Pacific Hotels Grows Senior Leadership Team by Three in Queensland and Celebrates Ten Years of Service for Director of Sales, Vernon Hyden.

Located in Spring Hill overlooking the city and Roma St Parklands, Pacific Hotel Brisbane has been refurbished with the modern traveller in mind. Reintroducing the hotel to the market, Neil Hetherington has been recruited as General Manager, bringing 15+ years of knowledge and connections. Lachlan Rentell joins Neil as Director of Sales at the 179-room, 4-star hotel. A Queensland local, Lachlan has worked the hotel scene for the past 10+ years, joining the Pacific family after seven years with Minor Hotels.

Melissa Hoare has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Coral Cay Mackay; acquired by Pacific Hotels in 2019. Melissa brings operations, revenue and sales expertise to managing the 82-room resort. Located centrally, Coral Cay is the place to stay when visiting Mackay, featuring an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and event spaces. The rooms, suites and apartments have been recently refreshed for corporate stays and those travelling through Queensland.

Director of Sales – Leisure for Pacific Hotels, Vernon Hyden, recently celebrated ten years of service. Responsible for the international markets, Vernon is usually off in far-flung places, promoting Pacific Hotels and Australia to overseas agents. Always adapting, Vernon's focus is making sure the brand stays top of mind for future tourism, as well as engaging with domestic partners closer to home.

Aussie owned and operated, Pacific Hotels are located in Cairns, Brisbane, Canberra, Mackay, and Newman. Positioned centrally in each destination, accommodation options include a modern mix of rooms and suites, onsite parking and free wi-fi, plus additional amenities for terrific guest experiences.

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Hotel Contacts

Neil Hetherington | General Manager | Pacific Hotel Brisbane
m +61 436 277 226 e neil.hetherington@pacifichotelbrisbane.com.au

Lachlan Rentell | Director of Sales | Pacific Hotel Brisbane
m +61 499 242 222 e lachlan.rentell@pacifichotelbrisbane.com.au

Vernon Hyden | Director of Sales – Leisure | Pacific Hotels
m +61 411 324 682 e dos@pacifichotels.com.au 

Melissa Hoare | Hotel Manager | Coral Cay Mackay
m 0433 007 433 e melissa.hoare@coralcayresort.com.au

Media Contact
Jessica Taylor | Marketing Manager | Pacific Hotels
p +61 8 6389 3943 m 0420 735 557