Accommodation Industry Conference

Asia Pacific's Preeminent Accommodation Industry Conferences.

  • Adrian Caruso

    Fastrack Digital
    Group Managing Director

  • Timothy Buckton

    Warders Hotel
    Director of Hospitality- Warders / Emily Taylor / Garde Hotel Group.

  • Anneke Brown - Managing Director

    Tourism Western Australia
    Managing Director

  • Rod Munro

    BWH Hotels
    Managing Director Australasia

  • Sean Jenner

    BIG4 Holiday Parks
    CEO

  • Martyna Zaczek

    Horwath HTL
    Manager, Perth

  • Liz Freeman

    Google
    Industry Manager, Travel

  • Gavin M. Faull

    Swiss Belhotel International
    Chairman and President at Swiss-Belhotel International

  • Nick Ellis

    The Shores Motel Group
    Chief Operating Officer

  • Will Creedon

    Alloggio
    Founder & CEO

  • Nicole Wiener

    REVINATE
    General Manager, APAC

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    Joel Lee

    Revinate
    Senior Sales Manager, APAC

  • Paul Hammond

    STR
    Business Development Manager, Pacific

  • Ted Horner

    Ted Horner & Associates Pty Ltd
    Managing Director

  • Lachlan Harris

    La Vie Hotels & Resorts
    Group Director of Commercial

  • Gadi Hassin

    Selina
    Chief Operating Officer

  • Kristy Edwards

    BWH Hotels
    Director of Revenue Optimisation

  • Matt Cameron-Smith

    Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
    CEO

  • Sam Egerton

    Merivale
    General Manager New Projects

  • Renee Wilson

    Business Events Sydney
    Strategic Partnerships Manager

  • Avril Carter

    Shiji Review Pro
    Director of Sales Asia Pacific

  • Michael Smith

    Ananas Consulting
    Managing Director

  • Shaizeen Contractor

    Trilogy Hotels
    Chief Commercial Officer

  • Renae Trimble GAICD

    Accor Plus
    CEO

  • Kevin Lu

    Trip.com
    Head of Oceania

  • Oliver Ruf

    Park Hyatt Sydney
    Director of Revenue Management

  • Declan Malone

    TikTok
    Client Partner

  • Lynn McNicol

    Accor
    Director of Revenue - Apartments and Realty

  • Oswin Ribeiro

    Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
    Hotel Manager

  • Tim Alpe

    Lylo
    Managing Director

  • Wesley Milsom

    Salter Brothers Hospitality
    Portfolio Manager

  • Andrew Chan

    ACI HR Solutions
    Founder & CEO

  • Andrea Comastri

    Hotel Etico Australia
    Co-Founder & CEO

  • Bede Fennell

    Tourism Australia
    Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Government and Industry

  • Prof. Dr. Amin Beheshti

    Macquarie University + Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence
    Founder & Director

  • Matthew Murray

    Ovolo Hotels
    Director of Food And Beverage - Australia

  • Michael Kinloch

    SiteMinder
    Senior Director Corporate Travel

  • Dave Baswal

    Ovolo Hotels
    CEO

  • Scott Bear

    Young Hotel Leaders | Mercure Sydney Manly
    President | General Manager

  • Stacey Plaine

    W Hotels
    Director of Marketing - W Brisbane

  • Megan Knoetze

    Crystalbrook Collection
    Group Director, People and Culture

  • Silvia Kypriotis

    25hours Hotel Sydney
    General Manager

  • Karl Luxon

    Scenic Hotel Group
    CEO

  • Hazel Rigler

    Motive Group
    CEO

  • Hayley Purdon

    Expedia
    Director, Market Management

  • Bruce Garrett

    Brook Serene
    Managing Director

  • Terry Ngan

    Terry Ngan & Associates Ltd
    Director

  • Angela Blair

    Tourism New Zealand
    GM - International

  • Suresh Subramaniam

    U Hotel Group
    CEO & Founder

  • Mia Matulic

    Google
    Industry Manager, Travel at Google

  • Phillipa Gimmillaro

    Hind Management & Sudima Hotels
    Chief People Officer

  • Kelly Dodd

    Tourism Talent
    Senior Associate

  • Caitlin Rees

    The Hotel Britomart
    Sustainability and Procurement Coordinator

  • Dougall Love

    Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions Ltd
    Owner/CEO

  • Raymond Fauklner

    Swiss-Belhotel International
    Vice President - Operations & Development, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific

