Ben Johnson Chdm Email & Phone Number

Leura, Nsw, Au

Based In Sydney

Area Director of Sales and Marketing FIJI, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji Outrigger Resorts.ben.johnson@outrigger.com.au; benj832@gmail.com m. +61 419 222 572Overseeing the Sales and Marketing activities for the beautiful Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast and the sublime Castaway Island, Fiji.December 2021, winner at the HM Awards for 'Sales and Marketing Associate' of the year, presented at the Hotel Management gala dinner in Sydney.Proudly collected the award of Director of the Year in the Outrigger Way awards for 2018.Awards• 2021 Castaway Island, Fiji recognized as the best resort in Fiji at the HM Awards gala dinner. • Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort for the 4th consecutive year has been voted the Best Family Resort in Fiji over 4 stars in the Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice Top 10 Resorts Awards 2019.• Castaway Island, Fiji was first runner-up in the Top 10 Best Family Resorts Fiji 4 stars and under in the Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice awards 2019• Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort has been voted the best Fiji mainland Resort in the Out & About with Kids Magazine Readers Choice Awards 2019. • Castaway Island, Fiji was first runner-up in the Fiji Islands category in the Out & About with Kids Magazine Readers Choice Awards 2019.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Area Director of Sales and Marketing FIJI, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji Outrigger Resorts.ben.johnson@outrigger.com.au; benj832@gmail.com m. +61 419 222 572Overseeing the Sales and Marketing activities for the beautiful Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast and the magical Castaway Island, Fiji.Proudly collected the award of Director of the Year in the Outrigger Way awards for 2018.2019 Awards• Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort for the 4th consecutive year has been voted the Best Family Resort in Fiji over 4 stars in the Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice Top 10 Resorts Awards 2019.• Castaway Island, Fiji was first runner-up in the Top 10 Best Family Resorts Fiji 4 stars and under in the Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice awards 2019• Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort has been voted the best Fiji mainland Resort in the Out & About with Kids Magazine Readers Choice Awards 2019. • Castaway Island, Fiji was first runner-up in the Fiji Islands category in the Out & About with Kids Magazine Readers Choice Awards 2019.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Area Director of Sales and Marketing FIJI, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji Outrigger Resorts.ben.johnson@outrigger.com.au; benj832@gmail.com m. +61 419 222 572Overseeing the Sales and Marketing activities for the beautiful Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast and the magical Castaway Island, Fiji.Proudly collected the award of Director of the Year in the Outrigger Way awards for 2018.2019 Awards• Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort for the 4th consecutive year has been voted the Best Family Resort in Fiji over 4 stars in the Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice Top 10 Resorts Awards 2019.• Castaway Island, Fiji was first runner-up in the Top 10 Best Family Resorts Fiji 4 stars and under in the Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice awards 2019• Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort has been voted the best Fiji mainland Resort in the Out & About with Kids Magazine Readers Choice Awards 2019. • Castaway Island, Fiji was first runner-up in the Fiji Islands category in the Out & About with Kids Magazine Readers Choice Awards 2019.

Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia

Welcome to ASTRO PLACE; Level 1, 4/41 Foster Street, Bicheno, Tasmania.ASTRO PLACE is located right in the heart of town and is a large sun filled north east facing fully equipped 2 bedroom apartment, located on the first floor, with beautiful views across Waub’s Bay.Enjoy the sun filled lounge area, or relax on the astro turf deck listening to the sounds of the ocean lap at the beach with a glass of Tassie wine and Cheese Platter.Two large bedrooms, one with Queen size bed and the second with Double bed and Single bed complete the apartment with a large spacious bathroom.Park the car in the designated area, or ample FREE parking and explore the town on foot, everything is in walking distance from 2 minutes to the beach or local cafes and wine bars.Bicheno is one of the east coast’s best-loved holiday destinations. Aside from swimming, foreshore walks, beachcombing and some of the east coast’s finest fishing, Bicheno offers fantastic wildlife experiences. See Little Penguins return to their burrows on an evening penguin experience, join a guided tour to see Tasmanian devils, and encounter native wildlife and at East Coast Natureworld. Go snorkelling at Waub’s Bay to see abundant marine life or, for experienced scuba divers, explore the Governor Island Marine Reserve. You can also experience the underwater environment from the comfort of the glass bottom boat tour, or visit nearby Douglas Apsley National Park to see native forests, waterfalls and dramatic scenery.Bicheno is ideally located in the heart of the Great Eastern Drive, taking just over 2 hours from Hobart International Airport and under two hours’ drive from Launceston in the north of Tasmania.ASTRO PLACE is perfectly positioned as your place to explore the many wineries and bespoke breweries and wildlife on Tasmania’s East Coast.

