
First speakers announced for Maximum Occupancy Australia Conference 2024
Limited Early Bird tickets are available now until sold out
The highly anticipated Maximum Occupancy Australia Conference 2024 has unveiled its first lineup of distinguished speakers.
Set to take place on July 22-23 at The Fullerton Sydney Hotel, the conference promises to deliver invaluable insights from some of the accommodation industry’s foremost experts.
Adrian Caruso, event organiser and Group Managing Director of Fastrack Digital, expressed the conference’s commitment to quality content: “We have always been very particular on who speaks at Maximum Occupancy to ensure that we provide the highest quality content that addresses the current needs of the industry.
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“And this is what our conferences are know for. We don’t just have the c-level side of the industry speak such as other industry conferences, but make sure we include speakers and presentations from all areas of the accommodation industry and businesses sharing their insights on how delegates can maximise occupancy and revenue”.
The first wave of speakers announced includes:
- Liz Freeman – Industry Manager Travel, Google
- Matt Cameron-Smith – CEO, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
- Gadi Hassin – COO, Selina
- Sean Jenner – CEO, BIG4 Holiday Parks
- Nicole Wiener – Revinate
- Michael Johnson – Accommodation Association of Australia
- Andrew Chan – Founder & CEO, ACI HR
- Gavin Faull – Chairman and President, Swiss-Belhotel
- Will Creedon – CEO, Alloggio
- Joanne Cohen – Account Manager, Pacific, STR
- Rod Munro – Managing Director Australasia, BWH Hotel Group Australiasia
- Lachlan Harris – Group Director of Commercial, La Vie Hotels & Resorts
- Ted Horner – Managing Director, Ted Horner & Associates
- Paul Hammond – Business Development Manager, Pacific, STR
- Nick Ellis – COO, The Shores Motel Group
- Melissa Kalan – CEO, Australia Revenue Management Association
For a complete list of speakers, visit Maximum Occupancy Speakers.
This year’s conference will feature a new structure, combining keynote speeches, panel sessions, and workshops over the two days to provide delegates with practical tips and strategies.
The tradeshow will also be expanded, offering a broader selection of suppliers showcasing innovative services and products. With over 400 attendees expected, the event provides an excellent networking opportunity for businesses in the hospitality sector.
Limited Early Bird tickets are available now until sold out. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Maximum Occupancy.
Event Details:
- Where: The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, Australia
- When: 22-23 July 2024
For media enquiries, conference or sponsorship details:
- Contact: Adrian Caruso
- Phone: +61 418 789 525
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Maximum Occupancy
About Maximum Occupancy: Maximum Occupancy, organised by APAC’s leading digital marketing agency Fastrack Digital, is now in its 11th year. The conference attracts a diverse range of industry professionals from various sectors and accommodation types across APAC. Held annually in both Australia and New Zealand, the events draw over 1,000 attendees combined.
For conference enquiries, sponsorship, and speaker opportunities, please contact Adrian Caruso via email at [email protected] or phone at +61 418 789 525.

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