  • Howard Phung

    HP AI Consulting
    Director | Founder

  • Tim Pollock

    IHG Hotels & Resorts
    Country Manager New Zealand

  • Jeremy Samuels

    Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
    General Manager

  • Rajeev Sharma

    Sarin Hotels
    Commercial Director

  • Malcolm Hazelton

    Amadeus
    Director of Sales - New Zealand & South Pacific

  • Carol Mendes

    Cordis Hotel Auckland
    Assistant Director of Human Resources

  • Sheldon Tawhai

    LyLo Auckland
    General Manager

  • Ken Pereira

    Tataki Auckland Unlimited
    Head of Auckland Convention Bureau

  • Michael Anderson

    SkyCity Entertainment Group
    Director of Hotel Operations

  • James Billing

    Grand Millennium Auckland
    General Manager

  • James Doolan

    Hotel Council Aotearoa
    Strategic Director

  • Jeong Pyon

    Duetto
    Director of Hospitality Solutions, APAC

  • Hon. Louise Upston

    Minister for Tourism and Hospitality (New Zealand)
    Minister for Tourism and Hospitality (New Zealand)

  • Craig Bonnor

    Cordis Auckland
    Managing Director

  • Payal Kulkarni

    JW Marriott Auckland
    Human Resources Director

  • Jacqueline Choo

    Pacific STR
    Sales

  • Jai McNaughton

    Accor
    Talent & Culture Manager

  • Quay Perth
    Director of Sales

  • Kezia Purnomo

    Quay Perth
    Events Sales Executive

  • Marnie Howell

    Hospitality Disability Network WA
    Disability Employment Manager

  • Mike McKenna

    Optus Stadium Perth
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Rens Breur

    Pan Pacific Perth
    General Manager

  • Paula Navarro

    Quay Perth Hotel
    Director of Sales

  • Olimpia Twiggs
    Business Development Manager WA/NT

  • Raphael Antonini

    Salter Brothers Hospitality
    Chief Development Officer

  • Kezia Purnomo

    Quay Perth
    Events Sales Executive

  • Mark Fitzgerald

    Corporate Traveller
    General Manager

  • Mike Evans

    AMADEUS
    Senior Director of Sales, Enterprise - Australia

  • Andy Collins

    RoomPriceGenie
    Senior Business Development Manager - APAC

  • Mel Gan


    Hospitality Strategist | Commercial Leader | APAC Expert

  • Sarah Casey

    Rev Star Group
    Manager of Sales & Customer Growth

  • Annabelle Constant-Slattery

    Quest East Perth
    Director of Sales

  • Xavier Sala Busquets

    Expedia
    Market Manager - WA

  • Rebecca Cole

    Event & Conference Co.
    Director

  • Emma Fraser

    Fraser Marketing International
    Director

  • Jade Riolo

    Business Events Perth
    Director Business Developmen - Associations

  • Meg Coffey

    State of Social | Coffee & Tea
    Managiing Director

  • Xerxes Bodhanwala

    Pan Pacific Perth
    Executive Chef

  • Luke Moran

    lacollective
    CEO

  • Adam Schwab

    Luxury Escapes
    Co-Founder + CEO

  • Steven Wright

    ODIN360
    Managing Director

  • André Jacques

    The Langham
    Regional Director of Marketing, Pacific

  • Dougall Hollis

    AHA (VIC)
    CEO

  • Ian Wilson

    Title Hospitality
    Director

  • Dean Minett

    Gatehouse Hospitality
    Managing Director

  • Sarah May

    Fastrack Digital
    Digital Marketing Specialist

Who is maximum occupancy for?

Hear from handpicked accommodation industry experts and pathfinders as they share their tried and tested strategies. Learn about the latest trends and technologies that enable you to be current and competitive, empowering you to grow your hotel and accommodation business and achieve the goal of maximum occupancy!

  • Hotel owners
  • Hotel Operators
  • Independent Hotels
  • General Managers
  • DOSMs
  • Vendors
  • Hotel staff
  • F&B staff

Why attend

Network in the ideal executive environment with 250+ like minded people from a very wide cross section of the accommodation industry both in Australia and internationally.

Hear from the thought leaders and experts in the accommodation industry about the latest trends, strategies and know-how on every aspect that affects your business. Engage with speakers through industry Q&A and during breaks.

Learn easy to use actionable insights to boost direct bookings, increase revenue immediately and gain customer loyalty. Learn the latest trends, strategies and know-how in the world of hotel digital marketing, revenue management, food and beverage, HR, technology, management and more.

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