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Key appointments: Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, Pan Pacific Melbourne, Outrigger

Hotel Management

Pan Pacific Melbourne welcomes new GM Carl Forrest has been appointed to the position of Hotel Manager at Pan Pacific Melbourne. Pan Pacific Hotels Group is an incredible brand and this Melbourne property has always stood out to me, said Forrest.

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Hotelier Chris Dickinson signs Auckland properties to new luxe hotel brand

Hotel Management

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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Victoria’s tourism budget cuts ‘send the wrong message’ to hotel investors, AA says

Hotel Management

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. AA said that Visit Victoria typically receives AU$32.5 Budget reductions on this scale, with just $15.5m

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Key appointments: BWH Hotels, Seibu Prince, Pullman Sydney Penrith

Hotel Management

Bagley joins from Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, where he recently served as Franchise Development Manager, successfully expanding the brands portfolio and contributing to significant revenue growth. We are thrilled to welcome Dean to the team, said BWH Hotels Australasia Managing Director, Rod Munro.

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‘The brand is back’: Sofitel CEO Maud Bailly reveals grand plans for luxury brand at the reopening of a Sydney icon

Hotel Management

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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Marriott International’s Sean Hunt retires after 37 years

Hotel Management

Throughout his extensive hospitality career, he held several general manager and leadership roles throughout Asia Pacific, including as Regional Vice President, Pacific Region and Managing Director, Sheraton on the Park, and as the opening General Manager of the first Starwood Hotel in Vietnam, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers.

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‘The brand is back’: Sofitel CEO Maud Bailly reveals ambitious plans for luxury brand at the reopening of a Sydney icon

Hotel Management

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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