Hotel Management

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. Marriott International operates over 570 properties in the APEC region.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Accor Pacific Chief Executive, Sarah Derry, said the group intends to build on its success and continue to expand franchise operations across Australia and New Zealand. “By Accor’s portfolio of franchise properties includes The Sebel, Novotel, Ibis, Mantra and Peppers brands.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Tasman names new General Manager The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart has appointed Carolyn Smith as General Manager. Since 2021, Smith has served as the opening General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hilton has introduced the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences, the business reported on Friday. Under a management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Residences alongside the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel, which is already in operation.

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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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Hotel Designs

MARCH 10, 2025

Jacksons visionary approach, operational excellence, and outstanding ability to enhance guest experiences will solidify Capella Singapore’s position as it continues to redefine luxury hospitality standards. Main image credit: Capella Hotels and Resorts Capella Singapore welcomes new General Manager Pauline Brettell.

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Hotel Management

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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Hotel Management

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. We are delighted to welcome Arpad to the team,” said van Vorsselen. Joining Romandy’s team is Mark Marshall as Executive Chef.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Artist impression: Visy Dior Hotels International La Vie Hotels and Resorts Chief Operating Officer, Marcus Hanna, welcomed the addition of Visy Dior to the companys growing portfolio of hotels and resorts. Navarra said the partnership with La Vie Hotels and Resorts represents a defining moment in the evolution of the Visy Dior brand.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The 273-room hotel, formerly Four Points by Sheraton, is owned by MA Financial Group and operated by TFE Hotels. 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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Hotel Management

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. We’re flipping the concept of ‘airport hotels’ on its head and changing the way they are viewed.”

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Hotel Management

JUNE 16, 2025

The brand is recognised for “culturally inspired design, seamless service and experiences that capture the unique spirit of each city”. Kim, the visionary behind the Paradox brand, holds a personal connection to the city as a graduate of Sydney’s Macquarie University. “To With a AU$13.5

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Lodging

JUNE 22, 2023

Hard Rock Hotel New York named David Salcfas general manager. Salcfas joins the property after a career with Marriott International where he made an impact on the company as an Executive Committee member across 16 hotels and five brands.

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Lodging

JANUARY 28, 2025

By empowering general managers, focusing on performance management, and leveraging our scale, we ensure operational excellence and drive sustainable growth for […] The post Aimbridge Details Portfolio Expansion and Integrated Platforms From 2024 appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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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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Hotel Management

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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eHotelier

JUNE 8, 2025

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Hotel Management

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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Hotel Management

JULY 2, 2024

During this transition period, Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, will serve as the interim leader.” “Marriott International announced Sean Hunt’s’ retirement as Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific (ANZP), effective July 1,” the spokesperson told HM. “We

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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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Hotel Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Meet the lighting experts Liam Petrie-Allbutt , Founder ~ Managing Director, Studio All Group Liam Petrie-Allbutt Liam Petrie-Allbutt is the Founder and Managing Director of Studio All Group, a design-led lighting collective renowned for shaping immersive hospitality experiences across Australia and beyond.

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

Hotel Indigo Melbourne appoints GM Pro-invest Group has appointed Joseph Simmons to the role of General Manager of Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders ahead of its opening next month following an extensive $20million refurbishment. As I assume my leadership role, I am particularly excited about returning to Canberra.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, has expanded its executive team with the promotion of Cory Chambers to EVP, chief commercial and analytics officer. The company also promoted Maggie Rosa to VP, operations. at hotels ranging in size from 300 to 1,300 rooms.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Rydges General Manager appointed in Brisbane Rydges South Bank Brisbane has welcomed the return of Scott Wright who has taken up the position of General Manager, 12 years after he first joining the hotel. The post Key appointments: Rydges, Club Wyndham and more appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2023

InterContinental Auckland names General Manager InterContinental Auckland welcomes Ryan South as General Manager ahead of its opening in late 2023. Her most recent stint was General Manager of Hilton Sandton, an appointment she held since 2019.

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Hotel Management

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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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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Hotel Management

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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Hotel Management

MARCH 29, 2023

The W brand is all about people and its hotels have a vibrant energy like no other. Stedman’s experience in luxury hotels and resorts across Australia and Asia has seen him in positions such as General Manager of Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang Resort, Vietnam; and Director of Rooms for The St.

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Hotel Management

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

MAY 18, 2023

Rydges Wellington appoints new GM EVT has announced the appointment of Shannon Craig to the general manager position at Rydges Wellington. Craig, who returns to New Zealand after two decades living and working in Australia and the UK, will also take on the role of Area General Manager for Rydges Rotorua and Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua. “We

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

Ovolo Hotels restructures marketing operations Ovolo Hotels has announced a new marketing and communications structure that will see a number of leadership changes across the region. He will work in collaboration with Howard and alongside new Group Digital Marketing Manager, Kate Tulloch.

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Hotel Management

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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Hotel Management

JULY 5, 2023

Ascott appoints GM Sales and Distribution Ascott Australia welcomes Jennifer Warn to the Senior Leadership Team following her promotion to General Manager Sales and Distribution. Her expanded role sees her take management of all of Ascott Australia’s sales and revenue team members.

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eHotelier

MAY 4, 2023

Alaia Belize Autograph Collection, one of the largest waterfront resorts on the principal island of Belize, announced seasoned professional Scott McArdle as its new general manager.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As the first major accommodation operator to engage with the national accessibility body, Quest is tapping into the fastest growing travel sector in the country, with people with disability equating to AU$3.3 Social license is deeply embedded within Quest.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Holiday Inn Sydney Airport has been rebranded to a Crowne Plaza, marking the first airport hotel under the brand in Australia, with a $6 million upgrade currently underway. Independent management company Trilogy Hotels has been enlisted to operate the property.

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