Maximum Occupancy Australia, one of Australia's premier hotel and accommodation industry conferences, announced further speakers for 22-23 July.  To be held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, the conference will feature over 60 of the industry's leading experts and speakers who will share their insights into the current state of the hotel and accommodation industry.

“We are so pleased to have one of the leading social media platforms, TikTok make their inaugural debut at an Australian hotel and accommodation industry conference, together with undoubtedly Australia's leading food and beverage and hospitality venue operator Merivale confirmed to speak”, said event organiser Adrian Caruso of Fastrack Digital. “Together with some of the newest accommodation brands to launch in Australia such 25hours Hotels, StandardX and Shores Motel Group, delegates will be able to listen to a very wide cross section of the industry and learn the latest trends to maximise occupancy,” continued Mr. Caruso.

The line-up of speakers confirmed include: 

• TikTok: Declan Malone - Client Partner

• Merivale: Sam Egerton - General Manager - New Projects

• Accor Plus: Renae Trimble - CEO

• Tourism Australia: Bede Fennell - Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Government and Industry

• Trip.com: Kevin Lu - Head of Oceania 

• Salter Brothers Hospitality: Wesley Milsom - Portfolio Manager - Hotels

• Business Events Sydney: Renee Wilson - Strategic Partnerships Manager 

• Google: Liz Freeman - Industry Manager Travel

• Choice Hotels Asia-Pac: Kari Hunter - Senior Director of Commercial & Revenue Management

• BIG4 Holiday Parks: Sean Jenner - CEO

• Ovolo Hotels: Dave Baswal - CEO

• STR: Paul Hammod - Business Development Manager, Pacific

• Trilogy Hotels: Shaizeen Contractor -  Chief Commercial Officer

• Alloggio: Will Creedon - Founder & CEO

• Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia: Matt Cameron-Smith - CEO

"The speaker line-up is the widest variety of all types of accommodation of any accommodation industry conference in APAC,” said Mr. Caruso. “Hotels and accommodation brands of all types and sizes will be covered, holiday parks, regional tourism accommodation, the hostels and back backpacker sector, short-term holiday letting and independent accommodation businesses. All attendees will gain valuable takeaways from the conference.” 

The conference trade show will feature many of Australia's best industry suppliers in an intimate setting allowing for maximum interaction with delegates. With over 400+ attendees expected over two days, this is a great opportunity to meet other businesses and build connections for your hotel. For more information, visit https://maximumoccupancy.com.au or contact Adrian Caruso at adrian.caruso@fastrackg.com

Event Details

Where: The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, Australia
When: 22-23 July 2024

For media enquiries and passes, conference or sponsorship details contact Adrian Caruso at +61 418 789 525 or email adrian.caruso@fastrackg.com, or visit the website at https://maximumoccupancy.com.au

For conference enquiries, sponsorship, and speaker opportunities, please contact Adrian Caruso - Fastrack Digital Managing Director via email adrian.caruso@fastrackdigital.com or phone number +61 418 789 525 

About Maximum Occupancy
Maximum Occupancy is the conference organised by APAC's leading digital marketing agency for the industry, Fastrack Digital.  Now in its 11th year of the event, it attracts a wide range of industry people from all types of sectors of the industry and accommodation types across APAC. Held in both Australia and New Zealand annually both events attract over 1000 people combined. See https://maximumoccupancy.com.au/