Hotel Management

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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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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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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Lodging

JUNE 22, 2023

Hard Rock Hotel New York named David Salcfas general manager. Salcfas joins the property after a career with Marriott International where he made an impact on the company as an Executive Committee member across 16 hotels and five brands.

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Hotel Management

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. We have 51 brands in Accor portfolio.

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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.” “Marriott International announced Sean Hunt’s’ retirement as Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific (ANZP), effective July 1,” the spokesperson told HM. “We

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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new General Manager of the hotel. Mely Liu Furkhan will lead the pre-opening and conversion processes for all new hotel openings, with a focus on spearheading operational efforts.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New Zealand hotelier Chris Dickinson has introduced a new luxury accommodation brand to the market with four Auckland properties slated to launch within the first half of 2025. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences and service for guests, and provide premium property management for owners to optimise financial returns.”

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Hotel Management

MARCH 29, 2023

The W brand is all about people and its hotels have a vibrant energy like no other. Stedman’s experience in luxury hotels and resorts across Australia and Asia has seen him in positions such as General Manager of Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang Resort, Vietnam; and Director of Rooms for The St.

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Hotel Management

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 7, 2023

Ovolo Hotels restructures marketing operations Ovolo Hotels has announced a new marketing and communications structure that will see a number of leadership changes across the region. He will work in collaboration with Howard and alongside new Group Digital Marketing Manager, Kate Tulloch.

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Lodging

MARCH 13, 2024

ALPHARETTA, Georgia—Atrium Hospitality announced the launch of WomenRISE, the company’s Hotel General Manager Development Program targeted to female leaders. The company manages a portfolio of 80 hotels, representing brands such as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham in 28 states.

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Hotel Management

JULY 5, 2023

Ascott appoints GM Sales and Distribution Ascott Australia welcomes Jennifer Warn to the Senior Leadership Team following her promotion to General Manager Sales and Distribution. Her expanded role sees her take management of all of Ascott Australia’s sales and revenue team members.

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MAY 4, 2023

Alaia Belize Autograph Collection, one of the largest waterfront resorts on the principal island of Belize, announced seasoned professional Scott McArdle as its new general manager.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As the first major accommodation operator to engage with the national accessibility body, Quest is tapping into the fastest growing travel sector in the country, with people with disability equating to AU$3.3 Social license is deeply embedded within Quest.

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

Melbourne Airport is set to welcome its first new-build internationally branded hotel in over 20 years with the official opening of the dual-branded Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport on July 1. The post First look: inside the $230m dual-branded Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport appeared first on Hotel Management.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

The acquisition, brokered by specialist accommodation property agency ResortBrokers on behalf of owners Peter and Irena Cushen, includes City Edge’s active franchise agreements, the brand, and associated IP.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 1, 2023

Alan Christie has been named Area General Manager, Sri Lanka, taking responsibility for driving strategic performance of the three Radisson properties in the country. Christie brings over two decades of senior asset management experience most recently as Executive Vice President Advisory and Asset Management at JLL Singapore.

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Hotel Management

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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JULY 18, 2023

EVT brand Rydges heralds a new era with the opening of newly transformed flagship property Rydges Melbourne on Wednesday July 19. The 370-key hotel, located in the heart of the theatre district, reopens following a major transformation project centred around the brand positioning of ‘refreshingly local’.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2024

TFE Hotels announces raft of GM appointments TFE Hotels has made several key General Manager appointments across its Australian and New Zealand network. After almost seven years with TFE, Emma Sutherland has taken on her first Hotel Manager role as the General Manager of Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

As the new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle Americas (LLA), based in Atlanta, Harwood will be tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the LLA organisation, driving performance and operations of IHG’s six Luxury and Lifestyle brands and supporting growth in the region.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa announced the appointment of Justin Wilson as its new general manager. Wilson will oversee operations and team culture, branding and strategy, and community engagement. Cameron House appointed Michael Lavizani as resort director.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Speaking exclusively to HM , The Ascott Limited’s Country General Manager for Japan, Christian Baudat, said the property celebrates a lesser-known side of Ginza – its art and culture. “I From an operations point of view, we’re lean and mean, but we focus on the friendly, genuine touch points.”

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Eve Hotel Sydney names General Manager The Eve Hotel Sydney has welcomed Ben Mellor as General Manager, ahead of its opening this summer. TFE Hotels’ Regional General Manager for NSW/ACT, Emma Soutter, said the group is confident that Mellor will have a powerful impact at the hotel. “We

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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. Sofitel Sydney Wentworth General Manager, Sam Panetta, thanked attendees for their loyalty and support and promised exciting development at the hotel in 2024 and beyond.

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Lodging

APRIL 10, 2023

In February, Cindy Murphy was named regional vice president of operations for Norwalk, Connecticut-based HEI Hotels & Resorts, which owns or operates over 100 luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts throughout the United States.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

EVT’s Director of Hotels and Resorts Norman Arundel discussed the introduction of budget hospitality brand Lylo and the evolution of Rydges following the opening of a Melbourne flagship. The operators also discussed the value of smaller city locations like Wellington, particularly with investment in large events, conferences and events.

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