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Ives will depart about the same time as TIA boss Chris Roberts, which means the loss of leaders at two major industry bodies at a crucial time for the sector.

Capstone Hotel Management has hired Joshua Thomas to be general manager of the newly rebranded Woodhouse Mountain Lodge at Matakana.

The operator says Campbell wants to focus on other work commitments.

After seven years in post, TIA’s boss announces his departure and leaves in January.

Air New Zealand’s COO will become AIAL’s chief executive early next year – the first woman to hold the role.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism has appointed David Blackmore to lead the operator’s Agrodome attraction in Rotorua.

Two Tourism New Zealand board roles are expected to come up this week.

Scenic Hotel Group has promoted Karl Luxon to be chief executive of the company.

Enterprise Dunedin has appointed of Louise Woodburn to the role of business events lead.

Whanganui & Partners chief executive Hannah Middleton will go on six months parental leave from today, 13 September.

Tourism industry people moves for the week to 10 September 2021.

Ngāi Tahu Holdings chief operating officer Craig Ellison has been appointed chief executive of the iwi-controlled entity for a period of 10 months from 1 December.

Wellington Zoo chief executive Karen Fifield has been elected vice president of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council.

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She will be the first woman to hold the post in the department’s 34-year history.

A range of opposition spokespeople for portfolios related to tourism have been announced by the National Party following a reshuffle.

New hires at Polynesian Spa and Visit Fiordland and board changes at NZ Cruise Association and SkyCity.

Great South has hired former Shotover Canyon Swing boss Stu Cordelle to lead Visit Fiordland.

Murray Jordan will retire from the SkyCity Entertainment Group board effective from 30 September 2021.

DOC’s departing boss on how tourism has changed during his tenure.

New hires at Destination Kaikoura, Maverick Digital, Queenstown Airport and a departure at Auckland Unlimited.

Serko has appointed Jan Dawson as an independent director on its board.

New hires at Haka Tourism Group and South Pacific Helicopters and the end of an era for Whale Watch Kaikōura.

Destination Queenstown’s new CEO on the opportunity to shape the future of tourism.

New appointments at Swiss-Belhotel International and Miles Partnership and board changes at Serko.

In statement to NZX, online travel booking and expense management firm Serko has announced that Simon Botherway will step from the board at its Annual Meeting in August.

The former TBOP boss will lead the launch of a new leadership academy for tourism professionals.

Chief executive Paul Atkins says tangible evidence of regenerative possibilities has lasting impact on visitors.

The former CEO of Metlifecare and Housing NZ, Glen Sowry, returns to the aviation sector.

Pope worked in tourism for nearly 30 years and was a former general manager of Kiwi Experience and international sales manager at Tourism Holdings.

The aviation company fends off questions about the change, which also sees the former All Black end his directorship.

THL appoints new chief technology officer, Air NZ announces three new directors on its board.

Tourism New Zealand has appointed Steven Dixon to be Qualmark’s general manager.

Departures at Hurunui Tourism & Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, AJ Hackett, and new appointments at TBOP, The Scenic Hotel and more.

QLDC-led project aims to help hospitality and tourism businesses collaborate on technology.

Former Destination Rotorua general manager Oscar Nathan has taken the top job at Tourism Bay of Plenty.

Scenic Hotel Group has appointed Karl Luxon to the newly created role of chief operating officer.

Online travel booking and expense management firm Serko has appointed Shane Sampson chief financial officer.

Kiri Allan returns to work today after making good progress in her cancer treatment.

A raft of board changes but new hires too at PurePods and Hilton Auckland.

Wellington International Airport board director Alison Gerry has resigned, effective 29 June.

Rob Jager and Linda Jenkinson will retire from the Air New Zealand’s board at this year’s annual shareholders meeting.

Chief conservation officer to conservation and sustainability initiatives across the group.

Partnerships and collaborations are a priority for ChristchurchNZ’s new tourism boss.

Departing Qualmark boss Gregg Anderson hails the potential of environmentally-focused operators in post-Covid tourism.

Appointments at ChristchurchNZ, SkyCity and Get Smart, resignations at Qualmark and Wellington Museum.

Appointments at Air New Zealand, Development West Coast and Ramada.

Air New Zealand has appointed Nikhil Ravishankar as its new chief digital officer.

Dealing with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and the consequences of the government’s decarbonisation agenda are the top priorities for the Bus & Coach Association’s new chief executive.

Armitage to leave Auckland Unlimited and new appointments at the Bus and Coach Association, ChristchurchNZ, and Maverick Digital.