Industry Appointments

WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.

Berjaya Hotels & Resorts has appointed Alphansa Kumarie to the role of General Manager of MICE, Business Development & Marketing. Kumarie has held previous positions with The Sunway Group, Meritus Hotels & Resorts and UOA Hospitality Group.

Aboriginal cultural park Tjapukai has welcomed two new appointments in Damien Ralphs and Peter Clarkstone. Ralphs will tackle the Sales Executive role while Clarkstone will take on the Chef/Beverage Manager job. Tjapukai is one of the largest indigenous employers in tourism.

A new General Manager is at Next Hotel Brisbane following news of Justin McConnell’s promotion to the role. Formerly the Hotel Manager, McConnell was elevated to the GM position as recognition of nine months of outstanding performance.

Further new appointments have been announced by Hamilton Island in Queensland’s Whitsunday Island group. New Group Reservations Coordinators, Kerrie Lynch and Brett Jelfs have joined Groups Reservations Team.

Queenstown Airport has welcomed Olivia Pierre as its General Manager, Commercial and Customer Experience. She will be charged with looking after all business activities related to aeronautical revenue including landing charges and route development.