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Tuesday 05 March 2024
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On the Job: InterContinental Auckland’s marketing lead, appointments at QT, Great Journeys, AJ Hackett, Air NZ… and more! 21st July 2023 /

On the Job: InterContinental Auckland’s marketing lead, appointments at QT, Great Journeys, AJ Hackett, Air NZ… and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 21 July.


Meet & Greet: Venues Ōtautahi’s Todd Schmidt 19th July 2023 /

Meet & Greet: Venues Ōtautahi’s Todd Schmidt

The operator’s new GM of hospitality, experience and operations on his goals, creating great memories, and what tourism can improve.


Former TIA comms manager Johnson named BBANZ president 18th July 2023 /

Former TIA comms manager Johnson named BBANZ president

Former Tourism Industry Aotearoa communications manager Ann-Marie Johnson has been named the incoming president of Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand.


On the Job: Waitangi’s new CEO, hires at TIA, Auckland Airport, Avis Budget …and more! 13th July 2023 /

On the Job: Waitangi’s new CEO, hires at TIA, Auckland Airport, Avis Budget …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 13 July.


On the Job: RealNZ’s new international sales lead, senior hires at Dark Sky, AIAL, Jucy …and more! 7th July 2023 /

On the Job: RealNZ’s new international sales lead, senior hires at Dark Sky, AIAL, Jucy …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 7 July.


On the Job: Neilson wraps up at NRDA, hires at Pacific Destinations, Maverick …and more! 30th June 2023 /

On the Job: Neilson wraps up at NRDA, hires at Pacific Destinations, Maverick …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 30 June.


Ex-RealNZ CEO Stephen England-Hall exits tourism for energy 28th June 2023

Ex-RealNZ CEO Stephen England-Hall exits tourism for energy

He is the second senior tourism executive to be snapped up by the energy sector in recent months.


On the Job: Europcar’s new NZ boss, BYATA farewells chair, hires at Serko, Pacific Destinations …and more! 23rd June 2023 /

On the Job: Europcar’s new NZ boss, BYATA farewells chair, hires at Serko, Pacific Destinations …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 23 June.


On the Job: Schmidt returns to sector, Mayfair GM departs, senior NZICC promotion …and more! 16th June 2023 /

On the Job: Schmidt returns to sector, Mayfair GM departs, senior NZICC promotion …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 16 June.


On the Job: Keenan returns to Heritage, hires at  DM, Haka Tours, new CEOs at BCA, Hospitality NZ …and more! 9th June 2023 /

On the Job: Keenan returns to Heritage, hires at DM, Haka Tours, new CEOs at BCA, Hospitality NZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 8 June.


Bus & Coach taps Waka Kotahi’s Delaney Myers for CEO 7th June 2023 /

Bus & Coach taps Waka Kotahi’s Delaney Myers for CEO

NZTA’s public transport manager, Delaney Myers, will lead the association from July.


Auckland Airport appoints chief digital officer 7th June 2023 /

Auckland Airport appoints chief digital officer

Richard Wilkinson is joining Auckland Airport as its chief digital officer.


IHG confirms South to lead InterContinental Auckland 7th June 2023 /

IHG confirms South to lead InterContinental Auckland

IHG Hotels and Resorts has confirmed the appointment of Ryan South as the general manager of its flagship Intercontinental Hotel in Auckland.


Hospitality NZ appoints Steve Armitage its CEO 6th June 2023 /

Hospitality NZ appoints Steve Armitage its CEO

The former Auckland tourism boss and the chair of BEIA will take over from Julie White.


On the Job: Big week for governance, hires at BEW, PurePods, departures at TBOP, TAU  …and more! 2nd June 2023 /

On the Job: Big week for governance, hires at BEW, PurePods, departures at TBOP, TAU …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 2 June.


Dame Kerry Prendergast returns to tourism as chair of TIA 1st June 2023 /

Dame Kerry Prendergast returns to tourism as chair of TIA

Former Tourism New Zealand chair Dame Kerry Prendergast has been appointed Tourism Industry Aotearoa chair.


