This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
To find out what makes the property so unique and popular, James Wilkinson caught up with Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay GeneralManager, Silvano Dressino. My Island comes with a mattress topper, Business class pillow, additional blanket and seat belt extension.
Operating a hotel without solid answers to core business questions is like flying blind. Every hotel generalmanager should address these three pivotal questions: What are your most profitable guest segments and customers? Knowing this information will help you strategically target and nurture the right business.
Event-related occupancy forecasts are particularly impressive, given STR and JLL report Melbourne has welcomed 81 new hotels and over 5,200 rooms in the five-year period between 2019 and 2024, with another 2,000 rooms still to come, said Accommodation Australia (Victoria) GeneralManager, Dougal Hollis.
TFE Hotels has invested in the development of carbon footprint management systems including a Board-endorsed sustainability strategy, setting climate targets, establishing their in-house greenhouse gas monitoring, and reporting.
Designed by acclaimed Koichi Takada Architects, the multi-award-winning Infinity mixed-use precinct is the most celebrated of Sunito’s projects developed under his Crown Group business. It will be the first of several properties to come under the brand. The hotel’s 90 serviced suites have been redesigned under the new brand vision.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra welcomes GeneralManager Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel is ushering in a new chapter under the leadership of Shane Jolly as GeneralManager. I am thrilled to join the team at Hyatt Hotel Canberra and take on the role of GeneralManager, Jolly said.
Hotel X names new GeneralManager Daniel Gerritse has been appointed as the new GeneralManager of Hotel X, Fortitude Valley. By introducing more businesses to the hotel and executing events with precision, we can build on our strong rooms foundation and create a compelling offering for corporate guests.
The New Zealand Country Office will support TFE Hotels’ multi-property management deal with New Zealand’s leading accommodation provider, Heritage Hotels, announced at AHICE Aotearoa in October. The post TFE Hotels adds New Zealand office as Heritage properties join the fold appeared first on Hotel Management.
As Hotel Manager, he will oversee the hotel pillar including on-site restaurant Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen and the hotels High Tea offerings, as well as maintain and elevate the propertys Pacific Club Lounge operations. Steib replaces Charlie Young who recently commenced the GeneralManager position at Pullman Sydney Penrith.
Almost a year on from China’s reopening to the world, The Peninsula Beijing GeneralManager, Cameron Cundle, spoke to Ruth Hogan about the recovery of travel, debunking preconceptions among travellers, and rooting the guest experience in cultural connection. The first big travel movement domestically was the May holiday – 1.3
She returned to Australia in late 2022 after a 7-year tenure in Macau, as the GeneralManager Sales and Marketing for Sheraton Grand Macao and The St. TFE Hotels’ GM appointments TFE Hotels has announced several key Hotel GeneralManager appointments across their Adina, Vibe and Travelodge network in Australia and New Zealand.
The George Glenelg is a strategically positioned property in one of Adelaides most high-demand tourism and business precincts, said 1834 Hotels Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bullock. Welcoming our first guests to The George has been an incredible milestone, said The George Glenelg GeneralManager, Peter Clark.
BWH Hotels hires Senior Business Development Executive BWH Hotels Australasia has appointed Dean Bagley to the role of Senior Business Development Executive. We are thrilled to welcome Dean to the team, said BWH Hotels Australasia Managing Director, Rod Munro.
Sydney-born Public Hospitality Group is perhaps best known for its thriving network of pubs and bars, which includes the likes of The Norfolk Hotel and Maybe Sammy, but over the last 12 months, the business has been investing heavily in its accommodation offering, giving rise to a growing portfolio of boutique lifestyle hotels. “It
Australias first and largest Pan Pacific hotel, Pan Pacific Perth, is reenergised to capture a growing leisure and corporate travel market with the completion of a large-scale renovation project and a new GeneralManager at the helm. That means that everything from A to Z will be under the microscope from the perspective of experience.
Strong Business Focus and Profit Generation Understanding : It is crucial for GMs to have a deep comprehension of the hotel's business mechanics. They need to understand what drives profitability, from revenue management and cost control to market positioning and strategic planning.
I congratulate Kate on her appointment and Alina on her promotion as she steps up into her new role as marketing manager, said Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas GeneralManager, Steve Molnar. I am excited to once again lead what is an iconic Northern Territory business.
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? I’ve seen the hospitality business from many different perspectives in my life, starting at a young age when my father worked as a generalmanager at a hotel.
“Once again, the entries this year – from chefs to housekeepers, five-star resorts and apartment hotels – have been incredible and it has been terrific to see thousands of staff and properties highlight many achievements in another busy year,” said HM Awards Founder, Chief Judge and Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson.
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne names new GM The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne has welcomed seasoned hotelier Rachael Harman as the hotel’s new GeneralManager. 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
Exclusive: Janet McNab joins Sydney Sheraton Experienced hospitality leader Janet McNab has taken up the GeneralManager role at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, returning to Australia after more than two decades working in Asia. Janet McNab, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park “I’ve never lived in Sydney.
