TRAVEL DAILY - Key Persons
Adam is one of our devoted journalists, working across all of the Business Publishing Group's publications, and he loves the collaborative environment we work in! Adam studied journalism and is in the process of completing a masters in counter terrorism of all things!
Before landing here at BPG Adam worked in the business intelligence and tech space, providing news to the advertising industry, but he much prefers the excitement of travel. Outside work you'll find Adam spending time at the beach or watching the Sydney Roosters.
Job Titles:
- Editorial and Production Manager
Anna joined the Business Publishing Group team in 2019, and never dreamed that entering the family business would put her in the centre of the massive disruption wrought by COVID-19 on the travel industry. The onset of the pandemic saw step up to lead several key company initiatives to support the travel and cruise sector, including the launch of Travel Daily's "News on the Fly"podcast and our popular Travel & Cruise Weekly Keep Dreaming magazine which is now approaching its 100th edition.
She also pulls together each monthly issue of travelBulletin and, if that's not enough, oversees and contributes to the editorial team for Travel Daily, Cruise Weekly and Pharmacy Daily. Anna loves the variety of her job, always having to adapt to new challenges whether it's reporting from an exotic destination, ensuring BPG's social media presence is consistent or sourcing inspirational content to keep our readers' clients thinking about their next trip.
When she's not working Anna enjoys spending time with friends, and with a background as a paediatric Registered Nurse occasionally helps out at Sydney's Royal North Shore hospital between travel commitments.
Job Titles:
- Editor in Chief
- Publisher
- Management
Bruce is our Editor in Chief here at BPG, which means that he has the final say over all of our publications. Since taking charge of Travel Daily with his wife Jenny, Bruce has loved every second of his job. From travelling the world to meeting the fantastic people of the travel industry, or breaking a juicy story, there's never a dull moment in his job. He's proud of his more than 20 years as an electrical engineer but thinks the travel industry is a lot more fun!
Bruce loves writing the Window Seat column, writing quirky photo captions and fiddling with computers, and when he's not working enjoys spending time with their three teenage children as well as being involved with his local church.
Job Titles:
- National Sales Manager
- National Sales Manager for BPG
Hoda is the National Sales Manager for BPG. Having previously managed and coached various sales teams in her previous roles at Qantas and Flight Centre, her passion lies in developing successful and effective customised sales and marketing strategies for key industry partners and wholesalers. Hoda's creativity and knowledge of the sales processes gives her a winning edge in providing innovative ideas for business growth driving performance. Establishing productive and professional relationships with new and existing partners throughout the BPG portfolio is a key part of her role and one she enjoys most!
Hoda's extensive travels have driven her passion for language, art and culture throughout the world. Having played nationally, she also enjoys exercising her competitive streak by playing a game of chess.
Jenny's role involves the administration of the business, including all the accounting; but she is involved in so many aspects of the business it's hard to put her in just one box! Having come from the pharmaceutical industry Jenny finds the travel industry much more fun. The people in the industry are great - they are enthusiastic and excited about what they do and that's contagious. The best part of coming to work is working with the team. The family atmosphere means that its always a lot of fun!
Outside of work spending time with the family is Jenny's greatest delight, though she is lucky (or unlucky) to have some of her kids working with her. Despite working in the industry for more than a decade, thare are still plenty of places she wants to visit. But for her nothing compares to the beautiful Jervis Bay in the South Coast of NSW!
Job Titles:
- National Sales Manager for TravelBulletin
Lisa works closely with industry suppliers to promote their business and offers to the travel trade industry. Planning annual campaigns and brainstorming new and unique ideas is the best part of the job for Lisa; but she adores working with the friendly people of the travel industry promoting exciting destinations and products that will attribute to someone's holiday experience. After completing a Business degree, Lisa has worked in a variety of roles with in the travel industry, including a stint with Travel Daily of course!
Outside of work, Lisa loves going to Rugby League matches and supporting the Parramatta Eels, going to the gym, spending quality time with friends and family and volunteering at Ronald McDonald House Westmead. Lisa has been fortunate enough to visit many countries with work but there isn't one specific place she would call her best. Each place is special in it's own way, whether it be because of the people, culture, or attractions.
Job Titles:
- Associate Editor
- Journalist to Join the
Myles is the newest journalist to join the Travel Daily team, where he enjoys flexing his writing skills on all the incredible travel and cruise stories covered every issue. He holds a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism, with his previous role as a sports journalist for AFL, Rugby Australia and ESPN helping him kick some major Travel Daily goals.
When he's not tapping out travel stories, you will likely find him encouraging office karaoke sessions, teaching himself a new language or cheering on his favourite sports teams. Myles is currently working through a personal bucket list of visiting stadiums around the world - next on the agenda is Estadio Azteca, in Mexico.
Rowena is our devoted Office Administrator, doing all sorts of administrative duties to assist the editorial, advertising and admin staff. In her job no two days are the same, but she loves the travel industry for this, being reminded of what a big world we live in and how much there is to see and do. One day she hopes to go back to Europe and stay in Italy for an extended period of time.
Earlier in her career Ro was a qualified hairdresser, but made the move to office administrative roles after some years, which she has worked in and around raising a family. Two daughters keep her pretty busy, but when she can, Rowena loves to read, walk and catch up with friends!
Job Titles:
- Head of Sales and Marketing
- Sales and Marketing Manager
Sean is Head of Sales and Marketing here at BPG. This means he looks after the team that is responsible for putting together each of our publications. He also deals with our trade partners assisting with developing their advertising and marketing activities across the year. Sean loves working with such a wide variety of clients; because we cover all sectors of the ever-changing industry, there's always something new and exciting to work on.
Before joining us here at Travel Daily, Sean worked as Sales and Marketing Director at Disney Destinations Australia/NZ, an experience he describes as magical. Outside of work, Sean enjoy's spending time with family, however with his kids getting older now, he's spending a lot more time with his wife only! Being in the industry, he of course loves to travel, and is looking forward to visiting some of the destinations they have ‘put off' whilst the kids were at school.