Mark Dakin
Mark Dakin has vast experience of over 20 years in
the hotel and hospitality industry, guiding and leading
deluxe hotel operations.
Most recently stepping aside from Managing Director
at The George, Christchurch. Mark brought innovation
and guidance to the role leading to extraordinary
achievements during his time at the helm, 1991-2004.
Both Mark and the hotel won numerous domestic and
international hotel and hospitality awards. In his time
at The George Mark was an active member of Small
Luxury Hotels of the World, being the recipient of the
Chairman’s Award for Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Mark is a member of the Institute of Directors in
New Zealand, a professional organisation demonstrating
leadership in the areas of corporate governance.
Mark has stood on the advisory boards of hospitality
training institutions and acted as a consultant to the
hospitality industry, both in New Zealand, the United
Kingdom and the Pacific.
In addition, Mark has been actively involved with
numerous other industry related associations, including
the National Executive for Restaurant Association,
International Hotel Management, International Culinary
Professionals of America and Chaine des Rotisseurs.
Contact Mark - email: BHM
