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Nathan is a seasoned hotelier with over 20 years of experience having held senior roles at Accor, Radisson, Kempinski and wotif.com in Australia and the UK. Formerly General Manager at Pullman, Novotel and Ibis Sydney Olympic Park, and Executive Assistant Manager at Sofitel Brisbane Central, he now ...

Scott Boyes is currently Chief Executive Officer at Trilogy Hotels, an independent hotel management company that celebrates everything about hospitality and meeting the needs of hotel owners, guests, brands and teams. One of the most respected and accomplished hoteliers in the Australian...

Sarah is an experienced CEO, business leader, and executive coach with over 30 years of diverse industry experience. She is currently the CEO of Homeward Bound (HB), a global leadership initiative working towards greater diversity in leadership by 2036. Sarah is also the Founder and Director of...

Matthew Burke is Regional Director – APAC ex China. He has 20 years of experience in hospitality originating from an operations and revenue management background. With a passion for analysis of the hospitality industry he works to increase the engagement in hospitality data intelligence and...

Kathryn Carling brings over 20 years of industry experience to her role as Doma Hotels Area General Manager. Combining her passion for travel, hospitality and the environment, Kathryn has worked in the hotel industry throughout Japan, Canada, and Australia. She holds a Degree in Business Management ...

With more than 25 years of hospitality experience Caspar brings a valuable, composed, and universal leadership style into the businesses he leads. AQ, and EQ are some of his strongest assets. Caspar is change-savvy, a driven team motivator, a mentor, and a strategic leader. He understands the...

Juliet Ashworth is a thought leader and design expert responsible for the creation of concepts for hospitality design around the world. She is an owner of renowned boutique interior architecture studio, CHADA, which has successfully completed 140 projects and is recognised as a global leader. ...

Kate Branch is the Chief Marketing Officer for an Australian hotel brand Emerald City Hotels with the signature property The Albert Mosman. With an impressive skill set in both creative direction and business strategy, she oversees the development and execution of innovative marketing campaigns...

Charlie Douty is the Founder of Welcome With Pride, Australia’s leading LGBTIQ+ inclusive tourism training and accreditation program. Welcome With Pride works with hotels and accommodation providers including Accor, Hilton and Hyatt to deliver consistently inclusive guest experiences and create an...

Matthew, a Learning and Organisational Development leader who specialises in creating and implementing transformative learning strategies and development initiatives in the Hospitality industry. Currently the Director of Learning and Development at TFE Hotels, he develops and leads the L&OD...

Telena Frost has 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, with over a decade dedicated to revenue management. She joined Choice Hotels Asia-Pac in 2017 as the first Revenue Manager for the region. Now, as Director of Revenue Management, she oversees a team dedicated to driving revenue results...

Amy Cherry is a results-driven Digital Marketing Director with a passion for driving growth and innovation in the hospitality industry. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Amy has a proven track record of developing and executing successful digital marketing strategies that...

I’m a dedicated learning and development professional with a strong foundation in hospitality operations and a passion for helping others grow. I currently work as an L&OD Business Partner at TFE Hotels, where I design and deliver our internal leadership development programs that support future ...

Bart Sobies is a trailblazer in the Short-Term Rental and accommodation industries, celebrated for his innovative contributions as the founder of iBooked.Online, host of The Accommodation Show, and the STRIVE Conference series creator. With a career spanning over three decades in tech, Bart has...

James Goodwin was appointed Chief Executive of Accommodation Australia (AA) in September 2024. AA is the national body representing the interests of hotels, motels and accommodation providers. There are more than 1,000 member properties who collectively have more than 120,000 accommodation rooms...

Experienced hotelier. Passionate Leader. Thrives in a fast-paced environment. And, like TFE Hotels, speaks Australian Hospitality. Jay began his hospitality career in cookery before completing an Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management. He joined TFE Hotels in 2008 as a Receptionist at Adina...

Mauro Risch is a renowned photographer specializing in capturing the essence and beauty of hotels and accommodations around the world. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through his lens, Mauro has established himself as a leading figure in the hospitality photography...

Malakai is an experienced hotelier with over a decade in the hotel industry and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Beginning his career in housekeeping and guest services, he quickly rose through the ranks to his current role as Operations Manager for the Realm Precinct at DOMA ...

Naomi Hammond is the Director of PR & Communications for Accor Pacific, with a wealth of experience in public relations, corporate affairs and communications across leading hospitality and entertainment brands, including Accor, The Star Entertainment Group and Mantra Group.  Naomi is known for ...

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and professional services industries, Jade Cooper is a recognised leader in marketing and communications. Since joining M&L Hospitality in 2009, Jade has progressed to her current role as Director of Marketing and Communications, where she...

I’m the owner of Hillcrest Motel in Merimbula, having left behind a fast paced property career in Sydney in search of something more grounded and meaningful. Drawn to the charm and slower rhythm of regional life on the Sapphire Coast, I found inspiration in a classic mid century motel and set out...

Delivering the full interior of a 250-room Swissôtel—walls, custom furniture, even ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs—truly wellness-designed from our in-house factory. Founder of Cocoplum Design Studio and Boxareno Modular Constructions, Ozge Fettahlioglu creates hospitality spaces that don’t just...

Ben Salter is Director of Distribution & Systems at Trilogy Hotels. He is responsible for the systems that underpin Trilogy’s innovative approach to distribution and revenue management. Ben brings over three decades of industry experience leading teams in revenue management, sales and...

Tarni Nankervis is a leader in operations and ESG strategy, currently driving social impact initiatives at TOGA Group. With a background in law, she spearheads innovative programs that repurpose under-utilised hotel assets to address housing insecurity, reduce environmental waste, and strengthen...