands, and we are excited to see its New Zealand debut in Auckland as we continue to grow IHGs portfolio of exceptional luxury and lifestyle stay experiences in the region, said IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director – Australasia and Pacific, Matt Tripolone.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new General Manager of the hotel. He brings leadership experience across luxury brands such as The Fullerton and InterContinental. Slater joins Como from Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire where he was General Manager. “We

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Mondrian is a brand that takes its inspiration from people, and their stories,” said Ennismore Co-CEO, Gaurav Bhushan. “It Yet the brilliance of the Mondrian brand is in its allure as a destination for locals as well as travellers. “I

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Accor is gearing up to launch its latest soft brand boutique hotel collection, Emblems, globally and is eyeing opportunities in the Pacific for the five-star offering. Sofitel Sydney Wentworth General Manager, Sam Panetta, thanked attendees for their loyalty and support and promised exciting development at the hotel in 2024 and beyond.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Eve Hotel Sydney lobby From artist portraits and love letters hand-crafted in calligraphy to scent-filled rooms to showcase its partnership with local brand Saard who have curated the hotels bathroom amenities. Tonight marks a culmination of some incredible work by a passionate army of people as we officially launch the hotel.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

The acquisition, brokered by specialist accommodation property agency ResortBrokers on behalf of owners Peter and Irena Cushen, includes City Edge’s active franchise agreements, the brand, and associated IP.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Speaking exclusively to HM , The Ascott Limited’s Country General Manager for Japan, Christian Baudat, said the property celebrates a lesser-known side of Ginza – its art and culture. “I Lyf Ginza Tokyo Baudat said there is no ‘typical’ Lyf guest, with travellers of all ages showing interest in the brand.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The investment of the Hotel Grand Chancellor brand in the New Zealand market is a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences,” said Hotel Grand Chancellor Area General Manager, Steve Martin.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Marriott International has tasked company veteran Neeraj Govil with driving performance and operations across all 24 brands and 22 markets in Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC) as Chief Operations Officer for the region.

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Hotel Management

MAY 8, 2024

“These funding cuts are significant and come at a time when inbound international travel into Victoria has plateaued at around 70% of pre-pandemic levels,” said Accommodation Australia (Victoria) General Manager, Dougal Hollis. Budget reductions on this scale, with just $15.5m

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

AHICE Aloha 2023 represents the first time the AHICE brand has entered a market outside of Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia and this launch event was a preview for a much larger conference scheduled to be held in Hawai’i in late November 2024.

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