Revinate — Country Director - Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific

Hamilton Island — Chief Operating Officer

Renae Trimble, a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry, was appointed CEO of Accor Plus, Asia Pacific, in February 2023. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, Renae has dedicated over 15 years of her expertise to Accor, showcasing a deep understanding of the company's operations and values.

In her role as CEO, Renae is responsible for overseeing the growth and development of Accor Plus across Asia Pacific, ensuring the programme continues to provide valuable benefits and experiences for its 435,000 members. Spanning more than 20 countries and including more than 1,000 participating hotels, the Accor Plus loyalty programme is designed to give members access to incredible experiences, bonus night stays, and discounted dining and accommodation options, wherever they travel across the Asia Pacific region.

Before taking on the CEO position of Accor Plus, Renae spent 5 years leading the Commercial Division for Accor Pacific where she was charged with driving commercial performance, strategy, loyalty, distribution and revenue for the hotel group. Prior to this,
Renae held numerous senior executive roles at Accor, in regional operations and with Accor’s central team – including Sales, Loyalty, Digital and Marketing.

During her time at Accor, Renae played an integral role in two major acquisition integrations during her time at Accor Hotels – with the integration of Mirvac in 2012 and Mantra in 2019. In addition, Renae led the launch of Accor’s leading lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL (Accor Live Limitless), which provides members with incredible experiences that go beyond the hotel stay and enable them to enjoy experiences, encounters and events that money simply can’t buy.

Pacific STR — Sales

Experienced digital marketing and revenue professional with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Specializing in revenue management, digital marketing, and market intelligence. Currently supporting the hospitality sector at STR and CoStar, providing data-driven insights that help hotels, investors, and industry stakeholders optimize performance and strategic decision-making.
Expertise includes yield management, revenue analysis and hotel management, with a focus on leveraging benchmarking data, market trends, and competitive intelligence to drive revenue growth. Committed to helping independent and chain hotels develop effective pricing, distribution, and marketing strategies that maximize profitability and market positioning.

A passionate advocate for tourism, destinations, and immersive travel experiences, with a deep understanding of hospitality analytics and industry dynamics. Dedicated to empowering hoteliers with actionable insights, helping businesses enhance visibility, optimize channel distribution, and capitalize on market opportunities in an evolving landscape.

Luxury Escapes — Co-Founder + CEO

Adam Schwab has built Luxury Escapes into one of Australia’s most successful and loved businesses. Luxury Escapes is expected to turn over $1 billion this year and has more than 600 team members across four continents.

Adam started life as a corporate lawyer specialising in mergers & acquisitions at one of Australia’s largest legal firms before becoming a founding what would become Luxury Escapes with school friend, Jeremy Same in 2010.
Luxury Escapes: Luxury Escapes was named the fastest growing company in Australia by BRW in 2013 and by the Australian Financial Review in 2017. It was also ranked #1 in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 while Adam was the Young CEO of the Year in 2015 and was nominated for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 (Southern Region).

Since 2004, Adam has been a financial journalist and business commentator specialising in corporate governance, economics and start-ups for The Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald and BRW.

The Langham — Regional Director of Marketing, Pacific

Accommodation Australia (Vic) — General Manager

Title Hospitality — Director

Minett Consulting — Director

Fastrack Digital — Digital Marketing Specialist

Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) — CEO

Lisa Patroni is a strategic and purpose-driven leader with over 25 years of experience across tourism, hospitality, events, government, and public land sectors. As CEO of the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), she leads Victoria’s peak tourism body, advocating for innovation, sustainability, and industry-wide collaboration to shape a resilient and future-focused visitor economy.

Previously at Parks Victoria, Lisa served as Executive Director of Visitor Experience, where she led the strategic repositioning of the organisation’s engagement with visitors, communities, and commercial partners. Her work focused on embedding a values-driven culture, modernising digital and brand strategies, and strengthening the organisation’s role in connecting people with nature. She played a key role in aligning public land use with tourism, conservation, and community outcomes - ensuring that the visitor economy supported both environmental stewardship and economic resilience.

