New hotel manager at The Langham, Gold Coast
Josquin Crepelliere has been appointed hotel manager at The Langham, Gold Coast, working under the property’s general manager, Arpad Romandy, overseeing day-to-day operations and refining the experience for the hotel’s guests.
Starting with the 339-key property in July, Crepelliere moved over from Crystalbrook Kingsley in the NSW regional hub of Newcastle, where he was general manager.
Previously, he has held leadership roles with Marriott International and TFE Hotels.
“Josquin brings an impressive combination of commercial capability, operational knowledge and genuine care for people,” said Romandy.
“His collaborative approach and strong focus on the guest experience align closely with the way we lead and operate at The Langham. We are pleased to welcome him to the team and look forward to the contribution he will make across the hotel.”
The Fresh Collective selects another regional head of sales
Renee Woodward has joined caterer The Fresh Collective as head of sales for NSW and the ACT.
Woodward moves over from the Trans-Tasman Business Circle, where she was director of events and program development. She also previously spent more than a decade with Zest Waterfront Venues as an event manager.
“Renee brings an incredible combination of commercial expertise and genuine passion for leading teams and building relationships,” said The Fresh Collective’s commercial director, Dana Fish.
“Renee’s leadership style, client-first mindset and commitment to team success make her a fantastic addition to our business and we are excited about the opportunities ahead.”
Woodward said she was “incredibly excited” to join The Fresh Collective.
“This is an exciting time for the company and I look forward to working alongside such a talented team to strengthen client partnerships, unlock new opportunities, and deliver outstanding experiences.”
Woodward’s appointment follows that of Chloe Hutchinson as head of sales for Victoria at The Fresh Collective.
Journey Beyond appoints experiences and attractions managing director
Following a restructure, the expanding hotel and experience operator Journey Beyond has appointed Jennifer Vandekreeke as the company’s managing director of experience and attractions.
Vandekreeke joins Journey Beyond from URBNSURF where she was CEO. Previous experience includes almost 13 years with Carnival Cruise Line, and around six years with Club Med as director of marketing.
“Jennifer will lead our experiences and attractions division at an exciting time of growth, with responsibility for driving commercial performance, strengthening and elevating our guest experience even further, building the best employee experience and successfully integrating new businesses into our expanding portfolio,” said Journey Beyond’s CEO, Chris Tallent.
Vandekreeke’s division includes Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89, the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, Sailaway Port Douglas and Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo.
