Hamilton Island today announced the appointment of Rebecca Hamey as General Manager of qualia, the island's internationally acclaimed luxury resort.

With more than 15 years' experience in luxury and boutique hospitality, Hamey returns to qualia with deep knowledge of the resort and its guests. This appointment marks a homecoming – Hamey previously held a leadership role at qualia from 2016 to 2018.

“I'm thrilled to return to qualia,” says Hamey. “As one of Australia's most awarded luxury hotels, qualia epitomises relaxed Australian luxury and a deep connection to our unique Whitsundays location. I look forward to leading the team as we continue to deliver intuitive hospitality and wonder-filled experiences for our guests from around the world in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.”

Welcoming the appointment, Hamilton Island CEO Nick Dowling says:
“Rebecca's experience and affinity with qualia's intuitive, personalised luxury make her the right leader for this next chapter. We're delighted to welcome her back as we continue to enhance our guests' experience and uphold qualia's standing as Australia's premier Great Barrier Reef resort.”

Situated on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, qualia is a six-star private luxury retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. A proud member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, qualia is recognised in the 2025 MICHELIN Key awards and in Fodor's Finest 2025, and Spa qualia was ranked among Australia's best hotel spas in the 2025 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific.

For bookings and further information, visit qualia.com.au

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Notes to editors:

• qualia, Australia's world class luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is located on the secluded and breathtakingly beautiful northern-most point of Hamilton Island.  qualia has 60 elegant one-bedroom pavilions, alongside the ultra-private Beach House, The Residence and Sunset Pavilion, each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue and green waters of the
• Two superb restaurants and Spa qualia cater exclusively to guests of the resort.  Hamilton Island can be accessed directly from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns international gateway cities in less than 2.5 hours. qualia.com.au
• A member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, qualia is recognised in the 2025 MICHELIN Key awards, named in Fodor's Finest 2025, and Spa qualia was ranked among Australia's best hotel spas in the 2025 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific.