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

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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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Revenue heavyweights talk profitability tactics at Sydney summit

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It was a packed house at Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel last week for the APAC Revenue Management Summit, presented by the Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA). His strategies for implementing a Total Revenue Management (TRM) approach to business got delegates charged for another day of learning.

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

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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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Exclusive: hoteliers reveal impact of Taylor tourism as Swiftsteria takes hold

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Both Melbourne and Sydney properties are forecasted to have 100% occupancy during concert dates and transient revenue is up to 30% stronger in comparison to other popular concerts,” Hutton told HM exclusively, noting that many hotel guests are asking if they are able to decorate their rooms with Taylor merchandise.

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Key appointments: QT, The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, W Sydney and more

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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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Key appointments: Amora, Ovolo, Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Hotel Management

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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Hotelier Chris Dickinson signs Auckland properties to new luxe hotel brand

Hotel Management

Luminous on Anzac Luminous is set to expand into other key New Zealand tourism destinations, beyond Auckland, and internationally with a target of 50 fully-branded properties by 2030. “We We are excited to debut Luminous on Anzac in early 2025 and have a strong pipeline of three additional properties to be announced,” Dickinson said.

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