Lisa has held senior executive roles at the Victoria Racing Club, Peter Rowland Catering, Hilton Hotels Worldwide, and the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she consistently led innovation, brand evolution, commercial growth and stakeholder alignment. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to purpose-driven strategy, industry collaboration, and creating environments where teams thrive and ideas translate into impact.

RC People & Culture Consulting — Owner

Rochelle brings an impressive 35+ years of experience in hotels, events, and people strategy, with a results-focused yet deeply empathetic approach that transforms organisations from the inside out. Her track record speaks volumes: she's led HR for the largest event centre in the Southern Hemisphere, supported 130+ General Managers with talent strategy, and championed gender equity across large-scale organisations. What sets Rochelle apart is her unique ability to blend strategic vision with heartfelt commitment. She's a natural mentor and expert in everything from workplace investigations to leadership program design, fostering environments where people feel valued, motivated, and empowered to do their best work. Rochelle specialises in helping hotels and hospitality businesses thrive by elevating the way people work, lead, and grow together. Her philosophy - Exceptional workplaces are built on empathy, equity, and accountability.

Trust You — VP Sales APAC

Extended STAY Australasia — Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman

Paul Constantinou AM is a pioneering figure in Australia’s accommodation sector and Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of extended STAY australasia. In 1988 he founded Quest Apartment Hotels after identifying a clear gap for high-quality, home-like accommodation tailored to extended-stay business travellers. Under his leadership the brand grew into the largest serviced-apartment group in the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 170 properties across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the United Kingdom, before its sale to The Ascott Limited.

Today Paul channels decades of expertise into extended STAY australasia, partnering with Choice Hotels Asia-Pac to introduce the MainStay Suites brand and deliver flexible, apartment-style “Live Like Home” experiences for corporate, government and project-based travellers.

He is also actively involved with the Thelma and Paul Constantinou Foundation, which supports initiatives that improve health outcomes and educational access for young people. Paul remains passionate about advancing the extended-stay sector and creating lasting community impact.

Pan Pacific Melbourne — Hotel Manager

Prompt Hospitality Tech — Founder & Principal Consultant

Before founding PHT, Ravinder spent years inside Accor's technology function, giving him a ground-level view of how hotel ICT actually gets delivered, from pre-opening builds to the daily realities of running a property. That operator's perspective now shapes how PHT approaches every engagement, including where AI genuinely earns its place in a hotel's operations and where it doesn't.

Since founding PHT, Ravinder has grown the business from a solo operation to a team of six in its first quarter and now supports properties across Accor and Ennismore with managed ICT, infrastructure design, pre-opening delivery and vCIO advisory, alongside professional services engagements with other branded & independent properties.

RMS — Enterprise Sales Director

Leading enterprise sales across Asia-Pacific for RMS, Zach helps hospitality operators unlock growth through smarter property management technology. With a career built across go-to-market strategy, AI-driven technology adoption, and organizational change management, Zach brings a cross-industry perspective to a sector undergoing rapid transformation. Most recently at Bigtincan, a leading AI sales enablement platform, he worked closely with operators, ownership groups, and executive stakeholders to build the commercial foundations that turn technology investment into results. At RMS, Zach focuses on the enterprise segment: complex, multi-property operators who need more than software - they need a technology partner that understands how hospitality businesses actually run.

Journey Beyond — Chief People Officer

Sarah Derry is an experienced CEO, Chief People Officer, non-executive director, executive coach and leadership expert, with more than 30 years’ experience leading people, culture and business transformation across diverse industries.

Her career has included CEO of an organisation of more than 400 hotels and 21,000 team members, serving as CEO of a global leadership initiative delivering programs in Antarctica and Africa, and holding senior executive and Chief People Officer roles across tourism, hospitality and experience-led businesses. An entrepreneur at heart, Sarah has also built and operated her own businesses and advises leaders and organisations navigating growth, transformation and change.

