James Carrick has been appointed as Senior Manager at CBRE Hotels Australia
CBRE has expanded its presence in the NSW hotel and leisure market with the appointment of experienced property professional James Carrick.
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The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts Assumes Management of The Westin Sydney, Re-Brands to The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
he Fullerton Hotels and Resorts has today announced that as of 18 October 2019, The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts will be responsible for the management of the hotel located at 1 Martin Place, currently The Westin Sydney. The hotel will be re-branded The Fullerton Hotel Sydney. 1 Martin Place forms the southern face of Martin Place, a bustling pedestrian boulevard and public gathering place located in the civic heart of Sydney's CBD.
STR: Preliminary September data for Sydney hotels
LONDON — STR's preliminary September 2018 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates performance declines.
Skye Suites Sydney, Australia opening next month
SKYE Suites Sydney will open its doors for Sydney's first boutique serviced apartment in the CBD in October 2018. Located at 300 Kent Street, the highly-anticipated opening of the luxury 25-storey, multi-residential tower will set new benchmarks for combining architectural excellence and luxurious amenities and will enhance the modern inner-city lifestyle.
Gavin Maloney has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Maloney brings extensive international experience to the role at Sydney's high-profile, five-star property having worked for several leading luxury hotel brands across four continents, often in uniquely challenging conditions and highly competitive markets.
Allison Barclay has been appointed as Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Design Hotels™
Design Hotels™ appoints Allison Barclay to represent their global collection of independent hotels, in Australia and New Zealand. Design Hotels represents and markets a select collection of more than 300 hotels in 60 countries and 200 destinations around the globe. Australia and New Zealand is an important growth market for those truly original and unique destinations. Jinou Park, Vice President, Design Hotels APAC says, "Design Hotels is the perfect proposition for the Australian and New Zealand market as it is a curation of independent, design-lead original experiences across the globe. Australia and New Zealand has always been a bedrock of our likeminded community and we decided to work with Allison to support our travel trade partners and gain greater presence in the region. Allison shares our passion for stories and experiences with our Design Hotels members and we look forward to growing the Design Hotels Community with her." Allison, of Revolve Communications, is based in Sydney and has national responsibility for representing Design Hotels and supporting travel partners in Australia and New Zealand.
Ritz-Carlton returning to Sydney at The Star
Development paperwork has been lodged by Sydney casino The Star for a new 61-storey hotel tower which all but confirms the return of Marriott International's Ritz-Carlton brand to the NSW capital after a decade away.
STR: Preliminary July data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary July 2018 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates performance affected by significant supply growth and less market events. Based on daily data from July, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Graham Perry has been appointed as Managing Director, Australasia at Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Graham Perry has been appointed managing director of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Australasia. The appointment follows Best Western International (BWI) taking management control of the brand on June 1 from the Motel Federation of Australia. His first few weeks have been spent bedding down the operational transition as BWI moves to a property direct relationship with hotels and resorts in Australia and New Zealand. Perry's immediate goals are to boost the level of services Best Western provides properties such as increasing revenue management capabilities and growing Best Western Rewards. He was most recently CEO of inland NSW, while previous roles include CEO See Australia, CEO Traveland, managing director classifieds at Fairfax Media, and managing director Utell International.
Four Points By Sheraton Sydney, Central Park Opens
Travelers and staycationing Sydney-siders will soon be able to immerse themselves in Sydney's burgeoning Central Park Precinct, with the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park. Strategically located in Chippendale, the hotel sits in the heart of Sydney's creative scene and playground of local haunts from artisan cafes and galleries to hidden bars.
SiteMinder gives back to Bangkok community as title sponsor of the Bangkok Hospitality Challenge
Fore Management Group and Asean Events today announce the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, as the title sponsor of the 2018 Bangkok Hospitality Challenge.
Shiji Group Continues Global Expansion, Opens Office in Australia
Beijing July 31st, 2018, Shiji Group established operations in Sydney, Australia to manage the growth and customer care in the Pacific. With over 8,000 hotels using Shiji products in the region and international offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Macau it became evident that to keep with Shiji's tradition of customer service, an office was needed for Australasian customers.
Christopher James has been appointed as General Manager of Sales, Australia at Ovolo Hotels
Ovolo Hotels has appointed Christopher James as its General Manager of Sales, Australia managing sales across the Australian hotel portfolio. Hailing from The Langham Hospitality Group where he was Assistant Director of Global Sales (Corporate and Entertainment) and AccorHotels as Business Development Manager, Christopher will lead the Ovolo Australia's sales team focussing on sales for the Australian operation both domestically and internationally.
Rachael Harding has been appointed as General Manager Australia and New Zealand. at Club Med
Rachael Harding has been announced as the newlyappointed General Manager for Club Med Australia and New Zealand.Harding brings award-winning industry experience and expertise to the role, having worked with The Travel Corporation over the past 15 years on brands including Contiki and Trafalgar Travel.
OTA Insight Gains Momentum Heading into NoVacancy Expo
OTA Insight, the cloud-based data intelligence platform for the hospitality industry, has announced a series of key partnerships in the Australia-New Zealand-Pacific region, as it continues to be a target growth market for the company. With recent signings including Staywell Hospitality, Punthill Apartment Hotels, Ovolo Hotels, Doma Hotels and Reflections Holiday Parks. OTA Insight's focus on the region will allow even more hotel partners to directly benefit from its suite of revenue intelligence solutions. To accommodate the region's growing demand for OTA Insight's services, the company has invested in expanding its staffing and support efforts. This exciting growth announcement precedes OTA Insight's invitation to speak at the NoVacancy Accommodation Business Expo in Sydney, Australia from July 17 - 18.
Léa Seguier has been appointed as Asia Pacific Sales Ambassador at La Réserve hotels and Myconian Hotel Collection
Léa Seguier has been appointed as the Sales Ambassador to the Asia Pacific for the exclusive La Réserve hotels and Myconian Hotel Collection. She will be responsible for representing all facets of the brands and be based in Sydney.Hailing from France, Léa graduated in International Hospitality Management from Surrey University, UK. She began her career with an internship at the Belmond's Hotel de la Cité in Carcassonne (formerly Orient Express) but graduated quickly to receptionist and finally Sales Manager.
Angie Hospitality to Participate in Industry Expert Tech Panel at NoVacancy Expo in Sydney
Angie Hospitality, developer of the world's first enterprise-class, cloud-managed interactive guest room assistant, built specifically for the hospitality environment, announces that its Head of Global Sales, Michael Vargosko, will participate in a "Tech Panel" educational session at the NoVacancy Accommodation Expo, taking place July 17th and 18th at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre in Australia.
Scott Eger has been appointed as General Manager at Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Scott Eger has been appointed General Manager, Novotel Sydney Darling Square. With an extensive Food & Beverage background, Scott has held many management positions at hotels including Hayman Island and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Dubai, before joining AccorHotels in 2012 as Director of Food & Beverage at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino. In 2016, Scott moved to Sofitel Sydney Wentworth as Director of Food & Beverage where he was then promoted into his recent role as Hotel Manager.
STR: Preliminary May data for Sydney hotels
STR's preliminary May 2018 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates strong demand and significant performance levels. Based on daily data from May, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Philip Logan has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Logan boasts over 30 years of hotelier experience, 20 years of which were with AccorHotels across Europe and Asia. He brings both his international and local knowledge to this role and plans to add his personal touch to the luxury hotel.