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Krister Svensson has been appointed as GM & Regional VP at W Melbourne

Marriott International Inc. has appointed Krister Svensson as General Manager at W Melbourne & Multi Property Vice President, Luxury Hotels Australia.In the newly created dual role, Krister will oversee operations at W Melbourne whilst leading all luxury General Managers in Australia to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences for guests.Reporting to Sean Hunt, Area Vice President - Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, Svensson will have oversight of luxury properties in Australia, including the The Ritz-Carlton and W Hotel brands.The appointment coincides with a focus on luxury expansion for Marriott, particularly in the Asia Pacific, where the luxury segment is intrinsic to operations. The region accounts for a third of Marriott International's luxury hotels and over half of Marriott's global pipeline.A seasoned hotelier, Krister brings more than thirty years' experience in the hospitality industry across the Middle East, Pacific and Asia, specialising in luxury hotels.His career with Marriott International started in 2002 as a General Manager in Le Meridien Commodore Beirut and he has since led the hotel teams at The Westin Resort Guam, W Hong Kong, St. Regis Bangkok, W Singapore Sentosa Cove and most recently, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park where Krister has overseen all operations since 2019.Krister brings his extensive General Management expertise to W Melbourne where he will lead the team in reinvigorating the hotel as it prepares for a resurgence in business and leisure travel.

Australia’s hotel industry breaks new ground with Trilogy Hotels

Three of Australia’s top hospitality innovators have launched a new venture poised to advance the hotel industry in Australia and New Zealand. Scott Boyes, Tony Ryan and Grant Alchin are combining their hospitality experience to deliver hotel owners and hotel brands an alternative way to run their business, where all parties are playing to their strengths.

Malcolm Zancanaro has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Sydney

Hilton Sydney recently announced Malcolm Zancanaro as their new General Manager. Zancanaro, a seasoned professional in the hospitality sector, brings extensive experience from both domestic and international roles. With over 30 years in the industry, his expertise spans managing flagship hotels, overseeing food and beverage operations, and handling conferencing and events.

As New Research Reveals We’re a Nation of Borrowers, Hotel Indigo ‘Lends’ Essential Pantry Items to Neighbours Ahead of Festive Season

A new nationwide study released today has delved into the dynamics of neighbourly relationships and behaviours, finding that 6 in 10 (61%) Aussies admit to being caught short at some point, leading them to have borrowed an item from their neighbours. However, while on average, the nation is borrowing once every two months, 2 in 5 (40%) of Aussies confess that the thought of this makes them feel uncomfortable.

National Research Finds Australian Businesses Aren’t Prioritising Child Safeguarding

On Us: The Australian Business Coalition for Safeguarding Children, an initiative of the Australian Childhood Foundation, has released new research demonstrating a major knowledge gap among business decision makers and leaders, with 65% of businesses believing that child exploitation could not occur within their industry. Yet, in Australia, child abuse or neglect is reported by a child every two minutes, with harm extending well beyond the home.

CLLIX Apartments and Hotels Adopts SiteMinder to Enhance Corporate Travel Experience, Expand Revenue Streams

CLLIX Apartments and Hotels, a leading name in the hospitality industry in Australia, is pleased to announce its collaboration with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, as the group seeks to maximise strengthening business travel volumes. CLLIX has successfully migrated all 16 of its properties onto SiteMinder’s GDS platform, making them readily available and bookable to a broader audience that includes the corporate travel community.