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Thursday 30 July 2026
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Leadership changes: NZ Airports names aviation, infrastructure veteran as CEO… 28th July 2026 /

Leadership changes: NZ Airports names aviation, infrastructure veteran as CEO…

NZ Airports has appointed Infrastructure Commission executive Graeme Sharman as its new chief executive, succeeding Billie Moore after her three-and-a-half-year tenure leading the industry body.


…as ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams resigns to return to UK 28th July 2026 /

…as ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams resigns to return to UK

She is stepping down after nearly five years leading the city’s economic development agency and regional tourism organisation.


Accor precinct GM, award winning hotelier Paul Columbus retires after 45 years in hospo 27th July 2026 /

Accor precinct GM, award winning hotelier Paul Columbus retires after 45 years in hospo

The long-serving Accor executive has overseen the expansion of the group’s brands across Auckland Airport.


On the Job: Orbit’s first CEO, Grabaseat boss goes, sales appointments for voco, Ngāi Tahu… and more! 24th July 2026 /

On the Job: Orbit’s first CEO, Grabaseat boss goes, sales appointments for voco, Ngāi Tahu… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.


Former Millennium Taupō GM takes the reins at The Devon 20th July 2026 /

Former Millennium Taupō GM takes the reins at The Devon

The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth has appointed experienced hospitality executive Adith Almeida as its new general manager.


On the Job: Bungy NZ’s national sales boss, new luxury lodge appointment, THL GM resigns, Maverick hire… and more! 17th July 2026 /

On the Job: Bungy NZ’s national sales boss, new luxury lodge appointment, THL GM resigns, Maverick hire… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.


Has New Plymouth Airport’s CEO resigned? 9th July 2026 /

Has New Plymouth Airport’s CEO resigned?

David Scott is understood to have stepped down but neither the airport nor owner New Plymouth District Council can confirm it.


On the Job: TBOP names partnerships lead, new council advisory group appointments, Air NZ departures… and more! 3rd July 2026 /

On the Job: TBOP names partnerships lead, new council advisory group appointments, Air NZ departures… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.


On the Job: BYATA chair Marriner steps down, van Lieshout’s chamber role, HNZ board changes… and more! 26th June 2026 /

On the Job: BYATA chair Marriner steps down, van Lieshout’s chamber role, HNZ board changes… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.


On the Job: New boutique hotel group GM, appointments at Air NZ, NZICC… and more! 19th June 2026 /

On the Job: New boutique hotel group GM, appointments at Air NZ, NZICC… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.


On the Job: Norcombe Barker’s new role, appointments at Qualmark, Touch of Spice, SkyCity… and more! 12th June 2026 /

On the Job: Norcombe Barker’s new role, appointments at Qualmark, Touch of Spice, SkyCity… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.


On the Job: Alloggio appoints NZ GM, Billie Moore’s new role, Virtuoso names NZ boss… and more! 5th June 2026 /

On the Job: Alloggio appoints NZ GM, Billie Moore’s new role, Virtuoso names NZ boss… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.