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

APRIL 11, 2024

TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick; Senior Director of Operations ANZ, Tish Nyar; and Regional General Manager VIC, Stephen Moore, joined Hotel General Manager, Nigel Maxey, for the opening celebrations.

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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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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 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

AUGUST 5, 2024

Nuell will be responsible for driving the financial performance of Marriott’s 46 operating hotels, and a further 20 pipeline properties across the region. “I In 2011, he was awarded Marriott International’s Global General Manager of the Year Award while serving as the General Manager of the Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The appointment comes at a pivotal time in the expansion of the property and lifestyle group expansion with a portfolio of established Saint Haven and Saint Private Clubs and hospitaiity offerings in operation, alongside 10 hotels in the development pipeline. Peter is one of Australias most experienced operators across luxury and hospitality.

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Hotel Management

JULY 21, 2024

Vivek Bhalla, who has been with the company since 2016, has been promoted to IHG’s Managing Director, SEAK with responsibility for more than 120 hotels across 10 brands, and a pipeline of over 90 properties. Earlier in his career, Rabbidge held various senior management roles with Mantra Group.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

IHG’s Leanne Harwood led a panel discussion on culture Over the last six years, Harwood’s leadership has had a significant impact on the JAPAC region, overseeing the global launch for the Voco and Vignette Collection brands, and expanding IHG’s reach to include nearly 160 open or in pipeline hotels.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Scheduled to commence construction in 2025 and open in 2031, the project could not come at a better time for Melbourne, according to Accommodation Australia (Victoria) General Manager, Dougal Hollis.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. Svensson spoke exclusively to HM about demand in the higher end of the market and his plans to take luxury to the next level.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Carsten Siebert, Marriott International Siebert, who has been with the company for over 25 years, has held numerous Operations and General Manager positions, including most recently Senior Director for Conversions in Asia Pacific excluding China.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thirty-two years later, I’m here at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney as General Manager.” Rao joined the Sydney hotel in May 2022, moving from Bali, where he had spent 10 years managing two Four Seasons resorts there. I walked into that hotel and said, ‘One day, I want to be a GM with this company’,” Rao told HM.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hollis added that the impact on occupancy levels is particularly noteworthy considering the “significant new hotel room supply across Melbourne – 3,000 rooms in the past two years and 7,500 rooms since 2019 – the largest pipeline of any Australian city”.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2024

“Our goal is to bring a little piece of France everywhere, supported by our dynamic pipeline of 30 hotels set to open by 2027. 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.

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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. Slater joins Como from Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire where he was General Manager. “We

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

“We are truly honoured to open the doors of our unique hutong sanctuary, offering guests an unparalleled hospitality experience in the Chinese capital,” commented Andy Guan, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Qianmen.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 9, 2025

I had a wonderful mentor who developed me into middle management, and I quickly rose the ranks in operations of several hotels in London. I am also in discussions with some owners about these new brands and improving their assets.

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Hotel Management

JULY 21, 2024

Vivek Bhalla, who has been with the company since 2016, has been promoted to IHG’s Managing Director, SEAK with responsibility for more than 120 hotels across 10 brands, and a pipeline of over 90 properties.

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 20, 2024

Image credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts “The InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk embodies the vibrant culture and rich heritage of San Antonio,” said Stefan Gruvberger, General Manager. Main image credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG opens InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Pauline Brettell.

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Hotelier Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Beck also has extensive experience in the hotel industry, including serving as general manager of the Marriott City Centre in Salt Lake City; taskforce general manager for Ocean Properties Ltd.’s

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Hotel Management

MARCH 26, 2024

Each facility in the hotel is aimed at creating an environment where great things can happen, enabling our guests to focus on productivity, or simply relax,” said General Manager, James Illing. We’ve grown to about 47 hotels this year and about 24 in the pipeline, but we don’t celebrate signings, we celebrate openings. “I

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts “We are excited to see Verno House open as IHG’s first Vignette Collection hotel in Budapest,” commented Tamás Nehéz, General Manager, Verno House Budapest, Vignette Collection. There are now 18 open hotels with a further 20 in the pipeline.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 10, 2024

Image credit: 25hours “With its location directly in the harbour, the hotel perfectly embodies the unique character of Copenhagen,” explained General Manager Grit Rister. Sydney, Jakarta, Trieste, Trojena and Porto are among the brand pipeline.

