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. In Brisbane, James Clark joins as General Manager of Ovolo The Valley.

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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

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 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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Hotel Management

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

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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Hotel Management

JUNE 22, 2023

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong appoints Australian GM Australian national Greg Liddell has been appointed General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. This allows us to take guests on that journey when they dine with us.”

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Hotelier Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

Additionally, the brand identities for both Comfort and Country Inn & Suites have been sharpened to create even more distinction with the marketplace for travellers. In the updated Country Inn & Suites, the public spaces invites guests into a well-scaled single-storey connected lobby and dining space.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As the company builds on the momentum Aimbridge remains focused on its talented associates and general managers, expanding its collection of tools and services, and growing its scale across its managed portfolio. “We

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Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Coinciding with the brand’s 60th anniversary this year, the refurbishment is part of an ambitious global project to renew Sofitel. The brand recently unveiled new brand partnerships such as French Bloom and Courbet, a new brand campaign, and new brand ambassadors – Gilian Anderson and Dali Benssalah. “We

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Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In stark findings from Great Britain’s largest group of independently run hotels, BWH Hotels, that represent over 200 hotels including Best Western branded properties, more than a third (36 per cent) of hoteliers expect their costs to rise by more than 100,000.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2024

TFE Hotels announces raft of GM appointments TFE Hotels has made several key General Manager appointments across its Australian and New Zealand network. After almost seven years with TFE, Emma Sutherland has taken on her first Hotel Manager role as the General Manager of Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 15, 2023

The European-born brand, part of Marriott Bonvoy, is expected to appeal to creative, culture-focused travellers, particularly given the new hotel’s location which has been a cornerstone of Melbourne’s arts and culture scene for decades. On the wellness front, the hotel offers a 24-hour TechnoGym with virtual personal trainers and a sauna.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 18, 2024

Irlanda Garcia promoted to General Manager role Skye Suites Parramatta has promoted Irlanda Garcia to the role of General Manager. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Garcia previously served as the on-property Front Office Manager, for which she was Highly Commended at the 2023 HM Awards.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Holiday Inn Sydney Airport recently rebranded to a Crowne Plaza under Trilogy management Tony Ryan: I was working in London prior to Covid selling branded management companies and was then approached by some third-party management companies looking to expand into Europe and the UK.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 28, 2025

By empowering general managers, focusing on performance management and leveraging our scale, we ensure operational excellence and drive sustainable growth for our stakeholders. At Aimbridge, our focus on our owners as our primary customers defines our approach to hospitality, said Craig S.

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Horizon Hospitality

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you are a hotel professional trying to climb the ladder, or transitioning mid-career into hotels, the path to becoming a hotel general manager can sometimes be unclear. While each brand, region, and even property has its quirks, there are a few things that every hotel manager needs to be successful.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Brisbane’s Hotel X is set to host a large-scale wellness activation in partnership with Bells Pure Ice to promote both physical and mental health, with fundraising for a good cause. At Hotel X, our daily dose of inspiration comes from our lively local community,” said Hotel X General Manager, Jeremy Colahan. “We

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The former Group President and Managing Director—International, Smith spent over 35 years with the hospitality company in a range of roles before retiring in 2023. He is expected to leverage decades of operational experience and proven leadership with Marriott in his new role at Aimbridge.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 25, 2023

To find out what makes the property so impressive, Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, caught up with Mondrian Shoreditch General Manager, David Lockhart. Christina’s Shoreditch only sources products from local independent suppliers (farmers, growers and community bakeries), start-ups and brands with social impact.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

As the first The Crest Collection property in the region, the property sets the benchmark for future hotels to come, according to General Manager, Norman Cross. “We We started working on this brand about 18 months back, and we are excited to launch this brand in a lot more markets,” Cross told HM.

