The hotel group is strengthening its leadership team to take strategic initiatives to improve performance.
Trilogy Hotels hires Michael Tscherne
Trilogy Hotels appoints Michael Tscherne as director of market intelligence
Performance.
Tscherne will work with the group starting June 22 and oversee Trilogy Hotels’ portfolio to strengthen revenue performance and implement strategies to help hotels outperform competitors, the group said.
Tscherne will apply data, market insights and revenue discipline, including AI-assisted analytics, to expand market opportunities.
Brings over 25 years of senior revenue leadership in hotels, serviced apartments and lifestyle accommodations. He has held various general manager and senior revenue roles at Accor, as Group Director of Revenue and Distribution at Minor Hotels and most recently as Chief Revenue Officer at Drifter.
“We are delighted to welcome Michael to Trilogy Hotels. Great people are at the heart of a hotel
everything we do,” said Trilogy Hotels CEO Scott Boyes.
“Michael joins our world-class team and further enhances our ecosystem’s ability to drive hotel performance.”
Regis appoints Grant Melville
Rydges Hotels & Resorts has appointed Grant Melville as general manager of Rydges World Plaza and regional general manager of Sydney.
Melville has over 30 years of industry experience, including 18 years in EVT, and a track record of delivering market-leading commercial performance and building high-performing teams.
Most recently, as General Manager of Rydges Sydney Central, Melville delivered record results from 2022 to 2026, consistently outperforming the market and delivering outstanding results across the hotel’s rooms, M&E and food and beverage areas.
In this new expanded role, Melville will oversee strategy, operations and team capabilities across multiple assets in the Sydney CBD, with a focus on driving performance and enhancing the guest experience.
“I’m excited to begin this next chapter at Rydges World Plaza and build on the hotel’s solid foundation to deliver exceptional results for our guests, our team and the business,” said Melville.
Kane’s responsibilities at Dorsett expand
Dorsett Hotels International has appointed Stephen Cane as regional general manager for Australia to drive the group’s continued expansion and strategic growth in the Australian market.
In this expanded leadership role, Cane will oversee the overall performance, operational excellence and strategic development of DHI’s Australian portfolio. In addition to the regional general manager role, Cane will continue to serve as general manager of Dorsett Melbourne, where he has been at the helm since 2023.
With over 20 years of extensive hospitality industry experience, Cane will further lead and oversee pre-opening projects for Dorsett Perth and Dorsett Brisbane, ensuring strong alignment between operational readiness, brand standards and long-term business objectives as DHI continues to strengthen its presence in the region.
“With strong momentum across the market and a number of important developments underway, I look forward to working closely with our team to further strengthen our operations, enhance the guest experience and support the successful delivery of our upcoming projects in Perth and Brisbane,” Kane said.
Boon Kwee Lee, managing director of Dorsett Hotel Group, said: “We are confident that Stephen’s leadership, extensive hospitality experience and deep understanding of our business and culture will further strengthen our current Australian hotel operations and support the successful delivery of all upcoming projects across Australia.”
LyLo strengthens leadership team
EVT Group’s Lylo has appointed two senior leaders as it plans to accelerate growth in New Zealand.
Steve Kimi promoted to LyLo Operations Manager
Lylo has appointed Steve Kimi as operations manager, who has been with EVT for two decades, starting his career in cinemas and leading the group’s New Zealand Film Network.
“I started working part-time in movie theaters and 22 years later I’m still at EVT and have had the opportunity to grow into leadership roles throughout the industry,” Kimi said.
“I’ve seen what it takes to build and expand a brand. What stands out about LyLo is that it clearly resonates with today’s travelers, creating spaces where people actually want to play and stay.”
Stephen Bradley as General Manager
Stephen Bradley joins Lylo as General Manager of LyLo Queenstown with more than 20 years of local tourism experience in food and tourist attractions, as well as earlier global television experience.
“I was looking for a new challenge that offered career opportunities and excitement, and LyLo’s fun, energetic atmosphere immediately appealed to me,” Bradley said.
“It’s the perfect combination. We have the support and opportunity in EVT from an ASX-listed company in Queenstown to stay nimble, host local events and put everything back into our community while providing our guests with a memorable stay,” he said.
Managing director Tim Alpe said the new hires support the next phase of growth while protecting LyLo’s unique, vibrant image.
“We are proudly founded in New Zealand and we are building a team of highly qualified individuals in anticipation of our upcoming growth,” Arp said.
“Our philosophy has always been to build design-led, affordable hotels with social experiences that bring travelers together, and our guests love the LyLo effect so much that we are bringing LyLo to the world.”