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Kylie Conboy has been appointed to the newly created role of Global Flight Centre Travel Group People Partner, effective 6 January 2025. Conboy’s role will see her operationalise and deploy people-focused strategies to support Flight Centre’s 3000+ people around the globe, at the same time as supporting the global recruitment needs necessary to power Flight Centre’s ambitious growth strategies. Since starting with Flight Centre in 1993, Conboy’s 31-year career has included roles from Consultant through to Nation Leader across Flight Centre and Campus Travel, and leading teams within various people and culture related businesses such as Leadership Training and Flight Centre Business School. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gggFr6cU

After soft-launching last week we've already had a heap of you sign up for our three-city luxury roadshow taking place in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane next year ?? The appetite for luxury is high! To find out more about how you can attend either as a supplier or agent, click on the following link: https://lnkd.in/g4d2vu56 #luxury #travel

Intrepid Travel’s General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Yvette Thompson, recently joined Sofia Geraghty for Travel Weekly TV. This week we dive into Intrepid's recent NTIA win as Best Global Tour Operator and their ongoing commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing and inclusivity. Catch up here.

As a regional marketing manager for G Adventures, Adelle Clements knows a thing or two about brand voice. Ahead of this year’s Women in Travel Awards, she talks to?Travel Weekly?about the importance of finding your own personal voice and challenging the status quo. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gt96ZQXr

Tourism Australia has paid tribute to ex-CMO Lisa Ronson after the marketing executive died in a tragic accident on her farm this weekend. The 52-year-old died after losing control of the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) she was driving at her farm near Daylesford on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to the property in Ullina but unfortunately, Ronson could not be saved. During her time at Tourism Australia (between 2015 and 2019), Ronson led the marketing team to numerous Cannes Lions awards, including much acclaim for the famous Dundee campaign by Droga5 and starring Chris Hemsworth and Danny McBride. Lisa is survived by her husband Chris and son Ben.?Travel Weekly?offers its sincere condolences to all those who knew Lisa. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/gVEWW6AN #travel

The weekend read is here! Catch up on this week's top travel stories.

How can men help women in travel? When James Mooring and his fellow Room-Res co-founder Nic Bryant felt drawn to supporting Women in Travel, they were a little apprehensive. As Mooring tells?Travel Weekly?– “as a business founded by men, sponsoring the awards for the first time last year was something I was a bit uncomfortable about – did we have the right to sponsor an awards like this?”. Thankfully they went ahead! Ahead of this year’s Women in Travel Awards, Mooring talks about how men can help women in travel, as well as how Room-Res is supporting women in Sri Lanka who have been victims of sexual/physical abuse to find stable employment. It is well worth a read! Article here: https://lnkd.in/gyUUH-6Z Both James and Nic will be attending this year's Women in Travel Awards on the 4th of December. If you know you want to be part of this movement then buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g2FkHtCd

From terrifying zombie scenes to epic battles and heart-stopping drama, Malta’s landscape has been the canvas for myriad blockbuster productions and it’s just waiting to be explored. At every turn, a traveller’s journey could lead them to the ancient cities of?Game of Thrones?or the cliffs of?World War Z. Find out exactly why Malta is a film buffs paradise here: https://lnkd.in/g7DGs2v3 Screen Malta Malta Tourism Authority

The travel industry is embracing Black Friday more than ever before. And it makes sense - travel is a high-ticket item and many people spend months saving for their dream trip. To celebrate, Travelmarvel is offering some of its best deals to date. For a limited time, guests can take a further $600 per couple on ALL of Travelmarvel’s trips of seven days or more departing in 2025. On its most popular tour – ‘European Gems’ – guests can save up to $7,200 per couple! Some of the itineraries included are: ? European Gems? ?Reflections of the Rockies and Alaska Cruise ?Essential Vietnam and Cambodia ? Kimberley Coast Adventure Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gCP8imD6 #travel #blackfriday

For anyone experiencing self-doubt right now, Cinzia Burnes from Helloworld Travel Limited's advice to her younger self is well worth listening to. We have JUST two weeks to go until this year's Women in Travel Awards. The night will feature: ?? A prize giveaway from Christian Louboutin ??A cherry blossom experience from Inside Travel ??A top DJ and photo experience It is a chance to connect with people from the industry in the best way! Pick up your tickets here before they sell out: https://lnkd.in/gw8qDVKB #travel #women