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4th March 2024 People /
Tourism Talent
Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role
Tourism Talent has appointed Kelly Dodd as senior associate for hotels, reports, and accommodation.
1st March 2024 On the Job /
People
On the Job: New Parkside GM, hires at WellingtonNZ, Auckland Airport, MSC Cruises …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 1 March.
1st March 2024 NZSki /
People
NZSki lauds long-serving Remarkables boss
NZSki has paid tribute to the achievements of outgoing Remarkables ski area manager Ross Lawrence who has been with the company for 16 years.
23rd February 2024 On the Job /
People
On the Job: JetPark’s new sales lead, SkyCity’s interim CEO, THL’s acting CFO, senior departure at NZSki …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 23 February.
16th February 2024 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Te Papa’s new sales lead, QT GM appointment, hires at XPO, Grow Tourism …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 16 February.
12th February 2024 Edgewater /
People
Leigh Stock returns to Edgewater as third GM in 16 months
Leigh Stock is retaking the helm at Lake Wānaka’s premium Edgewater resort.
9th February 2024 On the Job /
People
On the Job: New hires at CPG, TNZ, Tomahawk, ED, Maverick… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 9 February.
8th February 2024 People /
TAU
Annie Dundas appointed destination lead at TAU
She will be responsible for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s tourism work, as well as major and business events in a newly-created role.
2nd February 2024 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Griggs heads to ChristchurchNZ, hires at Tourism Waitaki, ACB, Tohu Whenua …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 2 February.
30th January 2024 NZMGA /
People
NZMGA president, heli-ski guide Lewis Ainsworth dies in Canada
The 35-year-old was acting as a guide on board a Northern Escape Heli-Ski helicopter when it crashed in British Columbia.
30th January 2024 Museums /
People
Southland welcomes new museum director
Eloise Wallace has been welcomed as Te Unua Museum of Southland’s new museum director.
26th January 2024 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Appointments at JUCY, Auckland Airport, TBOP … and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 26 January.
25th January 2024 DGLT /
People
Destination Great Lake Taupō’s Jane Wilson resigns
The RTO’s general manager will leave in April after five years in the post.
23rd January 2024 Hawke's Bay Airport /
People
Hawke’s Bay Airport CEO resigns
Hawke’s Bay Airport chief executive Rob Stratford has resigned after less than two years in the post.
19th January 2024 On the Job /
People
On the Job: New role for Borenstein, hires at TNZ, Great Journeys NZ, TBOP …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 19 January.
17th January 2024 People /
The Headwaters
The Headwaters farewells GM
John Dick has left his role as general manager of Glenorchy’s The Headwaters Eco Lodge.
15th January 2024 Christchurch Attractions /
People
Sullivan resigns from Christchurch Attractions
The CEO is leaving one of the region’s leading tourism operators after a “fun but challenging” tenure.
15th December 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Colin Keel’s seaglider role, Meikle resigns, RTO changes… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 15 December.
8th December 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: HGC’s new area GM, TECNZ elects board vice, art tours hire… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 8 December.
6th December 2023 Hotels /
People
Hotel developer Kevin Carlin dies
The driving force behind Queenstown’s $30m+ ‘six star’ The Carlin passed away suddenly, aged 69.
1st December 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: New Pullman BDM, departures at TNZ, ChristchurchNZ …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 1 December.
24th November 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: NTT promotes Langford, hires at Heritage Expeditions, Te Pae, H3 …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 24 November.
22nd November 2023 BEIA /
People
Snedden returns to sector with BEIA appointment
“We are delighted to have Martin join the industry, as we head into a new era for New Zealand’s business events presence on the world stage.”
17th November 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Wai Ariki’s new GM, hires at Pan Pacific, Te Puia, Tomahawk …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 17 November.
10th November 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Dent’s new CEO post, leaders hired at RealNZ, museums… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 10 November.
7th November 2023 People /
RealNZ
RealNZ appoints CEO
The appointment fills the vacancy left by the departure of Stephen England-Hall in May.
3rd November 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Senior hires at Te Pae, Wyndham, ACB, promotions at NTT, RealNZ …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 3 November.
1st November 2023 NZICC /
People
NZICC preps domestic sales with trio of appointments
The venue’s sales team will start taking domestic booking enquiries from 1 December 2023 for events taking place from mid-2025.
27th October 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Headwaters’ new BDM, hires at Destination Cambridge, Helloworld… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 27 October.
20th October 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Altitude & BLACK’s new GM, hires at DGLT, EcoZip… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 20 October.
18th October 2023 People /
THL
Tourism Holdings’ Nick Judd resigns as CFO
Tourism Holdings chief financial officer Nick Judd has resigned after three years in the role.
13th October 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Former Air NZ GM joins Serko, hires at Qualmark, Marsden… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 13 October.
6th October 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: New Auckland hotel appoints GM, hires at ACB, TBOP …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 6 October.
6th October 2023 People /
WorkSafe
WorkSafe appoints CEO
Steve Haszard has been appointed chief executive of WorkSafe, starting first as a strategic advisor to outgoing boss Phil Parkes.
29th September 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: NZICC taps Ha for CX lead, hires at EVT, Hospitality NZ, RealNZ… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 29 September.
22nd September 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Te Papa’s new events boss, HBT manager hired, board changes at CIAL, BEIA… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 22 September.
15th September 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Fifield elected WAZA president, hires at NZICC, DQ, BEW …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 15 September.
13th September 2023 NZICC /
People
NZICC appoints international sales manager
The New Zealand International Convention Centre has appointed Loryn Blaikie as international sales manager.
11th September 2023 People /
QLDC
QLDC appoints climate reference group chair
Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed Dr Leslie Van Gelder as chair of its Climate Reference Group.
8th September 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Board appointed for new DMO, hires at Air NZ, DOC, NTT, The Rees …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 8 September.
5th September 2023 AIAL /
People
Auckland Airport loses infrastructure boss to KiwiRail
Auckland Airport’s chief infrastructure officer, André Lovatt, has resigned after more than five years with the company to take up a similar role at KiwiRail.
1st September 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: New GMs at RealNZ, LyLo, NZFT, board moves at BYATA …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 1 September.
29th August 2023 People /
Whanganui & Partners
Whanganui & Partners appoints CEO
Economic development agency and regional tourism organisation Whanganui & Partners has appointed Jonathan Sykes its new chief executive.
25th August 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Hires at TIA, Tourism Waitaki, promotions at Accor, Auckland Museum …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 25 August.
22nd August 2023 Auckland Museum /
People
Auckland Museum promotes Reeves to CEO
Reeves, who is the director of collections and research at Auckland Museum, has been interim chief executive since the departure of Dr David Gaimster in June.
18th August 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: New COO for Tawa, senior hires at Te Pae, ED, QT Wellington …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 18 August.
15th August 2023 EVT /
People
New GM for QT Wellington
QT Hotels and Resorts has appointed Australian hospitality executive Jodi Brown to lead the QT Wellington and Museum Apartment Hotel.
11th August 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Appointments at Jet Park, Tourism Properties, Marriott …and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 11 August.
4th August 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Reid joins WellingtonNZ, chief growth officer for Active Adventures… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 4 August.
28th July 2023 On the Job /
People
On the Job: Gallop jumps the ditch, hires at Sudima, Great Journeys NZ, board appointments at RotoruaNZ, AIPC… and more!
Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 28 July.