Purpose-led and passionate about connecting people to their potential, Sarah is the Founder of WomenTHAT, a growing movement creating opportunity for women across travel, hospitality, accommodation, tourism and events through connection, allyship, advocacy and leadership. She is also Director of Sarah Derry Co-LAB, where she works with leaders and organisations to challenge conventional thinking and champion authentic, empathetic and character-led leadership.
Sarah is a passionate advocate for education, inclusion and social impact. She is Chair and Non-Executive Director of Two Good Co and an Advisor to BETTER, supporting organisations creating meaningful and lasting social impact. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: leadership is human, and when we lead with courage, heart and authenticity, we create better businesses, stronger communities and lasting impact

Brady Group — General Manager Hotels & Hospitality

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne — General Manager

Hannah St Hotel — General Manager

Peter is a highly experienced hotelier whose career spans more than two decades across Australia, Fiji, and Canada. Known for his thoughtful leadership style and guest-fi rst philosophy, he brings a strong operational foundation and a passion for building authentic, high-performing teams.

He joins TFE Hotels from Le Méridien Melbourne, where he led the successful pre-opening and brand relaunch in the Australian market. His previous roles include General Manager at Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, and senior leadership positions at The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa and Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island in Fiji. Peter has also held senior positions with Marriott, Westin, and Sheraton properties across both Canada and Australia during his twenty-year career.

A respected voice in the industry, Peter currently serves as Chair of the Accommodation Australia (Victoria) State Advisory Group, where he continues to champion best practice and innovation in hospitality.

EVT — Group General Manager Technology & Digital

EVT Hotels and Resorts — State General Manager

Lee Davey’s current role as State General Manager for EVT Hotels and Resorts, sees him lead nine hotels across Victoria, Tasmania and one hotel in New South Wales. Lee uses his extensive industry experience to guide the General Managers of these properties to deliver commercial success and operational excellence.
Lee is simultaneously General Manager of Rydges Melbourne, the flagship property for the Rydges brand across Australia and New Zealand.

During his 30 years in the hotel industry, Lee has held senior leadership roles across some of Australia’s leading hotel brands, including Rydges and QT Hotels & Resorts, Art Series Hotels, Sofitel Melbourne and Crown Towers. His experience includes roles in both clients facing and back of house operational roles, food and beverage and people and culture. His expertise spans revenue management, commercial strategy, and brand development.

Lee led the reopening of Rydges Melbourne in 2023, following a significant investment by EVT to create a flagship hotel for the Rydges brand during an 18-month renovation. Since re-opening the hotel, Lee has achieved strong commercial performance, created a focus on the guest experience and been recognised by the industry with multiple hotel awards.

Known for his hands-on, people-first leadership style, Lee has a strong focus on innovation, developing high-performing teams and finding new ways to maximise both the hotel performance and profitability, and the guest experience.

Lord Mayor Of Melbourne

Melbourne Park — Chief Communications

Katherine Oakley is Chief Communications Officer at Melbourne Park, leading enterprise communications, government and stakeholder relations, media, reputation and organisational positioning.

Her experience spans more than 25 years across strategic communications, corporate affairs, brand, engagement and issues management within stakeholder environments.

She works closely with the Board, Chief Executive Officer and executive leaders to support Melbourne Park’s long-term strategic objectives, major infrastructure projects, world-class events and industry leadership. Katherine has held senior roles across all levels of government, as well as within major organisations and industry bodies.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of International Business with Honours and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Katherine is Deputy Chair of the VTIC Events Sector Round Table, supporting the development of Victoria’s visitor economy.

Accommodation Australia — Chief Executive

Pullman East Melbourne — General Manager

With a remarkable career over 25 years of experience leading hotels and resorts throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America, Glen is a highly strategic General Manager who has specialised in hotel openings, major event precincts and multi-purpose resorts.

Prior to his current role at Pullman East Melbourne, Glen was the pre-opening General Manager at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, Mercure Melbourne Doncaster and Pullman Sydney Penrith along with holding influential General Manager roles at Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra in Honolulu and Pullman Sydney Olympic Park.

Glen is an authentic leader who is primarily focused on providing genuine care for others and strategically growing businesses through a balance of operational expertise, commercial development and financial acumen.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Monash University and is the Chair of the VTIC Accommodation Sector Round Table.

