Team of Experts

We recognize that for you to be successful, you need support

At Hyatt, we know that fully supported planners make for a seamless event experience. That’s why we provide extensive support for whatever kind of event you’re planning.

Samuel Dabinett

General Manager

What makes me happy? Watching the growth of incredible associates I have had the opportunity to work with over two decades with Hyatt.

What I love about Park Hyatt Sydney. Walking around the hotel in the morning, greetings associates and guests while the morning sun shines over the harbour.

My Bucket List. An African Safari.

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Hannah Edwards

Director of Sales

What makes me happy? Out enjoying nature with my family with no schedule (even better with a coffee in hand).

What I love about Park Hyatt Sydney. Sitting in The Dining Room enjoying a delicious breakfast in the calm of the morning, staring at the sun shining over the Opera House.

My Bucket List. Travel to Japan in cherry blossom season.

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Vernon Ribeiro

Associate Director of Sales

What makes me happy? Sitting around a campfire having a BBQ with family and friends.

What I love about Park Hyatt Sydney. Walking a client into the Sydney Suite - I love seeing their reaction!

My Bucket List. Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef.

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Aoife Burns

Event Sales Manager

What makes me happy? Family times, food, being on or in the water, exercise, the colour green, sun, music/musicals, coffee.

What I love about Park Hyatt Sydney. The sense of calm and relaxation that washes over me when staying here, it's otherworldly.

My Bucket List: Eat pasta on the Italian Riviera.

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Adria O'Connell

Event Sales Executive

What makes me happy? Collecting treasured moments, experiencing and enjoying adventures across the globe.

What I love about Park Hyatt Sydney. Location!

My Bucket List. Northern lights experience.

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Emily Hiscock

Event Sales Executive

What makes me happy? Watching the sunset with a glass of wine.

What I love about Park Hyatt Sydney. The feeling of calm being surrounded by water and overlooking the iconic Sydney Opera House.

My Bucket List. Go on a South African safari!

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Mary-Ann Gichaga

Event Sales Executive

What makes me happy? The feeling of lounging at the coast in Kenya listening to crashing waves and rustling palm trees.

What I love about Park Hyatt Sydney. I get to look at one of the most iconic landmarks in the moonlight and the daylight. The view never gets old.

My Bucket List. Learn how to handstand.

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Preferred Vendors

We’ve established partnerships with these vendors that have a proven track record of working with our hotel and customers to deliver successful events. We’ve done the research and put them to the test, so you don’t have to!

Encore

Event Production/Audio Visual

Encore creates experiences that engage & transform organizations. A leader for in-person & hybrid events, our team of innovators & experts deliver real results through event strategy, design, technology, production & digital solutions.

Contact:

Sarah Banks | Regional Director of Event Technology
Tel: +61 427 549 559
Email: sarah.bank@encore-enzpac.com

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Rhianna Smith Events

Event Planner

Rhianna Smith Events is a leading planning & styling studio with over 15 years of experience curating high-end weddings, celebrations and corporate experiences. Their team is known for orchestrating seamless events that balance style, detail and lasting impact.

Email: rhianna@rsevents.com.au

SOCO

Event Hire

SOCO redefines the events industry with a premium catalogue of tableware, furniture and event decor, paired with personalised guidance from an experienced team. With second-to-none customer-centric service and design ambitions that lead the way, SOCO proudly delivers beautiful pieces, high-end furniture, immersive infrastructure and front-page-worthy decor to social events and weddings across New South Wales and beyond.

Tel: +61 (2) 4256 2439

Email: sales@socoeventhire.com.au

Hickson Reserve

Wedding Ceremony Venue

Located a stone's throw away from Park Hyatt Sydney, Hickson Reserve boasts breathtaking waterfront views and lush greenery, perfect for an unforgettable wedding ceremony.

Tel: +61 (2) 9240 8872

Email: venuehire@property.nsw.gov.au

Botanic Gardens

Wedding Ceremony Venue

The Sydney Botanic Gardens offer stunning landscapes, vibrant flora, and serene surroundings, making them an ideal location for enchanting wedding ceremonies.

Tel: +61 (0) 402 839 586

Email: holly.mcdougall@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au

Tulipanna

Florist

Based in Bondi beach, Park Hyatt Sydney's preferred florist celebrates Australian botanicals.

Tel: +61 (2) 9387 3991

Email: sales@tulipanna.com.au

Sydney Fireworks

Leading providers of fireworks and pyrotechnic displays in Sydney.

Email: info@sydneyfireworks.com.au

DJ Daniel Rowntree

Entertainment

Dan Rowntree is a Sydney-based DJ and has been DJing professionally for over two decades.

Email: danielrowntree@yahoo.com