Robert, congrats on the HM Awards wins. How were they got amongst the staff?Thanks James, these awards are fantastic acknowledgment for our people, specifically the group in Auckland who have had such an on-off circumstance on the back of a prolonged opening.
Its likewise fantastic for the Park Hyatt brand isnt it, offered the calibre of hotels you have in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland?Yes, there is a lot of synergy in between the Hotels and we are currently sharing a number of clients, occasions and partnerships between the properties.
Toma Restaurant and Bar at Hyatt Centric Melbourne serves Mediterranean inspired fare with in your area sourced fresh components.
Your Hyatt Centric brand name has actually simply debuted in Melbourne. How have things gone so far and what has the brand traction been like?Well, we are in week two– not the most ideal time to open in Melbourne– but having said that, we are really encouraged in the initial interest and feedback we are getting. It is a dynamic and interesting brand, the very first in Australia and 4th in Asia-Pacific and an excellent counterpoint to our other existing hotels in Melbourne. The way of life concept with a concentrate on location our company believe is well suited to the Australian and New Zealand market.
One of the biggest awards on the night, Australasian Hotel of the Year, was won by Park Hyatt Auckland– a big achievement for a project youve been heavily included in and passionate about.I was lucky to be included with the project from day one. Its area straight on the waterside together with the striking architecture and interiors make it an ideal canvas for the brand name and a big sis to Park Hyatt Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Its likewise wonderful for the Park Hyatt brand name isnt it, given the calibre of hotels you have in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland?Yes, there is a lot of synergy between the Hotels and we are already sharing a number of clients, occasions and partnerships between the residential or commercial properties. How are your hotels in the pipeline coming along?The next opening will be the Hyatt Place Caribbean Park Melbourne that will open on February 15, 2022.
One of the most significant awards on the night, Australasian Hotel of the Year, was won by Park Hyatt Auckland– a huge achievement for a task youve been greatly associated with and enthusiastic about.I was fortunate to be included with the task from the first day. Its rarely you get the possibility to develop such an iconic website that is a natural area for a Park Hyatt and we are extremely happy with the outcome and recognition it has actually received. Its place straight on the waterfront together with the striking architecture and interiors make it a perfect canvas for the brand name and a big sibling to Park Hyatt Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. My only remorse is that I have had little chance to go to but will exist as quickly as the borders open to celebrate with Brett and his group.
Hyatts Area Vice President– Pacific, Robert Dawson.
Its been a substantial year of success for Hyatt in Australasia, with the chain debuting its first Hyatt Centric hotel, Park Hyatt Auckland getting major HM Awards wins and the business looking forward to more openings. Hyatts Area Vice President– Pacific, ROBERT DAWSON, sits down with HMs JAMES WILKINSON at Park Hyatt Melbourne to speak about all of that and more.
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Park Hyatt Auckland opened in late 2020 in the middle of the pandemic.
How are your hotels in the pipeline coming along?The next opening will be the Hyatt Place Caribbean Park Melbourne that will open on February 15, 2022. As soon as again, the brand name fit within this place was placed to service both business park and surrounding leisure market. There have been some small delays in the pipeline, nevertheless, all our projects are continuing with the next 2 openings led by two more Hyatt Place homes in late 2022-2023.
