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Originally from Montana USA, Lyle Barker worked in the family Baking business and developed a passion for cooking with particular expertise in desserts and baking. His formal qualifications came from his apprenticeship with Don Doig, a disciple of Julia Childs. Read the rest of this entry »

Profile Marlene McGann With a career spanning almost three decades, Marlene has explored most aspects of the Hospitality industry from running catering operations while studying Catering & Hotel Management to involvement in the mining industry boom of the early 80’s right through to Resort Management at some of Australia’s major tourist destinations. Read the rest of this entry »

  Tim Johns –Recruitment Consultant

Global Executive Search   

Tim is an experienced hotel professional with over 30 years of industry experience, including more than 13 as a General Manager. He graduated from the University of Wales, University College Cardiff, with an honours degree in Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management.His early career was based mostly in large hotels in London with positions in a number of major hotel chains including Trust House Forte, Thistle, & Metropole Hotels.In 1991 he emigrated to Australia & was part of the pre-opening team for the now Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Sydney, and further progressed to GM positions in Brisbane & Perth.His extensive experience & philosophies as a GM will ensure that the best possible match is found delivering satisfaction to both client & candidate alike.  

Stuart Skeggs-Recruitment Consultant Regional WA 

Hospitalitybiz is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Skeggs to the position of Recruitment Consultant Regional WA.Rory Cole-Bowen CEO and founder of Hospitalitybiz “ Stewart will be a great asset to the team and has a great depth of experience in running leading Resorts in Regional WA. Stuarts experience will be very valuable to assist Regional employers with their recruitment needs in a difficult tight labour market where good staff are hard to source and find”.   Read the rest of this entry »

UK hoteliers had another steady month in June with most reporting increased rooms yields, according to preliminary monthly figures released today by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services

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The continuing fillip to consumer power, reduction in technology costs and easing of entry barriers are some of the global trends paving way for new business models including ones in online travel distribution. Read the rest of this entry »

Tech-savvy ITB Asia exhibitors say China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Vietnam will lead the way

Online travel sales in Asia will grow about 90% over the next 10 years, say industry experts, with China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Vietnam leading the way.

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Spanning four hotels, one expansive convention centre and incorporating over 1,200 rooms, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is delighted to announce that Sovereign Hospitality Holdings, owned by M.A. Kharafi Group of Kuwait, has awarded IHG the exclusive management contract for Port Ghalib Resort, in Marsa Alam, Egypt. Read the rest of this entry »

UK chain hotels recorded an overall drop in profit during May despite average occupancy holding steady, according to the latest HotStats survey from TRI Hospitality Consulting. Read the rest of this entry »

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews has, once again, been awarded an Investors in People accreditation, which formally recognises the commitment to the training and development of all employees at the luxury hotel. Read the rest of this entry »