Educational Site Visit to NoVacancy Expo 2025

September 17 @ 09:00 - 17:00
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Students from the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) recently attended the NoVacancy Expo 2025 (https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/novacancy/index.stm) in ICC Sydney as part of their studies in HOS203 (Contemporary Accommodation Management).

The NoVacancy Expo was a great chance for our students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the real world of hospitality. By meeting industry professionals and discovering new ideas, they gained fresh insights into the future of accommodation management. Students also experienced the spirit of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation that drives the hospitality community forward. 

One of the most popular sessions, “Beyond Google: How Hotels Can Win in the Age of ChatGPT and AI Search”, featured marketing insights from:

  • Jackie Douglas – President, HSMAI (Moderator)
  • Tracy Macarthur – Senior Marketing Manager, Digital, Campaigns & Hotel Marketing, Travel & Leisure Co.
  • Paul Hewett – CEO, In Marketing We Trust
  • Catherine McLaughlin – Director, Field Marketing (ANZ & Pacific), Marriott International
  • Brent Harris – Vice President, Sales, Cendyn

The excursion was led by Dr Song Ee Hahn, Academic Director – Hospitality Management, and Mr Carl Shi, Lecturer – Hospitality Management, who supported students in connecting classroom learning with real-world industry practices.

Through this excursion, students were able to learn about emerging trends and the future direction of accommodation management directly from industry leaders. They experienced first-hand how innovation, digital transformation, and AI are reshaping the accommodation sector.

 

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Date:
September 17
Time:
09:00 - 17:00
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ICC Sydney