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Thursday 02 May 2024
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Nelson Airport CEO Mark Thompson resigns 1st May 2024 /

Nelson Airport CEO Mark Thompson resigns

Mark Thompson will leave in July after three years in the role.


On the Job: THL taps Kate Meldrum to lead North America, Barke leaving LWT… and more! 26th April 2024 /

On the Job: THL taps Kate Meldrum to lead North America, Barke leaving LWT… and more!

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


Lake Wānaka Tourism CEO to lead Poronui Station 23rd April 2024 /

Lake Wānaka Tourism CEO to lead Poronui Station

Tim Barke will take the reins at the 6,500 hectare property near Taupō, which includes an exclusive hunting and fishing lodge.


On the Job: Stu Cordelle’s new role, geopark hires GM, RTOs’ China rep… and more! 19th April 2024 /

On the Job: Stu Cordelle’s new role, geopark hires GM, RTOs’ China rep… and more!

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


SkyCity appoints CEO 17th April 2024 /

SkyCity appoints CEO

Jason Walbridge has been appointed the casino and hotel operator’s new boss.


On the Job: NZICC’s new brand lead, TNZ departure, hires at Te Pae, ED …and more! 12th April 2024 /

On the Job: NZICC’s new brand lead, TNZ departure, hires at Te Pae, ED …and more!

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


SkyCity’s Australia boss David Christian resigns 9th April 2024 /

SkyCity’s Australia boss David Christian resigns

SkyCity Entertainment Group’s chief operating officer for Australia, David Christian, has resigned.


Enterprise Dunedin fills newly-created destination manager role 9th April 2024 /

Enterprise Dunedin fills newly-created destination manager role

Sian Sutton has been appointed Enterprise Dunedin’s new Dunedin destination manager.


On the Job: New MD for Cordis Auckland, hires at RTOs, Nesuto, Te Pae …and more! 5th April 2024 /

On the Job: New MD for Cordis Auckland, hires at RTOs, Nesuto, Te Pae …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the two weeks to 5 April.


TAU head of major events Chris Simpson resigns 4th April 2024 /

TAU head of major events Chris Simpson resigns

Chris Simpson is resigning from his role as head of major events at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


Sudima appoints Hussain to lead NZ hotels 2nd April 2024 /

Sudima appoints Hussain to lead NZ hotels

The regional GM steps up to oversee the Jhunjhnuwala family’s seven-strong NZ hotel portfolio and circa 500 staff.


Tourism Holdings appoints CFO 25th March 2024 /

Tourism Holdings appoints CFO

The operator taps Dunedin’s Scott Technology to replace Nick Judd.


On the Job: GO Rentals taps KiwiRail’s Campbell, changes at Grow Tourism, departures from M&C, DM …and more! 22nd March 2024 /

On the Job: GO Rentals taps KiwiRail’s Campbell, changes at Grow Tourism, departures from M&C, DM …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 22 March.


SkyCity appoints CIO 18th March 2024 /

SkyCity appoints CIO

SkyCity has appointed Andrew McPherson its chief information officer.


On the Job: Dykman steps back from Maverick, sales hire at Heritage Expeditions, new uni tourism head …and more! 15th March 2024 /

On the Job: Dykman steps back from Maverick, sales hire at Heritage Expeditions, new uni tourism head …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 15 March.


Sue Sullivan’s new role 12th March 2024

Sue Sullivan’s new role

Former Christchurch Attractions and Conventions and Incentives New Zealand chief executive Sue Sullivan has joined consultancy Reliance Risk New Zealand.


On the Job: SOHO Hotel’s new GM, hires at Auckland Airport, Outback NZ, Tourism Talent …and more! 8th March 2024 /

On the Job: SOHO Hotel’s new GM, hires at Auckland Airport, Outback NZ, Tourism Talent …and more!

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


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.