Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2024

Leading a team of more than 200 staff is General Manager, David Alexander. It’s such a privilege and honour to be the General Manager 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.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Exclusive: Meriton Suites appoints Regional GM across NSW/VIC/ACT Meriton Suites has appointed Harry Singh to the position of Regional General Manager 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 General Manager roles.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

C heat and 90% humidity – Adnate created two large scale artworks on the hotel’s exterior wall in tribute to the local Larrakia mob. The post Travelodge transformed into outdoor art gallery for Darwin festival appeared first on Hotel Management. In less than six days – working in 33.7 °C

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spanning over 2,500 square metres, the new offering can cater to a wide range of events, from board meetings to large-scale conferences and galas. As the largest hotel-based conference space in the CBD, we are perfectly positioned to host a diverse array of events,” said Pan Pacific Perth General Manager, Paul Flett.

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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

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

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 The measure of our success will always be our proven ability to strike the right balance between profitability and purpose.”

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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. Our commitment is to the farmer and we love sharing the story behind each dish.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said. We managed to convince 26% of owners in the Sofitel network to renovate, 8% of MGallery – wonderful. You manage to reduce your turnover. Luxury can’t cope with any compromise and quality of the product or the service.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said. We managed to convince 26% of owners in the Sofitel network to renovate, 8% of MGallery – wonderful. You manage to reduce your turnover. Luxury can’t cope with any compromise and quality of the product or the service.

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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

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

MAY 19, 2025

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 General Manager at the helm.

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Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Julie Ashworth, general manager at the George Hotel in Norwich, said: The government has failed to consider the devastating impact the minimum wage increase is having on hospitality. Our five-year plan to allow independent hoteliers to thrive on their uniqueness under our global reach and scale is already paying dividends.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 15, 2023

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. The post Showtime: Le Méridien pulls back the curtain on Melbourne hotel appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

One year on from the launch of Trilogy Hotels, the independent management company is rounding out 2024 with 13 hotels under management totalling over 2,500 rooms and overseeing $165 million in revenue. Add to that, a growing team of experienced hotel industry leaders. Tell us about how you all came together on this.

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2023

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 General Manager and Hilton’s Cluster General Manager – South Island, Chris Ehmann, recently.

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eHotelier

AUGUST 21, 2023

One of Mexico's leading luxury resorts, Andaz Mayakoba, is pleased to announce the appointment of César Moreno as its new General Manager.

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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 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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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. The post Aimbridge Hospitality names Craig Smith as third ever CEO appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Bailly also said efforts are underway to ensure all Sofitel hotels are eco certified by 2025 and that more than 30% of general managers are women by the end of 2025. At Sofitel New York, seasoned hotelier Dieter Schmitz joins as General Manager, bringing over two decades of experience. “I

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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. The post Exclusive: inside East London’s stylish Mondrian Shoreditch appeared first on Hotel Management.

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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. Neerav Gorasia has been promoted to Director Hotel Performance for Pro-invest Hotels.

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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. Additionally, cloud-based Infor SCS Sales and Event Management automates the entire lifecycle of an organizations events.

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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 The post Singapore’s rich history comes to life at The Robertson House by The Crest Collection appeared first on Hotel Management.

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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

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

We are excited to introduce a completely reimagined W Maldives to the world, said Amila Handunwala, General Manager of W Maldives. Pioneering a new wave of design-driven hospitality, offering unpretentious service, and infusing a playful yet sophisticated vibe, the resort quickly became a leader in the regions luxury scene.

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Hotel Operations

APRIL 23, 2023

with Tamara Mims President & CEO, Four Sisters Inns Tamara owns and oversees Four Sisters Inns, a management company with 17 boutique inns in California. At that time, nearly everything at our hotels was managed on paper. Our managers regularly adjust their schedules to ensure we are appropriately staffed when busy or slow.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They have empowered us to unlock economies of scale, streamline operations, and enhance overall competitiveness over the years. For us, it’s about being relevant and not overdoing things,” said The Ascott Limited’s Country General Manager for Japan, Christian Baudat, told HM. “We

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 26, 2025

This collaboration underscores our commitment to growth in the luxury market, and we look forward to delivering an unparalleled experience pushing the bar for delivering world-class hospitality and dining experiences, said Ayman Amer, General Manager of SODIC.

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Hotelier Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

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 general manager of Choice Hotels Core Brands, which include upper midscale, midscale and economy brands.

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