General Manager appointed at Crowne Plaza Geelong
John Dickson, a hotelier with over 20 years’ experience in managing hotels, has been appointed General Manager of Crowne Plaza Geelong.
The AU$120 million waterfront hotel is currently under construction, with Dickson’s appointment marking its first hire.
The 200-room Crowne Plaza Geelong will be Geelong’s largest hotel and form part of Plenary Group’s AU$250 million Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct.
Dickson has previously serviced as General Manager of Novotel Geelong for three years and, prior to that, managed hotels in Melbourne, Sydney and Wellington.
“It’s an honour to be tasked with building a talented team of locals that can provide guests with the premium experience that Crowne Plaza is famous for around the world,” said Dickson.
“This is a marquee investment in Geelong, and I want to ensure we get it right – bringing in the best people to provide the best service to locals and visitors.”
Plenary Chief Investment Officer, Paul Crowe, claims the hotel will be the biggest and best in the region.
“The hotel and retail offerings throughout the precinct will include cafes and restaurants for locals and visitors to enjoy quality local food and beverages and a public sky bar with some of the best views in Geelong,” Crowe said.
“Our investment backs the future of Geelong as the beating heart of some of the greatest tourism attractions in Australia including world-class wine, produce, tourism attractions and major events coming out of Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road.
“We look forward to delivering a precinct that will strengthen and grow the tourism and major events industry in the region for decades to come.”