Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spanning over 2,500 square metres, the new offering can cater to a wide range of events, from board meetings to large-scale conferences and galas. As the largest hotel-based conference space in the CBD, we are perfectly positioned to host a diverse array of events,” said Pan Pacific Perth General Manager, Paul Flett.

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Hotel Management

MAY 8, 2024

“These funding cuts are significant and come at a time when inbound international travel into Victoria has plateaued at around 70% of pre-pandemic levels,” said Accommodation Australia (Victoria) General Manager, Dougal Hollis. Budget reductions on this scale, with just $15.5m

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Announcing the partnership exclusively to HM , EVT revealed that there are plans to extend the partnership further, with experienced hospitality leader and former QT Canberra GM, Joel Gordon, appointed to oversee the multi-hotel collection as Group General Manager. Gordon will also serve as General Manager at The Old Clare Hotel.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Quest’s General Manager of Brand and ESG, Anthea Dimitrakopoulos, said overwhelming demand for accessible accommodation prompted Quest to take action to better serve this community. “In

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Lodging

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As the company builds on the momentum Aimbridge remains focused on its talented associates and general managers, expanding its collection of tools and services, and growing its scale across its managed portfolio. “We

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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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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said. We are back in business, and this grand lady has been beautifully transformed,” General Manager, Sam Panetta, told those gathered. Luxury can’t cope with any compromise and quality of the product or the service. “I

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Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Julie Ashworth, general manager at the George Hotel in Norwich, said: The government has failed to consider the devastating impact the minimum wage increase is having on hospitality. Our five-year plan to allow independent hoteliers to thrive on their uniqueness under our global reach and scale is already paying dividends.

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Hotel Management

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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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We had a two-speed network, and discrepancy in scaling credibility and scaling luxury,” she said. We are back in business, and this grand lady has been beautifully transformed,” General Manager, Sam Panetta, told those gathered. Luxury can’t cope with any compromise and quality of the product or the service. “I

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 18, 2024

Irlanda Garcia promoted to General Manager role Skye Suites Parramatta has promoted Irlanda Garcia to the role of General Manager. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Garcia previously served as the on-property Front Office Manager, for which she was Highly Commended at the 2023 HM Awards.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 15, 2023

The hotel’s heavy focus on art and culture sees large-scale murals by local artist Stephen Baker, a sculptural installation by Marta Figueiredo and projected video art by Wendy Yu. Later this year, the terrace will host a seasonal pop-up cinema in collaboration with Melbourne International Film Festival.

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eHotelier

AUGUST 21, 2023

One of Mexico's leading luxury resorts, Andaz Mayakoba, is pleased to announce the appointment of César Moreno as its new General Manager.

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Horizon Hospitality

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you are a hotel professional trying to climb the ladder, or transitioning mid-career into hotels, the path to becoming a hotel general manager can sometimes be unclear. While each brand, region, and even property has its quirks, there are a few things that every hotel manager needs to be successful.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 28, 2025

By empowering general managers, focusing on performance management and leveraging our scale, we ensure operational excellence and drive sustainable growth for our stakeholders. At Aimbridge, our focus on our owners as our primary customers defines our approach to hospitality, said Craig S.

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Hotel Management

MAY 9, 2023

To find out what makes the property one of New Zealand’s best, Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, caught up with Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa General Manager and Hilton’s Cluster General Manager – South Island, Chris Ehmann, recently.

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Hotelier Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

As our organization continues to grow, we knew we needed a solid technology framework and partner to help us be more agile and scale at the right pace, says Takamasa Machiura, president & CEO of Coast Hotels. NEW YORK Infor has partnered with Coast Hotels to implement its cloud-based hospitality applications.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Brisbane’s Hotel X is set to host a large-scale wellness activation in partnership with Bells Pure Ice to promote both physical and mental health, with fundraising for a good cause. At Hotel X, our daily dose of inspiration comes from our lively local community,” said Hotel X General Manager, Jeremy Colahan. “We

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The former Group President and Managing Director—International, Smith spent over 35 years with the hospitality company in a range of roles before retiring in 2023. He is expected to leverage decades of operational experience and proven leadership with Marriott in his new role at Aimbridge.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 13, 2024

Bailly also said efforts are underway to ensure all Sofitel hotels are eco certified by 2025 and that more than 30% of general managers are women by the end of 2025. At Sofitel New York, seasoned hotelier Dieter Schmitz joins as General Manager, bringing over two decades of experience. “I

