THE Travel Corporation today confirmed the appointment of long-time Trafalgar Australia chief Matthew Cameron-Smith as the MD of AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys (TD breaking news).
Cameron-Smith will replace Hans Belle, who has resigned as head of AAT Kings after just over two years (TD 17 Nov 2016).
In his new role, Cameron-Smith will lead the AAT Kings team of over 400 staff across an Australian and NZ portfolio of guided holidays, short breaks and day tours, alongside the Inspiring Journeys small group offering.
TTC CEO John Veitch said Cameron-Smith had “played an integral role in the triumphs of Trafalgar over the last eight years.
“His strong commercial skills and business acumen, strategic thinking, internal and external stakeholder relations, motivational leadership style and passion for our brands will be a real asset to AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys,” Veitch added.
Cameron-Smith said he was thrilled to take the next step in his career while remaining within the Travel Corporation family, while Belle thanked the Tollman family for their support.
“Being part of the TTC and AAT Kings family was incredibly rewarding…having the opportunity to really explore and share the beauty of my Australian backyard with AAT Kings was an absolute privilege,” he said.
TTC now commences a search for a new MD for Trafalgar, with Cameron-Smith taking up his new position effective 01 Apr.
Source: traveldaily