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This is where the leaders of today come to share insight, talk disruption, inspire and challenge you. They’ll delve into the issues facing our industry today, discuss what can we expect to see on the horizon, and how they’re strategising accordingly.
Preview Agenda
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10.30am – Clear skies ahead? How to remain agile in a dynamic industry |
11.30am – Industry Outlooks: Prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future |
12.30m – Tried and tested tactics to exceed expectations and win over the modern guest |
1.30pm – Shifting your mindset: Innovative strategies to recruit and retain top talent |
2.30pm – Creating a culture of well-being: Strategies for increasing health, happiness, and productivity for you and your team |
3.30pm – Destination NSW – The essential insights you need to know |
[Panel] The hotel industry has made an impressive post-pandemic recovery, but now faces new challenges amid economic uncertainty. To stay competitive, it’s crucial for hoteliers to remain agile and adapt to emerging trends and evolving expectations. Join our impressive panel of successful leaders as we delve into the current challenges and opportunities faced by the industry, and discuss strategies to thrive in these turbulent times. From navigating rising costs, skills shortages, evolving guest expectations and preparing for the return of Chinese tourism, we’ll explore actionable insights to help hoteliers stay ahead of the curve.
Sarah Derry, CEO, Accor
Michael Johnson, CEO, Accommodation Australia
Facilitator – Fiona Pereira, Director of Talent Aquisition, Marriott
Sarah Derry
CEO, Accor
Michael Johnson
CEO, Accommodation Australia
Fiona Pereira
Director of Talent Acquisition, Marriott Australia
Antony Ritch
CEO, TFE Hotels
Julian Clark
CEO, Lancemore Group
Renae Trimble
CEO, Accor Plus
Joanne Sproule
Group General Manager, PUBLIC
Anthony Metcalfe
Director of Rooms, Capella Sydney
Wayne Taranto
COO, Ovolo Hotels
Kim Mahaffy
General Manager, Pier One Sydney Harbour
Stephen Ferguson
National CEO, Australian Hotels Association
Nicole Downs
Group Director People & Performance, Ovolo Hotels
Paul Richardson
CEO, ICC
Gemma McCourt
Managing Director, Hotel Mentor
Lynda Ugarte
Head of Human Resources, Japan, Australasia & Pacific, IHG
Caspar P. Schmidt
Founder & Managing Director, QCC Collection Group & Motif Retreats
Steve Cox
CEO, Destination NSW
Dino Mezzatesta
Group CEO, Cronulla Sharks
Emma Hynes
Director of Operations – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Craig Hooley
COO – Australia & New Zealand, Minor Hotels
Matthew Burke
Regional Director – Pacific, South Asia, STR
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