A few kind words.

  • “Creative and gutsy, Danelle has the rare talent of being able to ideate extraordinary concepts and then bring them to life. Her point of difference lies in her knack of bringing hotel and hospitality brands to life authentically, yet with cut-through distinction. Danelle’s hotel expertise, combined with her dedication and determination, predicts success for each project she undertakes. She has made many impactful contributions and delivered exceptional outcomes during her tenure at EVT. She will be an invaluable asset to any company who makes the smart decision to work with her.”

    JANE HASTINGS, Chief Executive Officer | EVT

  • “I've been in the hotel business for almost as long as I can remember. During that time, I've had the pleasure of working with and learning from some of the best brand development people in the business.  Danelle Ayers is amongst the best I've seen - she possesses a vivid vision of what the customer wants to see and the ability to translate that vision into action.  Danelle will be an asset to any company who chooses to work with her.”

    NORMAN ARUNDEL, Director of Hotels & Resorts | EVT

  • "Working with Danelle was a career highlight for me... she's a dynamo, a wizard and an awesomely creative human. Together we led the brand partnership between Dyson and QT that Danelle initiated; a groundbreaking success which was a triumph for both parties. Danelle has a unique capability to come up with creative ideas that shoot the lights out AND the ability to execute flawlessly AND make it look frustratingly easy. What she doesn't know about branding, hospitality and trends can be written on the back of a postage stamp. Above all else, Danelle puts heart into everything she does. Humanistic. Authentic. Impressive."

    AIMI McEWEN, former Marketing Manager ANZ | Dyson

  • "Danelle Ayers - Brilliant Marketer, Creative Thinker and Playful Executor! Brave in her approach, with exceptional leadership, Danelle is truly world class in her field and a terrific client partner. She guides her team with genuine passion and strategic insight, knowing exactly what is needed to build bold, innovative campaigns and create long lasting brands with impact."

    DANIEL GOLDSTEIN, Head of PR | Example Agency

  • “The first major project Danelle and I worked closely on was the pre-opening of QT Newcastle. It was through working many long days and nights, I had the pleasure of witnessing the genuine talent and creativity Danelle brought to the table, quite literally. She brought character and connection in a way which can only be described as sophisticated elegance to QT Newcastle. Watching Danelle lead her team and the QT Brand to new heights was artistic. One of the memorable projects, certainly one of my favourites, was the QT Brand Campaign, ‘Stay Your Way'. To say this was successful was an understatement, generating 10 million in revenue."

    Michael Stamboulidis, General Manager | QT Newcastle

  • “I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Danelle in various capacities over the past 4 years. Most significantly, we worked side-by-side during the 10 month pre-opening phase of QT Auckland. Danelle’s project management and hotel brand expertise was instrumental in that period and having her on the team gave me confidence and peace of mind. Danelle is highly creative, talented, tenacious, and a truly motivating team member. She has a sparkling personality and is a bloody good human. As a close confidante, I’ll miss her guidance, level-headedness and friendship. She's a truly invaluable member to have on any team.”

    Doron Whaite, General Manager | QT Singapore

  • “Danelle is a creative visionary, a collaborator that managed to harness my imagination and mould it into a workable and well rounded concept. It was a pleasure to have worked alongside her."

    SEAN CONNOLLY, Creative Culinary Director

  • "I had the pleasure to work with Danelle for 3 years. Danelle was the Head of Brand and Marketing for QT Hotels and played a big role into reviving the edginess of the brand in the market. During her time with QT, the business won Hotel Brand of the Year in 2021 and placed second in 2022. Danelle also executed some incredible award winning campaigns. She led a team of very dedicated people that respected her and achieved some great goals together. I would highly recommend Danelle."

    David Sude, Area General Manager | QT Hotels & Resorts