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Dario Orsini has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton

Dario comes to The Ritz-Carlton, Perth from Bali where he was General Manager of the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort. Dario has held positions across the globe from Germany, Spain and the UK to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, bringing over 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry to his new role. Dario's extensive experience will be instrumental in the successful launch of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, when it opens in 2019. The hotel will mark the re-entry of the well-known luxury hotel brand in Australia and will further boost the growing international appeal of the city.

Marriott
Perth, Australia
Appointment

Stephen Morahan has been appointed as General Manager at The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Stephen steps into his new role with over 10 years' experience at Marriott International. His career commenced in 2006 in food and beverage at Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa and has taken him across Australia and Thailand to properties including Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Westin Siray Bay Phuket and Le Meridien Chiang Rai. His most recent role as General Manager at Aloft Perth saw him manage the successful opening of the Australian-first hotel. This experience will be invaluable in his new role at The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, scheduled to open in 2020, which will mark Marriott International's debut in Tasmania and the first Luxury Collection-branded hotel in Australia.

Marriott
Hobart, Australia
Appointment

Damon Page has been appointed as General Manager at W Melbourne

Damon joins the team at W Melbourne from Mauritius where he acted as Area Manager for the Indian Ocean region, managing four operating hotels and three hotels in the pre-opening stage across Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar. Damon's lengthy career with Marriott International has seen him hold numerous General Manager roles at various properties including W Hong Kong and W Maldives. Returning to his hometown of Melbourne, Damon's experience working with the W brand will prove invaluable when W Melbourne opens in 2020. The hotel will mark the second W hotel in Australia, following W Brisbane's premier in June 2018 and W Sydney's slated debut in 2020.

Marriott
Melbourne, Australia
Appointment

Kristin Carville has been appointed as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand at FCS Computer Systems

Kristin Carville Appointed as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand to Lead FCS' Expansion in Australasia Singapore, 22 January, 2018: Leading hospitality technology platform provider, FCS Computer Systems (FCS), has appointed Kristin Carville as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand responsible for growing the company's footprint in Australasia, where demand for FCS' integrated hospitality suite is rapidly gaining momentum. "As an experienced hospitality executive with a demonstrated track record of strong performance, we are thrilled to welcome Kristin to the team. Globally, the hospitality sector looks for technology solutions that improve every aspect of the business in a measurable way, so this has generated high demand in key growth markets for our comprehensive suite of tools and e-solutions," said Pascale S. Chatelain, Vice-President Global Sales, Marketing and Channels for FCS. FCS' advanced, state-of-the-art, logic-driven technology empowers hoteliers across the world to streamline processes and operations, improve productivity, increase efficiency, and save time and money, while improving guest interaction, service and satisfaction. Kristin Carville, who has experience in varied hotel roles, including operations, sales and marketing, was most recently with Mantra Group, as General Manager of BreakFree on George. With a passion for people, Kristin will work closely with FCS' Australian and New Zealand clients to deploy solutions that produce sustainable and profitable results. Commenting on joining the FCS global sales team, which has 13 offices around the world supporting over 5,000 hotels, Kristin said: "I am very excited to join FCS and work with such a prestigious portfolio of clients. Our recent installations for Hilton Port Moresby and Emporium Southbank demonstrate that leading hoteliers increasingly recognize the benefits of automated processes that enable optimized performance. I look forward to expanding FCS' presence in Australasia, building strong client relationships, and enabling hoteliers to have an even greater focus on their guests." Kristin completed a Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management at Western Sydney University in 2003, and is currently completing his Bachelor of Commerce in Business Analytics at Deakin University. FCS thrives on continual software solutions innovation that maximizes employee efficiency and guest satisfaction, with a proven return on investment. For more information, visit http://www.fcscs.com

FCS Solutions
Australia
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Antony Ritch has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at TFE Hotels

TFE Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Ritch as the new Chief Executive Officer following a global search. Antony will be relocating from Los Angeles, USA to Sydney, Australia and will commence his role at TFE Hotels in February 2019. Antony is an Australian with a global career spanning over 20 years with Westfield Corporation. During his career he has undertaken a diverse range of senior roles across Australia, the USA and the UK which have honed his leadership, commercial and entrepreneurial skills. He has held international roles in shopping centre operations, property development, regional operations, business development, digital disruption and corporate management. Antony has been accountable for driving and delivering complex strategies for both operational management and development feasibilities. In his property development roles, he has overseen a multi-billion dollar property portfolio over numerous jurisdictions and has also partnered with some of the world's largest investment groups to deliver key projects. His most recent appointments saw him play a key leadership role in Westfield's digital transformation, as Chief Operating Officer for Westfield Labs, and then Executive Vice President of Shopping Centres and Venues for OneMarket, that became an independent company following the Westfield merger with Unibail Rodamco. He has worked at the forefront of creating unique customer destinations, bringing together physical environments, technology and people to create better retail experiences for customers. Antony holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, and an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

TFE Hotels
Sydney, Australia
Development Renovation

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Community Spirit with the Multimillion Dollar Refurbishment of Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International today will kick off a week of celebrations at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park as it marks the completion of its $50 million-dollartransformation by owners Sunshine Insurance. With the refurbishment, the iconic Sydney hotel, previously known as Sheraton on the Park, will also receive the brand's esteemed 'Grand' designation. Found in some of the world's most treasured destinations, Sheraton Grand hotels are recognized for their iconic locations, cultivated sense of design, exceptional service, exemplary dining concepts and exquisite spa experiences.

Sheraton
Sydney, Australia
Development Opening

IHG opens first voco™ globally on Australia’s Gold Coast

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened the first hotel globally for its new upscale hotel brand: voco™, just five months after it was launched. Owned by Australian property investment firm SB&G Group and located on the shores of the Gold Coast, voco™ Gold Coast is now open for guests to soak up the sun, sand and sea in Australia's beloved Surfers Paradise.

voco Hotels
Surfers Paradise, Australia