Common resort business determine and CEO of the country’s height lodging business frame, Lodging Australia, Michael Johnson, has introduced his retirement, efficient July 31, 2024.
Johnson spent 4 years as nationwide and NSW head of Tourism Lodging Australia prior to being appointed CEO of Lodging Australia in January 2023 forward of the amalgamation between TAA and Lodging Affiliation of Australia on 1 July 2023.
“I’ve completely loved my time representing the business and really feel humbled to have led Lodging Australia after attaining amalgamation ultimate yr,” mentioned Johnson.
“After 45 years within the business, it’s time to quit the reins and revel in extra time with friends and family.”’
In in his 45-year profession, Johnson spent 14 years with Southern Pacific Lodge Company prior to becoming a member of Utterly Tourism, taking accountability for managing its many New Zealand-based tourism firms.
Johnson additionally served as a basic supervisor with Pan Pacific Lodges Team and Amora Lodges and spent a while running with Oscars Lodges as a resort building advisor.
Lodging Australia Chair David Mansfield thanked Johnson for his devoted carrier.
“Michael will probably be unfortunately ignored by way of his group and the various stakeholders he works intently with,” mentioned Mansfield.
“He has considerably contributed to Lodging Australia and the business extra extensively over a few years.”