Journey Beyond has announced the appointment of Jo Boundy as Managing Director, Resorts & Lodges.
Jo joins Journey Beyond with extensive experience leading customer and commercial strategies and delivering growth and long-term value across the travel and tourism, media and financial services sectors.
She has led some of Australia’s most recognised brands through periods of transformation, growth and recovery.
Jo has held a range of senior executive leadership positions, most recently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Commonwealth Bank. Prior to this, she was Chief Marketing Officer for the Qantas Group and also held the role of Executive General Manager, Qantas Group Hotels & Holidays.
“We’re delighted to welcome Jo to Journey Beyond,” said Chris Tallent, Journey Beyond CEO.
“Jo will lead our newly expanded Resorts & Lodges division at an exciting time for the business.
“Her deep commercial and customer experience expertise, combined with her proven track record of driving growth and leading high-performing teams, make her exceptionally well placed to strengthen our portfolio, grow demand across our destinations, elevate our guest and employee experiences, and deliver long-term value across the division.”
The Resorts & Lodges division will include responsibility for all of Journey Beyond’s resort and accommodation assets, including Ayers Rock Resort, Sal Salis, Monarto Safari Resort, Outback Spirit Lodges, the Kakadu Crocodile Hotel and the incoming K’gari Island’s Kingfisher Bay Resort and K’gari Beach Resort.
“Journey Beyond has built an incredible collection of tourism experiences and destinations that showcase the very best of Australia,” said Jo.
“I’m excited to join the business at such an important time and work with the team to further strengthen these iconic properties, create exceptional guest experiences and continue building demand for some of Australia’s most unique and extraordinary destinations.”
Jo will be based in Sydney, commencing from November 9.
