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Wednesday 24 April 2024
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Lake Wānaka Tourism CEO to lead Poronui Station
23 Apr 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!
19 Apr 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
17 Apr 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!
12 Apr 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.


NZSki taps Steve Hall to lead Remarkables
11 Apr 2024   /

NZSki taps Steve Hall to lead Remarkables

NZSki has appointed Steve Hall as its Remarkables ski area manager.


SkyCity’s Australia boss David Christian resigns
9 Apr 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
9 Apr 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!
5 Apr 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
4 Apr 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
2 Apr 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.


Industry departures: SkyCity CFO resigns, Auckland Airport chair to retire
28 Mar 2024   /

Industry departures: SkyCity CFO resigns, Auckland Airport chair to retire

SkyCity Entertainment Group’s chief financial officer has resigned and Auckland Airport’s board chair is retiring.


Tourism Holdings appoints CFO
25 Mar 2024   /

Tourism Holdings appoints CFO

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


Grow Tourism appoints advisory board
25 Mar 2024  

Grow Tourism appoints advisory board

Grow Tourism has appointed a new advisory board featuring operators from the tour, hotel, holiday park and hospitality sectors.


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


Hotel property specialist Dean Humphries retires from Colliers
20 Mar 2024   /

Hotel property specialist Dean Humphries retires from Colliers

Colliers International’s national director of hotels, Dean Humphries, has resigned.


SkyCity appoints CIO
18 Mar 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!
15 Mar 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
12 Mar 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.


Simon Bridges appointed NZTA chair
12 Mar 2024  

Simon Bridges appointed NZTA chair

Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges has been appointed chair of New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.


“What would I have done differently?” – Michael Ahearne departs SkyCity
11 Mar 2024  

“What would I have done differently?” – Michael Ahearne departs SkyCity

Regulatory action has been disappointing as CEO but he says it is SkyCity’s responsibility to deliver safe gaming.


Holiday Parks NZ CEO Fergus Brown resigns
11 Mar 2024  

Holiday Parks NZ CEO Fergus Brown resigns

After more than 20 years leading the industry group, Brown will depart in August.


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


Meet & Greet: JetPark Hotels’ new sales lead, Stuart Thompson

Meet & Greet: JetPark Hotels’ new sales lead, Stuart Thompson

In our series of industry movers and entrants, the Ticker talks to Stuart Thompson, JetPark Hotels’ director of sales and marketing.


Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role
4 Mar 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!
1 Mar 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
1 Mar 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.


SkyCity appoints interim COO
27 Feb 2024  

SkyCity appoints interim COO

SkyCity Entertainment Group has appointed Brad Burnett its interim chief operating officer for New Zealand.


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


QT’s Jodi Brown appointed Auckland flagship GM
19 Feb 2024   /

QT’s Jodi Brown appointed Auckland flagship GM

The relatively new NZ hotel boss takes the reins of the 5-star accommodation, which is owned by a NZ Super Fund jv.


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


NZICC, Horizon contractor’s CEO, chair both resign
14 Feb 2024  

NZICC, Horizon contractor’s CEO, chair both resign

Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor has resigned and will depart later this year.


Leigh Stock returns to Edgewater as third GM in 16 months
12 Feb 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!
9 Feb 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
8 Feb 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!
2 Feb 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
30 Jan 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
30 Jan 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!
26 Jan 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
25 Jan 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
23 Jan 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.


Royal Caribbean CEO appointed CLIA chair
22 Jan 2024   /

Royal Caribbean CEO appointed CLIA chair

Royal Caribbean Group president and chief executive Jason Liberty has been appointed chair of the Cruise Lines International Association.


On the Job: New role for Borenstein, hires at TNZ, Great Journeys NZ, TBOP …and more!
19 Jan 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
17 Jan 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

Sullivan resigns from Christchurch Attractions

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


Tourism Ticker’s 2023 Person of the Year
15 Dec 2023  

Tourism Ticker’s 2023 Person of the Year

It’s that time of the year when we recognise those who made tourism a more resilient, sustainable, inclusive and prosperous sector.


On the Job: Colin Keel’s seaglider role, Meikle resigns, RTO changes… and more!
15 Dec 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!
8 Dec 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
6 Dec 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!
1 Dec 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.


Labour, Greens pick novice MPs for tourism, hospo portfolio
30 Nov 2023  

Labour, Greens pick novice MPs for tourism, hospo portfolio

First-time Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel will take on tourism and hospitality and govt minister Matt Doocey.