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

Tourism 264

Tourism Average Daily Rate Accommodation General Manager 264

Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Coinciding with the brand’s 60th anniversary this year, the refurbishment is part of an ambitious global project to renew Sofitel. The brand recently unveiled new brand partnerships such as French Bloom and Courbet, a new brand campaign, and new brand ambassadors – Gilian Anderson and Dali Benssalah. “We

Branding 130

Branding General Manager Scale Pipeline 130

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.

General Manager 147

General Manager Management Hotels Tourism 147

Hotel Management

JUNE 22, 2023

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong appoints Australian GM Australian national Greg Liddell has been appointed General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. This allows us to take guests on that journey when they dine with us.”

General Manager 246

General Manager Dining Management Services 246

Lodging

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As the company builds on the momentum Aimbridge remains focused on its talented associates and general managers, expanding its collection of tools and services, and growing its scale across its managed portfolio. “We

Services 147

Services General Manager Scale Management 147

Hotel Management

MARCH 15, 2023

The European-born brand, part of Marriott Bonvoy, is expected to appeal to creative, culture-focused travellers, particularly given the new hotel’s location which has been a cornerstone of Melbourne’s arts and culture scene for decades. On the wellness front, the hotel offers a 24-hour TechnoGym with virtual personal trainers and a sauna.

Hotels 246

Hotels General Manager Retail Scale 246

Hotel Management

AUGUST 18, 2024

Irlanda Garcia promoted to General Manager 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.

General Manager 147

General Manager Dining Management Branding 147

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Brisbane’s Hotel X is set to host a large-scale wellness activation in partnership with Bells Pure Ice to promote both physical and mental health, with fundraising for a good cause. At Hotel X, our daily dose of inspiration comes from our lively local community,” said Hotel X General Manager, Jeremy Colahan. “We

General Manager 130

General Manager Scale Hotels Management 130

Horizon Hospitality

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you are a hotel professional trying to climb the ladder, or transitioning mid-career into hotels, the path to becoming a hotel general manager can sometimes be unclear. While each brand, region, and even property has its quirks, there are a few things that every hotel manager needs to be successful.

General Manager 52

General Manager Management Hotels Scale 52

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The former Group President and Managing Director—International, Smith spent over 35 years with the hospitality company in a range of roles before retiring in 2023. He is expected to leverage decades of operational experience and proven leadership with Marriott in his new role at Aimbridge.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality General Manager Real Estate Operations 130

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“Quest Business Owners have been supporting their local communities for 36 years across Australia, so partnering with a community focused national brand in the Cronulla Sharks was a natural fit,” said The Ascott Limited, Australia General Manager, Brand and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Anthea Dimitrakopoulos.

General Manager 130

General Manager Business Scale Branding 130

Hotel Management

APRIL 25, 2023

To find out what makes the property so impressive, Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, caught up with Mondrian Shoreditch General Manager, David Lockhart. Christina’s Shoreditch only sources products from local independent suppliers (farmers, growers and community bakeries), start-ups and brands with social impact.

Dining 234

Dining General Manager Business Scale 234

Hotel Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

As the first The Crest Collection property in the region, the property sets the benchmark for future hotels to come, according to General Manager, Norman Cross. “We We started working on this brand about 18 months back, and we are excited to launch this brand in a lot more markets,” Cross told HM.

General Manager 130

General Manager Scale Dining Marketing 130

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. Marriott International are masters of luxury.

General Manager 147

General Manager Sales Revenue Management 147

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Oakwood portfolio has grown by more than 20% post acquisition making it one of The Ascott Limited’s fastest growing global brands. They have empowered us to unlock economies of scale, streamline operations, and enhance overall competitiveness over the years.

Operations 147

Operations General Manager Services Hiring 147

Hotel Business

AUGUST 29, 2024

Toscano brings three decades of experience in the luxury-lifestyle market and is known for his ability to create, manage and scale a variety of assets, according to the company. He has worked with hotel management teams, ownership groups and developers to execute unique hotel concepts and experiences.

Hospitality 111

Hospitality General Manager Scale Construction 111

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Holiday Inn Sydney Airport recently rebranded to a Crowne Plaza under Trilogy management Tony Ryan: I was working in London prior to Covid selling branded management companies and was then approached by some third-party management companies looking to expand into Europe and the UK.

Closing 130

Closing Hotels Operations Branding 130

Hotel Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

Image credit: Hyatt Hotels “Grand Hyatt Barcelona is another charismatic example of the iconic Grand Hyatt brand, offering a captivating accommodation set against impressive architecture and bold design,” said Franck Sibille, Area Vice President and General Manager of Grand Hyatt Barcelona.

Events 105

Events Accommodation General Manager Branding 105

Hotel Designs

AUGUST 9, 2024

With its natural, contemporary design, pristine setting and unique wellness-oriented concept, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is the perfect beachside hideaway,” said Jamie Jung Hun Lee, the resort’s General Manager.

Resorts 105

Resorts Travel General Manager Scale 105

Hotel Operations

APRIL 23, 2023

It was the first hotel I began directly overseeing all aspects of, working with the general manager and team onsite. Tell us a bit about Four Sisters and how you create individualized experiences at each location while maintaining an overarching brand. It is a critical aspect for us in creating brand loyalty.

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Scale Management Hotels Operations 52

Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In stark findings from Great Britain’s largest group of independently run hotels, BWH Hotels, that represent over 200 hotels including Best Western branded properties, more than a third (36 per cent) of hoteliers expect their costs to rise by more than 100,000.

