Richard Munro
Chief Executive Officer
Accomodation Association of Australia
As an established industry leader, Richard is well known to key decision-makers and is an
outstanding advocate for Australia’s accommodation sector. In his position of Chief Executive
Officer with the Accommodation Association of Australia, Richard negotiates with all levels of
Government on behalf of the accommodation sector and ensures that the association provides a
comprehensive suite of services, to ensure that the best outcomes are achieved for its members.
Richard’s experience in major hotels – commencing his career as a food-and-beverage
trainee and graduating to senior management – means he is in tune with the needs of the
industry at all levels. Richard’s considerable experience includes his former position as
Chairman of the Accommodation Division of the NSW Australian Hotels Association branch
and General Manager of Star City Hotel & Apartments. Richard is a former Director of
Development Australia/New Zealand/Pacific with World Hotels and a former President of the
Darling Harbour Business Association.