Voco Gosford pre-opening group revealed
The pre-opening group for the Voco Gosford precinct has been introduced with Bjoern Noeldner taking on the position of Basic Supervisor.
Kristina Ayton has been appointed Director of Gross sales and Advertising and marketing; Natalie McGready as Govt Assistant Supervisor; Nicole Curran as Human Assets Supervisor and Janendra Rama as Monetary Controller.
Noeldner brings greater than 30 years of worldwide hospitality expertise, having managed a number of pre-openings, renovations and rebranding tasks for luxurious properties throughout the globe, most lately with InterContinental Inns in Fiji, Adelaide and Hayman Island.
“Being a part of the launch group at Voco Gosford is an unimaginable journey that continues to evolve,” he mentioned.
“On the coronary heart of this journey is our unimaginable pre-opening group that I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with. Collectively, we’re creating one thing really particular, pushed by a shared ardour for excellence and unstuffy hospitality.
“This venture isn’t just about opening a resort, it’s a as soon as in a lifetime alternative to create a vacation spot that mixes world requirements with the character and allure of the Central Coast area. It’s thrilling to be on the forefront of such a transformative venture, realizing that Voco Gosford is ready to be a benchmark for premium but welcoming hospitality within the Central Coast.”
Ayton takes up the position of Director of Gross sales and Advertising and marketing (DOSM) for The Archibald Precinct and Voco Gosford.
She brings greater than a decade of native trade expertise, a deep understanding of the area’s market dynamics and viewers behaviours, and powerful native connections because of her earlier position as Chief Working Officer at The Leisure Grounds, Gosford Race Membership.
“Being a part of the pre-opening group of this unimaginable venture is in contrast to something I’ve skilled earlier than,” mentioned Ayton.
“There’s an actual sense of function and pleasure in realizing we’re not simply opening a resort – we’re creating a wholly new vacation spot that may reshape how individuals expertise the Central Coast.”
Govt Assistant Supervisor Natalie McGready brings a wealth of operational expertise from well-known properties comparable to The Star Sydney, Ovolo Woolloomooloo and Novotel Sydney Darling Sq..
“The precinct will deliver a wholly recent providing to Gosford and being a part of the launch group is inspiring,” she mentioned.
“Past opening the doorways, I’m most enthusiastic about increasing our group and making a tradition that understands and lives true to our model and values.”
Human Assets Supervisor Nicole Curran has intensive HR administration expertise throughout aviation and main hospitality manufacturers together with Qantas, IHG and Accor.
Monetary Controller Janendra Rama is answerable for overseeing the monetary operations and strategic planning for the resort’s pre-opening and post-launch phases.
Rama brings over 25 years’ expertise working in finance throughout boutique accommodations, multinational chains, and personal enterprises.
The Langham names Basic Supervisor for brand spanking new Bangkok resort
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Nick Downing as Basic Supervisor of The Langham, Customized Home, Bangkok, slated to openin 2026.
Downing brings greater than three many years of luxurious hospitality expertise from throughout Southeast Asia, Australia and the Indian Ocean.
He most lately served as Basic Supervisor of The Siam in Bangkok, the place he’s credited with enjoying a key position in main the resort to a spot on the World’s 50 Greatest Inns checklist and a Michelin three-key distinction.
Beforehand, at Minor Lodge Group, Downing managed a cluster of 12 accommodations; W Retreat Koh Samui – which he efficiently repositioned – and Per Aquum Inns and Resorts, the place he steered key growth tasks and the opening of the famend Huvafen Fushi resort.
He’ll report back to LHG’s Regional Vice President – Operations, Asia, Sherona Shng
“This appointment is a transparent assertion of intent,” mentioned Shng.
“We’re constructing The Langham, Customized Home, Bangkok to be some of the distinctive and fascinating accommodations within the area. Nick’s capacity to raise properties into cultural icons, with a give attention to individuals, partnerships and place, makes him the best particular person to deliver the extraordinary resort to life.”
Crowne Plaza Geelong hires gross sales and advertising lead
Crowne Plaza Geelong has welcomed Karen Jackson as Director of Gross sales and Advertising and marketing, forward of its 2026,
Jackson brings over 25 years of expertise within the resort and tourism trade, having held senior gross sales and advertising roles with main manufacturers together with Marriott, Starwood and Accor, and beforehand labored for Tourism Victoria.
“I’m extremely excited to be becoming a member of IHG and Plenary as a part of the pre-opening of Crowne Plaza Geelong on the waterfront, and to contribute to such a major growth for the area,” mentioned Jackson.
“As a proud native, I’m enthusiastic about showcasing every little thing Geelong has to supply and bringing a premium resort providing to town’s rising tourism and occasions sector.
“I stay up for persevering with my engagement with the group and welcoming visitors to expertise this thrilling new resort.”
Crowne Plaza Geelong Basic Supervisor, John Dickson, who has beforehand labored alongside Jackson, welcomed her to the group.
“It’s an exquisite alternative to once more work with Karen who’s so enthusiastic about her house metropolis and shares the values that we need to set up inside the resort,” he mentioned.
“Karen is such knowledgeable and has all the time had her consumer’s greatest pursuits at coronary heart and has all the time gone above and past to make sure their wants are exceeded.
“IHG’s Crowne Plaza Geelong is such an thrilling growth and along with the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Conference and Occasion Centre, will additional encourage visitation within the area and I do know Karen will help this with the fervour and dedication she has all the time displayed”.
Dorsett Melbourne names EAM
Dorsett Melbourne has welcomed Sushant Sharma as Govt Assistant Supervisor.
Sharma brings over 17 years of expertise throughout boutique accommodations, luxurious lodges, and full-service properties in Victoria and South Australia together with Sequoia Luxurious Lodge, Mount Lofty Home and Sofitel Adelaide.
In his most up-to-date position as Basic Supervisor at The Larwill Artwork Sequence Melbourne, Sharma launched sustainability packages that earned Eco Certification from Eco Tourism Australia, launched group partnerships to strengthen native engagement, and cultivated a high-performing tradition.
Sharma started his hospitality profession in meals and beverage earlier than transferring into key administration roles.
“I’ve devoted my profession to the hospitality trade. From the entrance desk to occasion coordination and visitor companies, I thrive in environments the place heat, consideration to element and real connection come collectively to make individuals really feel really welcome,” says Sushant.
“It’s extremely rewarding to hitch a model like Dorsett that shares these values. I’m excited to proceed constructing a robust tradition, shaping standout visitor experiences and contributing to the resort’s ongoing progress on this vibrant metropolis.”
Dorsett Melbourne Basic Supervisor, Stephen Cane, described Sharma as “the ultimate piece of the puzzle” within the resort’s management group.
“His appointment brings a wealth of expertise and a strategic mindset that may help us in taking Dorsett Melbourne to new heights,” Cane mentioned.
“With a busy calendar of high-profile occasions forward in Melbourne, his management might be instrumental in shaping the best way we have interaction with our visitors and the broader market.”
