Maximum Occupancy
Maximum Occupancy
08:00 — 0:900
Welcome to Maximum Occupancy Australia 2026. Pick up your lanyard and name tag at the registration desk and enjoy a coffee while networking with other conference delegates.
09:00am — 09:05am
A welcome introduction to Maximum Occupancy Australia 2026 by the conference MC and organiser, Adrian Caruso, Group Managing Director for Fastrack Digital.
09:05 — 09:25
Jacqueline Choo — Pacific STR
Learn what the state of the Australian and broader accommodation market is currently and predictions for 2027 and beyond.
09:30 — 09:55
09:55am — 10:10am
Keynote speaker to be advised shortly
10:10am — 10:25am
In this session we explore how the booming wellness sector is reshaping accommodation, with insights into new revenue opportunities, evolving guest expectations and innovative wellness offerings.
10:25 — 10:35
Listen to short sharp presentations from leading industry suppliers and event exhibtors and how you can boost revenue and occupancy using their products.
10:30 — 11:00
Break time! Enjoy a delicious morning tea and network with your fellow conference delegates.
11:00am — 11:25am
Listen to some of Australia's Zealand's top hotel and accommodation managers and operators, and what keeps them up late at night.
11:25 — 11:50
What's changing, what's working, and where to invest for maximum impact.
11:50 — 12:15
Staffing remains a major challenge across the industry. This panel explores practical solutions to attract, train, and retain skilled workers, from international recruitment to new employment models and tech-driven efficiencies.
12:15 — 12:40
Adrian Caruso — Fastrack Digital
12:45 — 01:00
01:00pm — 02:00pm
Network with other attendees over a delicious buffet lunch.
2:00pm — 2:25pm
Demand now comes from many directions - cruise, events, sports, corporate travel and high-value leisure. This panel explores how these segments behave, how they impact occupancy and rates, and how hotels can better align pricing, inventory and marketing to capture the right mix of demand year-round.
02:25pm — 02:50pm
This expert panel of TMCs, corporate buyers, and hotel sales leaders will share what’s driving today’s business travel decisions and what hotels can do now to stay front of mind - and on every preferred supplier list
02:50pm — 03:15pm
03:15pm — 03;45pm
03:45pm — 04:10pm
Industry CEOs and senior leaders share a candid outlook on what’s ahead for the accommodation sector and how they’re preparing for the year ahead.
Dougall Hollis
Accommodation Australia (Vic)
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General Manager
04:15pm — 04:30pm
04:30pm — 04:55pm
As demand patterns shift, revenue performance depends on more than pricing alone. This session explores how operators can combine data, technology, human judgment, and smarter distribution - including GDS - to optimise revenue, expand reach, and protect profitability in changing market conditions.
05:00pm — 05:25pm
05:25pm — 05:40pm
Speaker to be announced shortly
05:40pm — 05:45pm
05:45pm — 06:45pm
