THE Australian travel sector is today mourning the death of former senior Avis executive, Ron Chandler, who lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease last Fri.
Chandler worked with the car rental giant for more than 35 years until his retirement in 2001, with postings in the UK, Japan, Ireland, Hong Kong, Canada, Europe and Australia.
He was honoured for his contribution to the Australian travel and tourism sector at the 2001 National Travel Industry Awards, and was regularly sought out post-retirement by Avis management globally as well as being an active member of the Avis Travel Agent Advisory Board.
Chandler was also a keen member of Skal International, and was President of the Sydney club in 1996 when it was recognised as the global Club of the Year.
His funeral will be held this Fri 23 Aug at 11am at Sacred Heart Church in Pymble, NSW.
Source: traveldaily