Accommodation Industry Conference

Asia Pacific's Preeminent Accommodation Industry Conferences.

  • Jeremy Samuels

    Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
    General Manager

  • Craig Bonnor

    Cordis Auckland
    Managing Director

  • Hon. Louise Upston

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

  • Jeong Pyon

    Duetto
    Director of Hospitality Solutions, APAC

  • James Doolan

    Hotel Council Aotearoa
    Strategic Director

  • James Billing

    Grand Millennium Auckland
    General Manager

  • Michael Anderson

    SkyCity Entertainment Group
    Director of Hotel Operations

  • Ken Pereira

    Tataki Auckland Unlimited
    Head of Auckland Convention Bureau

  • Sheldon Tawhai

    LyLo Auckland
    General Manager

  • Carol Mendes

    Cordis Hotel Auckland
    Assistant Director of Human Resources

  • Malcolm Hazelton

    Amadeus
    Director of Sales - New Zealand & South Pacific

  • Rajeev Sharma

    Sarin Hotels
    Commercial Director

  • Payal Kulkarni

    JW Marriott Auckland
    Human Resources Director

  • Tim Pollock

    IHG Hotels & Resorts
    Country Manager New Zealand

  • Howard Phung

    HP AI Consulting
    Director | Founder

  • Raymond Fauklner

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

  • Dougall Love

    Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions Ltd
    Owner/CEO

  • Caitlin Rees

    The Hotel Britomart
    Sustainability and Procurement Coordinator

  • Kelly Dodd

    Tourism Talent
    Senior Associate

  • Phillipa Gimmillaro

    Hind Management & Sudima Hotels
    Chief People Officer

  • Mia Matulic

    Google
    Industry Manager, Travel at Google

  • Suresh Subramaniam

    U Hotel Group
    CEO & Founder

  • Angela Blair

    Tourism New Zealand
    GM - International

  • Terry Ngan

    Terry Ngan & Associates Ltd
    Director

  • Olimpa Twiggs

    Metro Hotels
    Business Development Manager WA/NT

  • Emma Fraser

    Fraser Marketing International
    Director

  • Rebecca Cole

    Event & Conference Co.
    Director

  • Xavier Sala Busquets

    Expedia
    Market Manager - WA

  • Annabelle Constant-Slattery

    Quest East Perth
    Director of Sales

  • Sarah Casey

    Rev Star Group
    Manager of Sales & Customer Growth

  • Mel Gan


    Hospitality Strategist | Commercial Leader | APAC Expert

  • Andy Collins

    RoomPriceGenie
    Senior Business Development Manager - APAC

  • Mike Evans

    AMADEUS
    Senior Director of Sales, Enterprise - Australia

  • Mark Fitzgerald

    Corporate Traveller
    General Manager

  • Kezia Purnomo

    Quay Perth
    Events Sales Executive

  • Raphael Antonini

    Salter Brothers Hospitality
    Chief Development Officer

  • Bruce Garrett

    Brook Serene
    Managing Director

  • Olimpia Twiggs
    Business Development Manager WA/NT

  • Paula Navarro

    Quay Perth Hotel
    Director of Sales

  • Rens Breur

    Pan Pacific Perth
    General Manager

  • Mike McKenna

    Optus Stadium Perth
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Marnie Howell

    Hospitality Disability Network WA
    Disability Employment Manager

  • Sharath Kancharla

    Novotel Perth Murray Street
    Director of Food and Beverage

  • Kezia Purnomo

    Quay Perth
    Events Sales Executive

  • Quay Perth
    Director of Sales

  • Jai McNaughton

    Accor
    Talent & Culture Manager

  • Jacqueline Choo

    Pacific STR
    Sales

  • Nicole Wiener

    REVINATE
    General Manager, APAC

  • Michael Smith

    Ananas Consulting
    Managing Director

  • Avril Carter

    Shiji Review Pro
    Director of Sales Asia Pacific

  • Renee Wilson

    Business Events Sydney
    Strategic Partnerships Manager

  • Sam Egerton

    Merivale
    General Manager New Projects

  • Matt Cameron-Smith

    Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
    CEO

  • Kristy Edwards

    BWH Hotels
    Director of Revenue Optimisation

  • Gadi Hassin

    Selina
    Chief Operating Officer

  • Lachlan Harris

    La Vie Hotels & Resorts
    Group Director of Commercial

  • Ted Horner

    Ted Horner & Associates Pty Ltd
    Managing Director

  • Paul Hammond

    STR
    Business Development Manager, Pacific

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    Joel Lee

    Revinate
    Senior Sales Manager, APAC

  • Shaizeen Contractor

    Trilogy Hotels
    Chief Commercial Officer

  • Will Creedon

    Alloggio
    Founder & CEO

  • Nick Ellis

    The Shores Motel Group
    Chief Operating Officer

  • Gavin M. Faull

    Swiss Belhotel International
    Chairman and President at Swiss-Belhotel International

  • Liz Freeman

    Google
    Industry Manager, Travel

  • Martyna Zaczek

    Horwath HTL
    Manager, Perth

  • Sean Jenner

    BIG4 Holiday Parks
    CEO

  • Rod Munro

    BWH Hotels
    Managing Director Australasia

  • Anneke Brown - Managing Director

    Tourism Western Australia
    Managing Director

  • Timothy Buckton

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

  • Adrian Caruso

    Fastrack Digital
    Group Managing Director

  • Bede Fennell

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

  • Hayley Purdon

    Expedia
    Director, Market Management

  • Hazel Rigler

    Motive Group
    CEO

  • Karl Luxon

    Scenic Hotel Group
    CEO

  • Silvia Kypriotis

    25hours Hotel Sydney
    General Manager

  • Megan Knoetze

    Crystalbrook Collection
    Group Director, People and Culture

  • Stacey Plaine

    W Hotels
    Director of Marketing - W Brisbane

  • Scott Bear

    Young Hotel Leaders | Mercure Sydney Manly
    President | General Manager

  • Dave Baswal

    Ovolo Hotels
    CEO

  • Michael Kinloch

    SiteMinder
    Senior Director Corporate Travel

  • Matthew Murray

    Ovolo Hotels
    Director of Food And Beverage - Australia

  • Prof. Dr. Amin Beheshti

    Macquarie University + Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence
    Founder & Director

  • Kerry Gouws

    Expedia
    Program Performance Manager, Revenue

  • Andrea Comastri

    Hotel Etico Australia
    Co-Founder & CEO

  • Andrew Chan

    ACI HR Solutions
    Founder & CEO

  • Wesley Milsom

    Salter Brothers Hospitality
    Portfolio Manager

  • Tim Alpe

    Lylo
    Managing Director

  • Oswin Ribeiro

    Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
    Hotel Manager

  • Lynn McNicol

    Accor
    Director of Revenue - Apartments and Realty

  • Declan Malone

    TikTok
    Client Partner

  • Oliver Ruf

    Park Hyatt Sydney
    Director of Revenue Management

  • Kevin Lu

    Trip.com
    Head of Oceania

  • Renae Trimble GAICD

    Accor Plus
    CEO

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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