Richard Crawford joined Marriott International as Senior Director of Development for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
Crawford was previously Development Manager – Acquisitions for the ASX listed Mantra Group Ltd, playing a key role in the company’s portfolio expansion. Prior to that, Crawford co-founded Hobart’s internationally acclaimed Henry Jones Art Hotel and is a former co-owner of Thrifty Car Rental Tasmania and travel wholesaler, Tas Vacations. Outside these business interests, he has served as a Board Member of the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, The Skills Institute, Fahan School for girls and Tennis Tasmania.Crawford will be supported in Australia by Maria Verner, formerly with Starwood’s development feasibility team and recently promoted to the role of Manager, Development for Marriott International. Ms. Verner is also based in Sydney. Marriott International’s development offering in Australia includes on-the-ground technical services personnel, supported by regional experts in all aspects of hotel planning and design.
