Tourism Fiji’s Board of Directors have named Robert Thompson as its stand-in Chief Executive Officer to fill the role that will be vacated by Matthew Stoeckel when his contract winds up in late December 2020.

Visit Sunshine Coast has named Matt Stoeckel, Tourism Fiji’s current Chief Executive Officer, as its new head, commencing in early 2021.

Cruise industry executive Jack Anderson will take the helm of Crystal as the company’s interim president and CEO. The change at the top comes as Tom Wolber, Crystal’s president and CEO since September 2017, steps down to spend more time with his family and to “pursue other interests”.

Windstar Cruises has appointed Chief Operating Officer, Christopher Prelog, as the company’s President, filling the void left vacant by John Delaney who stood down earlier this year after nearly four years in the role.

Australian experiential tourism company, Journey Beyond, has named a number of new appointments and promotions as the business readies for growth into 2021.

The Spain Tourism Board has named Monica Sanchez as the head its office in Singapore, in the role of Director of Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Michael Wale has been named President & Chief Executive Officer of the Abercrombie & Kent Group by Geoffrey Kent and Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Co-Chairmen, effective 1 October 2020.

The Travel Corporation has promoted Matthew Cameron-Smith to CEO of the AAT Kings Group Company. With over 100 years’ experience, the AAT Kings Group are the largest and land-based touring operator in Australia and New Zealand. Their brands are AAT Kings, Inspiring Journeys, SEIT, Down Under Tours and Aussie Adventures; and includes the inbound ground handling services for sister companies Trafalgar and Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Luxury Gold in Australia and New Zealand.

Silversea Cruises this week named Adam Radwanski as its new Managing Director Asia Pacific, effective 1 June 2020. Radwanski replaces outgoing Adam Armstrong who is taking on the Geneva-based role of CEO for Contiki.

The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of hospitality professional Andrew Adams as the Director of Operations at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

On 13th March Bench Africa says goodbye to General Manager Martin Edwards as he takes up a new challenge in the industry. Martin joined Bench over 10 years ago and has been at the helm, over a period of rapid growth and success for Bench Africa.

Alex O’Connor, Managing Director Australia for Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold, has tendered her resignation in order to relocate back to New Zealand.