Luxury Escapes — General Manager - Commercial

Tom McMenemie is General Manager, Commercial at Luxury Escapes, overseeing the company’s commercial strategy and partnerships. His focus is on building long-term relationships with travel partners, identifying new growth opportunities and helping shape the commercial direction of a business that has redefined how millions of people discover and book premium travel experiences. Tom works closely with hotel owners, travel brands, destinations and tourism partners around the world to create partnerships that deliver value for travellers and partners alike. He is passionate about innovation, collaboration and how technology is transforming the way travellers discover, book and experience the world

JACK Hospitality — Managing Director

Alison is a well seasoned hospitality leader with 30 years of global experience
across hotel development, asset management, luxury & lifestyle hotel operations, Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and commercial catering.

With deep industry knowledge and an unparalleled passion for hospitality, she
delivers exceptional guest experiences and strong commercial outcomes. Her career includes serving as Director of Development, Australasia & Pacific with Langham Hospitality Group and previously as Director of Restaurants and Bars for Australasia and Japan at InterContinental Hotels Group, where she oversaw food and beverage strategy and design for new hotel openings, refurbishments and conversions. Having managed more than 60 restaurant and bar openings, Alison excels in development, operations management and business improvement.

She now takes this experience to others via her fully integrated F&B consultancy firm, JACK Hospitality; Australia’s only majority Indigenous owned Hospitality Consultancy. From feasibility studies through to concept and operations she works with several of the major hotel brands in creating excellence in F&B and providing hotel advisory for the Owner side. Alison brings an unparalleled passion and deep understanding of the industry to her work, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and successful business outcomes.

As an excellent communicator and results-driven leader, Alison develops creative food and beverage brand concepts. Her expertise lies in Asset management, HMA negotiation and Operator selection as well as managing venue openings, assembling high-performance teams, and achieving commercial targets. With a strong commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and responsible food sourcing.

JACK Hospitality — Managing Director

Alison is a well seasoned hospitality leader with 30 years of global experience
across hotel development, asset management, luxury & lifestyle hotel operations, Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and commercial catering.

With deep industry knowledge and an unparalleled passion for hospitality, she
delivers exceptional guest experiences and strong commercial outcomes. Her career includes serving as Director of Development, Australasia & Pacific with Langham Hospitality Group and previously as Director of Restaurants and Bars for Australasia and Japan at InterContinental Hotels Group, where she oversaw food and beverage strategy and design for new hotel openings, refurbishments and conversions. Having managed more than 60 restaurant and bar openings, Alison excels in development, operations management and business improvement.

She now takes this experience to others via her fully integrated F&B consultancy firm, JACK Hospitality; Australia’s only majority Indigenous owned Hospitality Consultancy. From feasibility studies through to concept and operations she works with several of the major hotel brands in creating excellence in F&B and providing hotel advisory for the Owner side. Alison brings an unparalleled passion and deep understanding of the industry to her work, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and successful business outcomes.

As an excellent communicator and results-driven leader, Alison develops creative food and beverage brand concepts. Her expertise lies in Asset management, HMA negotiation and Operator selection as well as managing venue openings, assembling high-performance teams, and achieving commercial targets. With a strong commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and responsible food sourcing.

Melbourne Convention Bureau — Chief Executive Officer

MONA - Museum of Old and New Art — Senior Marketing Manager

MONA - Museum of Old and New Art — Senior Marketing Manager

Ennismore Hotels — Vice President of Operations Pacific

Llewellyn Wyeth is a senior hospitality executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across leading hotel brands and destinations in Australia and the Pacific.
As Vice President of Operations for Ennismore Hotels in the Pacific, he provides strategic and operational leadership across the region, partnering with General Managers, owners and leadership teams to drive commercial performance, elevate guest experiences and build high-performing cultures.
His career spans regional and multi-property leadership, hotel openings and transitions, brand repositioning, asset enhancement, food and beverage performance and large-scale conferences and events. Before joining Ennismore, he held senior roles with Accor including Area General Manager for South Australia, Regional General Manager for Western Australia and Regional Director of Sales for Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia as well as General Manager positions across major Australian hotels.
Known for combining commercial discipline with an engaged, on-property leadership style. Llewellyn has led complex portfolios across luxury, premium, lifestyle and economy segments strengthened relationships with owners and investors and developed high-performing leadership teams across diverse markets. His experience includes major repositioning and rebranding projects, capital enhancement programs and high-volume conference, events and food-and-beverage operations. His hotels and venues have received industry recognition, including Luxury Hotel of the Year.
Llewellyn also brings an owner-operator perspective to his corporate leadership. As Co-Founder of Le Mas Barossa, a five-star luxury accommodation experience and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and recently awarded Michelin Key, he understands the expectations of owners and the importance of creating distinctive, commercially successful hospitality experiences.
His approach is grounded in people, performance and partnerships with a clear belief that exceptional hospitality is created through exceptional teams

