Mandala Hotels and Resorts stands as one of Australia’s leading regional hospitality groups, renowned for creating exceptional guest experiences. With a nationwide portfolio, Mandala blends bespoke service with innovative management solutions, all guided by core values: Integrity, People-Centricity, Accountability, Connection, and a commitment to Thrive. These principles ensure harmony across all stakeholders—guests, employees, partners, and the planet.

Backed by over 35 years of hands-on expertise, Mandala excels in hotel development, operations, and asset management, offering tailored solutions that maximise value and mitigate risk. The group’s collaborative culture ensures each property reflects its unique local character while delivering world-class service. Whether managing serene retreats or vibrant urban escapes, Mandala balances comfort, sustainability, and heartfelt hospitality.

Mandala leverages proprietary property management processes, operational enhancements, and bulk buying power to consistently drive efficiencies and generate revenue. With a proven track record of delivering returns for property owners over the past 15 years, Mandala provides direct sales support, yield management, social media strategies, and cross-promotional advantages across its portfolio.

At Mandala Hotels and Resorts, properties are not just managed—they are nurtured for long-term success, shaping the future of regional hospitality one property at a time.

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization formed in 1982, for the purpose of developing tourism in the Maldives. More than four decades of MATI’s service has been provided to almost all the travel and tourism related issues which arise in Maldives.

A key function of MATI is coordinating with all mandatory government policy making bodies to align new laws, regulations and guidelines to Tourism Industry best practices.

1. Areas of Focus
2. Sustainable Tourism Development
3. Advocacy
4. Human Capital Development
5. Preservation and Promotion of Culture and Heritage
6. Community Engagement

Marriott International is the world’s largest travel company, offering unmatched choice for guests and driving unrivaled value for hotel owners. With our expansive portfolio of 30+ brands, dynamic sales and marketing platforms, and the world’s largest guest loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, we focus on driving long-term profitable partnerships with the hotel investment community. It’s never been easier for hotel owners to tap into the power of the world’s leading hospitality company, which now has almost 9,000 hotels in 140 countries.

In Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Marriott International we operate a portfolio of 47 leading hotels and resorts, and there are more than 20 projects in our pipeline. Our development team looks forward to working with you to understand your investment goals, offer our expertise, and support your business objectives to achieve shared long-term success.

Mews is the leading platform for the new era of hospitality. Powering over 12,500 customers across 85+ countries. Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses. Mews was named Best PMS (2024) and World’s Best Hotel PMS Provider (2023).

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor currently with more than 530 hotels in operation.

Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travellers, serving new passions as well as personal needs.

Through our Anantara, AVANI, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow Hotels, Elewana and Tivoli properties, Minor Hotels operates in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

With dynamic plans to expand existing brands and explore strategic acquisitions throughout opportunistic markets, Minor Hotels pursues a vision of a more passionate and interconnected world.

Established in 1989 Montague has been meeting the needs of the hospitality industry since.

Originally founded with the sole purpose of serving the high— end hospitality furniture market. With 35 years of developed experience this remains our market focus. Mission: Our promise is to collaborate, manufacture, on time, and in budget furniture without compromise. All while providing focused attention to our clients’ needs and success.

Nespresso Professional is the coffee partner of choice for international luxury hotel chains and renowned fine dining chefs, due to the high coffee quality and consistency. In Singapore, more than half of Michelin-starred restaurants and more than 70% of 4- and 5-star hotels use Nespresso Professional coffee machines.

Through the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program – a sourcing system co-created with the Rainforest Alliance in 2003, Nespresso aims to deliver consistently high-quality coffee and provide an ecologically and socially better environment for farmers. In Singapore, Nespresso partners with hotels and restaurants to recycle used coffee capsules through a well-established capsule recycling programme. The used coffee grounds are turned into compost for local farms, and the aluminium casings are upcycled into everyday items like bicycle frames, coasters and pens.

For more information on how you can partner with Nespresso to elevate coffee experiences while driving sustainability goals for your hospitality business, visit www.nespresso.com/pro/sg/en/hotel-coffee-machines

OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group is synonymous with local culture and world-class hospitality in iconic beachfront destinations across Hawai‘i, Asia Pacific and the Indian Ocean. Each OUTRIGGER resort blends seamlessly with its unique locale, offering a compelling guest experience and distinctive sense of place. The privately held hospitality company invites guests to ‘Come Be Here’ with authentic Signature Experiences and the Outrigger DISCOVERY loyalty program – a member of the award-winning Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). Find out more at OUTRIGGER.com or @OUTRIGGERResorts on social media.

