The Company

Brisbane Convention Centre Hotel Development Ltd (BCCHD) was established in 1994 to develop its principle property Rydges Southbank Brisbane Hotel in which it is the majority unit holder.

This property is strata-titled (Southbank Hotel Leasehold BUP 104446) with BCCHD holding the Building Management and Building Letting Agreements. BCCHD is also the Responsible Entity for the Southbank Hotel Room Rental Pooling Scheme ARSN 094 529 512, and holder of Australian Financial Services Licence 264682.

Capitalising on the success and team strength at the Southbank Hotel the company is actively pursuing expansion and investment opportunities both domestically and in Asia.

The Team

Mr Lau Yiu Man

Founder

Highly experienced in international trading and currently involved in natural resources investments in Asia, Mr Lau is the founder of the company. He migrated to Hong Kong from China in his early 30s and became involved in various business ventures. In the late 80’s Mr Lau started his natural resources investment company in Hong Kong and became one of the major crude oil trading companies in Asia.

Darren De Jong

Director

Joining the BCCHD board in 2016 Mr De Jong is a consulting specialist in business and corporate banking. He is the Director of Goodwood Finance, an independent company providing banking and debt advice. He has a Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce and is a member of the Finance Brokers of Australia.

Mr Rick Kuylaars

General Manager and Company Secretary – BCCHD

With a Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management and a career which has included financial roles with Hilton International, Sheraton Hotels and Rydges Hotel and Resorts, Mr Kuylaars brings a wealth of international experience to BCCHD. He held the position of Financial Controller for the hotel, before joining BCCHD as General Manager.

Mr Eric Lau

Chairman of Directors and Managing Director

Mr Lau was appointed Chairman of Directors and Managing Director in 2002. He is the passion behind the facade leading BCCHD through a hotel soft refurbishment and two major product refurbishments resulting in the quality hotel that we see today.

Mr Lau’s true passion lies in the hospitality industry with his vision one of bringing to the Brisbane market international quality accommodation and food and beverage services.

Mr Eddie Chung

Director

Joining the BCCHD Board in 2016 Mr Chung is an accountant and Partner with BDO Australia. He is a Chartered Tax Advisor and has a Masters of Commerce ( Business and Tax law) along side a Masters of Taxation. He is a Fellow, Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and Director of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland.

Mr Mat Sackman

Financial Controller - BCCHD

With a Bachelor of Business in Finance and Economics and a career which has spanned over 13 years in the hospitality industry, his experience is a positive contribution to the BCCHD group.

Mr Sackman has worked in various financial positions within the EVT portfolio and was the Financial Controller for Grand View Hotel before joining BCCHD.

Our Awards

2017 AHA National Awards for Excellence – Best Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel/Resort2017 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Marketed Hotel – 100+ Employees2017 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Superior Accommodation2016 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel/Resort2016 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Superior Accommodation2016 QHA Awards for Excellence – Food & Beverage Employee of the Year2016 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Marketed Hotel -100 + Employees2015 Golden Fork Award for “Best Waitperson” in Brisbane – Theodora Ilic (Bacchus)2015 AHA National Awards for Excellence “Best Bar Presentation & Service” (Bacchus)2014 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Bar Presentation & Service – Bacchus2014 Brisbane Times Good Food Guide Awards – Bacchus Wine List of the Year2013 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Bar Presentation & Service – Bacchus Bar2013 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Marketed Hotel – 100+ Employees2013 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Functions Operation/Facility2013 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence – “Restaurant in a Hotel” (Bacchus)2010 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Environmental Practice2010 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Training Initiative2009 QHA Awards for Excellence – Best Training Initiative
2017 Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards – Best Award of Excellence (2 – Glass rating)2016 Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards – Best Award of Excellence (2 – Glass rating)2016 Australian Good Food Guide Restaurant Awards – 2 Chef Hat Rating2016 Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Romance & Best for First Date2016 Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Special Occasion2016 Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Service2016 Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Atmosphere2016 Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Best for Fine Dining2016 Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Top Rated Modern Australian2016 Dimmi People’s Choice Awards – Top 100 Restaurants2016 Financial Review – Australia’s Top 500 Restaurants2014 Restaurant & Catering “Savour” Awards for Excellence “Fine Dining Restaurant”AHA – Australian Hotels AssociationQHA – Queensland Hotels Association
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