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Popular hotel industry figure and CEO of the nation’s peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia, Michael Johnson, has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2024. Accommodation Australia Chair David Mansfield thanked Johnson for his dedicated service.
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.
Located at 1 Colley Terrace, The George Glenelg aims to deliver a refined and sophisticated stay close to Glenelg Beach and the Jetty Road precinct. With a strong focus on commercial performance and guest satisfaction, we are confident this boutique hotel will thrive in Glenelgs competitive accommodation market.
Tonetto brings a wealth of industry experience, most recently serving as Director – Hotels at Axsia HTL, where she worked closely with hotel leaders and owners to achieve their goals and maximise return on investment. Frances Ryall commenced the role of GeneralManager at Vibe Hotel North Sydney in May. Regis Macao. “I
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Almost a year on from China’s reopening to the world, The Peninsula Beijing GeneralManager, Cameron Cundle, spoke to Ruth Hogan about the recovery of travel, debunking preconceptions among travellers, and rooting the guest experience in cultural connection. There’s only 12 of us, so we’re a tight-knit family.
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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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Adelaide Marriott names GeneralManager Adelaide’s first Marriott hotel, which is set to open in August 2024, will be led by experienced hotel industry professional, Paul Gallop, as GeneralManager. Gallop brings years of management experience, having led successful hotel openings and complex renovation project.
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The property is located close to the waterfront near the Gaslamp Quarter and destinations like Petco Park and the San Diego Zoo. “In Guests flock to our hotel for an elevated experience, so it was important to us to offer contemporary and sophisticated meeting and guestroom accommodations to match that.”
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James Wilkinson checks in and catches up with Accor Hotels’ Area GeneralManager for Fiji and Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa GeneralManager, Vincent Macquet , to find out all of the highlights and more. We have 12 different accommodation types across our 295 rooms and suites.
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Management team: Introduce the key members of your management team, outlining their experience, expertise, and roles within the hotel. Key personnel: List any other essential personnel, such as the generalmanager, head chef, head of housekeeping, and sales manager.
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