Sydney, Australia

Employed by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces since October 2006.With the sale of BLUE Sydney in October 2014 Taj created a role for myself within the Regional Sales Office for Australia and New Zealand, with specific ownership of the Corporate and Government sectors outbound.Responsibilities:• Responsible for Revenues from Corporate / Government / Education sectors;• Custodian of relationships with Travel Management Companies; • Development and implementation of annual strategy, travel and marketing plans; • Exceed annual budgets through new account acquisition and effective account management;• Management of Budgets for Marketing and Trade Event participation; • Cross segment selling and development with DMC’s, Wholesalers and MICE;Located within the Sydney CBD at Level 7, 12 O'Connell Street, m. 0419 222 572.

Woolloomooloo, Nsw, Australia

2014 BLUE Sydney awarded by Tripadvisor a Certificate of Excellence.2014 WaterBar nominated at Virtuoso Travel for Best of the Best. Winner announced in August 2014.2014 BLUE Sydney is announced as a Finalist in the 2014 Luxury Travel magazine Gold List Awards, category - Best Australian Hotel. 2014 BLUE becomes GOLD rated EarthCheck certified.2013 BLUE becomes a Virtuoso Member Hotel after 6 years of petition, confirming it's place as one of Sydney's finest hotels.2012 Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) Awards for Excellence - PR and Sales & Marketing, Employee of the Year - 'Highly Commended' - Ben Johnson.2012 WaterBar wins Bar of the Year at the Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) Awards for Excellence2012 BLUE Sydney features at No. 4 in the Luxury Travel Gold List in the category of Best Australian Hotel 2012 BLUE Sydney features at No. 3 in the Luxury Travel Gold List in the category of Best Australian boutique property, villa or lodge2012 BLUE Sydney features at No. 11 in the Top 25 Trendiest Hotels in South Pacific, Peoples Choice Awards, TripAdvisor 20122012 BLUE Sydney features at No. 9 in the Top 25 Trendiest Hotels in Australia, Peoples Choice Awards, TripAdvisor 20122012 Conde Nast UK, GOLD LIST includes BLUE Sydney 2011 Australian Hotels Association award for Excellence – WaterBar, BLUE Sydney2010 Conde Nast Readers Choice Award selects BLUE as the ‘Top Hotel in Oceania’2010 World Travel Awards London – BLUE Sydney awarded ‘Australia’s Leading Boutique Hotel’

Responsibilities:Source New Business opportunitiesOversee Negotiation and appointment of new Corporate clientsPreparation of tender documentsNegotiate Corporate Fares – Yield and Load analysisConduct and lead presentationsAccount Implementation and ManagementAttend Trade Shows on behalf of Malaysia Airlines

Responsibilities and Achievements:Sourcing of new Business leads, via networking and Key Contact managementCompletion of complex tender and contractual documentsLiaising with Industry Partners, including Hotels, Airline and SuppliersConduct and lead presentationsMaintenance of Database SystemsAttendance of Industry Functions, and hosting International FamiliarisationsWithin my employment at BTI Australia I generated $7,500,000 in new Business.

Responsibilities and Achievements:Liaised with 22 hotels throughout Australia and New Zealand Implemented strategic Sales Plans to assist individual properties Yield and Occupancy Management – Negotiation of contracted rates Prepare and complete National and Group Tenders for consideration Participate in individual Sales Missions for Grand Hotels International to seek new business or service key accounts Represent Grand Hotels International at Official Trade Shows and events, both domestic and International.

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