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1st May 2024 Nelson Airport /
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Nelson Airport CEO Mark Thompson resigns
Mark Thompson will leave in July after three years in the role.
26th April 2024 On the Job /
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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.
23rd April 2024 LWT /
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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.
19th April 2024 On the Job /
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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.
17th April 2024 People /
SkyCity
SkyCity appoints CEO
Jason Walbridge has been appointed the casino and hotel operator’s new boss.
12th April 2024 On the Job /
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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.
9th April 2024 People /
SkyCity
SkyCity’s Australia boss David Christian resigns
SkyCity Entertainment Group’s chief operating officer for Australia, David Christian, has resigned.
9th April 2024 Enterprise Dunedin /
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Enterprise Dunedin fills newly-created destination manager role
Sian Sutton has been appointed Enterprise Dunedin’s new Dunedin destination manager.
5th April 2024 On the Job /
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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.
4th April 2024 People /
TAU
TAU head of major events Chris Simpson resigns
Chris Simpson is resigning from his role as head of major events at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
2nd April 2024 People /
Sudima
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.
25th March 2024 People /
THL
Tourism Holdings appoints CFO
The operator taps Dunedin’s Scott Technology to replace Nick Judd.
22nd March 2024 On the Job /
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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.
18th March 2024 People /
SkyCity
SkyCity appoints CIO
SkyCity has appointed Andrew McPherson its chief information officer.
15th March 2024 On the Job /
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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.
12th March 2024 People
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.
8th March 2024 On the Job /
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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.
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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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 /
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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.