Ennismore Hotels — Vice President of Operations Pacific

Llewellyn Wyeth is a senior hospitality executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across leading hotel brands and destinations in Australia and the Pacific.
As Vice President of Operations for Ennismore Hotels in the Pacific, he provides strategic and operational leadership across the region, partnering with General Managers, owners and leadership teams to drive commercial performance, elevate guest experiences and build high-performing cultures.
His career spans regional and multi-property leadership, hotel openings and transitions, brand repositioning, asset enhancement, food and beverage performance and large-scale conferences and events. Before joining Ennismore, he held senior roles with Accor including Area General Manager for South Australia, Regional General Manager for Western Australia and Regional Director of Sales for Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia as well as General Manager positions across major Australian hotels.
Known for combining commercial discipline with an engaged, on-property leadership style. Llewellyn has led complex portfolios across luxury, premium, lifestyle and economy segments strengthened relationships with owners and investors and developed high-performing leadership teams across diverse markets. His experience includes major repositioning and rebranding projects, capital enhancement programs and high-volume conference, events and food-and-beverage operations. His hotels and venues have received industry recognition, including Luxury Hotel of the Year.
Llewellyn also brings an owner-operator perspective to his corporate leadership. As Co-Founder of Le Mas Barossa, a five-star luxury accommodation experience and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and recently awarded Michelin Key, he understands the expectations of owners and the importance of creating distinctive, commercially successful hospitality experiences.
His approach is grounded in people, performance and partnerships with a clear belief that exceptional hospitality is created through exceptional teams

The Royce Hotel

The Royce Hotel — Director of Operations/ Culinary Director

Intuit MailChimp — APAC Partnership Lead

Elias leads partnerships for Intuit Mailchimp across Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Japan. He works with a network of agencies, technology providers, and migration specialists to help businesses get more from their marketing, from onboarding to optimisation that delivers real growth for businesses.
With a particular interest in hospitality, Elias has worked alongside partners like Fastrack Digital and TrustYou to help hotels and venues turn guest data into direct, revenue-driving email and automation strategies. At Max. Occupancy AU 2026, he’s looking forward to connecting with operators and partners who want to build stronger guest relationships and grow direct bookings.

Intuit MailChimp — APAC Partnership Lead

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne — Director of Marketing

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne — Director of Marketing

Expedia — Area Manager

Clare West is Area Manager for Expedia Group, leading a team of market managers covering Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. With more than 20 years' experience across hospitality, tourism, revenue management and business development, Clare combines deep industry expertise with a strategic, partner-focused approach. She holds a Master of Tourism from La Trobe University and is passionate about helping partners drive growth and maximise success.

Expedia — Area Manager

Clare West is Area Manager for Expedia Group, leading a team of market managers covering Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. With more than 20 years' experience across hospitality, tourism, revenue management and business development, Clare combines deep industry expertise with a strategic, partner-focused approach. She holds a Master of Tourism from La Trobe University and is passionate about helping partners drive growth and maximise success.

Hannah St Hotel — General Manager

Hannah St Hotel — General Manager

Hannah St Hotel — Executive Chef

Sean Thomas is the Executive Chef of Hannah St Hotel, Melbourne. Formerly Executive Chef of Salted Egg and The Q Rooftop Bar at Quincy Hotel, Sean has built his career in leading Australian venues including MoVida, Gingerboy, Sezar, Shukah, and Madame Hanoi. Known for his bold flavours, innovative approach to modern Asian cuisine, and strong leadership style, Sean is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and developing high-performing hospitality teams.

