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Shaun O’Bryan has been appointed as General Manager at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

On a property level, Oaks Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mr. Shaun O'Bryan as General Manager of Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort in the Hunter Valley. Mr. O'Bryan returns to his New South Wales roots after an extensive 18-year career overseas, where he held various General Manager and operational positions for The Ritz-Carlton LLC, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Belmond El Encanto and most recently Luxury Retreats.In his new role with Oaks Hotels & Resorts, Mr O'Bryan will now direct the overall operations of its iconic Hunter Valley property, which comprises over 130 villas in a range of One, Two, Three and Four-bedroom configurations, an award-winning 18 holes championship golf course, three swimming pools, tennis courts, two Restaurants and two bars, gymnasium and seven versatile function venues.

Minor
Hunter Valley, Australia
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Melissa Rodrigues has joined Minor Hotels’ Australian Sydney office as Director of Brand & Marketing – Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand

Ms. Melissa Rodrigues has joined the company as Director of Brand & Marketing - Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, stationed at the brand's Sydney office. Prior to joining Minor Hotels, Ms. Rodrigues held the role of Head of Brand & Marketing Communications for e-commerce platform Menulog where she spearheaded the brand's refresh, following on from a successful tenure with Carnival Australia as Head of Marketing for P&O Cruises Australia. She has also lead countless successful marketing campaigns for some of Australia's most renowned tourism, technology and lifestyle brands, including Qantas, Telstra and Nine (formerly ninemsn).In her capacity as Director of Brand & Marketing for Minor Hotels' Australia and New Zealand division, Ms Rodrigues' key responsibilities will include developing the company's strategic brand and tactical marketing direction in line with the group's global strategy, as well as overseeing all digital, brand, public relations, loyalty and creative functions.

Minor
Syndey, Australia
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John Thompson has been appointed as Head of Commercial – Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand at Minor Hotels’ Australian head office on the Sunshine Coast

Mr. John Thompson has assumed the position of Head of Commercial - Minor Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving and overseeing the brand's business growth and commercial strategy in these key markets, where it currently operates over 50 properties.Mr. Thompson steps into this role with more than 20 years' experience within the hospitality sector, having worked in executive positions for a number of leading global brands including Hilton Worldwide, Thistle Hotels, and most recently InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), where he was in charge of the commercial performance of over 20 properties across the group's England and Scotland operation.A respected and savvy commercial director, he has also owned and operated a successful consultancy business, where he provided bespoke commercial solutions through consultancy, training and coaching to leading organisations within the hospitality industry.Mr. Thompson is based out of Minor Hotels' Australian head office on the Sunshine Coast.

Minor
Australia
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Harry Singh has been appointed as General Manager at Element Melbourne Richmond

Harry started his almost 20-year career with Marriott International in 2001 at Renaissance Mumbai Hotel as a Management Trainee. He transferred to Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel in 2005, and his career in Australia has taken him to Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde as Operations Manager, Melbourne Marriott Hotel as Director of Operations and most recently to Pier One Sydney Harbour as Director of Operations, where he successfully oversaw the renovation of the hotel's public spaces. Harry will play a key role in the launch of the new Element Melbourne Richmond, which is scheduled to open in May 2019 as the first Element-branded hotel in Australia.

Marriott
Richmond, Australia
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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
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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
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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
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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