Anna Voss has been appointed General Manager, Ibis Sydney Thornleigh. Anna has an extensive operational background commencing her career in New York City. Anna then moved to Australia in 2010 working for Crown Plaza and ParkRoyal before joining the AccorHotels Network in June 2014. Her most recent role was Hotel Operations Manager for Novotel Ibis Sydney Olympic Park.
Richard Holt has been appointed General Manager, Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour. Richard commenced his career with AccorHotels in 2001 at the Darling Harbour Hotels and achieved his first General Manager appointment in March 2003 at Novotel Manly. He was appointed General Manager Novotel Brighton Beach in October 2005. Richard was then appointed General Manager, Swiss Grand Resort & Spa Bondi Beach. His most recent role was General Manager, Mercure Sydney Airport.
A communications and marketing specialist with more than 12 years’ experience, Jasmine will oversee the media relations, digital marketing, advertising, social media, brand compliance and partnership strategies for the five-star hotel and its outlets, including Pei Modern restaurant and Grain bar.
Dino Mezzatesta has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Accor Plus Asia Pacific, AccorHotels’ travel, dining and lifestyle program.
Anne-Sophie has an extensive experience in luxury hotels and MICE, particularly in Asia where her Chinese language skills were applied and developed, an ability which will prove invaluable in the Sydney business market.
The Langham, Sydney GM Ms. Sonia Lefevre was named the prestigious title of 2015 Australian General Manager Of The Year at Friday night’s Sydney Town Hall Award Ceremony for The Annual HM Awards. “I am privileged to be acknowledged as the General Manager of Sydney’s newest luxury hotel, The Langham, Sydney” commented General Manager, Sonia Lefevre.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG ) has further strengthened its Australian operations leadership team with the promotion of Ruwan Peiris, who has taken on an expanded role as Director of Operations, Australia to drive the company’s continued expansion in Australia.
AccorHotels is pleased to announce that Danesh Bamji has been named General Manger Franchise Australia. Danesh is now based in AccorHotels Sydney corporate office and will report to Lindsay Leeser, Vice President Development and Vice President Franchise Pacific.
Heading up the Global Sales office for Hilton Worldwide, Morag brings over 20 years of tourism industry experience. Previously with Emirates as Director of Sales & Marketing for the airline’s award winning Wolgan Valley Resort and prior to that with Hayman Island and Banyan Tree, Morag has been a guest speaker at ILTM Asia discussing trends in digital distribution and sustainability.
Independent boutique Thai hospitality brand, MANATHAI Hotels & Resorts, has opened an office in Australia as it eyes the country’s potential as a key feeder market into its burgeoning portfolio of hotels and resorts in Thailand.
Accor is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Rocky Rosebery in the newly created position Social Media and Communications Coordinator.With over five years’ experience working across social media channels within specialist social agencies, Rocky has worked on a variety of consumer engagement campaigns for high-profile tourism clients such as Tourism Australia and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.
Janelle brings a wealth of travel experience to the role, having worked for Tourism New Zealand, in both New Zealand and London, and more recently as Communications Manager for Australian hotel group, TFE Hotels. Prior to this, Janelle worked agency-side with clients such as Air New Zealand, Expedia and the Northern Territory, as well as for the Department of Families and Community Services promoting the 2015 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has appointed Amy Bunting as Regional Director of Human Resources for the Starwood Pacific Region and Director of Human Resources for Sheraton on the Park, effective immediately.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the signing of a long term management agreement with 302 Pitt Operations Pty Ltd., an affiliate of Melbourne based investment and development company, Ninety Four Feet P/L, to debut its leading-edge Aloft brand, a vision of W Hotels, to Sydney, Australia. Sydney's first Aloft hotel will be located at 302 Pitt Street, after the city's iconic Druids House building is transformed into a-state-of-the-art hotel by renowned, local designer, Carmen Glenister of Opera Studio Design and Sydney based Architects, Scott Carver.
Ms Mitchell will be based at the company’s corporate headquarters on the Gold Coast and will oversee the operations of several key departments including Reservations, Travel Club, Owner Services and Owner Education. These departments work simultaneously to deliver exceptional service and unforgettable holidays to WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham’s 50,000 plus Club Owners.
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and yield management software, services and consulting, today announced a partnership with Sydney Airport to implement IDeaS Car Park RMS for the airport's approximately 17,000 car park spaces across multiple facilities and terminals at Australia's busiest international airport.
In his two years with the Sydney property, Ben has held the positions of Executive Assistant Manager and Hotel Manager, prior to being appointed to the position as General Manager.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Ruwan Peiris as Regional General Manager for New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Victoria. In his new role, Ruwan will be responsible for the management of thirteen IHG hotels, the National Convention Centre Canberra and Parliament House Catering by IHG.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ashley Hansen as Regional Director for Sales & Marketing and Starwood Sales Organisation in the Pacific.
Cleo Seaman has been appointed General Manager, Pullman Quay Grand, commencing on 16th March 2015. Cleo first joined Accor in November 2002 as Food and Beverage Manager at The Como Melbourne, before taking on the role of Front Office Manager in June 2005. In June 2006, Cleo moved to The Sebel Melbourne as Operations Manager and was then appointed to the role of General Manager at the Sebel Launceston in November 2006 before leaving Accor to join The Establishment Hotel Sydney. Cleo returned to Accor in June 2009 as General Manager at the Hotel Lindrum Melbourne and was then appointed to her most recent role as General Manager at The Como Melbourne since September 2012.