Events

The inaugural Management Rights Report launch

Well, the sun certainly wasn’t shining for ResortBroker’s MR Industry Report launch party in July, but fortunately the cold, gloomy weather didn’t stop an outstanding turnout from the leading lights of the industry.

The main function room of The Calile Hotel was filled to the rafters with an array of industry leaders - operators, lawyers, developers, accountants, valuers and agents, all intent on a delicious breakfast and the launch of the MR Industry’s first over-arching report. A rousing welcome from Tim Crooks (Director) was followed by a thorough run-through of the report by Alex Cook (Director) and Josh Mangleson (new inhouse Property Economist / Analyst). Comments from the numerous attendees continue to roll in, and all have been extremely positive. Not only did everyone seem to thoroughly enjoy the event, but the feedback on the quality report itself, and its contribution to the industry, has been great.

A record turnout for an ARAMA event!

Attendees at this year’s ARAMA TOP Awards witnessed a night of glamor, suspense, celebration, fine wine, great food witty speeches and a fantastic gathering of the best of the best in the Management & Letting Rights Industry.

The annual “must-attend” for the industry is back!

Resort and accommodation operators from around the country who make the trip each year know that “If you’re not visiting the NoVacancy Expo, you’re not giving your property it’s best chance of success”.

Following a tumultuous few years for our sector, let’s take a quick recap of what NoVacancy is, why it’s important for you and your team to be there, and what you’ll get out of it!

The What

NoVacancy is the big annual trade show for the hotel and accommodation industry. It’s held at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre each year, and it’s FREE to attend for industry professionals, including Resort News readers. Covering 14,000 square metres of space (the equivalent of two rugby league fields) it’s filled with more than 250 suppliers of everything essential, innovative, and new to our industry. From amenities, to cost effective technology, front and back of house software, to the hottest new sustainability and energy efficiency solutions and everything in between, it’s like a Westfield Shopping Centre where every shop is relevant and dedicated to helping you run a successful accommodation business.

The Education Program The Networking Event of the Year

Also FREE, the event offers a comprehensive program of sessions dedicated to core areas of running a successful accommodation business across four theatres.

An entire theatre dedicated to accommodation marketing, another to revenue and distribution, one for the latest technology, another on leadership challenges (like staffing) the growingly important sustainability summit, two days for interiors and refurbishment, and an entire day for smaller operators… All. Under. One. Roof.

This year the organisers have made the commitment to a minimum 50 percent female gender balance to the speaker program, believed to be the first commitment of its type for an accommodation industry event in Australia. When was the last time you were in a room with thousands of accommodation industry friends, peers, media, consultants, and suppliers? Attracting seven times more attendees than the next largest event in the country, every person you bump into shares your daily challenges, has ridden a similar business rollercoaster, and is attending for similar likely reasons!

Six months of meetings in two days?

Many operators use NoVacancy as their annual supplier catchup and review forum.

Rather than having suppliers pitch new solutions unwantedly through the year, calling and knocking on our doors, they use NoVacancy to schedule meetings, check out other supplier offerings and shop for upcoming purchase and CAPEX projects.

Pre-scheduled Meetings

A few weeks before the exhibition you get access to an online meetings platform that lets you connect and book in with suppliers you want to meet. Looking for new mattresses? Tick the box during registration, log into the platform, and communicate with the suppliers you choose to lock in a time. The platform also enables you to connect with other attendees. Want to catch up with that industry friend you haven’t seen for six years? Strong chance they’re attending, look through the platform, schedule a catch up, and make the most of your time at NoVacancy!

The details:

What: NoVacancy, Hotel & Accommodation Industry Expo When: Wednesday September 7 & Thursday September 8, 2022 Where: ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour (Level 4) Details: www.NoVacancy.com.au Cost: FREE for industry professionals (must preregister online. $70 onsite).