Destination Canada’s CEO and President, David Goldstein, has departed the organisation after nearly five years in the role. The tourism chief has joined Ottawa-based Gusto Worldwide Media as its Chief Executive Officer, a move that was revealed last month.

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has appointed Dane Cheng as the organisation’s Executive Director, effective 1 November 2019.

Rocky Mountaineer has announced the company’s international sales teams in Australia, the UK and China will be aligned under the newly created role of Managing Director, Sales – International.

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents this week announced to the trade that it has appointed Melinda Larkin to the role of Head of Education and Training.

The Rees Hotel Queenstown has appointed culinary Olympian and top 20 best young chef in the world, Corey Hume as Executive Chef.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd has appointed travel industry veterans, Gillian Seller and Trevor Thwaites as part of its burgeoning Australia and New Zealand Executive Team.

Makepeace Island, the Noosa, Queensland-based resort co-owned by Sir Richard Branson, Brett Godfrey and Radek Sali, has announced the appointment of Bobbie Murphy as General Manager.

Silversea Cruises has bolstered its expedition team ranks, appointing Bill Davis to the position of Vice President Expedition Operations and Development, effective 1 June, 2019.

Kempinski Hotels has tapped Martin R. Smura to be the hotelier’s Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2019. 

Tourism marketing and PR agency, Gate 7, has appointed experienced marketer Liz Glover as its new Brand USA Director for Australia and New Zealand.

Travel Counsellors has welcomed Megan Larsen-Smith to the Melbourne team in the key role of Supplier Relations Manager.

Infinite Luxury, the management company of Kata Rocks has announced the newest appointment of three senior team members to their marketing team.