Friday, 14 August 2026 21:46

Updates, welcomes, farewells and appreciation at World Travellers event

Updates on TVNZ Breakfast plans from GM marketing Gordy Bayne and an overview of the company by chair Wendy van Leishout were among the highlights on a busy programme at World Travellers’ Partner Appreciation event on Wednesday night. 

The function at Advieh Restaurant in InterContinental Auckland also served as a welcome for new GM Jodie Burnard and farewell to former general manager Dave Nicholson. In amongst that there was still plenty of time to enjoy some of the especially prepared food and beverage and some lively networking.

  • World Travellers 9Dave Nicholson, former GM World Travellers; Selina McGowan, Cover-More; Tori Courtney, World Travellers Board; Jodie Burnard, GM World Travellers; Will Ashcroft, Cover-More
  • World Travellers 1xKarl Bradford, Malaysia Airlines; Peri McCardle, Canuckiwi; Chris Ingram, Memphis Tourism; Karen McCardle, Canuckiwi
  • World Travellers 2Becs Laker, World Travellers Navigators; Rachel Williams, Viva Expeditions; David Wallace, Allianz
  • World Travellers 3Jodie Burnard (centre), World Travellers; with Tourism Fiji’s Ana McKearney and James Leslie
  • World Travellers 4Kristy Wei, Infinity Holidays; Melissa Brooks, Destination New South Wales; Angela Webber, Globus family of brands
  • World Travellers 5Emily Rose, Qantas; Dan Wright, Tourism Australia; Sam Cameron, Destination New South Wales
  • World Travellers 6Kim du Plessis, G Adventures; Jen Staples, Flight Centre Travel Group; Jo Rendell, Infinity
  • World Travellers 7Leanne Cheesman, United Airlines; Gordy Bayne, World Travellers; Paula Kerr, Singapore Airlines
  • World Travellers 8Joelle Talbot, Fortis Travel; Wendy van Lieshout, World Travellers; Elaine Patton, Luxury Escapes

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