WESTERN SYDNEY HOTEL FORUM 2026

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Inviting all Hotels, Developers, Clubs, Councils and local businesses!

The Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce NSW Inc. is proud to host our second Destination Western Sydney Hotel Forum 2026, a milestone event dedicated to shaping the future of hotel development and accommodation supply across our rapidly growing region.

As Western Sydney prepares for an unprecedented era of opportunity highlighted by the opening of the Western Sydney International Airport later this year, strengthening our accommodation pipeline is more important than ever. The NSW Government’s Visitor Economy Strategy 2035 identifies the need for 40,434 additional accommodation rooms, with Greater Sydney accounting for 75% of this requirement.

With this in mind, our Forum brings together leaders from global hotel groups, NSW Government, developers, and tourism businesses to discuss the current hotel landscape, new development applications & project pipelines and Occupancy performance & market forecasts and challenges industry faces.

Keynote Speaker: Karen Jones, CEO Destination NSW

"Hotel Industry update for Sydney & Western Sydney"-Presenter: Karen Wales -Colliers, Head of Hotels, Australia / Transaction Services

Panel Speakers:

• Cameron Burke -Director Development, IHG Hotels &Resorts

• Nathan Cox -Vice President Operations, Accor Hotels

• Brett Barlow -Senior Vice President Development, EVT hotels

• Karen Jones - CEO, Destination NSW

• Eliyah El Khoury-Head of Development & Planning, Holdmark Property Group

SAVE THE DATE:

🗓️ Thursday, 21 May 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Cabravale Club Resort,1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale 2166

(With an exclusive tour of Cabravale Club Resort and Novotel Sydney Cabramatta)

GETTING THERE:

Public Transport: Cabravale  Club Resort is located between Cabramatta and Canley Vale train stations approximately 5-10 minutes' walk from either station  

By Car: Car Parking is available and Complimentary to guests of the Club. Entry is via Phelp's in Canley Vale 

Function Centre Directions: Enter the Club, at the first reception adjacent to the club entrance there is lifts that will take you directly to the Function Centre. Exit the lift and turn right to get to Function room 2 & 3

This Forum represents an important step as we work collaboratively to ensure Western Sydney is ready to meet the needs of future travellers, investors, and our growing visitor economy.

Looking forward to an engaging and future-focused conversation with industry leaders and stakeholders.

Book Today!!
For inquiries, please contact us at join@wstourism.com.au.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Regards,

Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce NSW Inc

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