Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Close to 1000 industry leaders are set to gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre this evening to celebrate the brightest stars of the hotel industry at the 22 nd annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, sponsored by Sealy Posturepedic.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Victoria’s accommodation providers are breathing a sigh of relief following a government announcement on Wednesday that its proposed controversial ‘bed tax’ will not apply to hotels and pubs offering accommodation. Hotels are huge employers and are a key part of any vibrant city.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Almost a year on from China’s reopening to the world, The Peninsula Beijing General Manager, 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

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Victoria’s top accommodation providers and venue staff have been honoured at the 2023 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence , held in Melbourne last week (Aug 17).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Quest Apartment Hotels is on a mission to make its hotels more accessible for people with disability, through a strategic partnership with Accessible Accommodation. billion (17%) of Australia’s total tourism revenue, according to research published by Accessible Accommodation and Spinal Cord Injury Australia (SCIA).

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Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2023

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

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Global travel business Intrepid Travel is expanding into the lodge accommodation segment with the purchase of Daintree Ecolodge in Tropical North Queensland from Morris Group for AU$5 million. This acquisition marks the next chapter in the Intrepid story, as we expand into the accommodation sector,” Thornton said. “We

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Hotel Management

JULY 13, 2023

Accommodation Australia appoints Policy and Research Advisor Peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia (AA), has appointed Jenny Lambert as its inaugural Policy and Research Advisor. Her appointment will help Accommodation Australia tackle the number one issue holding back the sector, the skills crisis.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

The deal builds on Choice Hotels’ Melbourne portfolio with the addition of five properties across key business hubs, totalling 271 apartment-style rooms. Choice Hotels International’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of International, Ricardo Losada Revol, said the Asia-Pac business is in a strong position for continued growth.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In addition, several hotel businesses have committed to bringing Sala Baï graduates to Australia in 2025. Interestingly, many hotel groups in Australia send general managers to Asia to increase their standards and gain experience for the GMs, but there isn’t as much in reverse,” he said.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new General Manager 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.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The 252-room Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport will be designed to deliver a premium experience for business and leisure travellers alike. We are proud to be welcoming guests to a new era of airport accommodation, where its all about making their stay part of the journey.

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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. The Museum Apartment Hotel is a 97-room apartment-style accommodation offering, adjoining QT Wellington.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2023

The conference kicked off with a Profit Boost workshop presented by former Majestic Hotels CEO Eoin Loftus of Loftus Business Advisory. His strategies for implementing a Total Revenue Management (TRM) approach to business got delegates charged for another day of learning. We need to know and understand our business inside out.”

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Hotel Management

JULY 20, 2023

Newly formed peak industry body Accommodation Australia celebrated its first NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney on Thursday July 20, in front of a crowd of more than 700 industry and political leaders. Accommodation Australia is a new beginning.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hilton has introduced the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences, the business reported on Friday. Under a management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Residences alongside the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel, which is already in operation.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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 General Manager, Neil McInnes.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Following a record 1850 entries, the nominees have been announced for the 2024 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, the 23rd annual event, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. Tickets are now available at hmawards.com.au 2024 HM AWARDS NOMINEES PROPERTY AWARDS – AUSTRALIA 1.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

A crowd of 1,000 hotel industry professionals gathered to celebrate the 21st HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, on Friday November 24. There is some incredible talent in the accommodation industry in Australasia and so many received the recognition they most definitely deserved.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2023

It has quickly garnered a reputation for delivering uniquely Adelaide stays through its brand ethos to celebrate the city, its central location, beautifully appointed accommodation, and exceptional service. One of the newest hotels to open in the South Australian capital is TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

A respected voice in the industry, Harwood was elected the first president of peak industry body Accommodation Australia in 2021. She is a highly respected leader and prominent advocate for our industry, including as President of Accommodation Australia.”

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Hotel Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Chris Kemlo joins The Calile as GM TFE Hotels has appointed experienced hotelier, Chris Kemlo, as General Manager of The Calile Hotel in Brisbane. My job will be to take a guest approach, people approach and a business approach to make sure we have the right systems and operational processes in place.

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Hotel Management

MAY 25, 2023

Michael Johnson, CEO of Tourism Accommodation Australia and Interim CEO of Accommodation Association said the festival has evolved greatly over the years to become a “demand driver” for hotels. Bookings for the weekends are looking steady but probably not as busy midweek as what we had last year,” he said.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

His hospitality career began at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Canada, and he has held various General Manager and Senior Leadership positions throughout his career, gaining a wealth of experience in hotel operations and senior leadership. O’Rourke said that Williams will focus on driving profitable growth for owners in the Pacific.

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MAY 16, 2024

When Max Mason commenced the role of General Manager at boutique Bundanoon property Osborn House, he quickly realised that the weight of staffing costs related to the number of revenue-generated rooms left some room for improvement. But rather than cut jobs or wages, Mason decided to add more rooms. “I

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JUNE 26, 2024

Adelaide Marriott names General Manager Adelaide’s first Marriott hotel, which is set to open in August 2024, will be led by experienced hotel industry professional, Paul Gallop, as General Manager. Gallop brings years of management experience, having led successful hotel openings and complex renovation project.

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MAY 3, 2023

“We are thrilled to introduce our award-winning upscale focused service brand, Hilton Garden Inn to Darwin which now gives travellers visiting Darwin for business or pleasure even more accommodation options,” said Hilton’s Cluster General Manager, Northern Territory, Todd Grierson.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 10, 2024

Quest Woolooware Bay fills a gap in the local market for amenity rich, comfortable and flexible accommodation,” said Ascott Australia’s General Manager of Growth and Capital Strategy, James Shields. Novm CEO and Executive Director, Adrian Liaw, said he looks forward to seeing the area come to life.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

QT Wellington General Manager Jodi Brown moderated a panel of young leaders from who were passionate about encouraging the industry to embrace change and value diversity. View the full collection of images from Day 1 of AHICE Aotearoa.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 4, 2023

QIC Investment General Manager, Megan French-Wright, said that opening represents a major step in QIC’s plans to make Watergardens a true mixed-use town centre. Gazal Kamali Quest Watergardens Franchise Business Owner, Gazal Kamali, said the location caters to a wide variety of guest needs.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2024

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. TFE Hotels’ GM appointments TFE Hotels has announced several key Hotel General Manager appointments across their Adina, Vibe and Travelodge network in Australia and New Zealand.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On another level’, Accommodation Australia reports Destination NSW announced on Friday that more than 100,000 visitors are expected from interstate, intrastate and international markets for Taylor Swift’s Sydney shows.

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MAY 16, 2024

We aspire to be recognised not only for our exceptional service and luxurious accommodations, but also for our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.” Manly Pacific General Manager, Dylan Cole, welcomed Pavoni and the establishment of this new restaurant. “We

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here, Meriton Suites Group General Manager and Meriton Group Director, Matthew Thomas, discusses recent openings, growth plans and the continued demand for apartment-style offerings. Meriton Suites led the way in apartment style hotel accommodation. Are you seeing increased demand for serviced apartments in recent times?

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Irlanda Garcia promoted to GM 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

AUGUST 18, 2024

Irlanda Garcia promoted to GM 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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Accor has secured a four-year partnership extension as the official accommodation partner of the AFL and AFLW. ” AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial, Kylie Rogers, praised Accor’s commitment to the partnership.

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