Shannon Craig Appointed General Manager at Atura Oran Park

Shannon Craig has been appointed as General Manager at Atura Oran Park, adding the responsibility to her existing position as Area General Manager NSW as the new hotel prepares for its scheduled opening in October 2026. Craig brings more than two decades of hotel leadership experience across Australia, New Zealand and the UK with EVT. Her previous roles have included General Manager of Rydges Parramatta, leadership positions across Rydges Wellington and Rotorua, Atura Adelaide Airport and South Australia, QT Canberra, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and Rydges Kensington London. As the hotel approaches its opening, Craig is leading the final pre-opening phase, overseeing the transition from development into operations, recruitment and training of the founding team, establishment of service standards and operational systems, and relationships with corporate, tourism and Camden communities. Atura Oran Park will feature 184 rooms, a signature restaurant and bar, flexible conference and event spaces, an outdoor pool and terrace. The hotel is being developed as a hospitality and social hub for travellers, businesses and the local community. Its opening is also expected to coincide with the commencement of operations at Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026, with the hotel positioned approximately 20 minutes from the new airport.

What role has Shannon Craig taken?

Shannon Craig has been appointed General Manager of Atura Oran Park, while continuing her responsibilities as Area General Manager NSW. The expanded role comes ahead of the hotel’s planned opening in October 2026.

Craig will oversee the final preparation of the property and its transition from development into full hotel operations.

What experience does Craig bring?

Craig brings more than 20 years of hotel leadership experience across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Her career with EVT has included senior management positions across multiple hotel brands and destinations.

Most recently, she served as General Manager of Rydges Parramatta and Area General Manager NSW. Previous leadership positions included Rydges Wellington, Rotorua, Atura Adelaide Airport, QT Canberra, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and Rydges Kensington London.

What will be her pre-opening responsibilities?

During the final pre-opening phase, Craig will oversee recruitment and training, establish service standards and operational systems, and manage the transition into hotel operations.

Relationships will also be developed with the local corporate, tourism and Camden communities before the property begins welcoming guests.

What will Atura Oran Park offer?

Atura Oran Park will feature 184 rooms, alongside a signature restaurant and bar. Flexible conference and event spaces will also be provided, together with an outdoor pool and terrace.

The facilities are being designed to accommodate business and leisure travellers while also providing spaces for local residents and businesses to meet, stay and connect.

Why is Oran Park significant?

The hotel is being developed in South Western Sydney, an area described as one of the region’s rapidly evolving communities. The opening is expected to add new accommodation, dining and event facilities to Oran Park.

The property is being positioned as a neighbourhood hospitality hub rather than solely as accommodation for visitors.

What is the airport connection?

Western Sydney International Nancy-Bird Walton Airport is scheduled to commence operations in late 2026. Atura Oran Park is positioned approximately 20 minutes from the new airport.

The location places the hotel within an emerging business and visitor corridor, potentially supporting demand from travellers, businesses and visitors using the new airport.

Which areas will be covered?

Category	Detail	Focus
Appointment	General Manager	Atura Oran Park
Existing role	Area General Manager NSW	Continued responsibility
Opening	October 2026	Hotel launch
Accommodation	184 rooms	Guest stays
Dining	Restaurant and bar	Hospitality
Events	Conference and event spaces	Business and functions
Leisure	Outdoor pool and terrace	Guest amenities
Pre-opening	Recruitment and training	Founding team
Location	Oran Park	South Western Sydney
Airport	Western Sydney International	Approximately 20 minutes away

How will the hotel connect with the community?

Atura Oran Park is being developed with a people-first and design-led approach, with the property intended to become a neighbourhood staple.

Community engagement will be supported through relationships with local businesses, tourism stakeholders and the Camden community, while hotel spaces will be available for both visitors and residents.

What is the Atura Hotels concept?

Atura Hotels is positioned around functional, contemporary accommodation with a focus on service and value. The brand has developed properties in business parks, airport locations and capital-city fringe areas.

Technology-focused features and a living-room-style lobby concept form part of the brand identity, with the first Atura property having opened in Sydney’s west in 2013.

What happens before the opening?

The final months before opening will be focused on operational readiness. Craig will lead the recruitment and training of the founding team while service standards and systems are established.

The transition from development to operations will also involve preparing the property for relationships with corporate, tourism and community stakeholders.

When will Atura Oran Park open?

Atura Oran Park is scheduled to open in October 2026 at 135 Podium Way, Oran Park. The opening will coincide with an important period of infrastructure development in Western Sydney.

The hotel will enter operation with accommodation, dining, events and leisure facilities designed to serve visitors, businesses and the surrounding community.