Marko Malicanin

Thompson Austin and tommie Austin are pleased to announce the appointment of Marko Malicanin as hotel manager. Malicanin will oversee the day-to-day functions of the dynamic Downtown Austin hotel duo, including supervising in-house staff, managing monthly and yearly budgets, implementing marketing strategies and beyond.

Malicanin was most recently the director of food & beverage operations at Carmel Valley Ranch in California, where he oversaw the 500-acre property's $18 million culinary operation. With a 13-year career at Hyatt, he has held various roles across its portfolio, including within Grand Hyatt Atlanta, Grand Hyatt Dubai and Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. Showcasing his service and commitment to the brand, Malicanin has been awarded both the Living the Hyatt Purpose Award and Manager of the Year throughout his career. Malicanin earned his diploma in hospitality management and events management at the Swiss Hotel Management School, and his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Hotel Institute Montreux.

Thompson and tommie Austin originally opened in 2022, bringing a sophisticated destination to the vibrant music and entertainment district of the Texas Capital. The two distinct hotels share a collection of curated amenities, including a 6,000-foot fitness center with a rentable sports simulator; a rooftop pool and bar; two culinary concepts from James Beard Award-winning chef Mashama Bailey; and a new poolside dining concept slated to open in March 2024.