Freeman takes role

THE US Travel Association has announced that Geoff Freeman will be its next CEO, replacing Roger Dow, who recently revealed he will be stepping down following a 17-year tenure at the organisation (TD 09 Jun).

He will join the group from 01 Sep, and arrives after stints leading the American Gaming Association and the Consumer Brands Association in the US.

Freeman’s prior leadership role at US Travel also saw him preside over Brand USA’s creation. views, guests tucked into Fijian-inspired cocktails and canapes including a classic Fijian kokoda with a “Stanley twist” of course.

Other small plates on the night included Sydney rock oysters with a rice wine vinaigrette, free range crispy pork belly with English mustard, and cumin spiced lamb ribs with chilli, sesame and lime.

The Luxury Nanuku Resort located on a 500-acre private estate along the coast of Fiji’s main island Viti Levu, specialising in wellness and bespoke dining.

pictured: Tikaram with the resort’s GM Logan Miller (second from the right), with tourism trade attendees.