Hotel Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Paradox Hotels and Resorts is set to mark its entry into the Australian market with the opening of its first hotel at the historic Sydney address, 27 O’Connell Street, on July 1, 2025, following a rebranding of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel. Peter Tudehope remains as General Manager under the Paradox brand. With a AU$13.5

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JUNE 2, 2025

LHG appoints Chief Operating Officer Kevin Robinson has taken up the position of Chief Operating Officer at Langham Hospitality Group (LHG), effective 14 April 2025. He later founded and led Aparium Hotel Group, developing and managing a portfolio of highly acclaimed independent properties.

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APRIL 21, 2025

Hotel X names new General Manager Daniel Gerritse has been appointed as the new General Manager of Hotel X, Fortitude Valley. Gerritse brings over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role, including in sales, marketing, and operational leadership across major Australian hotel brands.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Clare Davies, Capstone Hotel Management Clare Davies was ahead of the trend. Ten years ago, Davies established Capstone Hotel Management, now recognised as New Zealand’s leading white-label hotel management company. I’ve been a General Manager and later became a major shareholder in a resort in Nelson.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

TFE Hotels is bolstering its presence on the ground in New Zealand with the establishment of a Country Office in Auckland, led by Warwick Kahl as Director of Operations NZ. TFE’s Global Director of Finance Operations, Parthiv Merchant, said Ghole’s technical expertise and data analysis skills will be invaluable to the team.

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JUNE 2, 2025

Independent Hotel management company La Vie Hotels and Resorts has acquired the management rights for the former Rydges Norwest in Sydneys Hills District. 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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Jessica Mellor named CEO of The Star Gold Coast The Star Entertainment Group has promoted The Star Gold Coast Chief Operating Officer Jessica Mellor to the position of CEO at the Gold Coast operation. Most recently, Knights served as Executive General Manager – Gaming at Crown’s Sydney casino.

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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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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 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

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Accor is ramping up its franchise arm in the Pacific region, having recently surpassed 10,000 rooms across a diverse portfolio of 120 hotels, apartments, and resorts. 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

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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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Lodging

JUNE 22, 2023

Hard Rock Hotel New York named David Salcfas general manager. The Biltmore Los Angeles, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, appointed Tiffany Zimmer-Penton as general manager of the property. Zimmer-Penton is responsible for operations including sales and marketing, guestrooms, and food and beverage.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas announces key marketing appointments Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas has appointed Kate Leff as Director of Marketing and promoted Alina Polishuk to the position of Marketing Manager.

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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

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.

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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. Regis Macao complex, managing over 2,000 staff.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

With over 470 team members, 417 rooms, the largest events facilities in the region, not to mention three trains, a brewery, an 18-hole golf course and an equestrian centre under his care, no two days are ever the same for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley General Manager Gareth Long. You’re running a major operation here.

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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

JUNE 12, 2024

Tonetto previously held several senior commercial roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Marriot International across Asia, Australia, and the Pacific region. 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. Regis Macao. “I

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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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Lodging

MAY 2, 2024

Dream Downtown in New York City announced the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new general manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead will be overseeing day-to-day operations. The JW Marriott Saint Maarten Beach Resort and Spa has appointed Wendell Laurence as its head executive chef.

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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.” Hunt, who commenced the position of ANZP Area Vice President in 2017, spent many years with Starwood Hotels and Resorts prior to Marriott’s acquisition of the company, which was completed in 2016.

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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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JANUARY 23, 2024

Exclusive: La Vie appoints AMEA leader La Vie Hotels and Resorts has promoted industry veteran Alan Christie to the newly created role role of ​​Senior Director – Growth and Business Development, Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).

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eHotelier

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Felix Schlokat as its new General Manager. Schlokat, who joined the resort in September, will lead the 715-room property, overseeing hotel operations, guest experience, and daily services.

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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 9, 2023

New Zealand’s adventure playground of Queenstown is known for its skiing, wineries, jetboating and hiking, alongside fantastic restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, including one of Wayfarer’s favourites, Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa. Chris, what makes Hilton Queenstown one of the region’s top hotels?

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MARCH 29, 2023

Millar has spent more than 30 years working in 5-star hotels, luxury and lifestyle resorts and restaurants in Australia and Asia-Pacific including stints as Director of Cuisine at W Bali-Seminyak and Pre-Opening Director of Culinary at W Kuala Lumpur, as well as Executive Chef of The Datai Langkawi and InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa.

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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.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new General Manager of the hotel. La Vie announces six appointments Talal Ammari La Vie Hotels and Resorts has kicked off 2024 with six new appointments.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The luxurious InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa was named Fijian Property of the Year at the 2023 HM Awards for good reason because the hotel is one of the finest in the nation. InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is led by popular General Manager, Lachlan Walker, who said he was ecstatic with the win. “We

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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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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Amora Hotel Brisbane – formerly Novotel Brisbane, which was purchased by Amora Group from CDL Hospitality Trusts in 2020 – is set to reopen as a five-star hotel in December 2023; while flagship property, Amora Beach Resort Phuket, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment to the tune of THB500 million (AU$21 million).

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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 11, 2024

New Zealand-based white-label operator Capstone has taken over management of the 32-room Taipa Beach Resort in Northland. Owned by New Zealand-based Taipa Management Limited, the beachfront property is set to undergo significant enhancements which will include a rebranding, a new website and extensive operational improvements.

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JUNE 1, 2023

La Vie grows team across Asia Pacific Alan Christie La Vie Hotels and Resorts has announced a total of six appointments across the region, from Sydney to South East Asia. Alan Christie has been named Area General Manager, Sri Lanka, taking responsibility for driving strategic performance of the three Radisson properties in the country.

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