Who got a new gig this week? Check out this week’s travel industry movers & shakers!
1. Luxperience team expands
Luxperience has announced the appointment of Shellia McEachern, who joins the team as business development manager – buyer relations.
Shellia is a veteran of 12 years in the sales and marketing realm of the travel industry. She will bring to the Luxperience team an extensive knowledge of the leisure and MICE market.
The role will see Shellia working with hotel brands such as Park Hyatt, Hilton and IHG.
2. Jupiters helps launch culinary careers
Jupiters Hotel & Casino launches careers of seven culinary apprentices ahead of future demand for hospitality workers
Seven Gold Coast youths are on their way to becoming future MasterChefs after kickstarting their culinary arts apprenticeships at Jupiters Hotel & Casino recently, with five previously completing a school-based work experience program hosted at the property.
With future demand for hospitality workers set to grow across South East Queensland (SEQ), the school-based work experience program was offered by Jupiters’ parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, in conjunction with the Department of Education and Training.
A total of 100 Year 11 and Year 12 students from 18 Gold Coast schools took part in the program.
Following completion, Year 12 participants received the opportunity to apply for the culinary arts apprenticeships with Jupiters Hotel & Casino.
The training component of these apprenticeships is being delivered through the new Queensland Hotel and Hospitality School, which was launched in partnership between The Star Entertainment Group and TAFE Queensland earlier this year.
3. Avalon Waterways welcomes dedicated BDM
The Globus family of brands has appointed a dedicated Business Development Manager for Avalon Waterways, providing specialised support for the travel trade amid continuing growth in river cruising.
Walter Nand has been appointed to the new role, taking responsibility for Avalon’s business development strategies in NSW.
Previously a Business Development Manager with MSC Cruises, Walter has more than 20 years’ experience in the travel industry in Europe, Canada and Australia, including roles in product development, hotel contracting, business development, business counseling and training and a variety of sales roles.
His past roles include State Manager NSW/ACT for APT and NSW Business Development Manager for Excite Holidays. He also holds a Master Cruise Accreditation with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Globus family of brands Managing Director Australasia Stewart Williams said Walter would provide an additional emphasis on Avalon Waterways while offering specialised support for the travel trade.
Walter will be based in the Globus family of brands head office in Sydney.
