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James Doolan

Executive Director, Hotel Council Aotearoa

James Doolan leads Hotel Council Aotearoa, an industry body that advocates on behalf of New Zealand hotels and hoteliers. James returned home to New Zealand with his family in December 2018, following 13 years based in Hong Kong where his final role was Regional Vice President of Hotel Development for Marriott International, Inc., the world’s largest hotel company.

James was lead executive responsible for securing new franchise and management contracts in Thailand, New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific for all Marriott International group brands including Bulgari, Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, W Hotels & Resorts, Marriott, Sheraton, Westin and Courtyard by Marriott. In addition to deals in those markets, he worked on hotel projects in locations throughout Asia, including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Korean, Macau and Japan.

Prior to becoming a hospitality industry executive, James practiced as a corporate/commercial lawyer, with particular emphasis on off-market mergers & acquisitions, complex contract negotiations and regulatory advice for listed and large privately-held entities. He practiced two years in Hong Kong with international law firm Norton Rose, and before that was with Bell Gully in Auckland for five years.

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19 – 20 June 2024
Energy Events Centre
Rotorua, New Zealand

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