Dean Minett

Bio

Dean Minett is a co-founder and serves as Group Managing Director at Gatehouse Hospitality, (formerly Minett Prime Square), one of Australia’s leading hotel advisory firms.

Dean has been a part of the Australian hotel landscape for nearly 40 years having first started as a teenager at Melbourne's prestigious Southern Cross Hotel, rising to become the youngest-ever GM of a five-star hotel in Australia. Since that time he has managed, led or consulted hotels, restaurants, resorts and casinos throughout Australia including many years as Country General Manager, Australia, for The Ascott Limited, the world's largest owner/operator of serviced apartments.

Dean's experience gives him a very broad perspective on the hospitality industry. This experience has been utilized by owners, developers, managers and investors who have all drawn on his expertise to develop, manage or improve their assets.

In addition to his commercial work, Dean has co-authored two best-selling industry texts and has served on numerous industry boards and committees including the board of William Angliss Institute, the Commercial Business and Engagement Committee for Parks Victoria, Catering Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Hospitality Management, Australian Hotels Association (Vic), Hotel, Motel and Accommodation Association (Vic), and the Victoria University Programs Advisory Committee (School of Hospitality, Tourism and Marketing).

Dean was recognised as being a Legend of Tourism and has been a judge for the Victorian State Tourism Awards, Country Victoria Tourism Awards and National Tourism Awards and was the inaugural Chair of the Victorian Tourism Awards Mentor Panel.