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Boutique Hotel News

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Following the appointments of Morton Johnston as general manager and Ali Moussa as director of sales and marketing , The Chedi Katara has strengthened its leadership team with eight new additions. Ayoub Gorgi, revenue and reservations manager. The leadership team includes: • Andrew Kaushik, director of Human Resources.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Based on its current pipeline, HVMG anticipates that its accelerated growth trajectory will continue. Prior to joining HVMG, she was the controller of Intown Suites Extended Stay Living, VP at Cratos Capital and manager of accounting and general manager at Lodgian. Today, the company has approximately 1.2

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Boutique Hotel News

MAY 15, 2023

UK: Hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co, headquartered in London, has launched to deliver “enhanced profitability” for hotels. Led by CEO Paul Brackley, Kinsfolk & Co provides operations and asset management, advisory, concept and design creation to hospitality businesses.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 26, 2024

Our pipeline remains robust, and we are on track to announce another new deal in the next few days.” That means our VPs, directors and above exceeds 50% women, as well as our corporate back-office support team, general managers and our entire employee base. Who else can say that?

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Innisfree Hotels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

“When Julian MacQueen came to the Gulf Coast for the first time as a teenager, he was struck by its beauty and mesmerizing emerald waters,” says Katja Chatfield, General Manager of the Springhill Suites. With Innisfree Hotels’ rapid growth and several hotels in the pipeline, we look forward to the next topping out ceremony.”.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 8, 2023

In America, he held General Manager roles at the St. RM: Where’s next for Virgin Hotels? JB : Miami and Denver are next in our pipeline, with additional locations that we are excited to formally announce soon. Leading this expansion is its dynamic, Dublin-born CEO James Bermingham.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 16, 2024

The panel included Mary Garris, Global Vice President of Classic Select Brands, Marriott International; Piotr Stempkowski, Senior Director, Select Brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International; Kate Mooney, Founder, OCCA Design Studio and Sanne Faergsted, Opening General Manager of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 23, 2024

“We are delighted to welcome guests to experience this renowned destination through the hotel’s original, vibrant personality and design combined with Hilton’s signature service,” said Anabel Gruber, General Manager, Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“Capitol Hill is the heartbeat of our city, and the neighborhood has inspired us to create a singular DC destination,” said Meade Atkeson, area general manager of the brand’s regional portfolio which also includes The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Dupont Circle and The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court, Baltimore.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Our team, led by General Manager Alison Meeler, is committed to providing the highest level of hospitality, ensuring that every detail—from the guestrooms to the dining experiences—reflects the unique charm and sophistication of the AC brand while exceeding guest expectations.”

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Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

And, we try to show all our people that head office and all of our general managers are walking the walk. Kosziwka also points out that this strong internal culture forms a key selling point for iHotels Management. Then we had presentations on those specific charities at the general managers conference, Hyslop adds.

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Travel Media Group

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Suite Spot: Spotlight series is back with another one-of-a-kind episode that welcomes special guest, Christopher Calabrese, General Manager & VP of the Marriott Cancun Collection! I wanted to see international, I wanted to be a general manager. Christopher, welcome to the Suite Spot. Good to be with you.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 6, 2023

In 2018, Immesi became general manager of The Curtain Hotel and members club in Shoreditch [now a Mondrian Hotel]. In her role as managing director of Native Aparthotels, Immesi has continued to grow the lifestyle brand and oversee operations, people, culture and strategic development across the UK and into Europe. It has a £1.5

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