Gabriel Polias has been appointed as Hotel General Manager at Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour

Veteran hotelier, Gabriel Polias, has spent more than 20 years managing luxury hotels in Australia and China. He joins Vibe Darling Harbour fresh from a stint with the Ovolo Woolloomooloo luxury boutique hotel in Sydney, where he has excelled at attracting both leisure and corporate clients, and in making every guest stay a memorable experience.

Gabriel Polias

With a remarkable career that spans some of Sydney's most celebrated hotels—including the Sydney Harbour Marriott, Sofitel Darling Harbour, and The Star—Gabriel brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation across both rooms and food and beverage operations.

Gabriel maintains the highlight of his career to date was his time in China where he managed various luxury hotels in Shanghai and Beijing and gained valuable insights into the complexities and nuances of the various markets, and in elevating guest experiences across borders/languages.

General Management Asia Pacific Australia Sydney

Vibe Hotels are hotels designed to connect guests to their work, their fellow guests, and the local area. Each has spaces and experiences that allow guests to be inspired, with innovative interior design in bright rooms and cool communal areas. Drink and dining offerings emphasise fresh and local, allowing guests to connect with their inner foodie.

TFE Hotels (TOGA Far East Hotels) is Australia’s International Hotel Group - headquartered in Sydney and operating in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Singapore, and Switzerland. TFE has a portfolio of seven hotel brands - A by Adina, Adina Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Quincy Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Rendezvous Hotels and Collection by TFE Hotels, with more in the development pipeline.