Andy Young, Senior Vice President Sales for Travel Corporation Tour Brands Oceania, has been elected to the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) Committee. This appointment follows a ballot of CATO members and fills the vacancy left by James O'Donnell, who stepped down in July after five years of service.
Young's role as Senior Vice President Sales for Australia and New Zealand involves overseeing brands such as Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver, and Contiki. His experience in retail travel, touring, trade sales, and industry governance is expected to provide valuable insights to the Committee. Previously, Young contributed to the CATO Touring Academy steering committee in 2024, aiding in the development of a nationally recognised touring accreditation programme.
In his new position, Young aims to enhance the touring sector's growth and strengthen ties between operators and the retail trade. "I’m thrilled to be entrusted by the CATO membership to join the Committee," Young stated. "Touring plays such an important role in both our travel trade here, and in extending the reach of tourism dollars in communities worldwide."
Sean Martin, CATO Committee Chair, expressed enthusiasm about Young's appointment, noting, "Andy joins the Committee at an exciting time for CATO, as we build on the opportunities created by our integration with ATIA."
As Young steps into his new role, the CATO Committee looks forward to leveraging his expertise to further the interests of the touring sector and its members.
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