Global wholesaler Rail Europe has elevated Grant Robertson to Regional Manager of Australia & New Zealand, leading an Australian-based team to support travel advisors with selling point-to-point train tickets and rail pass products in Europe.
Robertson joined Rail Europe in 2023 as a Key Account Manager and has played a pivotal role in strengthening partnerships and driving rail travel awareness in the region.
He brings extensive global experience spanning aviation, car rental and rail to his new position, leading a team spread across Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
Before Rail Europe, Robertson spent 12 years with Air New Zealand, working in both London and LA, where he led sales teams and managed key distribution channels.
In 2012, he moved to Hertz before relocating to Sydney in 2016 and overseeing North America from a global source market perspective.
In his new role, Robertson will continue supporting travel trade as demand for sustainable travel options grows.
Paris-based Rail Europe CCO Florence Pasquier reaffirmed the importance of having a strong team in Australia and New Zealand as a priority as one of its top five markets.
“Rail Europe has been very active in this region for more than 25 years with loyal and strong travel trade partners along with a local team that always stays close to agents’ and customers’ needs,” she said.
“With Grant now leading this region, we are confident in continuing our hard work with 18 per cent year-to-date growth, implementing local marketing activities, educating, attending industry events and making new partnerships,” she said.
Robertson said: “I see the customer continuing to drive demand for rail as the focus on sustainable travel increases. I’m excited to lead our team in helping agents seamlessly sell rail and grow their business.”
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