01 Aug 2023
Ovolo Hotels has evolved its marketing communications approach and is ready for growth with an all-star team. A new regional structure will manage marketing and communications for the group's two brands across Australia – Ovolo Hotels and By Ovolo Collective – including 7 hotels, and 9 bars and restaurants.
The changes see Ovolo's Group Director of Marketing Stephen Howard relocate to Hong Kong in a leadership capacity. The relocation will see him focus on future branding and group initiatives alongside Founder & Executive Chairman, Girish Jhunjhnuwala.
Australian Marketing and Communications will be led Alexander Barnett in a newly created Marketing and Communications Director Australia role, alongside Kate Tulloch as the Group Digital Marketing Manager, and in collaboration with Howard.
Barnett's previous hotel and travel industry communications experience at Accor, StayWell Group, TFE Hotels and Radisson, position him strongly to lift Ovolo Hotels profile to new heights. While Tulloch brings experience in ecommerce and marketing from global entertainment brands NBCUniversal and Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia, including two AHEDA awarded campaigns for Breaking Bad and Downton Abbey.
Interstate, new team appointments include Daisy Slade as Marketing and Communications Manager in Victoria, Jarrod Meakins as Senior Marketing and Communications Executive in Queensland, Taylor Knight as Marketing Communications Executive in New South Wales, and Aidee Medina's internal promotion to Senior CRM and Digital Marketing Executive. In-venue and on-the-ground marketing and communications leads bring local knowledge and relationships into the mix to deliver a personalised approach, highlighted by Slade's previous experience at Food + Drink Victoria, and Meakins extensive time at Tourism and Events Queensland.
“Our new team and structure bring a wealth of hotel, hospitality, and tourism experience to Ovolo, and sets us up to showcase everything Ovolo has to offer. We look forward to continuing to build the brand across Australia and connecting with more travellers,” shares Howard.
Australian PR agency Reymond has also been engaged by Ovolo Hotels to manage communications for its Australian and New Zealand hotels, restaurants, and bars in 2023. Founder and Director of Reymond, Joanna Reymond-Burns shares: “It's tremendous to be working with Stephen again, he is an incredible operator. Ovolo Hotels is well aligned with our agency's communications specialities and passions, with each hotel's unique and striking design approach and the group's 'restaurants by restaurateurs' philosophy.”
For Ovolo Hotel enquiries please contact:
Vanessa Hollidge
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About Ovolo Group
The Ovolo Group was founded by entrepreneur Girish Jhunjhnuwala and first entered the real estate market in 2002; then further expanded into the hotel industry in 2010. Ovolo Group quickly became one of Hong Kong and Australia's most leading independent hospitality brands by providing guests with the best in effortless living across hotels and food and beverage outlets.
The Ovolo Group is a collection of contemporary hotels that keep you connected to the little luxuries you love, all effortlessly included. The company prides itself on being in touch with the modern traveller through award-winning interior designs, detail-driven comforts, complimentary value-added services like the mini bar and breakfast, with cutting-edge technology. Ovolo Hotels have been acknowledged for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, receiving the accolade “Hotel Brand of the Year”, at the 2019, 2020 and 2022 HM Awards.
Ovolo Group is currently operating 13 hotels and 14 restaurants & bars under two brands, Ovolo Hotels and By Ovolo Collective, across Hong Kong, Australia in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, and Bali.
Whilst Ovolo Hotels remains the core of Ovolo Group's ethos, providing a uniquely rich experience, full of eye-catching art and vibrant interiors alongside it's signature Perks, it also operates By Ovolo Collective a distinctive collection of hotels - each one unique, each one special, the more guests explore, the more they'll find.
At Ovolo, it all starts with our own people – whose care, creativity and passion for hospitality creates a 'feel-good' factor that keeps guests coming back time and time again. Whose effervescence and bright minds help make every day, and every stay – an experience filled with wonder.
Ovolo also recognises the activities of our hotels and restaurants have the potential for negative impacts on the environment and community if not properly managed. Ovolo is committed to achieving best-practice environmental and social sustainability. When people do good, they feel good. So, we aim to be a force for good. On every level – from its individuals to its communities, and our planet – it's clear for all to see. We care.
Ovolo acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we are located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
For further information, please contact:
Sarah Ryan | Reymond Communications
E: sarah@reymond.com.au
