Joe Cusmano

Sydney NSW, Australia

About Joe Cusmano

Experienced Airline industry professional. I enjoy working in a dynamic commercial environment, wherewith a team equally passionate like me, thrives on offering outstanding customer experience and results.
Over 29 years of international airline sales experience of which 18 in senior positions in Australia, North Africa and Europe, Middle East and Thailand.

I possess the personality & drive to deliver all aspects of Airline Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Pricing, and Customer Service at all geographic levels e.g. local market, Area, Regional & Network-wide.

I am motivated by the challenge of leading and inspiring teams to success via revenue growth & cost-reduction programs & have solid experience managing long-term, effective, B2B & B2C customer relationships including extensive customer incentive negotiation experience.

I also possess project management experience in delivering organizational restructures. I have built significant recruitment, performance-management & staff development experience & worked successfully in some very challenging markets – maintaining the highest standards of personal integrity & audit compliance. I am comfortable with managing both people & change, driving efficiency & championing cost-control programs.

Specialties
Strategic CoS reduction & revenue growth via organizational restructuring, Commission reduction, Channel Shift & GSA & Trade Account Management. General airline management. Sales Team management & direct, practical experience in many challenging markets. Tactical Pricing, Network Development. Design & delivery of strategic & tactical sales & marketing plans to grow revenue, Share & FF acquisition, Senior-level liaison experience with Governments & Legal Authorities. Extensive experience in Customer Relations and holidays web booking engine implementations and roll out.


Blogger / Travel Writer at straynomad.com

Self Employed

Dec 2019 - Present • 3 years 6 months
Blogger / Travel Writer at straynomad.com

Country Manager Thailand

Oman Air

Nov 2016 - Dec 2019 • 3 years 2 months
Country Manager Thailand Full-time Dates EmployedNov 2016 – Dec 2019 Employment Duration3 yrs 2 mos LocationBangkok TitleSenior Manager Oman Air Holidays Dates EmployedAug 2015 – Nov 2016 Employment Duration1 yr 4 mos LocationMuscat Governorate, Oman TitleRegional Senior Manager Sales Europe and the Americas Dates EmployedAug 2013 – Aug 2015 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo LocationMuscat, Oman Regional responsibilities for the European Market online and offline and offline Ameri...

cas. Strategic focus on profitable revenue and offline sales development. Responsible to lead new upcoming increase of frequencies and route openings and continue the growth of Oman Air.

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Oceania Cruises Officially Welcomes Vista, First of All-New Allura Class

Oceania Cruises has christened its newest ship Vista at a glittering ceremony in Valletta, Malta. The first of the line’s Allura Class vessels, the stunning 1,200-guest, all-veranda ship made her debut with a star-studded celebration headlined by her godmother, celebrated Italian American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis, and an […]

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Princess Cruises Releases 75 Sailings for 2024-25 Cruise Season

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Emirates Group Announces 2022-23 Financial Results

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Disney Cruise Line Brings Imaginative To The Magic

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INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit To Debut This July

Thailand’s first INNSiDE hotel, a design marvel that “challenges convention” with a sky-high transparent infinity pool, integrated co-working spaces, and an authentic Spanish tapas bar, will open its doors soon. INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit will open in July, joining a portfolio of 14 unique urban and beach hotels built for those with curious minds […]

Air New Zealand Reveals More On Its World-First Bunkbeds

The announcement was made at TRENZ, New Zealand’s largest international tourist industry event, when a real-life Skynest experience was available for the first time. Skynest, according to Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty, will be a game changer, adding greater flexibility to the economy travel experience. “Throughout our 83-year history, we have […]

Silversea Cruises Launches Travel Partner Appreciation Month Rewards

Silversea Cruises has launched a new incentive for its travel adviser community. “Travel Partner Appreciation Month is a special time for us to show our appreciation and reward our travel advisor partners for their loyalty and efforts,” said Massimo Brancaleoni, Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Silversea. “Though it begins in May, our incentives continue through […]

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Azamara Announces Special Events for 155-Night World Cruise

The Azamara Onward’s 155-night World Voyage, which sets sail in early 2024, has been given even more reasons to look forwards to by the ultra-luxury cruise company. The cruise line has announced fourteen unique events that will take place while passengers are on board. On the Azamara Onward World Voyage in 2024, passengers will be […]

Oman Air Expands Thai Airways Codeshare To Australia

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Bonza Launched Tamworth to Sunshine Coast

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Royal Caribbean Opens 2024-25 Australia-New Zealand Cruises

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Vietnam Airlines Expands Services To Australia

Just over a month after Vietjet started its first flights to Australia, Vietnam Airlines is planning to expand the number of routes and flights it offers to Australia. Melbourne Airport will get a new connection to Vietnam in June when Vietnam Airlines begins flights from Hanoi. The carrier plans to launch a twice-weekly service from […]

China Southern Boosts Flights To Australia

China Southern Airlines is planning to expand its operations to Australia further. The airline’s flights between Guangzhou and Sydney will begin operating twice daily starting early next month. The carrier currently flies ten weekly Boeing 787-9 services on the route to Sydney, and it is continuing to swiftly build up its operations following the relaxation […]

US lifts COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For International Travellers

The United States government announced that all international air travellers would no longer be required to provide proof of vaccinations beginning 11 May 2023. On the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency is formally lifted, this ruling will go into effect, affecting not just the responsibilities of US federal employees and contractors but […]

Emirates And Etihad Expand Interline To Improve UAE Tourism

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Silversea Float Out Ultra-Luxury Ship Silver Nova

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All Nippon Airways Returns To Profit

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Oceania Cruises Takes Delivery of New Ship Oceania Vista

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading gourmet and destination-focused cruise line, has welcomed its newest ship, Vista. Oceania Cruises’ first Allura Class ship, delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy, boasts multiple firsts in dining, accommodations, and passenger experience. This 67,000-ton, 791-foot-long ship is one of the most anticipated additions to the global cruise fleet in 2023. The […]

Cunard Celebrates Queen Anne’s Float Out In Italy

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VietJet Ups The Number Of Flights On Its Australia Routes

VietJet will boost the frequency of flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne and Sydney a little over a month after beginning operations in Australia with Melbourne to meet the high demand for tourists and people visiting family, travelling, and studying. As a result, beginning 17 September 2023, the number of direct flights between Ho Chi Minh […]
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