Michael Hughes joins Pinctada Hotels & Resorts

Marilynne Paspaley AM, Founder and Managing Director of Pinctada Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Michael Hughes to head the management team of her four resorts in the Kimberley region of north west Australia.

Michael, a professional hotelier whose experience spans three decades and encompasses all facets of the tourism business, will be responsible for the operation and management of Pinctada Cable Beach, Broome; McAlpine House, Broome; Captain Kennedy House, Broome, and will oversee the performance of The Kimberley Grande, Kununurra.

“Michael’s extensive knowledge of the tourism and hospitality industries has been gained on the international stage, but he also has a strong understanding of Western Australia and, in particularly the Kimberley,” Marilynne said. “Michael shares my vision to create world class resort experiences in the world class destination that is the Kimberley. He brings a ‘can do’ attitude to the position and I am delighted that he will be working alongside me to take Pinctada Hotels & Resorts into the next decade.”

Michael held various positions in operations before turning his talents to Financial Controller, Executive Assistant Manager and General Manager roles in Australian and Asian hotels. His CV includes some of the biggest names in the industry - Qantas, Sheraton, Radisson and Hilton. He was a member of the start-up teams for Cable Beach Club, Broome, and Burswood Resort, Perth. He also founded Carlson Master Licensee companies in Indonesia and Australia prior to the formation of Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific in 2001. He is a Certified Hospitality Accountant (CHAE), holds graduate hospitality and post-graduate finance qualifications, achieved membership of the Australian Society of Accountants and is a Global Search Associate with Hospitality Biz.

Michael will be based in Broome, where he has maintained a residence for a number of years.

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