Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands has begun welcoming guests following its official opening on Monday April 8. The 273-room hotel, formerly Four Points by Sheraton, is owned by MA Financial Group and operated by TFE Hotels. Opening on Friday April 12, Fleet on level 22 is reportedly the tallest rooftop bar on Flinders’ Street.

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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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APRIL 8, 2025

Hotel Indigo has made its New Zealand debut with the official opening of Hotel Indigo Auckland on Monday. The 225-room Midtown hotel is located on the historic site of a 1912 motor house on Albert Street that once imported Cadillacs into the country. Additionally, the carpets on each floor also depict maps of Auckland streets.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We It’s a powerful luxury brand.

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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. Her experience includes roles in Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.,

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JULY 9, 2024

Dual-branded Melbourne Airport hotel reveals team The team behind the opening of Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport has been revealed. Leading a team of more than 200 staff is General Manager, David Alexander. We’re flipping the concept of ‘airport hotels’ on its head and changing the way they are viewed.”

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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. In 2010, she moved to Malaysia to join The Westin Kuala Lumpur, where she held various leadership roles before being appointed Hotel Manager.

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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. He will be charged with leading a review and relaunch of the hotel’s dining offerings spanning its six restaurants and bars.

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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. I have been lucky enough to work with some amazing luxury brands and hotel openings however, when this opportunity came up, I had to jump at the chance,” said Kemlo.

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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Sydneys latest boutique hotel has made an entrance with The Eve Hotel Sydney welcoming its first guests on Thursday February 13, 2025. Located within the new Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct between Redfern and Surry Hills, the hotel is flanked by numerous food and beverage venues, and an upcoming event venue, Saltbox.

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JULY 2, 2024

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. The post Marriott International’s Sean Hunt retires after 37 years appeared first on Hotel Management.

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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. It’s such a vibrant and playful brand.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Marriott International has celebrated the highly anticipated debut of The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, introducing a world-class hotel in one of the worlds most exciting destinations. Atop the hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Suite crowns the property as a 389-square-meter penthouse, offering an unrivaled setting for the most luxurious of escapes.

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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. I am deeply honored and thrilled to introduce the 25hours brand to the Pacific region,” said Kypriotis.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Hotel Grand Chancellor is celebrating the arrival of its first new-build hotel with the opening of a 4.5-star The investment of the Hotel Grand Chancellor brand in the New Zealand market is a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences,” said Hotel Grand Chancellor Area General Manager, Steve Martin.

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Lodging

JANUARY 28, 2025

By empowering general managers, focusing on performance management, and leveraging our scale, we ensure operational excellence and drive sustainable growth for […] The post Aimbridge Details Portfolio Expansion and Integrated Platforms From 2024 appeared first on LODGING Magazine. Smith, CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Sydney’s Martin Place will be home to the latest The Sebel hotel in Australia with the opening of an 86-room premium hotel in January. Salter Brothers is excited about our investment in The Sebel brand,” said Salter Brothers Managing Director, Paul Salter.

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Hotel Management

MAY 8, 2024

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

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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. At the end of the day, we want guests to feel like they’re coming home rather than to a hotel after a day of exploring the city.”

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Hotel Management

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. The post Key appointments: Rydges, Club Wyndham and more appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 27, 2025

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart has launched a collection of exclusive excursions to give guests access to unique local experiences. The Tasmans guests, and indeed many visitors to Tasmania, are discerning global travellers who are seeking this brand of enrichment that is individualised and native to the destination.

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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. This is a strong demonstration of the sustainable growth performance we deliver for franchise hotels and our commitment to our franchisee success.”

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Hotel Management

APRIL 18, 2024

W Melbourne adds five new team members W Melbourne has welcomed five new team members to managerial and sales roles within the hotel. As General Manager, it’s thrilling to watch how new energy can motivate new ideas and drive the passion to deliver exceptional guest experiences,” said W Melbourne General Manager, Krister Svensson.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to bring its luxury lifestyle brand Andaz to Australia in a collaboration with one of Australia’s largest integrated multi-tower resorts, The Star Gold Coast. The 202-room hotel, which is slated to open in mid-2025, will occupy floors six to 21 of the 65-story second tower on Broadbeach Island.

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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

MARCH 26, 2025

Accor welcomed over 140 franchise partners, hotel general managers, industry leaders, and executives for its 2025 Pacific Franchise Conference this week, to discuss industry performance insights, commercial strategies, investment opportunities and operational excellence.

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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

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. How is the luxury hotel market evolving in Australia? Marriott has been in the luxury and lifestyle hotel market for a long time.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Holiday Inn Geelong General Manager, Daniel Payne, marvels at the 500-kilogram Lego creation Made up of 85,657 pieces of Lego and weighing in at 500 kilograms, the tree took 19 days – a total of 467 hours – to construct. IHG’s Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong is taking its festive decor to new heights with the unveiling of a 4.5-metre

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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. Zancanaro joins from InterContinental Hotels Group where he most recently held the role of Director of New Hotels – Australasia and Pacific.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hotel executives gathered in Hong Kong this week to celebrate the official opening of Mondrian Hong Kong on December 18th. Mondrian is a brand that takes its inspiration from people, and their stories,” said Ennismore Co-CEO, Gaurav Bhushan. “Yet

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Accor is gearing up to launch its latest soft brand boutique hotel collection, Emblems, globally and is eyeing opportunities in the Pacific for the five-star offering. In thanking partners, he said that the success of Accor’s hotels is closely entwined with their success. “One

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is expanding its presence in Australia by more than 270 rooms with the acquisition of asset-light franchisor, City Edge Apartment Hotels. The deal builds on Choice Hotels’ Melbourne portfolio with the addition of five properties across key business hubs, totalling 271 apartment-style rooms.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Marriott International has tasked company veteran Neeraj Govil with driving performance and operations across all 24 brands and 22 markets in Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC) as Chief Operations Officer for the region. The post Marriott promotes Neeraj Govil to APEC Chief Operations Officer appeared first on Hotel Management.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

VIP guests, investors, and local and international media gathered at the colourful 140-room property on Wednesday January 17 to hear from the hotel team and Ascott executives, following its soft opening in November 2023. Formerly a capsule business hotel, the property has been completely transformed to meet the needs of the Lyf traveller.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Marriott International has opened its highly-anticipated W Hotel Sydney – its third hotel from the brand in Australia. The debut of W Sydney, our third W hotel in Australia, signals a new era for the brand,” said Marriott International Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, Sean Hunt.

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