Key appointment: Capella Hotel - Hotel Management

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Lauren Tesch joins Capella Hotel Group

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Lauren Tesch as Regional Director of Sales, Australia and New Zealand.

Based in Sydney, Tesch joins the Group with more than 20 years of experience spanning luxury hospitality, aviation, travel, loyalty and commercial partnerships. Most recently, she served as Commercial Director APAC at The Appointment Group (TAG), where she led commercial strategy and supplier relationships across Asia Pacific.

Her career has also included more than seven years with Qantas Loyalty, where she held responsibility for strategic partnerships across the Qantas Frequent Flyer ecosystem, working closely with hotels, tourism organisations and travel brands. Earlier in her career, Lauren held product and commercial roles with Flight Centre Global Product.

In the role, Tesch will work closely with the Group’s portfolio properties, commercial teams and travel partners across Australia and New Zealand.