Introducing STRA: Empowering Short-Term Rentals Across AsiaI am plesaed to announce my new role as the founder of Short-Term Rentals Asia (STRA), an organization dedicated to showcasing the potential and fostering the growth of the short-term rental (STR) segment across Asia. STRs, which often account for up to 24% of total accommodation bookings in the region, are a vital and rapidly professionalizing sector within the tourism industry.Asia’s STR market is on a trajectory of significant growth, with projected revenues of $3.8 billion in 2024 and an anticipated market volume of $5 billion by 2029. This dynamic sector represents an incredible opportunity to support local entrepreneurship, expand travel options, and drive economic development. However, challenges such as regulatory complexity, informal operations, and fragmented market strategies must be addressed to unlock its full potential.STRA’s mission is to elevate this growing segment by connecting stakeholders, sharing insights, and promoting innovation. As part of this effort, I am excited to share that STRA is launching Asia’s first dedicated STR conference, under the theme "Gather, Connect & Grow." The event, set to take place in Bangkok in late 2025 (dates to be announced), will provide a platform for STR operators, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of short-term rentals in the region.Together, we can harness the transformative power of STRs to enhance travel experiences, boost local economies, and solidify Asia’s place as a global leader in this vibrant segment.Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey!

Founder and Travel Industry Special Consultant at Popup TravelIn founding Popup Travel, I envisioned a consultancy that thrives on innovation, strategic partnerships, and rejuvenation, navigating the complexities of the travel industry. Partnering with a successful innovation software development company for a B2B venture presents a promising avenue, offering flexibility and agility to bring our vision to fruition. This approach leverages specialized strengths, fostering innovation through strategic partnerships for seamless integration into the global travel and tourism industry.Technology opens new possibilities for travel businesses to be flexible, quick, and nimble in distribution, creating meaningful partnerships to aggregate and consolidate travel and stay experiences.In the current M&A landscape, investors keenly explore opportunities in the technology ecosytem of the travel industry. Whether you're a startup seeking to launch or an existing business aiming to refresh and digitize, Popup Travel offers expertise and a vast network to guide and support you.#newideas #startups #pitchdeck #investors #m&a #businessplanning #salesandmarketing #b2c #b2b #distribution #travel #travelindustry #experience #vacationrentals #hotels #tours #events

Aabode.com part of the the Alloggio Group the largest property manager of vacation rentals in the APAC region.About Aabode.com: A Journey with Alloggio GroupIn addition to my role at Popup Travel, I am pleased to be associated with Aabode.com, a leading channel manager in the Alloggio group. Having been on the journey with Aabode.com since its startup days in 2017, I've witnessed its evolution into the only channel manager in the Alloggio group. My role involves leveraging extensive travel and tourism expertise to take a leading role to create a connected marketplace for vacation rentals within the broader travel & tourism beyond the big OTA's plafforms typically dominating the marketing & distribution of this accommodatio segment.

A member of the NRMA Case Management team to establish a service delivery quality framework, assessing, coaching and developing customer led performance. Support training for customer business continuity with a the goal of first contact resolution.Product and platform development to better integrate the over 3000 service providers across Australia to create a first contact resolution by NRMA to its customersYour business is too important to breakdownWith more mechanics on the road than anyone else, you can be confident your employees and vehicles are always in the safest hands.Rapid response for all your business vehiclesUnlimited call outsAssistance across AustraliaEarn Qantas Business Rewards PointsThe NRMA offers roadside assistance for vehicles of all sizes, from passenger to light commercial and heavy vehicles. Because your customers rely on you, you can always rely on us to keep your business moving.

Employee representative by nomination and vote to attend Consultative Committee Meetings on behalf of employees.The Consultative Committee Meeting (CCM) provides a forum for consultation between NRMA management, contact centre staff and the United Services Union.The purpose of the CCM is to positively co-operate in workplace improvement, reform to enhance efficiency, productivity and staff engagement, as well as act as an advisory committee to provide input into NRMA decisions or NRMA policies relating to remuneration (including incentive/bonus plans), termination (including Redundancy), performance management or the Code of Conduct that have a material effect on Customer Contact Centre Staff.

The vacation rental market is rapidly expanding, and growth is not expected to slow down anytime soon. Aabode is on a mission to solve the technology gap to finally make the search and booking of vacation rentals easy to all possible distribution channels here in APAC.The vacation rental market in APAC is highly fragmented and is in transition from manual or at least unsophisticated technology solutions to manage, market and distribute when compared to hotels.The integration of Aabode to close the tech gap will give property owners our innovative and unique technology who list on the platform more visibility and additional advantages such as marketing to all major booking portals, synchronisation of calendars, rates, availability, guest communications and centralised management of payments.Aabode technology and platform will provide the property owners control to manage, market and distribute their property with confidence,Special Consultant to the Founders

Popup-travel Stay & Travel Experiences to shareThe idea is to provide travel experiences from travelers for other like minded travelers. To book with confidence to save time but not lose the magic. Travel pop up moments are those that surprise and create the memories we cherish. Book the destination and enjoy the journey.Travel expert for B2B & B2C online travel marketing and sales. Popup Experiences.

