Industry movements: new appointments at P&O, Hertz, VB and more!

Carnival Executive Portraits 2022.

That’s VB as in VisitBritain, not Victoria Bitter. Sadly, we’re not on THAT VB’s mailing list as yet.

Deborah Cogin joins P&O Australia

P&O Cruises Australia has welcomed Deborah Cogin (featured image) to the role of VP of guest experience hotel operations.

Previously working for Sydney’s Bridgeclimb, Cogin replaces Thomas Karlsson who is returning to Europe for a new role within the Group at Carnival UK.

With a strong background in operations and tourism, Cogin said she’s already addicted to the energy and pace of the cruise industry since joining the team in October. 

Hertz taps Wayne Davis as new chief marketing officer 

Wayne Davis, executive vice president, chief marketing officer, Hertz Global Holdings Inc.

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. has announced that veteran marketing and sales executive Wayne Davis will join the company as executive vice president, chief marketing officer (CMO), effective 3 January 2023.

In this role, Davis will be responsible for leading the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands and shaping the company’s marketing strategy to drive effective brand reach and customer engagement.

Laura C. Smith, who has led marketing for the last two years, will continue in her role as executive vice president of global sales and customer experience.

VisitBritain welcomes new trade engagement executive

Peta Evans, VisitBritain’s new trade engagement executive

VisitBritain has appointed Peta Evans as trade engagement executive for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

With almost a decade of experience working in the travel industry across both Australia and the UK, Evans will leverage her extensive knowledge to implement VisitBritain’s trade engagement and partnerships strategy across the ANZ market.

With past experience as both a travel agent for STA Travel and business development manager at Sundowners Overland, Evans joins the Sydney-based team with a unique skillset and first-hand understanding of the varying needs and demands placed on agents, as well as retail and wholesale businesses.

QT Perth nabs new GM

QT Perth general manager, Steven James

QT Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the appointment of Steven James as general manager of QT Perth.

No stranger to the EVT portfolio, James brings over 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry and joins QT Perth from the group’s port city hotel, Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges.

Positioned in the heart of Perth and nestling the Swan River, QT Perth is bathed in a landscape of glinting industrial luxury. It is home to the award-winning Santini Bar & Grill, Rooftop at QT and QT Café.

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