Groupe GM, an international player in the hotel hospitality sector, today announced its expansion into Australia and New Zealand with its new exclusive partner, Paris Groupe Ltd.
Since its creation in 1972, Groupe GM has continued to expand internationally. With this expansion plan, Groupe GM aims to consolidate its presence in Asia-Pacific , where it is already well established, such as Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Macau. Indeed, the Group's strategy is to expand its international development beyond the current network, which includes over 70 countries on every continent.
Laurent Marchand, President of Groupe GM, comments: "Following our recent move into Hong Kong and Macau, we are now delighted to be pursuing our development in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia and New Zealand are among the world's most popular destinations, and represent exciting prospects for our group. We are convinced that our partnership with Paris Groupe Ltd will bear fruit and enable us to provide the best possible service in the region."
Jason Williams will head up Paris Groupe, accompanied by his business partners Brian Tuia and Daren Manks, who each bring a wealth of experience in the hotel, retail and investment sectors.
"Australia and New Zealand are experiencing a significant need for quality bespoke hospitality products. We're proud to be working with GM Group, an international player renowned for its luxury hospitality products, and look forward to delivering the ultimate customer experience to travelers in the region," says Williams.
The Australian and New Zealand hotel sectors continue to perform strongly, recording record numbers of international visitors and domestic overnight stays last year. International travel to Australia is forecast to increase by 6.2 % and overnight stays by 5.9 % on average each year over the next three years. In addition, Australia recorded 7,100 hotel room creations in 2018, growth that is set to continue. Indeed, a further 33,000 rooms are expected to open over the next three years, half of them by the end of 2020.
