Fairbairn commenced his career with Starwood Hotels and Resorts at the Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa in Queensland, Australia prior to three years leading the sales team at the Sheraton and Westin Resorts Fiji.

US-based Barefoot Holidays’ president, Erwin Louisy, a member of the  board of directors of the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)  has been appointed chairperson for the international committee.  Louisy is responsible for increasing the international profile and membership of the organisation. The current membership has a geographic spread outside the USA, including Canada, Ireland, Europe, China and the Caribbean.

Sydney venue operator Doltone House has reappointed Samantha Fieliciano (nee Hawkins) as business relationship and communications manager. Fieliciano returns to Doltone House after a year away. Also joining the company is Shari Carr as national business development manager. Most recently Carr worked with Foster’s Group as national business development manager - Business Events.

Petra Williams has joined the Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand as functions coordinator. Williams replaces Natalie Marcon who has moved overseas. 
 
Sikati Felise has joined the Holiday Inn, Wellington New Zealand as business development director. Felise replaces Michele Cole who is moving to Napier to take up the role of general manager for Crowne Hotel.