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 26, 2025

This collaboration underscores our commitment to growth in the luxury market, and we look forward to delivering an unparalleled experience pushing the bar for delivering world-class hospitality and dining experiences, said Ayman Amer, General Manager of SODIC.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

We are excited to introduce a completely reimagined W Maldives to the world, said Amila Handunwala, General Manager of W Maldives. Pioneering a new wave of design-driven hospitality, offering unpretentious service, and infusing a playful yet sophisticated vibe, the resort quickly became a leader in the regions luxury scene.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 25, 2023

To find out what makes the property so impressive, Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, caught up with Mondrian Shoreditch General Manager, David Lockhart. One of the top spots is Mondrian Shoreditch, which offers an infusion of the brand’s American flair and the location’s buzzing atmosphere.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

As the first The Crest Collection property in the region, the property sets the benchmark for future hotels to come, according to General Manager, Norman Cross. “We We started working on this brand about 18 months back, and we are excited to launch this brand in a lot more markets,” Cross told HM.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 29, 2024

Toscano brings three decades of experience in the luxury-lifestyle market and is known for his ability to create, manage and scale a variety of assets, according to the company. He has worked with hotel management teams, ownership groups and developers to execute unique hotel concepts and experiences.

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Hotelier Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

Choice Hotels is committed to growing and strengthening both Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson by ensuring were providing incredible value and return for both owners and guests, says Judd Wadholm, senior VP and general manager of Choice Hotels Core Brands, which include upper midscale, midscale and economy brands.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Grant Alchin: As an example, we would look at revenue management over the course of a week and advise removing and replacing processes that do not add value. We can negotiate large-scale contracts in the owners favour and save a lot of money as a result. It showed that you can renew your branding but have a different operator.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“Quest Business Owners have been supporting their local communities for 36 years across Australia, so partnering with a community focused national brand in the Cronulla Sharks was a natural fit,” said The Ascott Limited, Australia General Manager, Brand and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Anthea Dimitrakopoulos.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Exclusive: Marriott appoints luxury leader to new dual role Marriott International is sharpening its focus on luxury with the appointment of Krister Svensson as Multi Property Vice President, Luxury Hotels Australia and General Manager at W Melbourne. Slater joins Como from Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire where he was General Manager. “We

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Demand Calendar

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We will explore the advantages of centralizing certain functions to leverage economies of scale and maintain local autonomy to cater to specific market demands. This blog post aims to delve into the organizational strategies that small hotel groups can adopt to thrive in the ever-evolving hospitality industry.

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Hotel Operations

APRIL 23, 2023

It was the first hotel I began directly overseeing all aspects of, working with the general manager and team onsite. The post How Four Sisters Inns manages diverse boutique hotels at scale appeared first on Hotel Operations. In 2013, the luxurious Milliken Creek Inn joined our collection.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They have empowered us to unlock economies of scale, streamline operations, and enhance overall competitiveness over the years. For us, it’s about being relevant and not overdoing things,” said The Ascott Limited’s Country General Manager for Japan, Christian Baudat, told HM. “We

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 9, 2024

“With its natural, contemporary design, pristine setting and unique wellness-oriented concept, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is the perfect beachside hideaway,” said Jamie Jung Hun Lee, the resort’s General Manager.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 21, 2024

Most recently serving as the director of transitions at Aimbridge Hospitality, Bucholtz has led a cross-functional team through more than 350 hotel management transitions across various operational verticals, including large-scale transitions involving more than 50 hotels at one time.

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Hotelier Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“We’re excited to open our doors as a Motel 6 and be part of such a well-recognized brand in Canada,” says Sajith Prakash, hotel general manager. “We We offer great value and exceptional service and look forward to welcoming guests from near and far.” “The

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Boutique Hotel News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

US: Abby Murtagh has been appointed vice president and managing director of The Broadmoor, Colorado , effective 4 January 2023. Murtagh joins the property from Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, where she held the role of general manager. Prior to this, Murtagh was general manager of the Hilton Salt Lake City.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

Image credit: Hyatt Hotels “Grand Hyatt Barcelona is another charismatic example of the iconic Grand Hyatt brand, offering a captivating accommodation set against impressive architecture and bold design,” said Franck Sibille, Area Vice President and General Manager of Grand Hyatt Barcelona.

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