Hannah St Hotel — Executive Chef

C.H.E. GROUP — Managing Director (Former CEO – Village Entertainment, Topgolf Australia + Intencity)

C.H.E. GROUP — Managing Director (Former CEO – Village Entertainment, Topgolf Australia + Intencity)

Airbnb — Head of Homes & Hotel, Australia & New Zealand

Airbnb — Head of Homes & Hotel, Australia & New Zealand

James Ho leads Airbnb’s Homes & Hotels business across Australia and New Zealand, overseeing marketplace growth across professional hosts, independent operators and hotel partners in one of Airbnb’s most dynamic regions.

He is responsible for commercial performance, supply strategy and ecosystem development across diverse accommodation assets — from distributed homes to boutique and branded hotels — operating at the intersection of platform technology and operator economics.

With more than 18 years of experience scaling consumer and marketplace businesses, James has held management roles across strategy, finance and commercial operations at Qantas, LinkedIn and Apple. Prior to Airbnb, he was General Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Hipcamp, where he led regional expansion for the outdoor stays marketplace.

James holds an MBA from AGSM, Chicago Booth and degrees in Advanced Physics and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Sydney

Novotel Melbourne Airport + Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport — Director of People & Culture

Shiji Group — Director of Sales ANZ

Ivano Ceracchi is the Director of Sales ANZ at Shiji Group, bringing over a decade of experience across hospitality technology, payments and commercial strategy. Having worked closely with leading hotel groups across Australia and the Pacific, Ivano has a strong understanding of the operational challenges hotels face and how technology can help improve efficiency, guest experience and profitability.

Shiji Group — Director of Sales ANZ

Ivano Ceracchi is the Director of Sales ANZ at Shiji Group, bringing over a decade of experience across hospitality technology, payments and commercial strategy. Having worked closely with leading hotel groups across Australia and the Pacific, Ivano has a strong understanding of the operational challenges hotels face and how technology can help improve efficiency, guest experience and profitability.

Mainstay Suites — Director

Director of MainStay Suites at Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, leading the growth and development of the extended stay brand across the region. With experience spanning revenue management, operations, distribution and commercial strategy, Monique is focused on building a scalable extended stay model that delivers sustainable profit margins and strong returns for hotel owners, while strengthening the MainStay Suites brand across APAC.

Mainstay Suites — Director

Director of MainStay Suites at Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, leading the growth and development of the extended stay brand across the region. With experience spanning revenue management, operations, distribution and commercial strategy, Monique is focused on building a scalable extended stay model that delivers sustainable profit margins and strong returns for hotel owners, while strengthening the MainStay Suites brand across APAC.

extended STAY australasia — Co-founder & Managing Director

Damian Gallace is a well-respected hospitality leader who is pioneering leading the future of extended-stay accommodation across Australasia. With over fifteen years of senior leadership experience with companies such as BlueScope Steel and Woolworths Limited, and hands-on involvement in either owning, leading or managing more than 40 apartment hotels nationwide, Damian applies his keen eye for detail in creating long-term accommodation that feels like home and supports residents to live, connect and thrive.

As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Extended Stay Australasia, Damian is driven by the dynamic needs of modern travellers and the critical role accommodation plays in regional and suburban growth. Inspired by his own experiences in transient workforce projects, Damian believes extended-stay properties should go beyond just providing shelter and a bed to sleep - fostering connection, well-being and purpose for residents, communities, and businesses is core to his passion. He is dedicated to transforming a sector that blends innovation and empathy, with tailored and personalised experiences to elevate industry standards.

extended STAY australasia — Co-founder & Managing Director

Damian Gallace is a well-respected hospitality leader who is pioneering leading the future of extended-stay accommodation across Australasia. With over fifteen years of senior leadership experience with companies such as BlueScope Steel and Woolworths Limited, and hands-on involvement in either owning, leading or managing more than 40 apartment hotels nationwide, Damian applies his keen eye for detail in creating long-term accommodation that feels like home and supports residents to live, connect and thrive.

As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Extended Stay Australasia, Damian is driven by the dynamic needs of modern travellers and the critical role accommodation plays in regional and suburban growth. Inspired by his own experiences in transient workforce projects, Damian believes extended-stay properties should go beyond just providing shelter and a bed to sleep - fostering connection, well-being and purpose for residents, communities, and businesses is core to his passion. He is dedicated to transforming a sector that blends innovation and empathy, with tailored and personalised experiences to elevate industry standards.