Small Business 80

Small Business Business General Manager Scale 80

Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Leboeuf has also held key positions in iconic venues such as Claridges London, where he was General Manager, and the Rosewood Hotel Group as Vice-President of Operations. A graduate of Cornell University and HEC Management School in Paris, Leboeuf is dedicated to elevating the guest experience in every endeavour.

General Manager 52

General Manager Management Hospitality Services 52

Hotel Operations

APRIL 2, 2023

By Eleanor Erickson Culture Coach and Former General Manager, Hampton Inn by Hilton Eleanor is a hospitality professional with over two decades of experience in hotel operations and development. If I needed help as a general manager, I could call someone who had spent time at my property. Culture is like a compass.

General Manager 59

General Manager Scale Management Branding 59

Hotel Business

MAY 11, 2023

Oracle has revealed plans to bring its Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS) to 2,000 additional hotels under the Wyndham Hotels & Resort s portfolio by the end of next year. ” The post Oracle to bring OPERA Cloud to 2K Wyndham hotels appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Scale Upsell General Manager 52

Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Co-founder Suzanne Mahoney explains: “Opportunities to experience physical products are shrinking as shopping moves online – but the hospitality industry offers huge potential for brands to tell their stories and reach their consumers… It’s the ultimate ‘try before you buy’ model”.

Travel 124

Travel Hotels Branding Consumer 124

Hotel Business

MARCH 28, 2023

held its inaugural HERtels by Choice Development Seminar on March 20, with nearly 40 franchise owners, general managers and hotel associates in attendance as part of a series of events to commemorate Woman’s History Month. “Choice Hotels was the first brand that I owned which taught me how to build and grow my portfolio.

General Manager 59

General Manager Real Estate Construction Branding 59

Hotel Business

MARCH 26, 2024

Aperture Hotels , a hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended-stay hotels, has grown its leadership team, and added 12 hotels to its portfolio over the past 12 months. We continue to target leisure-oriented, lifestyle and historic hotels in the upper-upscale segment.”

General Manager 59

General Manager Sales Hotels Operations 59

Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 6, 2023

Judi Blakeburn , brand director, Another Place , Watergate Bay and Beach Retreats [FC] With a career spent in hospitality marketing, Blakeburn is an expert on both the sector and the role of marketing in medium-sized businesses, and is a passionate advocate of the importance of brand and marketing at board level.

Real Estate 101

Real Estate Hospitality Construction Management 101

Hotel Designs

JUNE 8, 2023

Appointed in March 2021, Bermingham was tasked by Sir Richard Branson with firmly establishing the Virgin brand upon the global hotel landscape, as well its culture and, most significantly, its customer experience. In America, he held General Manager roles at the St. Just look what it has done to air travel and cruising.

Hotels 98

Hotels Branding Pipeline Marketing 98

Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“The constant dialogue between residential and hospitality design is a very important topic for us,” explained Matteo Martini, General Manager for Dedar UK. That project really put Dedar on the map and was a turning point in the history of our brand. We create authenticity and a stronger brand identity.

Hospitality 110

Hospitality Scale Branding General Manager 110

Hotel Management

JULY 3, 2024

“The existing product set of resorts and boutique island resorts, enables Fiji to welcome close to 1 million tourists annually, but there is opportunity right across the spectrum – from large scale resorts, to boutique luxury and business and conference hotels. Whether they are 5-star brands, smaller boutiques, or those based in communities.

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Tourism Average Daily Rate Resorts Marketing 113

Hotel Speak

JULY 12, 2023

According to Khun Kwanchai Sapprapai, Group General Manager at Maduzi Hotels, “The earlier solution didn’t allow us to gain centralised control over group operations. It also gave us the flexibility to work with third-party solutions of our choice, like accounting and channel manager.

Operations 52

Operations General Manager Hotels OTA 52

Hotel Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As the company builds on the momentum it has generated this year, the company remains focused on empowering its associates and GMs, expanding its collection of tools and expertise-based services, and harnessing the power of its scale leading to success across its managed portfolio. “We

KPI 52

KPI General Manager Services Scale 52

Hotel Designs

JULY 11, 2023

For Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels , the first luxury hotel operator to launch in Mauritius, the brand is the island – and it’s as simple as that. The challenge for grand dames like this is how to develop so that it is suitable and appealing for multi-generations. An Ocean Suite at Royal Palm. We are not bling.

Hotels 75

Hotels Resorts General Manager Hospitality 75

Hotel Designs

JUNE 19, 2024

We are committed to a positive impact on our industry, aiming for 100 per cent of Sofitel hotels to be eco-certified by 2025 and ensuring that more than 30% of our general managers are women by the end of 2025.” A large-scale art installation behind the bell desk creates a stunning light contrast with depth and dimension.

Branding 52

Branding General Manager Scale Pipeline 52

Hotel Speak

JULY 12, 2023

But large or small, it should create an emotional connection with people, the product and the brand. Everything is luxury,” says Aaron Kaupp , General Manager of Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris. Luxury, it seems, can be a small thing such as creating a meaningful experience or showing you care. Something you don’t expect.

General Manager 52

General Manager Hotels Services Branding 52

Hotel Designs

MARCH 20, 2024

Large-scale commissioned artworks throughout – including a series of show-stopping lighting elements – further reflect Dalian’s diverse landscape and the incredible views in every direction.

General Manager 52

General Manager Scale Resorts Services 52