New chairman for Tourism New Zealand 31st May 2023 /

New chairman for Tourism New Zealand

Kiwibank co-founder and its former CEO, Paul Brock, will take over from Jamie Tuuta.


Quinton Hall joins Jucy board 30th May 2023 /

Quinton Hall joins Jucy board

Former Ngāi Tahu Tourism chief executive and ex-board member for Tourism Industry Aotearoa, Quinton Hall, has joined Jucy as an independent director.


On the Job: New Robertson Lodges GM, Rydges Formosa appoints boss, senior hires at Accor, Explore  …and more! 26th May 2023 /

On the Job: New Robertson Lodges GM, Rydges Formosa appoints boss, senior hires at Accor, Explore …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 26 May.


RotoruaNZ, regional airport seek board members 23rd May 2023 /

RotoruaNZ, regional airport seek board members

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking board members for RotoruaNZ and Rotorua Airport.


On the Job: New Southern Crossings GM, hires at TNZ, Destination Kaikōura, Southern World …and more! 19th May 2023 /

On the Job: New Southern Crossings GM, hires at TNZ, Destination Kaikōura, Southern World …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 19 May.


On the Job: New Rydges GM, hires at Travel Associates NZ,  Rapids Jet, new Kathmandu CEO …and more! 12th May 2023 /

On the Job: New Rydges GM, hires at Travel Associates NZ, Rapids Jet, new Kathmandu CEO …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 12 May.


On the Job: Ziptrek bolsters sales team, hires at Sudima, ACB, board change at RTNZ …and more! 5th May 2023 /

On the Job: Ziptrek bolsters sales team, hires at Sudima, ACB, board change at RTNZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 5 May.


Qantas picks CFO to be next CEO 2nd May 2023 /

Qantas picks CFO to be next CEO

Qantas Group has appointed Vanessa Hudson its next CEO and MD.


Sudima taps Scenic for Kaikōura hotel manager 2nd May 2023 /

Sudima taps Scenic for Kaikōura hotel manager

Charmaine Carroll comes to New Zealand from Niue, where she is currently manager at Scenic Matavai Resort.


On the Job: Botting returns to ChristchurchNZ, new MOP and TBOP chairs, airport appointment …and more! 28th April 2023 /

On the Job: Botting returns to ChristchurchNZ, new MOP and TBOP chairs, airport appointment …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 28 April.


Invercargill Airport appoints project manager 24th April 2023 /

Invercargill Airport appoints project manager

Invercargill Airport has appointed Southland local Todd Dallard its new project manager.


On the Job: Te Puia’s Cossar new RotoruaNZ chair, hires at Accor, Air NZ, Maverick …and more! 21st April 2023 /

On the Job: Te Puia’s Cossar new RotoruaNZ chair, hires at Accor, Air NZ, Maverick …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 21 April.


On the Job: New Fable GM, hires at DoubleTree, Langlands, Hollyford Wilderness …and more! 14th April 2023 /

On the Job: New Fable GM, hires at DoubleTree, Langlands, Hollyford Wilderness …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 14 April.


On the Job: NZICC’s new GM, Totally Tourism boosts sales team, senior hire at GO Rentals …and more! 6th April 2023 /

On the Job: NZICC’s new GM, Totally Tourism boosts sales team, senior hire at GO Rentals …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 6 April.


Roberts takes 30% stake in Angus & Associates, joins as MD 4th April 2023 /

Roberts takes 30% stake in Angus & Associates, joins as MD

Former Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts has joined research consultancy Angus & Associates as managing director.


Auckland Airport taps Air NZ to fill chief operations role 4th April 2023 / /

Auckland Airport taps Air NZ to fill chief operations role

The airline’s group GM of airports, Chloe Surridge, will join AIAL on 1 May, filling the gap left by Anna Cassels-Brown.


On the Job: Appointments at Qualmark, Southern Discoveries, NZCA, changes at RealNZ, TBOP …and more! 31st March 2023 /

On the Job: Appointments at Qualmark, Southern Discoveries, NZCA, changes at RealNZ, TBOP …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 31 March.


