Inside Travel Group, parent company of InsideAsia Tours and InsideJapan Tours, has appointed Shane Voss as the new National Trade Partnerships Manager for Australia & New Zealand to focus on travel trade engagement.
Voss joins Inside Travel Group from his most recent national leadership roles as Area Leader at Helloworld Pursers Travel Group and Flight Centre Travel Group Partnership Operations Manager at Cover-More Group.
With more than 15 years’ travel industry experience spanning retail, wholesale, product, marketing and B2B distribution, plus expertise in trade partnerships, stakeholder engagement and commercial negotiation.
Inside Travel Group Global Trade Manager Gabo Quiros said the new appointment marks an exciting chapter for the Australian trade team.
“The travel trade is integral to our global strategy and Shane’s wealth of experience will further strengthen our engagement with the Australian market,” Quiros said.
“His insight, creativity and passion for the industry will inject fresh ideas and move us forward as we strive towards ambitious targets.”
Brisbane-based Voss welcomed the opportunity to join the B Corp-certified global tour operator.
“My passion for travel has long defined my career and this new adventure with Inside Travel Group is one that fills me with excitement,” he said.
“I’m delighted to be joining a company that shares my values around creating a positive impact through the power of travel, giving back to local communities and providing authentic experiences in-destination.
“Demand for culturally immersive travel is growing rapidly, particularly to Japan, South Korea and South-East Asia, and I’m excited to collaborate with our trusted agent partners to deliver unforgettable cultural adventures for their clients.”
Inside Travel Group recently launched a new trade incentive through its Agent Insider Program.
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