Small Hoteliers @ NoVacancy

 

Are you responsible for ‘doing it all’ in your accommodation property? Faced with the same challenges of large accommodation providers you compete with but without layers of team members?

Put yourself in the best position to win at NoVacancy. Get access to two days of ideas and inspiration. You’ll meet hundreds of suppliers with thousands of products that can enhance your guest experience, optimise your operations and maximise your profits.

Join us at the Small Hotelier Summit, a conference dedicated to helping you navigate the OTA landscape, drive higher occupancy, refresh your interiors without huge budgets and much more.

You’ll also be in great company, with thousands of smaller operators just like you coming from all over Australia and New Zealand.

 

VIEW THE AGENDA

Small Hotelier, Wednesday 17 September 2025

Jessica Baider
Small Hotelier
09:55

Masterclass: Influencer strategy for independents

Mauro Risch
Small Hotelier
10:40

1 perfect photo is worth 1,000 bookings

A picture is worth a thousand words, and in the case of a small hotelier, it can be worth a thousand bookings. A visually appealing photo gallery can help guests envision their stay and create a strong desire to book with your hotel. 

Esley Kwok
10:40

PUDU Robotics Tech Session

Bart Sobies
Small Hotelier
11:30

Masterclass: Leveraging AI for your hotel business

Panel discussion

Modernising check-in: What to automate and what to keep human

Panel discussion
11:30

Modernising check-in: What to automate and what to keep human

Panel discussion

The first 3 ways to use AI in your hotel

Heinrich Saayman
12:15

The art of creating luxury experiences without the luxury price tag

Panel discussion
13:05

Balancing comfort and cutting-edge tech: How much is too much

Panel discussion
Small Hotelier

Sustainable practices for small accommodations

Panel discussion
Small Hotelier

Buying, selling and valuing your asset

Kate Branch
Small Hotelier
15:50

Strategy first: Why your creative plan beats random posting

A framework to drive bookings, not just likes

last published: 01/Jul/25 05:35

Why Small Hoteliers are attending:

 

1. Connect, network and share stories with other Small Hoteliers

 

2. See what new tech there are to help drive higher occupancy, navigate the OTAs and boost your bottom line

 

3. Learn from peers and experts in the Small Hotelier Summit

Here’s what they have to say:

Where & When

ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour, Sydney

Wednesday 17 September 2025
Thursday 18 September 2025
Open 9:00am – 5pm daily

 

Contacts

Sponsorship Enquiries
Matthew.Gatfield@terrapinn.com

 

Speaking Enquiries
Katarina.Mesarovich@terrapinn.com

 

Marketing Enquiries
Laura.Flannery@terrapinn.com