Hyatt Regency Sydney's General Manager, Jane Lyons has been appointed as the latest board member for the state's peak tourism and accommodation body; Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW. 

Originally from Melbourne, Jane has spent more than 25 years navigating various roles across all hotel departments internationally and in Australia including front office, finance, rooms, operations and management.

With a degree in Travel and Tourism Management from Victoria University in Melbourne, Jane has enjoyed working for various hotel management companies including Starwood in both Melbourne and Sydney, abroad in London and New York with The Langham, back in Sydney with Hilton and is now with Hyatt since taking the helm at Australia's largest premium 888 roomed hotel, Hyatt Regency Sydney, in May 2020.   

Jane is an empathetic and inspiring leader whose professional and warm demeanour along with her wealth of experience in operational excellence both in Australia and overseas, ensures she is well equipped to lead diverse, engaged, results-driven teams to thrive. Under Jane's leadership, Hyatt Regency Sydney, and the property's bars and restaurants, have been recognised in both state and national awards for excellence including at the HM Awards and MEA Awards.

TAA represents the interests of hotels, motels and serviced apartments in NSW.