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Kerry brings over 25 years of senior sales management, business development and marketing experience within the New Zealand tourism industry. He has built a reputation as a highly respected sales, business development and marketing professional and his extensive career spans multiple international markets, including the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, Korea, Japan, South-East Asia and India.
With a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry and its complex distribution channels, Kerry has worked with many of New Zealand’s leading tourism businesses across a diverse range of sectors. His industry experience has been in the activity, hotel and transport sectors, together with extensive engagement with Inbound Tour Operators (ITOs) throughout New Zealand, offshore wholesalers, travel agents and Online Travel Agents (OTAs).
Kerry is passionate about the New Zealand tourism industry and has an in-depth knowledge of New Zealand as a destination. Throughout his career, he has successfully represented New Zealand tourism businesses at major international trade events, sales missions, roadshows and in-market sales visits across key global markets. His extensive industry experience provides a deep understanding of the international travel distribution network, where products fit within it, and what it takes to convert opportunities into confirmed bookings.
His depth of market knowledge, understanding of international distribution, adaptability, hands-on industry experience and long-established trade relationships make Kerry a trusted, respected and highly effective tourism sales professional.
Australia, Canada, Central Europe/Germany, China, Europe (All), India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Latin/South America, Malaysia, MIddle East, New Zealand, Philippines, Rest of World, Scandinavia, Singapore, South East Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
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