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Sean Hunt, Area Vice President for Marriott International, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific has been awarded ‘Hospitality and Tourism Executive of the Year’ at The CEO Magazine’s seventh annual Executive of the Year Awards.  

Held at Sydney’s ICC on Wednesday 21 November, the awards recognise the achievements of both aspiring and established leaders in 23 categories across industry sectors such as media, retail, education, construction, energy and resources, health and pharmaceutical, and telecommunications. James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Group was joint-winner in the ‘Hospitality and Tourism Executive of the Year’ category, alongside Mr Hunt.

“I am incredibly proud to be named Hospitality and Tourism Executive of the Year”, said Mr Hunt. “The CEO Magazine Awards are a great platform for inspiring future generations and celebrating achievements within the industry. I hope my 30-year career with Marriott International, from the hotel kitchen to Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific will inspire others along their journey.”

The award comes at a time of continued growth for Marriott International across the Pacific region, where Mr Hunt oversees a portfolio of over 50 hotels (31 in operation and 20 under construction). Marriott International currently employs over 4,000 associates throughout Australia, New Zealand and the wider Pacific, with a further 2,000 new hotel jobs in the pipeline.