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A bounce-back in international visitor arrivals and a relaxation in visa rules are already providing some relief for the Australian hotel industry as job vacancies begin to ease.
Shin Ching has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins
Following a strong six months since opening earlier this year, Pro-invest Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Shin Ching to the role of Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins.
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with SCIA’s EmployAbility in Australia
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s (SCIA) employment service, EmployAbility, have announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to provide career opportunities for people with a disability across their hotel network, throughout Australia.
Rishabh Sharma has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef at The Langham Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's newest 5-star destination, The Langham, Gold Coast has added new culinary talent to their leading food and beverage team amid growing demand on their restaurants since the luxury hotel's much-anticipated opening in June 2022.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring The Ritz- Carlton to Australia’s Gold Coast
he country's third Ritz-Carlton Hotel will herald a new era of luxury for The Gold Coast upon its expected opening in 2026.
Pullman announces Australian NFT exhibition supporting emerging and Indigenous female artists
In a world-wide first for Pullman hotels, Australia will be hosting a travelling and immersive NFT (Non-Fungible Token) art exhibition, titled Digital E/SCAPES by Pullman, featuring four emerging and Indigenous female artists from Australia and overseas.
Panthers Group ink deal with Accor for Pullman Sydney Penrith
Accor has signed an agreement with Panthers Group for a new five-star Pullman hotel at the Penrith Panthers precinct in Western Sydney.
Melanie Watson has been appointed as General Manager at The Sebel Melbourne Ringwood
With extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality industry across various management and sales and marketing roles, Melanie's passion for the hospitality industry developed after first working at Flemington Racecourse.
Jeremy Nordkamp has been appointed as General Manager at The Motley Hotel
An experienced hotelier and leader in the luxury hotel space, Jeremy brings over 15 years of local and international experience to his new position having worked across a range of luxury boutique hotels both locally and internationally.
Lachlan Hoswell has been appointed as Managing Director of Australasia at Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group has today announced the appointment of Lachlan Hoswell as Managing Director, Australasia. The appointment comes as the Group continues to bolster its presence in the region, delivering on its recently announced APAC Expansion Plan, which named Australasia as a key strategic market for the business.
Sydney recorded best hotel performance of the pandemic-era in September
Sydney’s monthly hotel performance reached a pandemic-era high, according to preliminary September 2022 data from STR.
Sydney’s iconic heritage hotel reveals new public spaces, guestrooms and restaurant and bar concepts following a $120 million transformation
Following much anticipation, InterContinental Sydney has today announced the completion of its extensive renovation program to welcome the hotel's next chapter.
Accor opens new flagship Novotel hotel in Devonport, Tasmania
The doors have officially opened at Novotel Devonport, north Tasmania's most anticipated hotel launch for 2022.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts grows its presence in Victoria with multi-partnership deal with Amber Property Group
La Vie Hotels & Resorts, one of Asia Pacific’s leading and fastest growing independent hotel management companies, is proud to announce a multi-partnership deal with Amber Property Group, to manage its Melbourne hotels.
Mercure Sydney Martin Place Opens
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, has announced Mercure Sydney Martin Place, ideally located in the bustling heart of Sydney's CBD, will open tomorrow (October 7).
Michelle Scott has been appointed as General Manager at Moxy Sydney Airport Hotel
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry across both operational and commercial disciplines, Michelle has an extensive background working across hotels in their pre-opening and opening stages. Michelle first joined Marriott International in 2007 and has since been a key driver of commercial strategy and sales team leader across Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa and Brisbane Marriott Hotel.In 2017 Michelle opened the highly acclaimed Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay. She then returned to Brisbane in 2018 to successfully open The Westin Brisbane while also overseeing the Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane in a Complex Director of Sales and Marketing Role, during which time the brands integrated from Starwood legacy into Marriott systems. In that same year she was awarded the Asia Pacific Brand, Marketing, Loyalty and PR Special Achievement Leader of the Year Award for Marriott International.Michelle brings her expertise now to the team at Moxy Sydney Airport hotel as it prepares for opening in 2023, joining from her most recent role as Executive Assistant Manager - Sales & Marketing at The Westin Brisbane and Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane. Having mentored and developed associates across multiple disciplines throughout her career, Michelle brings her passion for people and multi-disciplinary leadership experience to Moxy Sydney Airport to lead the team in driving innovation and guest experiences.
Scott MacDonald has been appointed as General Manager at Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park
Scott began his Marriott International career in 1999, at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast as Banquet Manager. He has since worked in a number of roles with Marriott including Food and Beverage Manager of Sheraton Grand Sydney, Hyde Park; Complex Director of Food & Beverage at Sheraton Fiji Resort and Golf Club, Sheraton Denarau Villas and The Westin Resort & Spa Denarau Island; and Hotel Manager of the Sheraton Resorts in Fiji.Scott joins Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park from his most recent role as General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott, North Ryde - where he took the hotel to new heights while navigating pandemic challenges and refurbished the food and beverage product offering.
Sudhir Yadav has been appointed as General Manager at AC by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
Sudhir has made the move from Fiji to Melbourne to join the team at AC by Marriott Melbourne Southbank as General Manager. Most recently Sudhir was Complex Hotel Manager for Sheraton Denarau Villas, Fiji and Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort where he played an instrumental role in the resort's re-opening in March 2022 after a $55 million renovation.His journey with Marriott began in 2007 as a Front Office Guest Service Agent at Sydney Harbour Marriott. In 2011, he was promoted to Front Office Manager at Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde Sydney and then to Director of Rooms at JW Marriott Gold Coast in 2014 before moving to Fiji. During his time in Fiji Sudhir launched the Marriott Training Academy to help grow local talent, as well as bringing to life a partnership with Mamanuca Environment Society to spread the joy of good travel via Good Travel by Marriott Bonvoy initiatives.Sudhir has been the recipient of two Manager of the Year awards through Marriott International in 2013 and 2017, and has recently completed the Marriott Development Academy GM Certificate.
Bennath Evea has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde
Bennath began her career with Marriott International in 2008, at The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel as Assistant Banquet Manager. Bennath proceeded to hold a variety of senior Event Management roles within the Marriott portfolio since, across locations in London, Doha, Hanoi and Bangkok, and more recently as Director of F&B at The Stones Hotel, Legian Bali, Autograph Collection. During this time Bennath worked on the opening of two halo hotels in the Asia Pacific region, JW Marriott Hanoi and Bangkok Marriott Marquis.Bennath will take on the role of General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde from late September, joining from her most recent role as Director of Operations at Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection where she managed the property through historic pier restorations. In her new role Bennath looks forward to continuing to contribute to the development and career progression of associates she works with.