17 & 18 September 2025 | ICC Sydney

TECHNOLOGY | COMMERCE | DESIGN | EXPERIENCE

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300+

Exhibitors

9

Educational Summits

1

Dedicated Start-Up Zone

200+

Speakers

500+

Brands

6,000

Attendees

WHAT IS NOVACANCY?

Evolve your accommodation business and property with products, trends and knowledge

NoVacancy, held at the world-class ICC Sydney on 17 & 18 September 2025, is the biggest and most important annual event for professionals in the hotel and accommodation industry. Access big developments in new brands and product launches, essential education and industry insights, crucial networking, and serious deal-making. It’s all here waiting to be experienced.

Two value-packed days | The hottest networking | Thousands of solutions

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MEET THE PEOPLE READY TO DO BUSINESS

We bring you access to decision makers who manage budgets and make buying decisions on behalf of their properties.

Chain Hotels

Resorts, Spas & Retreats

Student Accommodation

Independent Hotels

Serviced Apartments

Airbnb Host Community

Luxury Hotels

Hostels

Property Owners & Investors

ATTENDEES & EXHIBITORS OF THE NOVACANCY EVENT SERIES

The "who's who" of hotel & accommodation

Thousands of industry professionals attend NoVacancy, including hotel operators, property managers, technology providers, startups, investors, and more, all looking to navigate market challenges and do business.

Trusted by hundreds of brands

Join hundreds of exhibiting brands at NoVacancy and showcase your solutions and services, boost your company visibility, and connect with clients from a central location.

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NOVACANCY HIGHLIGHTS

SPEAKERS

Nathan Cox
Vice President Operations NSW & ACT – Premium, Midscale & Economy
Accor

Scott Boyes
CEO
Trilogy Hotels
Tash Tobias
CEO
Salter Brothers Hospitality

Wayne Taranto
Chief Operating Officer
Ovolo Group
Sarah Derry
CEO
Sarah Derry

Mary Hogg
Senior Director HR, Australasia
Hilton Worldwide
Tracey Wiles
Principal and Regional Interior Design Leader
Woods Bagot

Cameron Burke
Director of Development (Australasia & Pacific)
IHG - InterContinental Hotels Group
Matthew Burke
Regional Director - Asia Pacific ex China
STR

Melissa Kalan
Founding Director
ARMA - Australian Revenue Management Association
Brett Salter
Head of Accommodation
ALH HOTELS

Pascale Rocher
Area Director of Marketing - Brisbane and Byron
Crystalbrook Collection
Kathryn Carling
Area General Manager
Doma Hotels

Caspar P. Schmidt
Managing Director
QCC Collection Group & Motif Retreats
Juliet Ashworth
Creative Director
CHADA

Kate Branch
Chief Marketing Officer
Emerald City Hotels
Victoria Peterson
Group Director of Marketing Performance
Salter Brothers Hospitality

Charlie Douty
Founder & Director
Welcome With Pride
Scott Bear
Lead Committee Member
Young Hotel Leaders

Ren Fernando
Co-Founder
ReLove
Jeames Hanley
Digital Technology AI/ML Lead
Buchan

Callie Van der Merwe
Founder/Creative Director
COOOP
Grant Alchin
Chief Operating Officer
Trilogy Hotels

Nicole Downs
Group Director of People & Performance Hong Kong, AU & Indonesia
Ovolo Group Limited
Nick Ellis
Freelance
Freelance

Kari Hunter
Senior Director Commercial & Revenue Management
Choice Hotels Asia- Pac
Matthew Peade
Director of Learning & Organisational Development
TFE Hotels

Telena Frost
Director of Revenue Management APAC
Choice Hotels
Shaizeen Contractor
Chief Commercial Officer
Trilogy Hotels

Rhys Dunn
Hospitality Expert
Freelance
Danielle Schembri
Procurement Manager
Choice Hotels

Rachel Luchetti
Principal
Luchetti Krelle
Kirsty Ludbrook
Creative Director
Ludbrook Agency

Tracey Carter Knox
Director of Revenue
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Amy Cherry
Digital Marketing Director
Salter Brothers Hospitality

Justine Coathalem
L&OD Business Partner
TFE Hotels
Jessica Keen
Industry Development & Capability Manager
Australian Tourism Export Council

Nic Brunsdon
Principal & Creative Director
Brunsdon Studio
Bart Sobies
Chief Executive Officer
ibooked.online

Jackie Douglas
President
HSMAI - Asia Pacific
Lahnee White
Chief Marketing Officer
G'Day Group

Belinda Cendron
Owner
Sourceress
Deborah De Jong
Designer
Deborah de Jong Designs

James Goodwin
Chief Executive
Accommodation Australia
Gavin Loveday
Portfolio Director of Sales & Marketing, Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery | Mercure Sydney | ibis Sydney World Square
Accor

Peter Harris
CEO
LT Network
Jay Hore
Area General Manager, ACT
TFE Hotels

Joshua Hunt
Co-Founder
Drifter
Sonny Vrebac
Company Director
Bubbletent Australia

Jane Langof
Feng Shui Master
Feng Shui Concepts
Gemma McCourt
Commercial Performance Officer
Mandala Hotels and Resorts

Luke Moran
CEO
Drifter
Margy Osmond
CEO
Transport and Tourism Forum

Mauro Risch
The Hotel Photographer
The Hotel Photographer
Naly Silva
Executive Assistant Hotel Manager
TFE Hotels

Sid Singh
Cluster General Manager NSW / ACT
TFE Hotels
Hugh Stephenson
Founding Director
Drifter

Michael Tscherne
Group Director of Revenue
Drifter
Jerry Xu
CEO
La Vie Hotels & Resorts

Malakai Yeomans
Operations Manager
Doma Hotels
Stacey Plaine
Director of Marketing
W Brisbane

Ben Stammer
Co-Founder
ReLove
Sandra Swatton
Managing Director
Hospitality Associates Australia

Fernando Rousseau
Executive Assistant Hotel Manager
The EVE Hotel
Michael Brennan
Director, Business Development, Expedia Group Advertising
Expedia, Inc.

