On Tuesday 25 August attendees within the accommodation and hospitality industry will gather at Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane for the QHA Accommodation Division's 6th Annual Hotel Market and Economic Outlook Event.
This event, as has been the case in past years, will provide insights into current and upcoming market trends that will assist with economic forecasting to facilitate strategic planning within the hotel accommodation industry. The event will see a variety of speakers take to the stage to discuss a broad range of topics.
The morning will commence with a light healthy breakfast and the opportunity to network with fellow industry colleagues face to face. It will no doubt serve as a refreshing change to the isolation many of us experienced during the pandemic.
Guest speakers for the day include:
Janu Chan, Senior Economist at St George Bank will provide a platform for the economic outlook, not only within Australia but globally. Janu Chan has been working as an economist in financial markets for several years before joining the St George Bank group in 2011. In her role she provides in-depth analysis on the Australian economy, interest rates and currencies which frequently appear on television, radio and in print.
Paul Hammond, Business Development Manager with STR. Paul has over 20 years of experience within the tourism and hospitality industry – skilled in hotel management, hospitality and tourism, sales and marketing, business management, pricing and distribution strategy and major projects management. Paul has held a variety of sales and managerial roles with international hotel chains such as Hyatt and the Intercontinental Hotel Group throughout Australia and overseas.
Adrian Archer, National Director Valuation & Advisory at Savills Brisbane. Adian has valued over 1,000 hotels across more than 20 countries acting on behalf of institutions and private investors. Since qualifying for the RICS in 2000, Adrian has gained a wide range of experience from international hotels chains, some of whom have in excess of 1,000 rooms, to health and fitness groups across various countries. In addition to all Adrian’s achievements, he has also undertaken the valuation of several portfolios for IPO purposes across the Asia Pacific Region.
Katherine Droga, Founder of Droga & Co, a global tourism and events agency. Katherine is also the founder of the inaugural Wellness Tourism Summit. She will provide the audience with an insight into opportunities within the Wellness tourism sector post COVID-19.
Other Guest speakers:
Damien Walker, Director-General of the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation
Michael Johnson, CEO Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA)
Sara Dolincar, Research Professor of Tourism at the University of Queensland
Oliver Philpot, Head of Aviation Marketing and Partnerships, Brisbane Airport
Carl Jones Head of Aviation Development, Brisbane Airport Corporation
The event will conclude with a light networking lunch and the opportunity to once again network with industry colleagues. For further information please click here for event details or email e: accomm@qha.org.au
