PAUL HAMMOND

Business Development Manager, Pacific at STR, a CoStar Group company

Paul Hammond is the Business Development Manager, Pacific at STR, a CoStar Group company, providing market intelligence and benchmarking insights to the accommodation industry across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. With more than 30 years of experience in tourism and hospitality, Paul has held senior management, sales, and marketing roles with independent hotels and global brands including Hyatt and IHG, as well as online travel leaders Orbitz (Expedia Group) and Booking.com. He has also contributed to major international events, including the Nagano Winter Olympics and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.