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Seeking experienced tourism directors or trustees?

In today’s tourism and hospitality environment, boards must navigate complex challenges—from sustainability and digital transformation to geopolitical shifts and evolving consumer behaviours. We source board members and advisors who offer:

  • Sector-specific insight: Deep knowledge of tourism trends, guest experience, and destination strategy
  • Strategic oversight: Experience in guiding organisations through growth, restructuring, and international expansion
  • Influence and networks: Access to public and private sector stakeholders, investors, and policy makers
  • Diversity of thought: Inclusive perspectives that reflect the global and multicultural nature of travel

Our candidates include former CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, legal experts, sustainability champions, and technology leaders—each vetted for governance capability, cultural fit, and strategic alignment.

Please speak with us to better build a board that doesn’t just advise—but inspires, challenges, and leads.

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    Gina Paladini
    Tomahawk, Marketing Director

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    Catrin Allsop
    Chief Executive Officer

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    David Blackmore
    GM Agrodome (Candidate)

  • "Jason and the team were fast and responsive. They immediately understood who we were looking for, and the vision we had for the role. We wanted to recruit all the short listed candidates they were such a good fit for our team, and representative of our values."

    Jo Allison
    GM Corporate Services – Ngai Tahu Holdings

  • “We had an excellent experience with Tourism Talent and would definitely recommend their services.  They go deliver an extremely professional service and is very warm and personable, going above and beyond.”

    Management Committee

  • "Tourism Talent found the perfect candidate after a thorough process of due diligence and they thoroughly understood the brief and matched the right candidate to the role we were seeking.  Handing the process to them gave me peace of mind to know recruitment was in good hands whilst allowing me to focus on my busy role."

    Pip Close
    General Manager

  • “I found Tourism Talent extremely supportive, they have the knowledge, experience, and relationships in the industry to find the opportunities that work for you. Communication is outstanding and they really do know what they are doing and they will work with you through the entire process. I think you guys are awesome and you were such strong support through such a tough time for our industry. Thank you.”

    Mary Tolley
    Head of Destination Management - Tourism Bay of Plenty (Candidate)

  • "We approached Tourism Talent seeking a solution to a problem. We needed a champion, we needed someone that could take us in a new direction, and they absolutely delivered. The expertise and strength of their process gave us immense the confidence."

    Sean Marsh
    General Manager Sales and Marketing - Te Puia

  • "Working with a recruitment company for the first time, we engaged Tourism Talent to assist with three senior positions. Their deep experience in tourism enabled them to grasp our needs and they presented a curated shortlist of high-calibre candidates. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again."

    Rob Young
    CEO, Exclusive Travel Group

  • WAITOC had an excellent experience with Tourism Talent during our recent recruitment. From the initial outline of our requirements, through until the final letter of appointment, the process was professional and timely, keeping us informed of the progress at all stages.  Even though not a typical tourism role, everything we asked was easily managed.

    Julia Tolj
    Operations Manager - WAITOC

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