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What about Women In Management?
Exciting news announced! The inaugural BlackTie Gala & Awards night for the Accommodation & Hospitality industry is being brought to you by Resly & Women In.
“The Best of Tourism Awards Gala 2022: A Night To Remember” It’s time to raise our glasses to toast the end of our biggest challenge and welcome back our great industry! This is a well-deserved celebration acknowledging the struggles and hardships that rippled through our community due to COVID-19 and fi nally witnessing the bright light at the end of the tunnel. Bringing together all those who keep the wheels spinning and rewarding those who lead the way. Date: Friday August 5, 2022
Where: The Star Gold Coast, includes 3 course meal & drinks package, entertainment & awards
Cost: Tickets from $170.00
Please head to www.womenin. com.au or reach out to marisa@womenin.com.au.
The 2022 ARAMA TOP Awards Presentation & Dinner
The Management Rights Industry`s night of nights!
Yes, it’s that time of year again, following on from the success of the TOP Awards Dinner last year the 2022 event will take place on July 26, at Brisbane City Hall, from 6PM. Contact national offi ce for enquiries 1300 ARAMA Q or national@arama.com.au Ticket prices are:
• $180 + GST each for members (up to 2 pax at this price i.e., ARAMA member plus partner - make sure you are logged in as a member)
• $250 plus GST for non-members or
• A table of 8 for $1,440 plus GST.
80 TWENTY Hotel Conference Gold Coast & Brisbane
The first 80 TWENTY Hotel Conference of 2022, kicked off in June with a whole day event held at The Star Gold Coast, attracting over 150 delegates.
Resort News was there to hear from industry experts and leaders about how they view the “new normal” beyond COVID-19. Organiser and host Jude Bolger, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Nuvho, said: “It was a fantastic turnout at our Gold Coast conference that had insightful speakers and panellists discussing some of the current issues facing the serviced accommodation sector.
“The speakers and panellists were of an exceptional calibre."
Throughout the day key issues such as managing the staffing crisis, revenue management, marketing, and sustainability were discussed by panels comprising of operators, and interesting leaders from across the accommodation sector, including hotels, caravan parks, and the wellness industry, who contributed their unique insights. Jude thanked the event cohosts, sponsors, media partners, exhibitors and supporters. Brisbane’s 80 TWENTY Hotel Conference on June 16, 2022, at The Emporium Hotel South Bank was attended by a sea of delegates from across the whole industry. Nuvho Co-Founder & Director, and event host Sandra Swatton said: “The energy throughout the day was sensational, to see so many hotel general managers and management personnel in the room was a really positive sign of ‘getting back to normal’. “The feedback so far on the new panel topics have been very well received and we look forward to announcing more news about new topics and keynote speakers in the future.
On June 23, Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences confi dently threw open its doors
It has been a particularly longawaited hotel opening (held up by a pandemic no less) but no one seemed disappointed when the Gold Coast welcomed this "shimmering jewel" with Mayor Tom Tate announcing the "Gold Coast now has the best hotel in Australia!"
Patricia O Callaghan, CEO of Destination Gold Coast admitt ed she "could not be prouder" to be at the opening of the "three shimmering towers" of Gold Coast luxury, which is also a celebration of confi dence in Queensland tourism and showcases the "have a go Gold Coast spirit." She said the city has now been repositioned globally to welcome international holidaymakers looking for luxury. Resort News was delighted to be invited along to the highly anticipated hotel opening and ribbon cutt ing ceremony alongside an array of industry professionals and Gold Coast tourism leaders.
Located between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, the 339-room luxury hotel stands in the central and tallest of three eye-catching Jewel towers and is the fi rst development with direct beachfront access to be built on the Gold Coast in more than 30 years. Boasting 17 diff erent types of rooms and suites all with striking designs, breathtaking ocean and celebrated hinterland views, The Langham, Gold Coast has been positioned to off er what its owners say, is a new level of luxury accommodation to locals, interstate travellers and international tourists alike.
At the ribbon-cutt ing ceremony, The Langham Gold Coast General Manager, John O’Shea said The Langham is thrilled to fi nally welcome locals, interstate and international travellers into its one-of-a-kind experience. “Today marks an extraordinary day for luxury tourism. Following months of preparation and excitement, we’re absolutely thrilled to open the doors to Australia’s newest luxury destination,” Mr O’Shea said.
The Langham, Gold Coast will welcome a range of guests through its hotel doors and will also offi cially welcome locals to its wide range of dining options including the iconic Langham Aft ernoon Tea, Palm Court, Akoya, 26 & Sunny; and the perfect spot for wine and cocktails, the Lobby Bar.
