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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. Since 2022, he has served as Managing Director of the Dixon Hospitality Group, which operates pubs in Darwin and Adelaide.

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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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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PME, Adrian Williams, told HM there has been an unprecedented level of interest in Accor hotels and its loyalty programme ALL – Accor Live Limitless since the concerts were first announced – and not just in these two cities.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Luminous Living, which will offer premium property management services for owners, aims to disrupt the high-end lifestyle hotels category by raising the bar with “elevated guest experiences, seamless service, designer amenities, and an all-inclusive offering”.

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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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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. To be part of this leading property which plays such an important role in this growth is a tremendous honour.”

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With tourism on the up in Thailand, Amora Beach Resort Phuket will capitalise on demand with new facilities including a beach club, wellness and fitness centre, two pools, a kids’ club, restaurant, beachfront event lawn, a grand ballroom and four meeting rooms.

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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 Quest’s approach to accessibility is evolving beyond the standard style of accessible room,” Williams said.

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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Rodger Powell, Managing Director of Tourism and Hospitality Services Australasia “The hotel industry is very different in every global market with specific issues as well as cultural influences. I am confident that this event will evolve and grow in the future.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Air New Zealand has welcomed its 30th ATR aircraft, an ATR 72-600, into its regional operation. Entering service this week (Jan 16), the aircraft operated its first scheduled flight from Christchurch to Invercargill. The ATR is a fantastic aircraft and the backbone of our domestic network for regional customers, he said.

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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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AUGUST 10, 2023

“Make no mistake, the link between Brisbane and Hong Kong is one of the region’s most critical for Queensland exports, and this will deliver money into the pockets of rural producers across the state, as well as local seafood companies, and of course tourism operators.” This move is expected to help support jobs for 840 Queenslanders.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Over 30 sponsors are already onboard for AHICE Aotearoa – headlined by Principal Partners Accor, EVT, IHG Hotels and Resorts and The Ascott Limited – alongside many of New Zealand’s leading hotel operators and suppliers.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Over 60 hotel and tourism leaders will take to the stage and hot topics in hotel investment and operations will be up for discussion with top industry figures from across the Hawai’ian Islands, the United States and globally taking to the stage in informative Q&A and panel sessions.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Adelaide Marriott names General Manager Adelaide’s first Marriott hotel, which is set to open in August 2024, will be led by experienced hotel industry professional, Paul Gallop, as General Manager. Gallop brings years of management experience, having led successful hotel openings and complex renovation project.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Vista appoints Director of Development Vista Hospitality Group has appointed Jacquie Prentice to the role of Director of Development In this new role, Prentice will bring decades of insights to help existing and future owners and investors identify ways to optimise their assets – from development and asset management through to operations.

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JULY 3, 2024

A bumper crowd of over 330 leading owners, investors, operators, suppliers and advisors were at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week (Jul 3-4) for the 2024 AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit , where record performance numbers were the talk of the major conference. Tourism in Fiji is booming,” he said.

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JULY 13, 2023

“Jenny has over four decades experience in policy and advocacy, with a particular focus in the tourism and hospitality sectors,” said Johnson. She brings a wealth of knowledge and skill and we couldn’t ask for a better person to help us set the direction of the nation’s first unified voice for the tourism and accommodation sector.”

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AUGUST 13, 2024

Singapore’s Far East Hospitality has achieved the highest number of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certified hotels under one hospitality group in Singapore with all 16 of its hotels in the country granted certification.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Michael Clarke Michael Clarke takes up the role of Hotel Manager, John Kennedy has been appointed Executive Chef, while Yumi Kwan has been named Spa Manager. We’re thrilled to welcome a new wave of internationally experienced senior talent to the hotel,” W Brisbane General Manager, Haldon Philp.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), the largest and most influential hotel investment and operations summit, is set to return to Christchurch on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September. The event aims to further stimulate investment and advance growth in New Zealand’s hotel sector.

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MAY 29, 2023

TrevPAR World Group CEO and Founder, Derek Martin, led a highly engaging opening session on Day 2 that explored a holistic approach to revenue management through which operators can enhance guest experience, and maximise revenue and profit potential. He also provided valuable insights into the short-term rental market.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Hosted by the Accommodation Association (AA), a record 350 venue and individual nominations resulted in a record crowd of 1,000 hoteliers, suppliers to industry and broader Victorian hospitality and tourism sector industry stakeholders, including Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos and Shadow Minister, Sam Groth.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Over 60 hotel and tourism leaders will take to the stage and hot topics in hotel investment and operations will be up for discussion with top industry figures from across the Hawai’ian Islands, the United States and globally taking to the stage in informative Q&A and panel sessions.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

BWH appoints ANZ MD of Operations BWH Hotels has appointed Rod Munro to the position of Managing Director of Operations for Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to Vice President, International Operations for Asia Pacific, Olivier Berrivin, Munro has been charged with expanding the brand’s presence in the region.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

The revival of a Sydney icon The grand reopening of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth brought together key leaders from Accor, hotel owners, investors, tourism industry leaders and politicians. “We We are back in business, and this grand lady has been beautifully transformed,” General Manager, Sam Panetta, told those gathered.

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JULY 30, 2024

Hosted by HM Magazine and Hotel Council Aotearoa, and attended by New Zealand’s leading hotel owners, operators, consultants, and suppliers, AHICE Aotearoa has experienced two hugely successful events in Auckland in 2022 and Wellington 2023. The full program for the 2024 AHICE Aotearoa will be announced soon.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Franchising was a hot topic, with many key operators including Accor, Hilton and Ascott embracing this option to expand in South East Asia and Asia Pacific more broadly. Asset management strategies were also discussed, stressing the importance of collaboration with partners, including General Managers.

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MAY 9, 2023

General Manager Jesse Kornoff was joined by TFE Hotels’ Regional General Manager for Victoria, Stephen Moore, and Local MP for Pascoe Vale, Anthony Cianflone, for a ribbon cutting, and ceremonial opening of a heritage-listed red door into the converted prison wing.

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MAY 7, 2024

APAC Revenue Management Summit 2024 – “RISE UP” May 27 and 28 Join us at the APAC Revenue Management Summit 2024 – “Rise UP” on May 27 and 28. Ready to take your revenue management to the next level? Expect actionable insights and lots of discussion so you can implement immediately in your daily operations.

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MAY 2, 2023

Look no further than the APAC Revenue Management Summit , the must-attend conference for hospitality and tourism operators. We’re committed to providing practical, real-world insights that you can implement immediately in your day-to-day operations.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

The revival of a Sydney icon The grand reopening of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth brought together key leaders from Accor, hotel owners, investors, tourism industry leaders and politicians. “We We are back in business, and this grand lady has been beautifully transformed,” General Manager, Sam Panetta, told those gathered.

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MAY 7, 2024

“Not only will the new-build hotels provide more choice for travellers seeking a place to stay, they will also offer a welcoming hub for the workers in the airport precinct,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PME, Adrian Williams.

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