Michael Johnson takes over as interim CEO of AAoA

The Lodging Association of Australia (AAoA) has revealed distinguished Hotelier Michael Johnson, at present MD of Tourism Accommodation Australia, will consider around as interim CEO in the direct-up to the proposed amalgamation that is owing in mid-2023.

The shift follows very last Friday’s (Sep 30) key milestone of each the Accommodation Association Council and Australian Motels Association Board individually agreeing the Scheme of Amalgamation to build the new, united peak system, Accommodation Australia, subject matter to a member vote and a couple of regulatory methods.

“Michael will largely be targeted on our core enterprise, guaranteeing we maintain our focus on Advocacy, Countrywide Coverage, and providing providers and situations that insert benefit for our customers,” stated Lodging Affiliation President, Leanne Harwood.

“His parallel purpose with TAA will enormously support in alignment across these locations.

“Cass Winner will carry on to guide our RTP small business with a focus on attracting, education and inserting talent, and our vocation development pathways in hospitality. I know this is essential to our members and that they have been observing the advantages of our do the job in this area.

“Thank you to our associates for your assistance to date. This is another phase ahead to Australia’s Accommodation Sector talking with one particular voice to produce even much better marketplace illustration for our members.”

Recruitment for the inaugural CEO purpose for Lodging Australia is already less than way.