Heinrich Saayman
Director
SiLANT
Kris Abbey
Founder and Managing Director
Spa and Wellness

Melissa Collison
Owner
Melissa Collision Design
Jade Cooper
Director of Marketing
M&L Hospitality

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE ACCOMMODATION ECOSYSTEM

An Exhibition Floor with 40% NEW Suppliers

Bring Challenges. Find Solutions

With more than 300 cutting edge suppliers showcasing innovations for every operating part of your accommodation business, you’ll be blown away with what’s available to you. An entire exhibition dedicated to helping you modernise your property, optimise operations, enhance the guest experience and maximise profits!

Get Your Calendar Back

How many suppliers are you currently working with in your day-to-day role? 30, 300, 3000? NoVacancy brings all the leading industry suppliers together in one room. This is your chance to knock out your catch-ups and account reviews in two efficient days. Plan ahead and you’ll put valuable time back in your calendar.

Tap Into Their Expertise

The creators and teams behind the solutions on the exhibition floor are experts in their domain. Many have had careers as hoteliers and are now conduits to the industry through their businesses, working with accommodation properties everyday to achieve success. Take this chance to leverage their knowledge and explore their solutions.

THIS TIME YOU’RE THE GUEST!

Immerse yourself in two full days of thought-provoking ways to win. Demo, touch, hear and unearth the strategies that will change the way you deliver better guest experience and better profits.

INNOVATION ON SHOW

GUEST EXPERIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Discover hot new technologies, everything from cloud solutions, booking engines, PMS, CRS, GDS, payments, to access control, in-room entertainment, Wi-Fi, telecoms.

REVENUE & DISTRIBUTION

The most critical role in the business, seek out solutions and education to help you grow revPAR and gopPAR. Competitor evaluation, benchmarking, forecasting, rate loading, distribution.

INTERIORS & REFURBISHMENT

See the latest in beds & bedding, bathroom products, lighting, flooring, carpet, artwork, soft furnishings, wall coverings, contract furniture, fabrics and outdoor furniture — it’s time to refresh!

LOYALTY & DIGITAL MARKETING

Drive more direct bookings with solutions including booking engines, website design, CRM, loyalty, e-commerce, email marketing, social media, content marketing, mobile, chat loots and online reviews.

MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

Find solutions that help improve your people and property including energy management, solar, green design, consultancy, finance, legal, staff training, human resources, sales & marketing.

HOUSEKEEPING PRODUCTS

Cover all guest touch points and explore linen, bathroom amenities, glassware, branded promotional products, gifts, coffee & tea, bar snacks, beers, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages.

MEDIA & INDUSTRY PARTNERS

NETWORKING IS OUR SWEET SPOT

By App. By Facilitated Meetings. By Hangin’ Out.

So you can: Exchange ideas, Build brand, Form friendships and partnerships, Grow your professional network, Explore the future, Uncover new opportunities.

FIND OUT MORE

“A fantastic opportunity to see what’s going on in the industry - the latest technology, the latest design trends - and as a company that’s currently expanding, it’s critical for us.”

Mark Ronfeldt, CEO, Nesuto

“We want to be ahead of our competitors when it comes to technology. This is a great forum to meet those suppliers.”

Wayne Taranto, Director of Ops AUS, Ovolo Hotels

“Having face-to-face interactions with suppliers is absolutely paramount. NoVacancy helps us do this in a very efficient way.”

Jason Morrow, Co-GM, Chifley Apartments Newcastle

“My favourite event of the year. It has everything you need as a Digital Marketer in one place!”

Aida Merdovic, Director of Digital, Hamilton Island

“Meeting all suppliers from different departments at one event was so efficient!”

Krista Korst, Project Manager, Cairncross Martin

“Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! I’m coming back next year and bringing the team from NZ with me!”

Irene Benfell-Herron, Red Tussock Motel, Te Anau, NZ

“It’s a great way for us to meet all of our suppliers in one environment.”

Shaizeen Contractor, Senior Commercial Director - Australasia, Hilton

"Outstanding, the hospitality industry’s premier event. Immersive discussions, new technologies, great connections – an excellent event for multiple levels of your hotel team"

Benjamin Nesbitt, General Manager, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park

“The number of contacts and concepts I picked up will keep me busy until next year!”

"Tina Tian, National Executive Housekeeper, Meriton Suites"

“Great event with so much new technology and the ability to talk with multiple providers in one go. This is an invaluable event for our business.”

Matthew Anderson, GM, Alloggio

"Learnt a lot about emerging trends and technologies, great networking and got to meet up with a number of our trade partners who we had only previously spoken to over the phone due to time zones.”"

Kanwarpreet Kanwar, Group Director - Revenue & Distribution, Ovolo Hotels

"A perfect expo for the Rev Heads out there filled with informative sessions and a good opportunity to see what vendors and technology is out there. Will certainly be back next year.”

Olivia Van, Director of Revenue Optimisation, Next Story Group

"Attending NoVacancy is a no brainer. Everything under one roof, from carpet and tiles through to technology, it’s all here.”

Damien Murphy CHTP, Enterprise Architect, Star Entertainment Group

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