Welcome to Overall Care Solutions, your premier partner in outsourced hotel housekeeping services. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, we specialize in delivering unparalleled cleanliness and guest satisfaction to hotels. Our dedicated team of professionals are trained to uphold the highest standards, ensuring immaculate rooms and common areas for every guest experience. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client, providing reliable and efficient solutions that exceed expectations. Elevate your hotel’s reputation with Overall Care Solutions, where cleanliness meets perfection.

Visit page for more information : www.overallcare.com.au

Ovolo Hotels is a collection of designer boutique hotels bursting with character, charm, and a whole lot of cheek. With stylish spaces across Australia and Asia, Ovolo is all about effortless living with a playful twist—think bold interiors, and vibes for days. We ditch the ordinary and dial up the fun, curating stays that are anything but average. From rockstar rooms to award-winning dining, every detail is designed to delight. www.ovolohotels.com

Founded in 2017 by industry experts, Ozone Hospitality Services is an external Housekeeping, Commercial Cleaning & Maintenance provider. Having grown our partnership network extensively, we now service 45 Hotels all over Australia.

With a keen eye for the future, Ozone HS sets itself apart by embracing both new technology as well as tried and true methods. Just like our hotel partners, Ozone is committed to excellence, being of service to our clients is at the heart of everything we do. Servicing locations with 20 to 400 keys, no accommodation provider is too big or too small.

Panache Hotel Group (PHG) is a fast-growing hotel operator driving innovation and sustainable growth across Australasia. Its expanding portfolio includes Accor-branded hotels such as Mantra on Hay and Peppers Docklands, as well as successful independent properties – and it remains open to partnerships with other hotel brands across Australia and New Zealand. With a strong culture of entrepreneurship and collaboration, the group is focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and long-term value for property owners. Following a recent brand refresh, PHG is poised to double its footprint by the end of 2026, cementing its reputation as a rising force in Australasia’s hospitality landscape.

At ROOM, we specialise in bespoke, high-end furniture, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) fit-outs, crafted for luxury hotels, resorts, retirement living, and exclusive commercial spaces. Our turnkey service covers everything — from tailored interior design and procurement to seamless installation, meticulous styling, and discreet rubbish removal. We understand the expectations of premium brands: precision, efficiency, and absolute reliability. Delivered on time, every time, we transform spaces in as little as six weeks. Whether you’re a visionary owner, a procurement executive, or a project manager, ROOM creates effortlessly beautiful, guest-ready environments — leaving you free to focus on what matters most.

ROOM

Salter Brothers is one of Australia’s leading alternative investment managers with a focus on specialist property, equities and credit with over A$3 billion in assets under management, including over A$2.5 billion in hotel assets. We create exclusive investment opportunities for high net worth and institutional investors seeking long term value. We have established a track record of acquiring and adding value to hotels, geographically expanding our footprint across Australia, Asia and the USA. Managing a portfolio of over 37 hotels (5000+ keys), we are one of Australia’s largest hotels owners.

Shiji is a multi-national technology company that provides software solutions and services for enterprise companies in the hospitality, food service, retail, and entertainment industries, ranging from hospitality technology platforms, hotel property management solutions, food and beverage and retail systems, payment gateways, data management, spa and activity management, online reputation management, online distribution and more. Founded in 1998 as a network solutions provider for hotels, Shiji today comprises over 5,000 employees in 80+ subsidiaries and brands in over 31 countries, serving more than 91,000 hotels, 200,000 restaurants, and 600,000 retail outlets. For more information visit shijigroup.com.

Signature Floors is an Australian flooring business with a reputation for delivering innovative floor coverings in carpets, carpet tile collections, vinyl floor tiles, hybrid plank flooring, laminate floors, sheet vinyl flooring and custom carpets courtesy of Signature Studio.

We help architects, designers, building contractors, facility managers and homeowners design sustainable and fit-for-purpose floor coverings with streamlined efficiency using our colour-rich, on-trend and flexible flooring products.

SleepMaker® is part of The Comfort Group, one of Australasia’s largest bedding companies that originated in the 1930s. Since day one, we haven’t stopped in the pursuit of producing quality mattresses right here in Australia.

When you buy a SleepMaker mattress you can rest easy in the knowledge that it was built with lasting quality.

At SleepMaker® Commercial we have built our heritage on innovation and quality that millions of Australians have trusted for over a century in developing a bedding range to meet the unique needs of the accommodation industry.

The benefits of purchasing SleepMaker® Commercial beds for your property include:
• Australian Made
• Industry leader
• Compliant with Australian FR Fabric Standards
• Value for money
• Multi sleep technology
• International Standards and knowledge bought to you in Australia

The Department for Trade and Investment drives economic growth in South Australia by attracting new foreign direct investment and increasing exports in sectors of competitive advantage.