Top 5% for readership as at March 2019Expert hotel and attractions contributor to Tripadvisor. Ask for advice - its free!Traveled to over 90 countries through Asia Africa Europe and Australia. With a regular readership in excess of 25,000 who consistently ask questions seeking advice and real knowledge to make the journey easier. 👍😎

Online Business Development – Administration and Sales (B2B/B2C)Key Functions:• National business development of online sales • After sales support team development• Delivery and installtion logistics• Grow online commercial opportunities• Work with key suppliers to develop new online opportunities* Call centre operations and administration• Assist to develop strategic online business plan

Experienced travel planner Travel is always about the experience.Online sales and product business developmentBrand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems.• Reseller of hotel product and local tours B2C and B2B- FIT and Group allocations Local tours and transfers 5 Star luxury hotel allocations • XML connections to global suppliers –over 80,000 hotels• Online meta data marketing• Reservations and support B2C and B2B• Product development hotels and local tours • Database marketing Mailchimp• Facebook Twitter Adword• Google search indexing URL’s - Team leader with energy and visionhoteltraveleasy.com made many thousands of successful online bookings for travellers sourced bookings from over 50 countries around September 2015Sold to online travel Tripbookr. https://www.tripbookr.com

Reporting to Managing DirectorStrategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy developmentHighlights::Makita Tools Australia incentive group travel to Las VegasArranged delegate participation Toyko Motor ShowHino Trucks dealers incentive travelLarge school group visits to JapanTramada , Galileo• Develop business plan and strategies to build outbound travel to Japan from the Oceania region• Manage and create growth through retail, wholesale and corporate channels through developing sales and marketing plans for outbound staff to follow • Lead and develop outbound sales with key accounts• Develop product for sale to Australian market• Develop both online and brochures to meet the futures needs of JTB Oceania customers• Enhance industry relationships and foster co-operation and opportunities

Reporting to: CEOBrand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems.Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.Highlights:Preferred travel product agreements for membersPresented to large audiences at YHA travel showsIncreased sales volumes by over 100% - peaked at $7M for NSWKey Functions:Systems Galileo and Crosscheck• Management accountability for the sales performance of Travel Sales Staff , • Formulate, develop and review the annual sales and marketing business plan, including continual performance analysis and monitoring against objectives and projections, • Increase sales by involving identifying new business opportunities; targeting sales drives; preparing and delivering presentations, and by developing an innovative and creative product online user friendly web site •Collaborate with Government Tourism Agencies as a Youth Product Representative and liaise with international YHA and Hostelling International organisations on product development issues•Develop and manage the brochure products, including design, content and production, ensuring the communication and marketing aligns with company advertising and public relations strategies to guarantee potential customer interest• Plan tactical sales and marketing strategies for the YHA membership card to create international business opportunities and add-value to the overall organisation’s products and services• Report on and evaluate the brand positioning, sales targets, sales KPI’s • Conduct effective weekly motivational marketing and sales meetings with the team to discuss the present operational status, business plans, sales forecasts, future promotional activities and any management, customer or business performance concerns•Demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit; constantly develop, implement and drive the sales structure to increase revenue

Key functionsBSP, Wholesale air ticketing, Sabre and Galileo- Special interest products for individual and group- Developed successful wine and garden small group tours of Europe/UK- Negotiated and created tour departures for Oberammergau Passion play Germany 2000• Responsible for developing innovative brochure design and content; control printing and oversee production for niche retail market special interest groups ensuring the company was positioned as the preferred supplier of tours • Plan, set and coordinate sales presentations to key trade partners and direct customer special interest groups. Ability to speak with small or large audiences from 10 to 400 people.•Sales call on targeted travel agency partners to promote and present product to small groups of travel consultants.• Manage overall department functions, including recruitment, supervision, motivation, development and training of 5 staff, with the emphasis on human resource management to achieve the exemplary delivery of services and continually produce profitable results• Undertake specific market research projects and analyse activities, including marketplace penetration, consumer behaviour, demographics and industry strategies• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate hotels, car hire and tours, and manage agreements• Liaise with government tourism agencies and attend international trade shows, WTM, ITB and BTF to identify new market opportunities, best practices and future trends within the industry