Travel & Hospitality

NoVacancy 2026

NoVacancy is an annual event for professionals in the hotel and accommodation industry. It is considered the biggest and most important event for this sector.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
Location
ICC, Sydney, Australia
Organiser
Terrapinn
Industry
Travel & Hospitality

Public discussion

What people are saying

Official hashtag #novacancy2026

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Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Sustainability
  • Interior Design
  • Design
  • Energy
  • E-Commerce
  • Gen Z
  • Technology
  • Construction
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Entertainment
  • Media

On stage

Speakers

  • Emma HynesDirector of Operations – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
  • Sofia GeraghtyDeputy Editor, Travel Weekly
  • David BrookGeneral Manager, Paradise Resort Gold Coast
  • Lisa GallagherRevenue Manager, ALH HOTELS
  • Mehwish KazimFounder & Design Director, MK Atelier
  • Guy PetersonRedhill Hospitality
  • Callie van der MerweCEO, COOOP.co
  • Alicia SzerszynSales and Marketing Manager, Paradise Resort Gold Coast
  • David ThompsonCEO & Co - Founder, Myma.ai
  • Anna VergheseFounding Director, Cerulean
  • Mel PorterGeneral Manager, Porters Plainland Hotel
  • Sharon CauldwellArea Director, Sales & Distribution, Crystalbrook Vincent, Byron & Kingsley
  • Matthew BurkeRegional Director APAC ex China
  • Michael Klim
  • Danelle AyersFounder & Director, Studio Moda
  • Rhys DunnDirector Of Revenue, Swissotel Sydney
  • Ian CheahDirector, Sales, PayPal
  • Stephen HollowQT Sydney
  • Katie CageDirector, Loyalty & Marketing, Choice Hotels
  • Amanda Campbell BrowneDirector of Revenue, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
  • Rowena CarterRegional Director of People & Culture, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Juliet AshworthCreative Director, CHADA
  • Oliver Corrin
  • Stephen CossettoGeneral Manager, Mercure Sydney Blacktown

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Amadeus Hospitality Americas, Inc
  • Oracle Corporation Australia
  • Australian Hotels Association
  • SiteMinder
  • Expedia, Inc
  • Talk Agency

Logistics

Where to stay

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