Hotels and hospitality businesses in New South Wales are set to benefit from the elevated status of the Sydney Marathon, which was this week added to the elite Abbott World Marathon Majors series. Accommodation Australia NSW GeneralManager Stacey McBride said major events are essential in bringing much-needed tourists back into the CBD.
InterContinental Auckland names GeneralManager InterContinental Auckland welcomes Ryan South as GeneralManager ahead of its opening in late 2023. Her most recent stint was GeneralManager of Hilton Sandton, an appointment she held since 2019.
Rydges GeneralManager appointed in Brisbane Rydges South Bank Brisbane has welcomed the return of Scott Wright who has taken up the position of GeneralManager, 12 years after he first joining the hotel.
So surely the UK is becoming a tougher place to run a travel or hospitality business? And theres the Autumn Budget 2024, now implemented with full effect, that will increase the annual tax bill for UK hospitality businesses by a projected 3 billion per year. Business hurdlesor opportunities? occupancy growth.
Accommodation Australia NSW GeneralManager Stacey McBride said the latest research found the associations 350 members from small regional motels and serviced apartments to large local and international hotels were punching well above their economic weight.
This week, Choice Hotels International is hosting its 67th Annual Convention at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, bringing together more than 6,000 hotel owners, generalmanagers, vendors, and Choice associates.
Leading a team of more than 200 staff is GeneralManager, David Alexander. It’s such a privilege and honour to be the GeneralManager for Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport, the first new-build internationally branded hotels to open at Melbourne Airport in over two decades,” Alexander said.
Rydges Wellington appoints new GM EVT has announced the appointment of Shannon Craig to the generalmanager 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 GeneralManager for Rydges Rotorua and Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua. “We
Rebecca Wuppermann, generalmanager, said, Our resort is the perfect location for motivating business meetings and relaxing and rejuvenating leisure […] The post Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes Completes Renovation appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
Alan Christie has been named Area GeneralManager, Sri Lanka, taking responsibility for driving strategic performance of the three Radisson properties in the country. Christie brings over two decades of senior asset management experience most recently as Executive Vice President Advisory and Asset Management at JLL Singapore.
Jodi Brown takes the lead as GM of QT Wellington HM Awards 2022 GeneralManager of the Year Jodi Brown returns to EVT to take up the position of GeneralManager of QT Wellington and Museum Apartment Hotel.
TFE Hotels has appointed South Australian Katie Obst to the GeneralManager position at Vibe Hotel Adelaide. Obst’s appointment to her first pre-opening GeneralManager role comes after 10 years at TFE Hotels, the past four of which have been spent at the helm of Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury.
Like many in the hospitality business, CoralTree Hospitality Group President Tom Luersen grew up in the industry. In his case, that formative experience was a job at the Galt House, a Louisville, Kentucky hotel where his father served as generalmanager.
The hotel is set in an alluring 216-meter-high tower at One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district and a world-class business and lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok.
25hours Sydney names GeneralManager Australia’s first 25hours hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, has appointed Silvia Kypriotis as its GeneralManager. Winner of the HM Australian GeneralManager of the Year award in 2021, Kypriotis is recognised as an empathetic and people-oriented leader.
The Hills region is one of Sydneys most dynamic business and lifestyle hubs, Hanna said. 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.
La Vie hires ex Spicers Retreats GM to drive boutique La Vie Hotels and Resorts has appointed experienced boutique hotel manager, Sam Giles, as GeneralManager at 202 Elizabeth. McGufficke, who also assumes the position of Area GeneralManager Hunter Region, described the role as a “dream job”. “I
Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new GeneralManager of the hotel. Nicole Burg Three appointments to the Business Development team include the appointment of seasoned hospitality professional Mely Liu as Group Business Development Manager.
The Sonesta Los Angeles Airport hotel has completed a US$42 million transformation, making it the top property at LAX for a layover for business and leisure travellers at the bustling hub. Our renovations redefine what it means to stay near LAX,” said Sonesta LAX GeneralManager, Robert Routh.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne appoints GM Pro-invest Group has appointed Joseph Simmons to the role of GeneralManager 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.
Headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, SSAW Hotels and Resorts is recognised as a leader in the upscale business hotel and resort segment in China, and a pioneer in sophisticated boutique hotel and lifestyle hotel sector. Zhu also highlighted the importance of the Chinese hotel market and the potential business opportunities it offers.
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.
In the heart of Shiodome, Conrad Tokyo stands out as one of the best business hotels in Japan and that’s thanks to fantastic Hilton hospitality, spacious suites and fantastic bars and restaurants. James Wilkinson checks-in and catches up with Conrad Tokyo GeneralManager, Neil McInnes.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 19,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content