SPEAKERS

With a love for storytelling, travel and adventure, working in the tourism industry positions me to market luxury, sustainable brands and destinations. Currently Marketing Manager at Morris Escapes + Morris Nautical, I'm working across luxury brands including Orpheus Island Lodge, Mt. Mulligan...

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 ...

Margy Osmond is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism & Transport Forum, assuming the role on 1 October 2014. Margy has extensive experience in policy development and advocacy, politics, membership organisations, management, media and public relations. Before joining TTF, Margy was the...

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...

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jackie Douglas is a seasoned professional and a respected leader in the field. As the President of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) - Asia Pacific, Jackie is dedicated to driving growth and innovation ...

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 ...

Founder & CEO—HoneyBadger Technologies & SiLANT | Simplifi Group of Companies Heinrich Saayman is a serial entrepreneur and hospitality technology leader who has scaled multiple companies into one of the most contracted digital infrastructure providers across Australia, New...

Kris Abbey is a prominent leader in the wellness industry, with over 30 years of dedicated experience spanning health, fitness, and nutrition. As the visionary founder of the Wellness Summit, the Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Awards, and the influential Spa & Wellness Media brand, Kris has...

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...

Angela Biddle is an Interior Designer with over 25 years’ experience specialising in hotels, lifestyle residential and mixed-use developments, with a portfolio of work that spans Europe, the Middle East, North and South America and Australia. Her objective is to create unique brands and inspiring...

Jurgen Ortelee leads a top-notch team of revenue optimization professionals across the Asia-Pacific region at IDeaS. He is passionate about statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making with extensive experience developing and implementing hospitality revenue management strategies. Jurgen...

Cass Champion is the founder of My First Job, a purpose-led platform connecting young Australians with their first employment opportunities through tools, confidence-building programs, and real industry network exposure. With a background in hospitality and education, Cass brings a unique...

Richard Crawford is Marriott International’s Vice President of Hotel Development for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world’s largest hotel company, with more than 800,000 people and 9,300 hotels across 144 countries. Richard Crawford co-founded...

A global international luxury hospitality professional with over three decades of luxury hotel experience across Australia, UK, USA and the Middle East, I lead marketing, communications, and e-commerce initiatives for Langham Hospitality Group across the Pacific region. My role focuses on driving...

Nick is part of the investment team at Investible, an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Sydney and Singapore, investing in Pre-seed to Series A tech startups across ANZ and Southeast Asia. Prior to Investible, he worked at Superseed Ventures (Reece Group's corporate venture...

Focused on future proofing CEOs, Dr Stacey Ashley CSP is a Leadership Visionary. With over 30 years’ experience, Stacey has helped 1000’s to develop their leadership competence, confidence and credibility. With 14 international Stevie awards, Stacey has been named twice in LinkedIn’s Top...

Green Star AP, WELL AP Nana manages the Global GreenTag Certification Program and is a Sustainability and LCA Specialist who holds a PhD in Strategic Management and Water Footprinting. He also holds a Master of Engineering in International Material Flow Management and Master of International...

Ted Horner is a highly respected figure in the hospitality industry, known for his expertise in hotel technology and innovation. As the owner of E Horner & Associates, a leading hospitality technology consulting firm, Ted has spent over 36 years working with hotels and accommodation providers...

Tamie is a globally recognized expert in revenue management, sales, and marketing within the hotel industry. With a career spanning three to five-star branded properties across the UK and Australia, Tamie's deep understanding of the hospitality landscape led her to establish RevenYou in 2015. ...

Tyann Scott has a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in the Australian manufacturing sector with companies like Tarkett, Cosentino, Schiavello and The Laminex Group – and across areas including product specification consultancy and business development.  She offers a wealth of experience ...

Sharon Wright is a seasoned Business Development Consultant with a passion for promoting inclusivity and accessibility. As the representative for Hidden Disabilities Sunflower AUS/NZ, Sharon aims to raise awareness and promote the use of the Sunflower, a discreet yet powerful ICON that signals...