Emily joins the SMaRT team from InterContinental Sydney where she has most recently held the role of Business Development Executive- Corporate since March 2011. Prior to that Emily was Business Development Executive- Corporate Meetings at InterContinental Sydney, joining the InterContinental team in 2009. Prior to joining IHG Emily worked for the Lido Group and the Dorchester in London.
Regardless where in the world you own or operate a hotel, the challenge of maintaining control over the guest experience and the property or brand reputation is universal. That's why Lodging Interactive is taking its in-demand Guest Review System to Australia and New Zealand. Through a distribution partnership agreement with Australian-based Technology 4 Hotels, travelers visiting the Oceania region will be able to post their comments and reviews about hotel stays directly on each properties' website, removing Online Travel Agents (OTAs) completely from the equation.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) continues to expand its global presence with the impending charter of a new chapter, the HFTP Sydney Australia Chapter. Once established, the new chapter will seek to serve members throughout the Sydney region.
Citigate Central Sydney has rebranded to Novotel Sydney Central, marking an exciting time for the hotel as it undertakes a major refurbishment, while the suburb of Haymarket is in the midst of one of the most progressive urban renewal plans the city has ever seen.
Adelaide Shores is an award winning 135 hectare tourism and recreation reserve located on Adelaide's West Beach in South Australia. The precinct offers a range of facilities, with a mix of commercial and community services including: 610 accommodation units, golf, boating, cafe and dining venues, skate & BMX park and sports grounds.
Rydges Hotels and Resorts have been appointed by Primewest to manage the 300 room Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle. Primewest entered a contract to purchase the hotel in October, settlement has now occurred with Rydges taking over management of the iconic property. Rydges have appointed one of their longest serving and most senior executives to be the Hotel’s new General Manager. David Bornmann was previously a West Australian resident when he managed Rydges Perth and is excited to be returning home. Rydges Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel group with over 25 years’ experience in operating city and resort hotels in Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. The group, which is owned by Amalgamated Holdings (AHL), operates 45 4 – 4.5 star hotels with 7,868 rooms and apartments under the Rydges brand.
Ms Lefevre joins The Langham, Sydney from her post as Hotel Manager of The Langham, Hong Kong where she joined LHG in 2010. Ms Lefevre successfully repositioned the Hong Kong property from a domestically-oriented entity to an internationally recognised luxury hotel standard, as well as the leading hotel in the busy Kowloon precinct.
Jeremy has worked in leisure and corporate properties and built up his expertise in all facets of hotel management including front of house, rooms division, food and beverage and revenue management.
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has today assumed management of one of Australia's best-known 5-star resorts, the former Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast. Hotel owner, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Ltd, reached a commercial agreement with IHG to manage the resort, which was effective midnight, 5 December. Under the new agreement, IHG will manage the resort's day-to-day operations in addition to implementing the superior international standards of the InterContinental brand.
Dynamic and accomplished hotelier, Ralf Bruegger, today starts his new appointment as Group General Manager of Lilianfels, Echoes and the Hydro Majestic in the Blue Mountains.
Accor's Pullman brand officially became Australia's largest 5-star hotel brand today following the re-branding of Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas. It follows hot on the heels of the re-branding to Pullman of Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove earlier this week. They join two Pullman hotels in Cairns (Reef Casino and the former Sebel) to give the Pullman brand a prominent position in Tropical North Queensland's hotel and tourism industry.
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Australia & New Zealand. This set covers November 2012 to January 2013, taken in the 3rd week of October 2012 (all rates are in US dollars for two adults for a one-night stay).
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Nick Berry as Director of Sales at Pan Pacific Perth.
Hotel rate parity trends for October to December 2012 of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Australia & New Zealand. The report shows the percentage of hotels with cheaper rates on their own brand site compared to their rates on other OTAs.
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Australia & New Zealand. This set covers October to December 2012, taken in the 1st week of October 2012 (all rates are in US dollars for two adults for a one-night stay).
Today, the renowned Quay Grand Suites Sydney will rebrand to Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, signalling a dramatic expansion of Accor’s 5-star Pullman brand in Australia. Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour joins two other Pullmans in Sydney. It also joins Pullman Reef Casino in Cairns and the recently rebadged Pullman Resort Bunker Bay in Western Australia’s Margaret River region.
IHG (InterContinental Hotel Groups) is the first hotel company in Australia to build an electric car charge network, connecting eight properties across the group with cutting-edge technology for a new and growing customer segment. From today five IHG properties across New South Wales – including Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach, Crowne Plaza Terrigal, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport and Holiday Inn Old Sydney – will launch electric car (EV) charge spots in their property car parks or forecourts.
With a passion for PR and communication, Kimberley Roberts, from Brisbane, Queensland, commenced her career in Brisbane with varied roles in the not-for-profit sector which was followed by her appointment at Hilton Brisbane. Kimberley commenced her tenure with the hotel in 2006 as marketing communications coordinator and in 2008 was promoted to marketing communications manager.
Mr. Cristol, a French-Australian national, has worked with the Shangri-La group for more than a decade. His wealth of knowledge and experience includes opening new hotels and restaurants in Asia and Australia. Mr. Cristol first joined Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in 2001, as the Director of Food and Beverage at Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong. Then in 2005, he moved to Australia to become the Resident Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney. He was actively involved in the renovation and rebranding of the hotel, which led to Shangri‑La Hotel, Sydney receiving the “Best Luxury Accommodation” category award of the New South Wales Tourism Awards and being name the “Best Deluxe Hotel of the Year 2006” by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA).
Kate replaces Leeanne Graham who will relocate to Perth and continue working with IHG on a project basis.