With over 20 years experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, Michelle Docherty has been appointed Chair of the Western Australia Branch of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) .

Queensland Chef, Trent Dawson has been appointed Chef de Cuisine for the brand new Videre Restaurant, which is set to open this month at Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast.

In line with continuing strong industry growth, Carnival Australia Chief Executive Officer Ann Sherry has established a senior strategic development role at Australia’s leading cruise company.

The Breakaway Travel Franchise Group is pleased to announce that Scott Cammell has been appointed to the newly created position of National Business Partnership Manager.

After 27 years with the airline, Cathay Pacific Australian sales and marketing manager Derek Morris is moving on to “explore new challenges”.

Chairman of the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), Mr Chris Barlow, has today announced that Karen Bolinger has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MCVB.

Janine Pinto has been promoted to the role of business development director meetings and events at InterContinental Sydney, overseeing the hotel’s corporate offerings.

IHG has appointed Ian Preston to Operations Manager at Crowne Plaza Terrigal.

Respected hospitality professional Warren McCorriston has re-joined Daydream Island Resort and Spa as resort manager.

Wyndham has recruited Nathan Hunt as its general manager for Ramada Resort Port Douglas, its newest acquisition in a joint partnership between Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and Wyndham Hotel Group.

Ben Sington, Managing Director of The Langham, Melbourne is delighted to announce the promotion and appointment of Heath Batterham to the role of Director of Sales.

Minor Hotel Group (MHG), a hotel owner, operator and investor, has announced the promotion of Dillip Rajakarier from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas have appointed Sydney-based PR agency Wasamedia to represent the rapidly expanding hotel group in the Australian market.

Accor Hotels has announced the appointment of Wayne Reynolds as General Manager of Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns.

Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) today announced the appointment of Mark Young as its new Managing Director. Mr Young will take up the position from November 1, 2011.

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has appointed Stephen Wood as the new Director of Operations, overseeing the delivery of all events at the venue.

T.Markland Blaiklock, Senior Vice President of Sofitel Luxury Hotels Asia Pacific, has appointed Ian Alexandre to the newly created position of Vice President Sofitel Pacific, and General Manager of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines appointed Jaan Albrecht as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 November 2011.

Inland NSW Tourism has appointed travel and tourism professional Graham Perry as CEO.

Creator and operator of bellachara boutique hotel, Gregg Currie, is set to move onto new opportunities following stalled negotiations with the property’s landlords regarding a new lease agreement.

Busabout, HAGGiS and Shamrocker Adventures is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom O’Hara to the position of National Account Manager and Megan Booker to the position Marketing Executive in its Sydney-based office.

Fantasea Adventure Cruising has created a new Relationships Manager role and appointed Remo Di Benedetto to the position.

After more than four years as the General Manager of Tourism Central Australia (TCA), Peter Grigg will leave the position at the end of October.

Voyager Travel Corporation (Voyager) has appointed prominent Perth tourism expert Andrew Bird to expand its Western Australian corporate travel management business and consulting services.