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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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. Harman brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having worked in senior management roles across luxury hotel brands in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. “We

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I congratulate Kate on her appointment and Alina on her promotion as she steps up into her new role as marketing manager, said Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas General Manager, Steve Molnar. I am excited to once again lead what is an iconic Northern Territory business.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2023

Sydney-born Public Hospitality Group is perhaps best known for its thriving network of pubs and bars, which includes the likes of The Norfolk Hotel and Maybe Sammy, but over the last 12 months, the business has been investing heavily in its accommodation offering, giving rise to a growing portfolio of boutique lifestyle hotels. “It

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Demand Calendar

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Strong Business Focus and Profit Generation Understanding : It is crucial for GMs to have a deep comprehension of the hotel's business mechanics. They need to understand what drives profitability, from revenue management and cost control to market positioning and strategic planning. Here are all the details.

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Hotel Management

JULY 9, 2024

Leading a team of more than 200 staff is General Manager, David Alexander. It’s such a privilege and honour to be the General Manager for Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport, the first new-build internationally branded hotels to open at Melbourne Airport in over two decades,” Alexander said.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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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eHotelier

APRIL 21, 2024

Radio Hotel, the first and only full-service boutique hotel in Washington Heights, announced Danielle Dymond as the new Hotel General Manager.

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Hotel Management

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. It’s a beautiful city in a beautiful country, which I call home.”

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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

APRIL 16, 2024

“We have had a presence in the Newcastle region for over 12 years now, so we were thrilled to be able to reconnect with local operators and contribute to Newcastle’s emerging hospitality precinct.”

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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. We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the Novotel Sydney Darling Square team.

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The 252-room Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport will be designed to deliver a premium experience for business and leisure travellers alike. Independent management company Trilogy Hotels has been enlisted to operate the property.

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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. Australian PR agency Reymond has been enlisted to manage communications for Ovolo’s Australian and New Zealand hotels, restaurants and bars in 2023. “It’s

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, has expanded its executive team with the promotion of Cory Chambers to EVP, chief commercial and analytics officer. The company also promoted Maggie Rosa to VP, operations. Baldwin, a Curio Hotel in downtown Houston.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Jessica Mellor named CEO of The Star Gold Coast The Star Entertainment Group has promoted The Star Gold Coast Chief Operating Officer Jessica Mellor to the position of CEO at the Gold Coast operation. Most recently, Knights served as Executive General Manager – Gaming at Crown’s Sydney casino. “I’m

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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 Dimitrakopoulos says Quest’s social impact stems from the individual actions of Quest business owners.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

One year on from the launch of Trilogy Hotels, the independent management company is rounding out 2024 with 13 hotels under management totalling over 2,500 rooms and overseeing $165 million in revenue. I was working on the investor side and getting quite frustrated with the relationship between an investor and an operator.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

The deal builds on Choice Hotels’ Melbourne portfolio with the addition of five properties across key business hubs, totalling 271 apartment-style rooms. Choice Hotels International’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of International, Ricardo Losada Revol, said the Asia-Pac business is in a strong position for continued growth.

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Demand Calendar

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Its about crafting experiences that resonate with guests long after their stay.

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Lodging

APRIL 4, 2024

Cloud5 Communications announced the appointment of Fred Reeder as senior vice president of sales and business development. Reader has experience aligning technology and services with the latest hospitality business needs. Grace Bay Resorts announced the appointment of Fred Khoury as general manager of Point Grace.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 28, 2025

Sydneys former Tank Stream Hotel is now operating as Rydges Australia Square, following a major transformation project. Our team, led by General Manager Rebecca Hamey, have worked in close collaboration with the hotels owners to bring Rydges signature style while ensuring we honour the vibrant energy of the surrounding area.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 7, 2024

Accor Chief Operating Officer MEA APAC – Premium, Midscale, Economy, Kerry Healy, on how the hotel industry can better embrace inclusivity for guests and teams: Kerry Healy, Accor “[It begins with a genuine commitment from leadership to prioritise diversity and inclusion as fundamental values,” Healy said. Read more about Pirini’s story here.

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

Look no further than the APAC Revenue Management Summit, the premier business growth event for hospitality and tourism professionals. Returning for its ninth year to the vibrant city of Melbourne, the highly anticipated ARMA Summit is designed to equip you with innovative strategies and insights to drive your business forward.

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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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APRIL 16, 2024

Operated by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, Adge Hotel and Residences opened last August on the site of the former Cambridge Hotel. Adding 149 extra rooms to our inventory means we can better cater to demand surges over busy event periods, which will only add to the colour and life that keeps this hotel buzzing.”

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Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For some, the impact is potentially crippling – with independently operated hotels facing cost increases as high as 750,000. We are helping hotels to navigate external pressures, drive business and reduce costs – all while keeping their unique identity intact and are proud to do so.

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The hotel General Manager (GM) is the person ultimately responsible for a hotel’s performance. A GM’s ability to make decisions and take action will thus have an important impact on his or her hotel’s operational and strategic results.

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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. My job will be to take a guest approach, people approach and a business approach to make sure we have the right systems and operational processes in place.

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Hotel Management

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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Hotel Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

Karl Marshall joins InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto has welcomed experienced hotelier Karl Marshall as its new General Manager. As a result, he has developed unique expertise in strategic and operational hotel leadership, working with diverse and multicultural teams worldwide.

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