Gavin M. Faull featured as one of the Top 100 Disruptors of the Year

Gavin M. Faull: Leading Global Hospitality with Passion and Professionalism™

As Executive Director, Chairman, and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, Gavin M. Faull has spent decades shaping a global hospitality brand rooted in human connection, discipline, and long-term thinking. From its early beginnings in Asia to its presence across multiple continents today, the company’s growth closely mirrors Gavin’s own leadership journey. Known for his calm authority and people-first mindset, he has guided the organization through expansion, disruption, and one of the most difficult periods the hospitality industry has ever faced. At the core of his leadership is a clear belief that hotels are not just buildings or brands, but living communities built on trust, culture, and shared purpose.


In this Top 100 Disruptors (https://top100ceo.com) interview, Gavin reflects on his path, the lessons that shaped him, and how he continues to lead Swiss-Belhotel International into the future with clarity and conviction.

Swiss-Belhotel International Supports Help@Hand Fundraising Campaign for Safer Communities in New Zealand

By Hidayat Jayawardana • March 12, 2026
Swiss-Belhotel International supported Help@Hand national fundraising campaign, raising NZD 36,540.

Mr. Gavin M. Faull Featured in The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd

By Hidayat Jayawardana • March 9, 2026
Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman, Mr. Gavin Faull , was recently featured as a guest on The NBR Podcast, hosted by Simon Shepherd . In this insightful episode, titled "Growing Swiss-Belhotel: Global Hotelier on Success in Hospitality and Tourism ," Mr. Faull shares the remarkable journey of building a global hospitality powerhouse. From his humble beginnings on a New Zealand farm to overseeing a portfolio of 165 hotels across 20 countries , Mr. Faull provides a masterclass in international hotel management. The discussion delves into the strategies required to overcome industry challenges and the visionary leadership driving Swiss-Belhotel International toward an ambitious goal: reaching 530 hotels by the year 2035 . About NBR NBR (National Business Review) publishes NZ's leading business and finance podcasts, artificial intelligence, covering market shifts, investment, economics, and corporate leadership.

Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman Gavin M. Faull Featured in HM Magazine’s 2026 Industry Leaders Forum

By Hidayat Jayawardana • March 3, 2026
Swiss-Belhotel International is proud to announce that our Chairman and President, Gavin M. Faull , has been featured as a prominent global industry leader in the February edition of HM Magazine . In the 24th Edition of the HM Industry Leaders Forum , titled "Travel + Leisure Co. pursues global growth," Mr. Faull shares his expert insights and strategic vision for the year ahead. As the hospitality landscape continues to evolve, this feature highlights his perspectives alongside other esteemed hoteliers, tourism professionals, and suppliers across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The 2026 Industry Leaders Forum serves as a premier platform for informed discourse on the future of the sector. It brings together the collective wisdom of the industry’s most influential figures to provide a comprehensive view of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within the global tourism market. About HM HM, first published in 1997, is the leading accommodation trade magazine in the region and is distributed to accommodation properties in Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and countries around the South Pacific and Asia Pacific region.
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