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Tuesday 05 March 2024
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Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role 4th March 2024 /

Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role

Tourism Talent has appointed Kelly Dodd as senior associate for hotels, reports, and accommodation.


On the Job: New Parkside GM, hires at WellingtonNZ, Auckland Airport, MSC Cruises …and more! 1st March 2024 /

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.


NZSki lauds long-serving Remarkables boss 1st March 2024 /

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.


On the Job: JetPark’s new sales lead, SkyCity’s interim CEO, THL’s acting CFO, senior departure at NZSki …and more! 23rd February 2024 /

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.


On the Job: Te Papa’s new sales lead, QT GM appointment, hires at XPO, Grow Tourism …and more! 16th February 2024 /

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.


Leigh Stock returns to Edgewater as third GM in 16 months 12th February 2024 /

Leigh Stock returns to Edgewater as third GM in 16 months

Leigh Stock is retaking the helm at Lake Wānaka’s premium Edgewater resort.


On the Job: New hires at CPG, TNZ, Tomahawk, ED, Maverick… and more! 9th February 2024 /

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.


Annie Dundas appointed destination lead at TAU 8th February 2024 /

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.


On the Job: Griggs heads to ChristchurchNZ, hires at Tourism Waitaki, ACB, Tohu Whenua …and more! 2nd February 2024 /

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.


NZMGA president, heli-ski guide Lewis Ainsworth dies in Canada 30th January 2024 /

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.


Southland welcomes new museum director 30th January 2024 /

Southland welcomes new museum director

Eloise Wallace has been welcomed as Te Unua Museum of Southland’s new museum director.


On the Job: Appointments at JUCY, Auckland Airport, TBOP … and more! 26th January 2024 /

On the Job: Appointments at JUCY, Auckland Airport, TBOP … and more!

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


Destination Great Lake Taupō’s Jane Wilson resigns 25th January 2024 /

Destination Great Lake Taupō’s Jane Wilson resigns

The RTO’s general manager will leave in April after five years in the post.


Hawke’s Bay Airport CEO resigns 23rd January 2024 /

Hawke’s Bay Airport CEO resigns

Hawke’s Bay Airport chief executive Rob Stratford has resigned after less than two years in the post.


On the Job: New role for Borenstein, hires at TNZ, Great Journeys NZ, TBOP …and more! 19th January 2024 /

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.


The Headwaters farewells GM 17th January 2024 /

The Headwaters farewells GM

John Dick has left his role as general manager of Glenorchy’s The Headwaters Eco Lodge.


Sullivan resigns from Christchurch Attractions 15th January 2024 /

Sullivan resigns from Christchurch Attractions

The CEO is leaving one of the region’s leading tourism operators after a “fun but challenging” tenure.


On the Job: Colin Keel’s seaglider role, Meikle resigns, RTO changes… and more! 15th December 2023 /

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.


On the Job: HGC’s new area GM, TECNZ elects board vice, art tours hire… and more! 8th December 2023 /

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.


Hotel developer Kevin Carlin dies 6th December 2023 /

Hotel developer Kevin Carlin dies

The driving force behind Queenstown’s $30m+ ‘six star’ The Carlin passed away suddenly, aged 69.


On the Job: New Pullman BDM, departures at TNZ, ChristchurchNZ …and more! 1st December 2023 /

On the Job: New Pullman BDM, departures at TNZ, ChristchurchNZ …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 1 December.


On the Job: NTT promotes Langford, hires at Heritage Expeditions, Te Pae, H3 …and more! 24th November 2023 /

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.


Snedden returns to sector with BEIA appointment 22nd November 2023 /

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.”


On the Job: Wai Ariki’s new GM, hires at Pan Pacific, Te Puia, Tomahawk …and more! 17th November 2023 /

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.


On the Job: Dent’s new CEO post, leaders hired at RealNZ, museums… and more! 10th November 2023 /

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.


RealNZ appoints CEO 7th November 2023 /

RealNZ appoints CEO

The appointment fills the vacancy left by the departure of Stephen England-Hall in May.


On the Job: Senior hires at Te Pae, Wyndham, ACB, promotions at NTT, RealNZ …and more! 3rd November 2023 /

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.


NZICC preps domestic sales with trio of appointments 1st November 2023 /

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.


On the Job: Headwaters’ new BDM, hires at Destination Cambridge, Helloworld… and more! 27th October 2023 /

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.


On the Job: Altitude & BLACK’s new GM, hires at DGLT, EcoZip… and more! 20th October 2023 /

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.


Tourism Holdings’ Nick Judd resigns as CFO 18th October 2023 /

Tourism Holdings’ Nick Judd resigns as CFO

Tourism Holdings chief financial officer Nick Judd has resigned after three years in the role.


On the Job: Former Air NZ GM joins Serko, hires at Qualmark, Marsden… and more! 13th October 2023 /

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.


On the Job: New Auckland hotel appoints GM, hires at ACB, TBOP …and more! 6th October 2023 /

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.


WorkSafe appoints CEO 6th October 2023 /

WorkSafe appoints CEO

Steve Haszard has been appointed chief executive of WorkSafe, starting first as a strategic advisor to outgoing boss Phil Parkes.


On the Job: NZICC taps Ha for CX lead, hires at EVT,  Hospitality NZ, RealNZ… and more! 29th September 2023 /

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.


On the Job: Te Papa’s new events boss, HBT manager hired, board changes at CIAL, BEIA… and more! 22nd September 2023 /

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.


On the Job: Fifield elected WAZA president, hires at NZICC, DQ, BEW …and more! 15th September 2023 /

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.


NZICC appoints international sales manager 13th September 2023 /

NZICC appoints international sales manager

The New Zealand International Convention Centre has appointed Loryn Blaikie as international sales manager.


QLDC appoints climate reference group chair 11th September 2023 /

QLDC appoints climate reference group chair

Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed Dr Leslie Van Gelder as chair of its Climate Reference Group.


On the Job: Board appointed for new DMO, hires at Air NZ, DOC, NTT, The Rees …and more! 8th September 2023 /

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.


Auckland Airport loses infrastructure boss to KiwiRail 5th September 2023 /

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.


On the Job: New GMs at RealNZ, LyLo, NZFT, board moves at BYATA …and more! 1st September 2023 /

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.


Whanganui & Partners appoints CEO 29th August 2023 /

Whanganui & Partners appoints CEO

Economic development agency and regional tourism organisation Whanganui & Partners has appointed Jonathan Sykes its new chief executive.


On the Job: Hires at TIA, Tourism Waitaki, promotions at Accor, Auckland Museum …and more! 25th August 2023 /

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.


Auckland Museum promotes Reeves to CEO 22nd August 2023 /

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.


On the Job: New COO for Tawa, senior hires at Te Pae, ED, QT Wellington …and more! 18th August 2023 /

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.


New GM for QT Wellington 15th August 2023 /

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.


On the Job: Appointments at Jet Park, Tourism Properties, Marriott …and more! 11th August 2023 /

On the Job: Appointments at Jet Park, Tourism Properties, Marriott …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 11 August.


On the Job: Reid joins WellingtonNZ, chief growth officer for Active Adventures… and more! 4th August 2023 /

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.


On the Job: Gallop jumps the ditch, hires at Sudima, Great Journeys NZ, board appointments at RotoruaNZ, AIPC… and more! 28th July 2023 /

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.