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APT appoints John Torode as Kimberley ambassador
Samantha Mayling
Celebrity chef John Torode has become APT’s ambassador for the Kimberley region of Western Australia – dubbed ‘Australia’s final frontier’. Te operator is also working
with Tourism Western Australia to promote the tropical region and will unveil a brochure for the Kimberley on August 30. Ahead of the announcement
of his two-year ambassadorial role, the MasterChef presenter visited the Kimberley, taking an expedition cruise to Montgomery Reef and a land tour to see the Bungle Bungle range in Purnululu Park and El Questro. He said: “Te Kimberley was a
region I was aware of but I hadn’t considered it as a holiday destination. “It’s so surprisingly,
extraordinarily massive and it’s completely untouched. England would fit into it three times, but there’s only a population of 40,000 people. It’s just absolutely beautiful.” Paul Melinis, APT’s UK and
Europe managing director, added: “To UK travellers the Kimberley is relatively unknown and we’re working with John and Tourism Western
John Torode and Paul Melinis It’s so surprisingly,
extraordinarily massive and it’s completely untouched. It’s just absolutely beautiful
Australia to let holidaymakers know about Australia’s final frontier, a not- so-hidden gem that offers adventure.” Elen Tomas, UK market
manager at Tourism Western Australia, said the region is rich in history – from dinosaur fossils to rock art and the pearling industry –
Welch to end Disney love affair
on February 14 aer 28 years Disney Destinations International veteran Peter Welch is to retire next year. Welch, Disneyland Paris’s marketing and sales vice-president for the UK and Ireland, confirmed he will leave on February 14, 2020, after 28 years with the company. He plans to focus on a hotel interest in Sri Lanka and a business opportunity in Spain. Disney said its search for a successor was under way.
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and it is easier to reach by air thanks to more flight connections to Broome and Kununurra. “Travellers are increasingly
looking for authentic, off-the-beaten- track travel experiences and the Kimberley delivers this in spades,” she said. “With John Torode sharing
his experiences, this is a great opportunity to showcase what Western Australia has to offer.” Torode was unveiled as
ambassador by APT at an event for its key partners and agents in London restaurant Spring on Monday.
Cameron jumps ship from
P&O to join Princess Cruises Karen Cameron is to join Princess Cruises as territory business manager for Scotland next week, leaving her role as regional sales and engagement manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at P&O Cruises. Cameron will be responsible for growing and managing relationships and Princess’s ship visit programme with agents in Scotland.
Ireland’s Tour America names
Maher as chief operating officer Tour America has promoted its finance manager to the new role of chief operating officer. Deirdre Maher, who will take up her new position on November 1, has been with the Dublin-based operator for nearly 15 years. Maher will also have responsibility for Tour America sister brand Cruise Holidays. Founder and managing director Mary McKenna said she wanted “a second in command”.
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Award winner Shillito joins Atas Conference line-up
Te recipient of the inaugural Atas Ambassador Award is among the speakers set to offer their expertise in a morning of agent-oriented business sessions at this year’s Atas Conference in September. Mandy Shillito of Miles Morgan
Travel, who won the new honour at Travel Weekly’s Agent Achievement Awards in July, will take part in a panel discussion on challenging misconceptions in touring and adventure travel, alongside Cosmos chief executive Giles Hawke and Explore managing director Joe Ponte. Te business sessions will also
include research into booking trends presented by Ben Nealon, travel client partnerships director for Mail Metro Media, along with customer insight from Debbie Marshall, managing director of Silver Travel Advisor, and Tony McAllister, head of innovations, partnerships and digital at media
and entertainment group Global. i Reserve your space at the Atas Conference on September 18-19 in Manchester:
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