Five-star Sydney hotel, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, has announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality executive, David Lance, as General Manager.
Lance brings over 30 years of international hospitality experience to the role, most recently serving as General Manager at Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok Riverside. Under his leadership, the hotel achieved significant improvements in guest satisfaction and service delivery, alongside strong financial results.
An Australian native, Lance began his hospitality career in 1995 at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney before joining Marriott International in 2003 as Duty Manager at the Sydney Marriott Hotel. He went on to hold a series of senior operational roles in Thailand, including his first General Manager posting at Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park Bangkok.
In 2015, he relocated to Abu Dhabi to lead the pre-opening of the city’s first Marriott Hotel Downtown and Marriott Executive Apartments. He later took the helm at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, where he delivered record profitability and staff engagement outcomes in 2022.
Lance’s appointment supports Marriott’s ongoing focus on experienced leadership across its luxury and premium portfolio, as Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park continues to strengthen its position as one of Sydney’s leading five-star hotels. Lance will continue to uphold the legacy of this iconic property, famously marked by the ‘Angels of Hospitality’ – two bronze sculptures at the entrance by artist Stephen Glassborow, symbolising the welcoming spirit of the Sheraton Grand experience.
