Mastt AI Powering Project Managers at EVT

About EVT (Entertainment, Ventures, Travel)

EVT is a leader in entertainment and hospitality, operating some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognisable brands. Its portfolio spans cinemas, hotels and resorts, theatres, and Thredbo, bringing millions of people unforgettable experiences every year.

Within this diverse portfolio, the Project Management and Design team carries the responsibility of delivering capital projects with accuracy and confidence. From forecasting to financial reporting, their work ensures every venture stays on track.

EVT’s Project Management and Design team, Jamie Laurendet, Erica Wang, and Manu Echevarria, shared how Mastt has changed the way they work, navigating complex portfolios where unwavering accuracy is crucial for guiding large-scale developments with precision and control.

How Mastt AI Helps EVT Project Operations

Mastt replaced spreadsheets with structure, accuracy, and confidence. With AI, the experience has become even smoother, turning routine admin into effortless automation, and data now flows with ease and assurance.

The Challenge with Project Operations Before Mastt

Before Mastt, EVT’s project teams relied heavily on spreadsheets to manage reporting and financial data.

As projects increased in size and complexity, they came across recurring problems:

• Dependence on complex formulas that, at times, produced unreliable results
• Duplicate effort re-entering the same data into Word, Excel, and PDFs
• Time wasted generating, saving, and emailing reports for distribution
• Limited visibility, with files buried in project folders, and difficult to access

The outcome was a process that demanded significant manual effort, limiting efficiency and slowing down access to timely insights.

“The issue we had previously was relying on a spreadsheet and formulas. At times, hidden formulas that were incorrect led to querying figures.”
_{Jamie Laurendet, General Manager - Project Management & Design}

Project Operations Transformation with Mastt AI

With Mastt, the burden of manual admin was replaced with automation and confidence. AI extracts data directly from contracts and PDFs, while standardised templates bring clarity to every report.

The improvements were immediate and powerful:

• Automatic payment certificates without repetitive re-entry
• Consistent templates that simplify reporting across all projects
• AI-powered precision that eliminates human error and unreliable formulas
• A calmer, more controlled environment for clear decision-making

For EVT’s teams, processes that were once manual and time-heavy became streamlined, accurate, and far easier to manage. Reports that once created tension now inspire confidence, giving project managers freedom to focus on strategy.

"Being able to drop in a PDF and Mastt AI brings out the contract on its own has saved time.”
_{Manu Echevarria}

Why AI Matters for EVT’s Project Teams

For EVT, accurate reporting and forecasting are the foundations of every capital project. Hotels, cinemas, theatres, and resorts demand significant investment, and each decision carries weight far beyond spreadsheets. A single error can cascade into budget overruns, delays, or a diminished guest experience.

This is why AI matters. Mastt provides data integrity and consistency that manual systems could never guarantee. Data extracted directly from contracts and invoices eliminates the fragility of formulas, giving finance teams certainty and project managers assurance.

With this confidence comes freedom. Instead of spending hours checking links and correcting errors, teams can shift focus to strategy, stakeholder engagement, and delivering value. Decisions are no longer clouded by doubt but guided by accurate, transparent numbers.

“I am reassured when doing admin and creating payment certificates, it automatically double-checks for me if the project manager has completed what is necessary. Giving me confidence that I don't have to double-check each element. It double-checks it for me.”
_{Manu Echevarria}

Looking Ahead: Scaling Efficiency with Mastt AI

EVT’s project teams are excited about the future potential of Mastt’s AI features, which will streamline routine admin. Looking ahead, EVT now has a project environment where precision is built in, and efficiency expands without boundaries, with Mastt AI fueling growth and confidence.