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Hotelier Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

As our organization continues to grow, we knew we needed a solid technology framework and partner to help us be more agile and scale at the right pace, says Takamasa Machiura, president & CEO of Coast Hotels. NEW YORK Infor has partnered with Coast Hotels to implement its cloud-based hospitality applications.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“Quest Business Owners have been supporting their local communities for 36 years across Australia, so partnering with a community focused national brand in the Cronulla Sharks was a natural fit,” said The Ascott Limited, Australia General Manager, Brand and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Anthea Dimitrakopoulos.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

With a calendar filled with exciting, immersive experiences, the resorts dynamic lineup will include Marriott Bonvoy Moments in 2025, along with a variety of planned collaborations with world-renowned chefs, mixologists, artists, and brands.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 29, 2024

Toscano brings three decades of experience in the luxury-lifestyle market and is known for his ability to create, manage and scale a variety of assets, according to the company. He has worked with hotel management teams, ownership groups and developers to execute unique hotel concepts and experiences.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Exclusive: Marriott appoints luxury leader to new dual role Marriott International is sharpening its focus on luxury with the appointment of Krister Svensson as Multi Property Vice President, Luxury Hotels Australia and General Manager at W Melbourne. Marriott International are masters of luxury.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Oakwood portfolio has grown by more than 20% post acquisition making it one of The Ascott Limited’s fastest growing global brands. They have empowered us to unlock economies of scale, streamline operations, and enhance overall competitiveness over the years.

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 9, 2024

With its natural, contemporary design, pristine setting and unique wellness-oriented concept, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is the perfect beachside hideaway,” said Jamie Jung Hun Lee, the resort’s General Manager.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

Image credit: Hyatt Hotels “Grand Hyatt Barcelona is another charismatic example of the iconic Grand Hyatt brand, offering a captivating accommodation set against impressive architecture and bold design,” said Franck Sibille, Area Vice President and General Manager of Grand Hyatt Barcelona.

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Hotel Operations

APRIL 23, 2023

It was the first hotel I began directly overseeing all aspects of, working with the general manager and team onsite. Tell us a bit about Four Sisters and how you create individualized experiences at each location while maintaining an overarching brand. It is a critical aspect for us in creating brand loyalty.

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Hotelier Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’re excited to open our doors as a Motel 6 and be part of such a well-recognized brand in Canada,” says Sajith Prakash, hotel general manager. “We Kitchenette rooms with stovetop, microwave and work desk are available upon request.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Image credit: Julie Soefer Located in the cultural epicentre of the citys art, food, and nightlife scenes, Hotel Saint Augustine is the Bunkhouse brands inaugural hotel in Houston. Houston is an underappreciated capital of culinary, culture, art, and design, and those things are all core to the Bunkhouse mission.

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Hotel Operations

APRIL 2, 2023

By Eleanor Erickson Culture Coach and Former General Manager, Hampton Inn by Hilton Eleanor is a hospitality professional with over two decades of experience in hotel operations and development. If I needed help as a general manager, I could call someone who had spent time at my property. Culture is like a compass.

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Hotel Business

MAY 11, 2023

Oracle has revealed plans to bring its Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS) to 2,000 additional hotels under the Wyndham Hotels & Resort s portfolio by the end of next year. ” The post Oracle to bring OPERA Cloud to 2K Wyndham hotels appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

Development at Little Caesars Pizza , where he led nationwide efforts in franchise sales, asset management, design and non-traditional development. His strategic leadership helped position the brand for long-term, sustainable growth. and Canada. “This is an exciting time to be joining Bobby’s Burgers,” said Cunningham.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Leboeuf has also held key positions in iconic venues such as Claridges London, where he was General Manager, and the Rosewood Hotel Group as Vice-President of Operations. A graduate of Cornell University and HEC Management School in Paris, Leboeuf is dedicated to elevating the guest experience in every endeavour.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Co-founder Suzanne Mahoney explains: “Opportunities to experience physical products are shrinking as shopping moves online – but the hospitality industry offers huge potential for brands to tell their stories and reach their consumers… It’s the ultimate ‘try before you buy’ model”.

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