Journey Beyond today announced the appointment of three prominent Australian tourism industry leaders Michael Issenberg, Giselle Collins and Andrew McEvoy as Non-Executive Directors to its Board.
Chris Tallent, Journey Beyond, CEO & Managing Director is delighted to welcome Michael, Giselle and Andrew to the board. “These three leaders bring considerable business, travel and hospitality industry acumen and outstanding professional and community credentials to Journey Beyond”, Tallent said. “Importantly, they bring a deep understanding of the operating environment and opportunities within the travel and tourism industry and are all equally committed to our passion and dedication to taking our guests beyond the ordinary and creating the most unforgettable moments across Australia’s most iconic travel experiences.”
“We welcome them as they join Journey Beyond and look forward to their contribution to both our strategic direction and the exciting growth plans ahead for the group.”
All three board members have been selected for their extensive experience in Australian tourism and hospitality, aligning perfectly with Journey Beyond’s position as Australia’s leading provider of iconic travel experiences. They are well-equipped to endorse Journey Beyond’s renowned Australian travel offerings both domestically and to an international audience.
Michael Issenberg is a Director of TFE Hotels and also a Director of the Star Entertainment Group, one of Australia’s largest Casino and Integrated Resort operators and was the previous Chairman of Tourism Australia. Prior to this he held the roles of Chairman and CEO of Accor Asia Pacific, leading the group to more than 1250 hotels over his 26-year tenure.
Of his appointment to the board, Michael said “I am delighted to be joining the board of Journey Beyond. As tourism continues to move towards experiential tourism, I believe Journey Beyond is ideally placed to capitalise on this trend. I am looking forward to applying my expertise to assist the JB team in growing this successful and leading business.”
Giselle Collins is the Chairman of Hotel Property Investments and is a Director with significant executive experience in property, tourism and financial services as well as having worked in professional services with KPMG in Australia and overseas and at NRMA Motoring & Services as GM in charge of Treasury, Property, Holiday Parks and the investment in the Travelodge Hotel Group.
Of her appointment Giselle said, “Journey Beyond has a great business model catering for the growing trend of experiential travel in Australia. The discipline and focus of the management team and the oversight and support of Crestview make it a formidable combination to grow successfully and in doing so provide its guests with incredible memories. I look forward to being involved.”
Andrew McEvoy is the Chairman of Luxury Escapes and of Camplify. He is a former Managing Director of Tourism Australia and former Chairman of Sealink and Director of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia. He has over 25 years’ experience in executive and non-executive roles in tourism, the media, digital marketing and e-commerce.
Of his appointment to the board, Andrew said “Tourism is one of the world’s great industries. It is back on a growth trajectory and Journey Beyond is perfectly placed to capitalise on a global desire for exceptional experiences. I very much look forward to working with the team.”
The Journey Beyond Board will now comprise Brian Cassidy (Crestview President) Bradford Williams (Crestview Partner), Chris Tallent (Journey Beyond CEO & Managing Director), Michael Issenberg, Giselle Collins and Andrew McEvoy.
