Dow to step down

ROGER Dow, the long-time head of the US Travel Association, overnight announced he would leave the organisation in Jul 2022.

Dow has led the USTA for more than 17 years, helping form the bloc after a long career with Marriott International.

Unifying the entire industry around the common goal of boosting travel to and within the USA, Dow’s tenure has included the passage of the Travel Promotion Act which for the first time created Brand USA as an international marketing agency for the country.

More industry moves on

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Cora Cora Resorts has named Chanapach Khumkhur as the Director of Spa and Wellness for Moksha Spa & Wellbeing Centre of Cora Cora maldives. Khumkhur will oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility, which features seven treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, an overwater yoga pavilion, a gym, and an expansive outdoor recreational area.

Rezdy has appointed Susan DeBottis as its new Chief Growth Officer. She joins Rezdy having worked in tours and activities at Marriott International, where she was employed for nine years leading the division globally.

Will Blakelock has taken on a new Area Director of Revenue Strategy - Australia, New Zealand role with marriott International. Over the last 16 years, Blakelock has worked extensively in Marriott’s international network, more recently bringing his talents to Australia.

Nina Didio has been appointed Tourism Western Australia’s Content Officer. Didio, the founder and Creative Director of Second Nature Marketing, said “it has always been my dream to work for Tourism Western Australia to promote our beautiful state and all the wonderful things to do and see here”. She will report into Senior Manager Content Cory Gale.