Millennium Hotels and Resorts New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Monneron as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for the Australian market.
Based in Sydney, Pat will serve as the group’s dedicated representative across Australia, covering corporate Travel Management Company (TMC) relationships, meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE), entertainment and sporting accounts, and direct corporate contracting for New Zealand properties.
“The timing of this role is exciting as market conditions are encouraging for trans-Tasman travel. Geopolitical shifts and a favourable exchange rate are likely to drive increased demand from Australians choosing New Zealand for both leisure and business travel. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is exceptionally well-placed to capture that demand, and I’m looking forward to connecting the group with the right corporate partners, TMCs and professional conference organisers to make the most of that opportunity,” said Pat Monneron, GSA, Millennium Hotels and Resorts New Zealand.
Pat brings more than 30 years of experience spanning global travel distribution, corporate account management, leisure and MICE development, with senior roles held across Accor, Mirvac Hotels and Resorts, Radisson Hotels and Resorts, Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific, Mandala Hotels and Tourism Western Australia. Pat established his firm Elite Representation Asia Pacific in 2013 to offer regional sales and marketing representation and strategic support for tourism boards, destination management companies, and the hotel industry.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts New Zealand Vice President Sales & Partnerships, Melanie Beattie said: “Pat’s deep knowledge of the Australian market and his long-standing relationships across the corporate, meetings and events landscape make him an outstanding representative for our New Zealand hotels. His appointment strengthens our ability to engage directly with the TMC community, professional conference organisers, and corporate travel buyers who are looking for New Zealand’s best hotel experiences.”
As part of his role, Pat will also increase Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ visibility at key industry trade events including AIME (Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event) and FACTS (Festival of Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit), with a clear focus on corporate travel and its broader ecosystem of partners. Pat will work in close collaboration with key airline partners to develop end-to-end travel solutions for group and incentive clients.