The Department for Trade and Investment helps by:
• Working with international companies to uncover investment opportunities
• Supporting businesses to capitalise on export opportunities
• Creating strong international relationships

We have staff located in offices across the globe, ready to assist with in-market support and expertise for trade and investment opportunities.

Founded in 1985, STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. STR was acquired in October 2019 as a division of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets.

Studio All is a dynamic lighting studio driven by a passion for crafting with light to elevate spaces into immersive experiences. Our philosophy revolves around partnership and harmony, seamlessly integrating our expertise into every project from conception to installation. We are committed to delivering exceptional solutions that align with the design intent of architects and interior designers while embodying purpose and meaning.

At Studio All, we prioritise quality over cost, ensuring that each solution we propose and deliver meets the highest standards of excellence. Our approach is not about overcomplication but rather about precision and intentionality. We provide tailored drawings that facilitate ease of installation for electrical contractors, streamlining the process from start to finish.

We understand the importance of collaboration and coordination in project execution. That is why we provide separate architectural and joinery lighting details, ensuring that each aspect of the design is implemented accurately by the appropriate contractor. Whether it is a small boutique restaurant or a large chain store, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled design and comprehensive customer service.

At Studio All, we do not just deliver lighting solutions; we provide an end-to-end customer experience that keeps all stakeholders informed every step of the way. Our commitment to collaboration and innovation drives us to constantly push boundaries and set industry standards. When you work with Studio All, you are not just getting a lighting studio—you are getting a partner dedicated to elevating you and your project to new heights.

Sudima Hotels is a family-owned New Zealand business of high performing hotels with associated accommodation, conference and events, restaurant and bar hospitality offerings. As we’ve grown, we’ve kept our friendly, family focused culture and have remained true to our values. This feeling of genuine warmth and care – for our guests, our staff, our community, and our environment – is what sets us apart. Sudima Hotels is driven to create New Zealand’s most inclusive, innovative and sustainable hotels – where everyone feels they belong. Groundbreaking ideas shape our future and guided by the principles of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga, along with our unwavering dedication to people, community and planet, we lead the way in hospitality. These commitments have resulted in Sudima Hotels being the most awarded New Zealand hotel brand, they strengthen our brand, market position and enable sustainable business growth now and into the future. www.sudimahotels.com

Swisstrade Guest Experience Professionals bring Hospitality Expertise and Hotel Product Solutions together, to deliver sustainable value on investment for the owner, operator and their guests.

Since 1997, Swisstrade has pursued a vision of lifting standards of Hotel Operating Equipment (HOE) by giving Hoteliers access to the latest brands, trends and innovation across all departments.

We are committed to:

• Delivering international best-practice
• Enduring focus on sustainability and
• Highest guest experience standards

Now, amid our region’s largest hotel and tourism boom, Swisstrade has become the leading purveyor of innovative and market-leading Hotel Operating Equipment & Supplies in the Oceania region.

That’s our hospitality, that’s Swisstrade… At your advantage.

A leading vertically-integrated lodging operator, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with more than 940 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 220 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.

Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Delivering tailored branded experiences, its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Preference, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello.

Rodger Powell launched THSA – Hotel Advisors in 2005 after a 25-year career in senior and C-suite hotel and tourism roles. Today, THSA is recognised as a leading specialist hotel advisory and asset management business in AustralAsia.

The diverse and dynamic THSA team has a combined 200 years in hotel and hospitality management and hotel consulting, completing more than 400 assignments that have informed major investment decisions and guided clients’ success and market reputations through evidence-based, straight-talking advice.

Acting almost exclusively for hotel owners, developers and investors, THSA specialises in hotel asset management, performance improvement, market demand and feasibility studies, hotel operator selections, due diligence, dispute resolution and expert witness roles. They also collaborate with all tiers of government on planning and place-making.

THSA’s impressive client roster includes some of the region’s largest multi-national developers, equity investors and financial institutions, high net worth individuals and boutique private enterprises. Some of the largest LGAs in the country also rely on THSA’s expertise.

Rodger, Ruwan and the team are passionate hotel and tourism professionals whose hands-on experience delivers a wealth of advice and uncommon insights that balance innovation, value and risk. They are extremely proud that all their business comes from referrals.

Tourism Talent is a leading executive recruitment agency specializing in the tourism and hospitality sectors across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. With deep industry expertise and a targeted approach, we headhunt senior management, board directors, and contractors, delivering results with our “No Find – No Fee” policy. Beyond recruitment, we shape industry standards through active roles on key tourism boards and mentoring future leaders. Backed by an extensive database and global networks, we deliver the talent and insights that drive business success in a competitive market.

