Visit USA Organisation Australia has confirmed the 2026 Visit USA Australia executive committee lineup, including a new President, Belinda Harvy, following the departure of long-serving President and committee member Caroline Davidson.
Former Vice President Harvy (Discover the World) steps into her new role alongside Millie Brown (Arizona Office of Tourism) as Vice President, Richard Carrick (United Airlines) as Treasurer and Anne Lee (Travel Texas) continuing as Secretary.
The 2026 Visit USA Australia committee includes returning members Tony Soden (Canyon Spirit), Chris Watson (Chris Watson Travel), David McMahon (San Francisco Travel), Jack Curtis (Arizona Office of Tourism), Michael Cassis (Visit Anaheim), Claire Mountaine (Travel Oklahoma), Nicole Bennett (Delta Air Lines) and Joanne Motta (Travel Oregon).
New for 2026 are Kathleen Brown (Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board), Georgia Rowland (Hawai’I Tourism Authority Oceania), Damian Borg (NCL) and Mel Newton (Alamo).
General Manager & Events Director Aida Osta and PR & Communications Manager Christina Atherton will continue to support the non-profit organisation to advance travel to the USA.
After the recent successful 2026 Visit USA Expos, Harvy said the organisation looks forward to another big year of industry events, partnerships and initiatives, extending its appreciation to outgoing members and Davidson’s 12 years on the committee.
“Caroline has had such a positive impact not only on Visit USA but on travel to the USA over more than a decade and it’s an absolute honour to be stepping into the role of President and continuing her amazing work while continuing to champion travel to the USA,” she said.
“I also want to acknowledge our amazing committee, who work so hard to bring the Australian travel trade and our US travel industry members closer together. It’s a privilege to work with such a passionate and motivated group of professionals and we’re looking forward to putting on even bigger and more impactful events in the year ahead.”
For more info, visit visitusa.org.au