Hunter calls time at Southern Discoveries, new CEO appointed 30th March 2023 /

Hunter calls time at Southern Discoveries, new CEO appointed

One of the country’s most experienced tourism professionals will soon depart the Skeggs-owned group.


Norris takes RealNZ helm as interim CEO 28th March 2023 /

Norris takes RealNZ helm as interim CEO

RealNZ’s board has appointed Paul Norris as interim chief executive for the company following the resignation of Stephen England-Hall.


Coach demand strong but problems persist – BCA’s Barry Kidd 24th March 2023 /

Coach demand strong but problems persist – BCA’s Barry Kidd

The interim CEO says the recovery is patchy although some operators are doing better than expected.


On the Job: Oxbow bolsters sales & marketing, hires at Auckland Airport, Haka Lodges …and more! 24th March 2023 /

On the Job: Oxbow bolsters sales & marketing, hires at Auckland Airport, Haka Lodges …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 24 March.


Hospitality NZ starts hunt for new CEO as White steps down 21st March 2023 /

Hospitality NZ starts hunt for new CEO as White steps down

She has led the association through Covid, lobbying hard for support and speaking often of hospitality’s challenges.


On the Job: Senior Te Papa appointment, hires at DGLT, Air NZ, departures at RealNZ, WellingtonNZ …and more! 17th March 2023 /

On the Job: Senior Te Papa appointment, hires at DGLT, Air NZ, departures at RealNZ, WellingtonNZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 17 March.


Auckland Museum CEO resigns 16th March 2023 /

Auckland Museum CEO resigns

David Gaimster is taking up a new role at an Australian museum.


RealNZ’s Stephen England-Hall resigns 13th March 2023 /

RealNZ’s Stephen England-Hall resigns

The CEO is departing after two years leading the Queenstown-based group.


On the Job: New Hundertwasser boss, hires at SkyCity, Accor, departures at TIA, BCA …and more! 10th March 2023 /

On the Job: New Hundertwasser boss, hires at SkyCity, Accor, departures at TIA, BCA …and more!

The latest tourism industry appointments and people moves.


Milford Opportunities Project chair to retire 6th March 2023 /

Milford Opportunities Project chair to retire

Milford Opportunities Project chair Dr Keith Turner is retiring from the board at the end of the month after more than five years with the initiative.


On the Job: Sales teams boosted at RealNZ and Totally Tourism, hires at Haka Tours, Travello …and more! 3rd March 2023 /

On the Job: Sales teams boosted at RealNZ and Totally Tourism, hires at Haka Tours, Travello …and more!

The latest tourism industry appointments and people moves.


SkyCity appoints chief risk officer 1st March 2023 /

SkyCity appoints chief risk officer

SkyCity has appointed Carolyn Kidd to the newly-created role of chief risk officer.


Former Air NZ exec Cam Wallace joins Qantas 28th February 2023 /

Former Air NZ exec Cam Wallace joins Qantas

Former Air New Zealand chief commercial and customer officer Cam Wallace has been appointed head of international at Qantas.


On the Job: Appointments at Oxbow, Tourism NZ, Air NZ …and more! 24th February 2023 /

On the Job: Appointments at Oxbow, Tourism NZ, Air NZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 24 February.


On the Job: Flight Centre NZ’s new GM, appointments at Kinloch, CPG, Wai Ariki, Delta NZ …and more! 17th February 2023 /

On the Job: Flight Centre NZ’s new GM, appointments at Kinloch, CPG, Wai Ariki, Delta NZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 17 February.


TBOP seeks two new trustees 17th February 2023 /

TBOP seeks two new trustees

Tourism Bay of Plenty is seeking two new trustees who love the region and want to see its visitor economy thrive.


Airways appoints CEO 14th February 2023 /

Airways appoints CEO

James Young has been with Airways for nine years, most recently as acting chief and prior to that he was chief financial officer.