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. Regis Macao complex, managing over 2,000 staff.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Tonetto previously held several senior commercial roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Marriot International across Asia, Australia, and the Pacific region. 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. Regis Macao. “I

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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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Lodging

MAY 2, 2024

Dream Downtown in New York City announced the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new general manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead will be overseeing day-to-day operations. The JW Marriott Saint Maarten Beach Resort and Spa has appointed Wendell Laurence as its head executive chef.

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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

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

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

OCTOBER 12, 2023

With over 470 team members, 417 rooms, the largest events facilities in the region, not to mention three trains, a brewery, an 18-hole golf course and an equestrian centre under his care, no two days are ever the same for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley General Manager Gareth Long. You’re running a major operation here.

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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

JULY 2, 2024

During this transition period, Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, will serve as the interim leader.” 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.

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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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eHotelier

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Felix Schlokat as its new General Manager. Schlokat, who joined the resort in September, will lead the 715-room property, overseeing hotel operations, guest experience, and daily services.

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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. La Vie announces six appointments Talal Ammari La Vie Hotels and Resorts has kicked off 2024 with six new appointments.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 29, 2023

Millar has spent more than 30 years working in 5-star hotels, luxury and lifestyle resorts and restaurants in Australia and Asia-Pacific including stints as Director of Cuisine at W Bali-Seminyak and Pre-Opening Director of Culinary at W Kuala Lumpur, as well as Executive Chef of The Datai Langkawi and InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa.

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2023

New Zealand’s adventure playground of Queenstown is known for its skiing, wineries, jetboating and hiking, alongside fantastic restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, including one of Wayfarer’s favourites, Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa. Chris, what makes Hilton Queenstown one of the region’s top hotels?

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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

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. Adge Hotel and Residences in Sydney’s Surry Hills has opened a second hotel tower on the site, expanding its room count by 149 guest rooms to a total of 254.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The luxurious InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa was named Fijian Property of the Year at the 2023 HM Awards for good reason because the hotel is one of the finest in the nation. InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is led by popular General Manager, Lachlan Walker, who said he was ecstatic with the win. “We

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Amora Hotel Brisbane – formerly Novotel Brisbane, which was purchased by Amora Group from CDL Hospitality Trusts in 2020 – is set to reopen as a five-star hotel in December 2023; while flagship property, Amora Beach Resort Phuket, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment to the tune of THB500 million (AU$21 million).

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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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Lodging

APRIL 4, 2024

Grace Bay Resorts announced the appointment of Fred Khoury as general manager of Point Grace. In his role as general manager, Khoury will supervise all operational aspects of Point Grace and uphold its service expectations.

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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

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

AUGUST 11, 2024

New Zealand-based white-label operator Capstone has taken over management of the 32-room Taipa Beach Resort in Northland. Owned by New Zealand-based Taipa Management Limited, the beachfront property is set to undergo significant enhancements which will include a rebranding, a new website and extensive operational improvements.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 1, 2023

La Vie grows team across Asia Pacific Alan Christie La Vie Hotels and Resorts has announced a total of six appointments across the region, from Sydney to South East Asia. Alan Christie has been named Area General Manager, Sri Lanka, taking responsibility for driving strategic performance of the three Radisson properties in the country.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Marly, an industry veteran with almost 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, will spearhead the operations of the landmark property as it concludes its development and prepares to welcome its first guests. Main image credit: Hilton Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch names general manager Sophie Harper.

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eHotelier

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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Lodging

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Aligned Hospitality Management has promoted Tara Lundgren to vice president of operations. Lundgren, who served as the general manager of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport, will join the corporate team to enhance operations throughout the portfolio.

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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

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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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Popular IHG leader Leanne Harwood is set to depart Australia in the coming weeks to take up a new opportunity to lead IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio in the Americas. From operations, commercial, and sales to food and beverage, her depth and breadth of experience is very well suited for this role.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Atlantis Resorts welcomed Paul Baker as president, managing the operations for Atlantis, The Palm; Atlantis The Royal; and Atlantis Sanya. The Maven announced Jennifer Cottgias as general manager. Cottgias joins The Maven from the Courtyard Portland City Center where she served as general manager.

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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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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

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.”

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