9 Charlotte Vidor

Since migrating from Poland, Charlotte Vidor, along with husband Ervin, has grown hotel business Toga Group into a company that has stood strong for over 50 years.

With an estimated annual revenue of $285 million, Toga Group manages Adina Hotels, Medina Hotels, Rendevous and Travelodge. The property empire is also in the business of developing apartments and Vidor is a former board member of the NSW Tourism board.

Fairfax reports Toga Group established a $450 million joint venture with Far East Orchard, a Singapore-based property group, in 2013.