Hotly Contested GM Position Filled for Noosa’s Newest Resort
Senior hotel industry figure, Alexander Chapman has been appointed general manager of the spectacular $350M Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa, set to officially open on August 1, 2010.
The 197-suite hilltop resort, 500-metres from the warm waters of Laguna Bay, generated a flurry of applicants worldwide, each vying for the coveted role to oversee the opening and management of Noosa's newest resort, spa and conferencing venue in one of Australia's most idyllic holiday locations.
With over 20 years' tourism experience, Mr Chapman has worked in senior management, sales and marketing roles for international hotel brands including Intercontinental Hotel Group, Accor Asia Pacific and Ramada throughout the South Pacific.
He moves to the sub-tropical paradise of Noosa from Canberra where he held the position of general manager at Saville Park Suites that was later re-branded to Mantra on Northbourne.
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts' regional general manager Australia, Grant James said: "The company's decision to appoint Alex was based on his extensive experience overseeing hotel openings in Australia and abroad, together with a proven track record in revenue management, yield growth and his excellent leadership qualities."
"He also has a great depth and understanding of the strata-titled hotel industry and stakeholder relations and we are naturally delighted to have a person of his professional calibre on our team as we enter into an exciting new growth phase in Australia.
"Alex is widely respected throughout the tourism business and leisure sectors and will be an asset to Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa • Noosa," Mr James concluded.
