La Vie Motels & Resorts management restructure, HM Awards winner will get tapped, and the extremely anticipated Avani Mooloolaba scores a GM.
Avani Mooloolaba scores GM
KPAT Motels, proprietor, developer and operator of Avani Mooloolaba Seaside Lodge has appointed Scott Wright as Normal Supervisor, forward of the property’s opening in April 2026.
With a profession spanning greater than 20 years throughout Australia and New Zealand, Wright joins Avani Mooloolaba Seaside Lodge following 15 years with the Rydges Motels & Resorts group, most just lately as Normal Supervisor of Rydges South Financial institution the place he led the lodge to its strongest efficiency in 29 years.
“It has been 30 years because the Sunshine Coast final welcomed a full-service lodge and greater than 40 years since an internationally branded lodge opened within the area,” Wright stated.
“The Coast has been prepared for a lodge like this for a while and I’m thrilled to be main the operations.”
Recruitment for key management and frontline roles on the lodge will now start to ramp up.
La Vie’s operational restructure
La Vie Motels and Resorts has revealed a strategic operational restructure designed to strengthen its management workforce and help the group’s continued progress throughout the Asia-Pacific area.
Ramesh Bappoo — Head of Hospitality Operations, South & Southeast Asia
Efficient 20 January 2026, Ramesh Bappoo will assume the position of Head of Hospitality Operations, South & Southeast Asia.
Bappoo brings over three a long time of worldwide hospitality expertise, having held senior management roles with manufacturers together with Accor, IHG, Hilton, and Marriott. His experience spans Southeast Asia, the Center East, Europe, and island locations, equipping him with a novel perspective on operational excellence.
Ramesh will concentrate on elevating service requirements, strengthening workforce functionality, and driving industrial efficiency in considered one of La Vie’s most strategic progress markets, which boasts a strong pipeline of recent openings over the following 12–24 months, the group said.
Amanda Cottome — Head of Operations, Pacific
Amanda Cottome has been promoted to Head of Operations, Pacific. On this position, Amanda will lead operations throughout La Vie’s increasing portfolio in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.
“Since becoming a member of La Vie, Amanda has been instrumental in opening and repositioning properties, implementing operational efficiencies, and fostering high-performing groups. Her deep understanding of the Pacific market and confirmed skill to ship distinctive visitor experiences make her the perfect chief to drive efficiency and progress on this area,” the group said.
Suzette Gunn — Group Director of Income and Distribution
Suzette Gunn has been promoted to Group Director of Income and Distribution.
“Gunn’s revolutionary method to income administration and her skill to harness data-driven insights have been pivotal in delivering sturdy industrial outcomes throughout the portfolio,: the group said.
“In her new position, Gunn will lead world income technique and distribution, specializing in maximising progress potential, optimizing channels, and making certain La Vie stays aggressive in an evolving market. Her management and imaginative and prescient will play a important position in shaping the group’s industrial success.”
“This restructure marks an thrilling new chapter for La Vie. As we transfer into La Vie 2.0, operational excellence is pivotal. Amanda, Ramesh, and Suzette convey distinctive experience and management that might be instrumental in driving our progress technique and delivering excellent outcomes for our house owners and friends,” La Vie Motels & Resorts, Chief Government Officer, Jerry Xu stated.
New period of culinary excellence at Rosewood Matakauri with HM Awards winner
Rosewood Matakauri has appointed Corey Hume as Government Chef, marking a brand new period of culinary excellence for the lakeside resort.
A revered identify in New Zealand’s fine-dining panorama, Hume joins Rosewood Matakauri with a distinguished profession, most just lately as Culinary Director and Government Chef at Mount Cook dinner Lakeside Retreat.
Previous to that, Hume spent 4 years as Government Chef at The Rees Lodge, Luxurious Residences and Lakeside Residences the place his management earned him HM Journal’s “Lodge Chef of the 12 months – Australasia & Pacific Area” for 3 consecutive years (2020–2022).
“Corey’s artistic imaginative and prescient and deep respect for New Zealand substances completely complement Rosewood Matakauri’s spirit of place. His management will additional improve the resort’s fame for world-class gastronomy that displays each the sweetness and vitality of Queenstown,” Rosewood New Zealand Cluster Director of Culinary, Jane-Therese Mulry stated.
