Ovolo Hotels, boutique designer hotel collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of two key positions within the marketing team, strengthening the brand's presence within Australia and international markets.

Jessica Fornito has been appointed as Group Marketing Communications Manager for Ovolo Hotels in Australia. With ten plus years of experience in strategic PR media relations, marketing, communications and hospitality, Jessica will bring a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Previously, Account Director at integrated marketing agency Kreate and National PR Manager at QT Hotels, Jessica also managed the launch of two highly successful hotels, as well as working with leading Melbourne restaurant group Lucas Restaurants as Brand Manager.

Based out of Melbourne, Jessica's strong stakeholder relationships and expansive media and industry networks will be an asset to Ovolo as they continue to take the brand to a larger, international audience.

In addition, Emily Tsui joins the Ovolo team as the new Group Brand Marketing Manager, bringing seven plus years of expertise in brand and marketing strategy, multicultural marketing, consumer insights and communication. Trilingual and based in Hong Kong, Emily was previously at leading kitchen appliance brand Nutribullet as China's Brand Manager where she designed and launched go-to-market strategies and roadmap from creating awareness driving brand equity to market acquisition. Furthermore, she served as Branding Advisor for MASH, a creative advertising agency drawing on talent from around the world.

Continuing to leverage her strong communication, analytical and intuitive capabilities, Emily will assist Ovolo with building proactive 'out of the box' solutions supporting the growth and future for the brand.

Jessica and Emily join the Marketing Leadership group alongside Stephen Howard, Group Director of Marketing and Kim Pham, Group Digital Marketing Manager leading the marketing communications within Ovolo as well as elevating the brand creatively.

“It's awesome to have marketing rockstars like Jessica and Emily join our team and bring their knowledge, passion and creativity. I have no doubt that they, along with our existing team will continue to deliver creative execution across all marketing functions as the Ovolo brand evolves and continues to make waves. With so many new and exciting projects on the horizon, I know their expertise will disrupt the market beyond the traditional hotel experience," said Stephen Howard, Group Director of Marketing, Ovolo Group. 

Ovolo Hotels increased key appointments this year reveal the company's growth and expansion in Australia and internationally as the brand makes a continuous effort to drive innovation and remain relevant in the evolving industry. As a company always pushing boundaries, both guests and employees are set to live by Ovolo's mission: Shiny Happy People All Around.

ENDS

Marketing Team Contact Details:

Group Brand Marketing Manager, Australia – Emily Tsui emily.tsui@ovologroup.com

Group Marketing Communications Manager, Australia – Jessica Fornito jessica.fornito@ovologroup.com

For further information, please contact:

Jessica Fornito

Group Marketing Communications Manager, Australia

T: +61 432 298 244

E: jessica.fornito@ovologroup.com

OR

Georgia Bounds

Communications Coordinator, Ovolo Group AU

T: + 61 402 216 062

E: georgia.bounds@ovologroup.com

About Ovolo:

The Ovolo Group was founded by entrepreneur Girish Jhunjhnuwala and first entered the real estate market in 2002; then further expanded into the hotel industry in 2010. Ovolo Hotels quickly became one of Hong Kong and Australia's most dynamic independent owner operated hospitality firms by providing guests with the best in effortless living across hotels and food and beverage outlets. In 2022, Dave Baswal was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, while Girish remains as an Executive Chairman to focus on branding, development, and strategic growth of the business. Aligned by a belief in endless opportunity, the Ovolo Group pride themselves on having an unrivalled company vision.

The Ovolo Group is a collection of contemporary hotels that keep you connected to the little luxuries you love, all effortlessly included. The company prides itself on being in touch with the modern traveller through award-winning interior designs, detail-driven comforts, complimentary value-added services like the mini bar and breakfast, with cutting-edge technology. Ovolo Hotels have been acknowledged for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, receiving the accolade “Hotel Brand of the Year”, at the 2019 and 2020 HM Awards.

A proud Hong Kong brand, Ovolo Group remains a family-owned and privately-operated business operating four hotels and three restaurants in Hong Kong, and eight hotels and seven restaurants across Australia in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane.

Ovolo also has the By Ovolo Collective within its portfolio of hotels, a distinctive collection of four hotels each one unique, each one special, the more guests explore, the more they'll find. These include Nishi Apartments in Canberra Australia, The Sheung Wan by Ovolo and The Aberdeen Harbour in Hong Kong, and Mamaka Kuta Beach in Bali Indonesia.

As of March 2021, Dash Living collaborated with Ovolo Hotels to launch two new generation of serviced rental solutions in Hong Kong. A total of 135 rooms and suites that form part of a new generation of serviced rental solutions for hyper-mobile millennials will be available for booking. The Aberdeen by Dash Living, soon-to-be converted from Mojo Nomad By Ovolo, offers 79 rooms ranging from studios to executive suites. The 56-room The Sheung Wan By Ovolo, only remaining under Ovolo's management for stays under 7 days, will offer units from studio, one bedroom, to family room options.

Ovolo acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we are located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.