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Leadership announced at 25hours Sydney Jeremy Colahan has been appointed GeneralManager of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, set to open this spring. Culinary Director, Mitch Orr, will oversee Studio Paskin venues The Palomar, The Mulwray, and Jacob the Angel as well as rooftop bar Monica, in-room dining and events.
While his portfolio includes large-scale commercial developments and global rollouts, Liam holds a personal affinity for boutique hospitality; projects like the Vera Hotel in Ballarat, where detail, intimacy and narrative converge.
The full-scale renovation includes plans for redesigned guest rooms and function spaces, innovative dining experiences, and the development of a new grand ballroom to host 880 guests with a large dance floor.
Exclusive: Meriton Suites appoints Regional GM across NSW/VIC/ACT Meriton Suites has appointed Harry Singh to the position of Regional GeneralManager NSW/VIC/ACT, based out of the company’s Kent St headquarters in Sydney. In 2005, Singh came to Australia from India and held a number of Hotel and GeneralManager roles.
Announcing the partnership exclusively to HM , EVT revealed that there are plans to extend the partnership further, with experienced hospitality leader and former QT Canberra GM, Joel Gordon, appointed to oversee the multi-hotel collection as Group GeneralManager. Gordon will also serve as GeneralManager at The Old Clare Hotel.
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong appoints Australian GM Australian national Greg Liddell has been appointed GeneralManager, 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.”
Image credit: W Maldives / Marriott International W Maldives is also redefining its culinary offerings, elevating the islands dining experience with bold new concepts and global influences. This communal dining experience is designed to bring guests together in an intimate and lively atmosphere.
Irlanda Garcia promoted to GeneralManager role Skye Suites Parramatta has promoted Irlanda Garcia to the role of GeneralManager. 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.
To find out what makes the property one of New Zealand’s best, Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, caught up with Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa GeneralManager and Hilton’s Cluster GeneralManager – South Island, Chris Ehmann, recently. Tell us about the fantastic food and beverage on offer.
The hotel’s heavy focus on art and culture sees large-scale murals by local artist Stephen Baker, a sculptural installation by Marta Figueiredo and projected video art by Wendy Yu. Later this year, the terrace will host a seasonal pop-up cinema in collaboration with Melbourne International Film Festival.
Scheduled to open in autumn 2025 at Eastown District New Cairo (EDNC), the highly anticipated restaurant will open first, delivering world-class dining paired with iconic design, redefining luxury hospitality in the region. A suspended, glowing sculpture will add a striking focal point, reflecting Nobus signature design.
To find out what makes the property so impressive, Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, caught up with Mondrian Shoreditch GeneralManager, David Lockhart. We have a host of enriching and elevated dining experiences at Mondrian Shoreditch. David, tell us about the stylish rooms and suites on offer.
As the first The Crest Collection property in the region, the property sets the benchmark for future hotels to come, according to GeneralManager, 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.
Choice Hotels is committed to growing and strengthening both Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson by ensuring were providing incredible value and return for both owners and guests, says Judd Wadholm, senior VP and generalmanager of Choice Hotels Core Brands, which include upper midscale, midscale and economy brands.
Image credit: The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh Calming interiors, revitalising bathrooms and outdoor space with garden or sea views create a sense of serenity, while the dedicated in-room dining menu highlights superfoods.
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 GeneralManager at W Melbourne.
With its modern interiors, enhanced dining and drinking offerings, and dynamic spaces for gatherings of every kind, the hotel pays homage to a convergence of the ocean, nature, and the vibrant mosaic of the community that defines Monterey’s charm.
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 GeneralManager of Grand Hyatt Barcelona.
Currently he serves as Managing Director of Raffles London, the first Raffles hotel in the UK, situated within the iconic Grade II-listed Old War Office building on Whitehall. 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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“The existing product set of resorts and boutique island resorts, enables Fiji to welcome close to 1 million tourists annually, but there is opportunity right across the spectrum – from large scale resorts, to boutique luxury and business and conference hotels.
For most reservations, guests receive handwritten welcome notes thanking them for their business and asking them to contact me directly if I may be of service during their stay, says Jeremy Roncoroni, generalmanager of Vancouvers St. We source chemicals that have minimal effect on the environment, says Roncoroni.
” And I really wanna talk about how large scale adoption of sustainable practices in hospitality has really impacted the guest experience. Consider, for example, exposing them to the surrounding ecosystem or enhancing the dining experience by using locally sourced ingredients. Anick Levesque: Absolutely.
One study by Cornell University estimated that a 1-point increase in user review score (on an OTA’s 5-point scale) would allow a property to increase prices by 11.2% Pablo shared that he recently spoke to the GeneralManager of an independent hotel that leverages group business in the winter since capacity is lower.
Grew up in a big Italian family where everything was always centered around the dining table. And then one of my former generalmanagers called me up and asked me to take on a generalmanager position for a bank foreclosed property in Sevierville, Tennessee that Gibson Hotel had been asked to manage.
Successful hotel management is about being able to adapt and meet challenges within a range of roles and responsibilities. Placing yourself on a scale of personal growth is especially important for a hotel manager. There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of.
And, um, I started working as a teenager in a fine dining restaurant and happened to have an absolute amazing mentor who was a self-made millionaire and owned fine dining restaurants all over South Florida. But when Harris Rosen so generously offered dollars to create the Rosen School, they were looking for a lodging professor.
Successful hotel management is about being able to adapt and meet challenges within a range of roles and responsibilities. Placing yourself on a scale of personal growth is especially important for a hotel manager. There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of.
The former Department of Lands building neighbouring Capella Sydney will offer approximately 10,000 square metres of experiential luxury retail, F&B concepts with rooftop dining and large-scale event spaces. ” The post Pontiac Land unveils plans for Capella Sydney neighbour appeared first on Hotel Management.
Image credit: Ric Stovall As a fifth-generation Seattleite, Im proud to welcome guests to Populus Seattle, right in the heart of Pioneer Square, said Rod Lapasin, Managing Director and GeneralManager. The property features a variety of inspired amenities and communal spaces that cater equally to locals and Seattleites.
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