The Westin Perth, a new 368-room hotel slated to open in April 2018, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Brampton as General Manager.

As General Manager, Peter will be responsible for recruiting a team of over 300 associates and managing all pre-launch activity to ensure the hotel opens to the highest standard. Upon launch, Peter will be accountable for the commercial and operating strategy and performance of the hotel.

“It's great to be back in Australia after five years in Bali and leading the team that will open the first Westin hotel in Perth,” said Peter Brampton. “The Westin Perth will play an integral role in the revival of the city's east end, offering visitors access to the brand's health and well-being programming that ensures guests leave feeling better than when they arrived.”

An experienced hotelier, Peter began his career with Marriott International in 2004 as General Manager of the Brisbane Marriott. From there, Peter transferred to Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa as General Manager, before being promoted in 2009 to Cluster General Manager of Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa and the Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort. In 2012, Peter moved to Bali to open the first Autograph Collection Hotel, in Asia Pacific, The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali.

Prior to joining Marriott, Peter had an established career with the Southern Pacific Hotel Group, working in various locations around Australia, as well as in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand.

As General Manager, Peter will report into Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific at Marriott International.

“Peter's extensive experience as a General Manager and proven track record successfully opening new hotels will play a vital role in the successful launch of The Westin Perth,” said Sean Hunt. “His strong leadership skills, creativity and ingenuity put Peter in a good position to open the first Westin hotel in Western Australia.”

Fronting the tree-lined Murray Street and with sweeping views across the CBD and to Perth's hills, The Westin Perth will be as impressive as its location. Superbly appointed rooms will be complemented by a signature restaurant Bistro EST and bar, a luxurious spa, large-scale fitness centre, and an outdoor swimming pool. For a truly indulgent stay, the penthouse suite will be one of Australia's most sought-after suites featuring extensive views of the Perth skyline and intimate entertaining space.

In addition, The Westin Perth will expand Perth's offering for meeting and event planners with over 1,000 square metres of meeting space, comprising of an 800-square metre ballroom and 340-square metres of divisible function facilities.

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