Break out the welcome cupcakes and spring for some Nescafé Gold, it’s time to welcome the industry’s latest recruits.

Appellation at The Louise announces new culinary leadership

After a decade at the stoves of Appellation, further expanding on the restaurant’s Barossa growers story, executive chef Ryan Edwards is handing over the reins of one hatted Appellation to Daniel Murphy.

Daniel, a 30-year old born and bred Barossan, joins Appellation after opening St Hugo Restaurant with Mark McNamara, who was Appellation executive chef before Ryan Edwards. Daniel has close relationships with Barossa producers and providores, and he highlights their premium ingredients in his seasonally inspired cooking.

Prior to St Hugo, Daniel was part of the opening team at Fino Seppeltsfield and worked at Barossa restaurants Saltram and 1918. He previously honed his skills at Adelaide’s Jolley’s Boathouse for a number of years and has travelled extensively, bringing talent and experience to his new role.

Daniel returns to Appellation after an early stint as chef de partie with Ryan Edwards at Appellation in 2014. It was there that he met his future wife Emily Laubsch.

Chef Daniel will start at Appellation early August.

UNIWORLD & U BY UNIWORLD STRENGTHENS SALES TEAM AND SERVICE

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world’s most luxurious and all-inclusive river cruise line, and U by Uniworld are strengthening its team with two new appointments.

Bradley Pallant has been appointed as Uniworld and U by Uniworld’s Head of Sales. With nearly 20 years’ experience in the travel industry, in both Australia and the US – Bradley brings a wealth of experience in building strong commercial partnerships and managing teams. Bradley was most recently the Director of Account Optimisation with Travel Leaders in the US, and prior held leadership roles with AirPlus and Qatar Airways in the US.

In NSW, Alice Ager has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager, joining from two years at Regent Seven Seas. Alice has deep experience working with luxury cruise partners, and will also oversee the sales development and account management of Uniworld and U by Uniworld’s key partnerships in South Australia.

Travel agents and cruise enthusiasts can expect impeccable personalised service, intimate and beautifully designed ships with original artwork from the old masters, farm to five-star dining onboard, unlimited premium wines and spirits, on-board entertainment; and over 80 exclusive excursions to choose from such as cycling, golf and gourmet foodie walks.

TRAVLR celebrates female talent ahead of its global launch with new senior tech appointment

Aussie travel technology start-up, TRAVLR, is thrilled to announce its expanding female team with the appointment of Aoife Johnston as Head of Product at TRAVLR.

Johnston joins the TRAVLR team following five years at leading global online employment marketplace SEEK, in Senior User Experience Design and Product Management roles.

As Head of Product at TRAVLR, Johnston will work alongside female co-founder Lani te Hennepe to create a world-class travel technology platform that revolutionises the way consumers book and experience travel.

FCM Travel Solutions Appoints New Sales Leader for Australia

Sydney-based corporate travel specialist Sue McEvoy has been appointed as FCM Travel Solutions’ Head of Sales for Australia.

The position oversees new client acquisition and sales activities for all teams across Australia for the mid to large corporate travel market.

Sue takes on the role after four years in FCM’s global sales team, where she held the role of Director of Sales APAC. In this role Sue was focused on new client acquisition in the multinational travel sector.

Her appointment further strengthens FCM’s national leadership team with Sue joining former FCM sales leader Melissa Elf in the General Manager’s role and Renos Rologos as FCM’s Head of Account Management.

Having worked in the industry for the past 20 years including nine years in multinational and large market sales and a further six years in client account management, Sue has been enthusiastically welcomed into the role.

MAYA VAN DE WETERING DE ROOY JOINS  KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND FIJI TEAM 

Kokomo Private Island today announced the appointment of Maya van de Wetering de Rooy as Director of Sales and Marketing.

Maya brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent fifteen years in international luxury sales, CRM and daily sales operations with resort destinations and city properties around the world. Her most recent role was as Director of Sales & Marketing for One&Only Hayman Island in the Whitsundays.

Maya will be based in Sydney and will be responsible for leading the Sales and Marketing strategy and team for Kokomo Private Island Fiji, both locally and internationally.

Says Lang Walker, Kokomo Private Island’s founder and owner, ”We are delighted to welcome Maya van de Wetering de Rooy to the Kokomo Private Island Fiji team. With her leadership skills, luxury expertise, hands-on approach and wealth of experience, Maya will be a valuable addition to the team as we continue to expand our luxury resort offer into international markets”.