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Joe Cusmano

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Joe Cusmano

An experinced airline and travel industry professional, Joe has over 25 years international airline sales experience of which 18 have been in senior positions in Australia, North Africa and Europe, Middle East and Thailand.

Committed to sharing news and personal experiences, he explains that, post-COVID, "once I resume travelling with people that like me are nomads by nature and love to travel, (I will) provide you with as much advice and tips to make your travel experience a memorable one."

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Thailand set to introduce controversial ‘tourism fee’ in 2022

The Thai Government is forging ahead with a contentious proposal to charge every tourist an entry fee, a move that it is feared will impact efforts to rebuild the nation’s tourism…

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Oct 8, 2021 Joe Cusmano Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Air New Zealand introduces ‘no jab, no fly’ policy for overseas travellers

Air New Zealand has joined Qantas and a number of other airlines in enforcing a 'no jab, no fly' policy for overseas travellers. Set to be introduced as of next February, customers…

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Oct 4, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Thai tourism businesses unhappy over renewed delay to industry reopening

The Thai Government’s latest postponement of the re-opening of major locations to international tourism arrivals has left leading tourism industry stakeholders accusing authorities of…

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Oct 3, 2021 Joe Cusmano Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

How will vaccine passports work in each state and overseas?

Vaccine passports will be issued to adults who have been fully vaccinated by the Australian Government in the coming weeks, as pledged by Federal Ministers. Australian Prime Minister Scott…

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Sep 15, 2021 Joe Cusmano Government / Safety / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Vaccine Passports potentially ready within weeks

Australians will begin using an international vaccine passport within weeks to prove their immunisation status overseas and on their return as Prime Minister Scott Morrison flags home…

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Sep 10, 2021 Joe Cusmano Events / Government / Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Thailand drives tourism re-opening despite rise in COVID-19 cases

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed a further extension to its reopening plans with the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 program. The new system will provide fully vaccinated…

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Sep 8, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Airline travellers demand unified global COVID-19 travel passes

A poll taken by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that airline passengers are “fed up” with confusion at airports due to Covid-19 health checks and want to…

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Aug 18, 2021 Joe Cusmano Safety / Technology / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 
 
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Shawn Zeng

Solutions Director, Accedo

Shawn Zeng is Solutions Director for unified cloud platform Accedo.

Accedo helps the world's leading content providers, TV operators, broadcasters and brands deliver multi-screen video services.

Linda Tillman

Managing Director, Tilma Group Pty Ltd

Since 2008, Linda Tillman has been combining her skills in tourism development, destination marketing and event management, with a passion for regional and rural Australia to grow Tilma Group, a boutique regional tourism and events agency servicing clients throughout regional Australia.

Tilma Group employs a dedicated, professional and highly skilled team that works with businesses and organisations of all sizes to achieve one common goal - growing regional and rural Australia! Developing and promoting the industry excites me and every achievement, big or small, drives me to go the extra mile to achieve the best results for my clients and the industry.

Linda previously worked in tourism, events and development roles in the government, education and private sectors, is a board member on the Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN),  a judge and mentor for the NSW and Queensland Tourism Awards, and has presented on rural tourism and sustainable events at conferences and summits.

Her current role takes here across the nation, providing services to local government, regional and state tourism organisations, event committees and small business.

Click here to visit the Tilma Group website.

ALM Correspondent/Contributor

Australasian Leisure Management aims to report all that is best about the industry that is leisure - focussing on aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

Our news content, which is independent and unpaid for (except where noted), is drawn from contributions, industry contacts and experience, media releases and a range of other sources while we also are fortunate to have a range of respected authors writing for us, whom we acknowledge. 

Dr James M. Dorsey

Dr James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist and scholar, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the author of the syndicated column and blog, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer.

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RJ Houston

National Manager - Aquatics, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

RJ Houston is the National Manager - Aquatics at Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.

He has an extensive background in leadership roles across local government, non-profits, aquatic facility management organisations and peak bodies.

RJ’s role at Royal Life Saving focusses on advocating aquatics and bringing industry, community and government organisations together to develop joint strategies and guidance. RJ’s most recent major work projects have focussed on advocating the health, social and economic benefits of the aquatic industry as well as its social value and social impact.

He is the current author of both the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations and the Guidelines for Inland Waterway Safety, and has contributed to a range of recent Royal Life Saving research reports.

RJ is currently studying a Masters of Business Administration - Social Impact Specialisation at the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales.

Hayley Fisher

Country Manager Australia and New Zealand, Adyen

Hayley Fisher is Country Manager Australia and New Zealand for Adyen.

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Belinda Lawton

National Manager - Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

A communications professional focused on the not-for-profit and government sectors, with a specific interest in international development. I have extensive experience in government relations and journalism.

Click here to connect with Belinda via LinkedIn.