Journey Beyond

Last week, Destination NSW hosted its 2025 North America Roadshow visiting Los Angeles and New York City. Our Business Development Manager – ITO & The Americas Josh Basir alongside 18 other NSW visitor economy businesses attend the roadshow, promoting Sydney and NSW to key North American distribution partners. Our participation in this exciting roadshow not only highlights our dedication to expanding our international footprint in North America, but also offers a fantastic opportunity to forge long-lasting partnerships and raise the profile of our beloved Journey Beyond brands. For more information on the North America Roadshow for 2025, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gpYU7seq #JourneyBeyond

In a first for Journey Beyond, we see the release of a special travel coffee table book, ‘The Journey’, sharing the rich history of Australia's rail network, and the dramatic and diverse landscapes our trains travel through. Featuring the iconic Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, and Overland trains, this beautifully curated book takes readers through time, telling the story of the Australian outback, its people, and the pioneers who made it all possible. ‘The Journey’ serves as both an inspirational guide and a cherished keepsake, making it a must-have for any eager railway enthusiast, history buff, or traveller inspired by the idea of exploring Australia by train. The book is a tribute to the rich history of our trains, the remarkable destinations they traverse, and their lasting impact. Journey Beyond would like to thank Storyation who were integral in the creation of The Journey, along with the support from the Journey Beyond team, including CEO Chris Tallent, Executive GM Marketing Justine Lally, Content Manager Ella Chronowski and Creative Manager Jordan Davidson ‘The Journey’ is available now to purchase online at the Journey Beyond Gift Shop, select bookstores and online retailers. https://lnkd.in/gfGrxH2g

Last week, our Marketing Automation & Retention Manager, Michael Lorenzoni, took to the stage at Tealium‘s B&T breakfast event at Alto Event Space in Melbourne. The event focused on "The Value Multiplier: Unlocking ROI Through Your CDP Journey," bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the transformative power of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs). Michael shared how Journey Beyond has effectively leveraged our Tealium CDP to drive business impact and discussed building a strong business case to enhance first-party data collection, and drive impactful customer experiences. fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making across our teams. By showcasing some early wins, Michael illustrated how to connect CDP use cases with measurable outcomes, including increased engagement, operational efficiency and ultimately increased activity conversion. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Tealium in these vital conversations, and sharing more about our journey moving forward. #JourneyBeyond

Last week, Journey Beyond’s HR team gathered for their annual HR Forum, held at Adelaide Zoo. This year’s forum focused on the importance of recruitment and employee engagement, featuring a great range of guest speakers who brought a wealth of inspiration and knowledge. The aim of the forum was to inspire new ideas and strategies to help Journey Beyond in attracting and retaining employees who are truly passionate about their roles and take pride in being part of the Journey Beyond team. #JourneyBeyond

We are thrilled to share The Ghan, has been recognised in the TIME Magazine List of World’s Greatest Places 2025. For over 95 years, The Ghan has been an integral part of Australia's travel, taking guests on an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and remote outback regions, providing a unique way to explore the heart of our country. Executive General Manager Marketing Justine Lally says “We couldn’t agree more; our lady of the outback is an icon, and this inclusion is a testament to the continued investment in the experience with the introduction last year of our new Gold Premium cabins. In 2025 The Ghan is one of the world’s greatest places to be, there really is no better way to experience Australia than by train". We are proud to operate such an iconic journey through the heart of Australia and continue to lead the way as Australia's leading experiential tourism group. #JourneyBeyond #TheGhan Tourism Australia https://lnkd.in/gtdiGuXA

Last week, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney held its annual Showcase Event, welcoming our wonderful trade, media, and industry partners on board the Spirit of Migloo. It was an opportunity to gather, share exciting new updates, and dive into all things harbour cruising, including our range of Vivid Cruises - which are set to be a highlight this season. The afternoon was complete with bubbles and canapés while soaking in the stunning views of Sydney Harbour. We recognise the importance of our partners in shaping our journey and are looking forward to another great season ahead for Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney! #JourneyBeyond #JourneyBeyondCruiseSydney

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, and this year's theme is "Accelerate Action". It’s a time to recognise the hard work and contributions of women everywhere and to reflect on the progress that has been made. At Journey Beyond, we are proud to have so many inspiring and amazing women as part of our team, across all areas of our business. Their dedication and passion inspire us every day and contribute to our success as Australia’s leading experiential tourism group. This year, we share advice from four team members, asking them what could be done to better support women and what career advice they would give to other women following a similar path. Here’s to celebrating all of the wonderful women at Journey Beyond! #JourneyBeyond #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Journey Beyond is pleased to welcome Andreas Huck as General Manager and Imogen Rivers as Director of Sales and Marketing at Monarto Safari Resort. Andreas Huck brings over 20 years of hotel and hospitality experience. Starting his career at the 5-star Intercontinental Hotel in Frankfurt, he has held significant roles in Tasmania, most recently as Operations Manager at Crowne Plaza Hobart. Huck will take on the overall leadership of Monarto Safari Resort, ensuring smooth daily operations across the hotel, its function spaces, and guest services. He is dedicated to enhancing guest experiences and is eager to welcome visitors. Imogen Rivers, with over 15 years in hospitality, has previously worked with Hilton Hotels and comes to us from the Sofitel Adelaide, where she drove revenue growth. She will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s sales and marketing strategy, focusing on building the market reach for local, national, and international audiences, driving revenue across multiple channels, and fostering key partnerships. Rivers is passionate about creating unique guest experiences and looks forward to collaborating with Monarto Safari Park. Bookings are now open for the new hotel which opens in May – we invite you to Stay Wild! monartosafariresort.com

Journey Beyond is proud to bring Australia’s stunning landscapes and unique experiences to the world alongside Tourism Australia's contingency at ITB Berlin, the largest Travel Trade Show globally taking place at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from 4 - 6 March 2025. Group Manager, International Sales Renee Cornelissen and Business Development Manager UK & Europe Richard Howarth, will reconnect with existing global partners while building new relationships to discuss all things Journey Beyond and share exciting updates on our offerings. The event is expected to bring together 5,500 exhibitors and attract close to 100,000 visitors for three days of business appointments. Together, we aim to promote Journey Beyond's brands and establish enduring connections with international collaborators promoting Australia to the rest of the world. #JourneyBeyond #IMBBerlin

Rottnest Express was proud to sponsor the 35th Rottnest Channel Swim, a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe to Rottnest Island, held on Saturday. The support for this long-standing event underscored our strong commitment to our local Perth community, as demonstrated by offering complimentary ferry tickets for staff, volunteers, and vendors involved in the day’s activities. On event day, the team transported approximately 8,500 participants, support crew, and spectators, investing countless hours to ensure a seamless experience for everyone involved. This year, our very own Sales & Marketing Executive, Abigail Colman took part in the event as a team of four. Each member completed around 5km as part of the total journey of nearly 20km, all while navigating what is known as one of the world’s roughest crossings. Reflecting on race day, Abigail remarked on her pride in representing Rottnest Express and expressed her gratitude for the support of her team and the wider community. #RottnestExpress #RottnestChannelSwim