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August 10, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

Development Opening

August 8, 2018

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.

Four Points by Sheraton

Sydney, Australia

Supplier News Technology

August 7, 2018

Award-winning reserve invites the world to Patagonia with SiteMinder

Travelers the world over can now book a stay inside the Chilean Patagonian Rainforest, thanks to SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform. SiteMinder's technology has been adopted by the multi-award-winning Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, which offers eight accommodation properties that are located in the heart of the rainforest and are today more accessible to travellers through the multitude of online booking channels offered through SiteMinder.

Supplier News Sustainability

August 6, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

Supplier News Technology

July 31, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

July 27, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

July 17, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Supplier News Technology

July 13, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

July 11, 2018

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.

La Réserve Hotels

Sydney, Australia

Supplier News Technology

July 10, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

July 6, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

Press Release Markets & Performance

June 14, 2018

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:

Sydney, Australia

May 4, 2018

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.

Sydney, Australia

May 3, 2018

Bahram Sepahi has been appointed as Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Named Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney; Australasia's flagship property and the largest Four Seasons by number of rooms, Sepahi's move to Australia places him in the three continents' club. In this capacity, Bahram continues regional responsibility in China while expanding his coverage to include Korea and Australia.

Sydney, Australia

May 2, 2018

Nigel Warwick has been appointed as General Manager at Wyndham Sydney Suites

Wyndham appoints new manager for Wyndham Sydney Suites Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Warwick to the role of General Manager at Wyndham Sydney Suites. Mr Warwick is an accomplished hospitality professional with experience across all aspects of the industry, including marketing, sales and hotel operations. He joins Wyndham from TFE Hotels where he worked in numerous Australian and New Zealand properties, including as General Manager of Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Central and Vibe North Sydney.

Sydney, Australia

Press Release Markets & Performance

April 9, 2018

STR: Preliminary March data for Sydney hotels

STR's preliminary March 2018 data for hotels in Sydney, Australia, indicates performance consistent with significant growth in both supply and demand. Based on daily data from March, Sydney reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

Sydney, Australia

March 23, 2018

Grant King has joined QT Hotel Sydney as Executive Chef

Previously executive chef at Pier Restaurant and more recently owner and chef at Gastro Park and The Antipodean Restaurant, King will be overseeing the food offering across all dining outlets at hotel, with an initial focus on signature restaurant Gowings Bar & Grill.

EVENT Hospitality

Sydney, Australia

March 22, 2018

Kieran Erasmuson has been appointed as Director of Operations, Australia at Ovolo Hotels

Award-winning, boutique design-led hotel collection, Ovolo, has created two new roles within its Australian operation including General Manager Brand Experience and Director of Operations Australia.

Sydney, Australia

March 22, 2018

Amanda Cottome has been appointed as GM Brand Experience at Ovolo Hotels

Award-winning, boutique design-led hotel collection, Ovolo, has created two new roles within its Australian operation including General Manager Brand Experience and Director of Operations Australia.

Sydney, Australia

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 26, 2018

How a Decision by Chinese Investors has Caused Sydney Hotels Sales Volume to Dive

In 2017, Sydney, Australia's previously red hot hotels market eased its growth and racked up a massive total of $2.02 billion in transactions, with Victoria actually accounting for 45 percent of the overall sales volumes, experts have said.

TOPHOTELPROJECTS

Sydney, Australia