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) transformed the way families vacation with the introduction of the most dynamic points based vacation ownership program at Club Wyndham, and the first vacation exchange network, RCI. The company delivers more than six million vacations each year at 245+ vacation club resorts worldwide. Internationally, Travel + Leisure Co. oversees the development of  Club Wyndham South Pacific, Club Wyndham Asia and Accor Vacation Club from its Asia Pacific  headquarters in Australia and Singapore. Travel + Leisure Co. also serves as a preferred hotel management partner for multiple hotel and resort brands globally. Learn more at travelandleisureco.com

Trilogy Hotels is an independent hotel management company operating in Australia and New Zealand. Trilogy is founded with a complete focus on our three key stakeholders, Owners, Guests, and Teams.

Trilogy provides hotel owners and hotel brands with an operating platform for investment-grade assets where hotel operations are managed independently by Trilogy’s experienced team. Hotel brands may, under a franchise agreement, provide strong globally established branding, distribution, and loyalty programs. Trilogy brings local expertise and focus to hotel management and drives the operational and profit performance on behalf of an owner.

As of May 2025, Trilogy Hotels manages a portfolio of over 2,500 rooms across 13 hotels.

Seeking vibrant cityscapes or hidden regional escapes? Punthill and Veriu offer your perfect haven. Choose from spacious studios, one-bedroom, or even three-bedroom apartments, all fully self-contained with equipped kitchens. Punthill boasts prime locations across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, letting you experience the best of each city. Veriu’s captivating boutique hotels in Melbourne and Sydney delve deeper, immersing you in the local character. Each hotel features self-contained rooms with fully equipped kitchens and unique interiors reflecting the neighborhood’s soul. Veriu goes beyond just a stay, crafting unforgettable travel memories that transcend the guidebook.

For nearly four decades, the name Vingcard has represented the highest standards in access and security solutions, dedicated to keeping building environments safe ensuring peace of mind for their occupants.

Since introducing the security industry to the first re-codable door lock, Vingcard continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, providing customers with the most advanced tools to eliminate any potential security risks. Having grown far beyond its reputation as a leading manufacturer of electronic door locks, today Vingcard is an end-to-end security provider with solutions that include Mobile Access, cloud-based access management software, energy management, in-room safes and much more.

For nearly four decades, the name Vingcard has represented the highest standards in access and security solutions, dedicated to keeping building environments safe ensuring peace of mind for their occupants.

Since introducing the security industry to the first re-codable door lock, Vingcard continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, providing customers with the most advanced tools to eliminate any potential security risks. Having grown far beyond its reputation as a leading manufacturer of electronic door locks, today Vingcard is an end-to-end security provider with solutions that include Mobile Access, cloud-based access management software, energy management, in-room safes and much more.

Vintech Systems in an Australian Owned and Operated business, supplying Hospitality and Accommodations solutions and integrations for almost 30 years throughout the Oceania Region. These products are aimed at enhancing Guest Experience and Hotel Operations. All products that Vintech Systems supply are designed and manufactured by Global Leaders in their specialised fields ensuring not only brand equity but longevity. Our product portfolio; electronic locks and locking systems, in-room digital safes, Energy Management, Guest Room Management, Kiosks, voice activation, energy-efficient Mini-Bars, Hoteza and Robotics.              

Vittoria Food & Beverage is a privately owned Australian powerhouse stretching back three generations to 1947. Our diverse brands are distinguished by their market leadership, widespread recognition and popular appeal. The company began roasting coffee in Sydney in 1958. Now Vittoria Coffee, the No 1 pure coffee brand*, is served in more hatted restaurants than any other coffee brand. Recently, Vittoria has been embraced by prestigious hotels, restaurants and cafés in the US. Our mineral water, Santa Vittoria, is Australia’s number one imported mineral water brand* (vol) and Jarlsberg® is Australia’s No.1 imported cheese* (ex NZ).

*IRI MarketEdge, Grocery WTD, /Mineral Water/Round Eye Cheese/Total beans & Ground Coffee, MAT to 29.10.2023

Watson Farley & Williams LLP’s Hotels & Hospitality team delivers unrivalled strategic and commercial insight and leverages their long-standing relationships in the Hotels & Hospitality sector to assist clients to unlock unique opportunities. Our lawyers are recognised experts in the sector, and work with hotel owners, investors and developers, as well as leading international and regional branded hotel operators.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,100 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents.  Through its network of approximately 852,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveller, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry.  The Company operates a portfolio of 24 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®.