Bruce Buchanan was appointed CEO of Jetstar commencing 1 October 2008. Bruce participated in the establishment of Jetstar in 2003 and its subsequent launch in May 2004 and has been a critical driver of the expansion of the Jetstar brand and operations both domestically and internationally.
Bruce was previously Group General Manager Commercial, responsible for Jetstar’s network planning, marketing, pricing, sales and distribution, government relations, strategy and commercial systems.
He has helped oversee the rapid development of Jetstar from its original business case, to its brand and operational launch – seen as one of Australia’s most successful – and through a sustainable expansion.
Bruce managed the development of Jetstar’s value based long haul international model which successfully launched in November 2006 as well as the establishment of the Jetstar brand through commercial partnership with Jetstar Pacific based in Vietnam.
Jetstar’s Australian operations now serve 20 domestic Australian and 10 international destinations from Australia with an existing fleet of 31 A320 family aircraft and 6 A330-200 aircraft.
Jetstar has achieved profitable returns for the Qantas Group since its inception and achieved a record AUD $118 million Profit before Tax for the 2008 financial year.
Prior to joining Jetstar, Bruce worked for The Boston Consulting Group for 5 years where he was a member of the Travel and Tourism practice area. Bruce has worked for various airlines within Australia, Asia and United States in a wide range of areas including sales, distribution, pricing, marketing, airline loyalty programs, finance and business strategy.
Mr Buchanan has a Civil Engineering Degree from The University of New South Wales, and a Master of Business Administration from The Australian Graduate School of Management and the Anderson School at UCLA.
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Events
'REAL TIME - Sydney, March 30'
- When: March 30, 2012
- Where: Amora Hotel Jamison
- Program: Real Time
- Bookings: $499 + gst Early Bird
BOOK now to get the Early Bird rate for the No Vacancy accommodation industry conference in Sydney.
Real Time is the theme of No Vacancy 2012, reflecting the fact that we live in a world where everything happens now, or not at all.
In no business is this more obvious than tourism. Booking lead times are now measured in hours not days or weeks.
To succeed requires a new way of doing business, a fresh mentality and a fair amount of nerve.
The program is packed with the information you'll need to thrive in today's just-in-time world with a focus on distribution, marketing, innovation, consumers and technology.
Speakers confirmed so far include the following, and there are a few more on the way...
- Rachel Argaman, CEO, Toga Hospitality
- Dave Audley, Heading of Consulting, Experian Hitwise
- Quentin Briard, GM Australia & NZ, Club Med
- Daniel Bridges, Head of Travel, Trade Me (NZ)
- Julio Bruno, Global Vice President Sales, TripAdvisor
- James Cassidy, HomeAway.com.au
- Robbie Cooke, CEO, Wotif.com
- Will Deague, CEO, Art Series Hotels
- Dean Dransfield, Director, Dransfield Hotels and Resorts
- Bob East, CEO, Mantra Resorts
- Leah Lipman, Area Director Reveneue Management Australasia, IHG
- Simon McGrath, CEO, Accor Australia
- Bryon Merzeo, Analyst, STR Global
- Bernard O’Keefe, Group Online Marketing Manager, Hamilton Island
- Todd Parker, Founder, Parker Travel Collection
- Nikolai Pitchforth, Head of Online Travel, Google
- Brett Pointon, Founder, Oaks Hotels and Resorts
- Anton Stanish, GM, The Stayz Group
- Janet Wilson, Managing Director, Nationwide Hospitality
It'll be a great day. As usual, the focus will be on distribution, marketing, sales, innovation and technology for both hoteliers and Online Travel Agents.
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Returning September 17, 2012
The date has been set for TRAVELtech 2012 - Monday, September 17.
Meanwhile, thanks to everyone who attended TRAVELtech: Best of Enemies in Sydney recently.
It was a fantastic event, lots of fun with a touch of controversy.
Please check out the photographs or use this link to see great 360 degree panorama shots of the conference from Panedia.
TRAVELtech is Australia's original web travel, marketing and distribution event, featuring a compelling program, great speakers and fantastic networking.
No Vacancy Southeast Asia
Bangkok, July 2012
No Vacancy continues to evolve. After the success of No Vacancy Thailand, the 2012 event will expand to encompass Southeast Asia.
It'll still be held in Bangkok and Thailand remains central to No Vacancy's future in the region.
More news by early February. Meanwhile, some images have been posted of No Vacancy Thailand below.
The first Destination Online TNQ half-day conference has just been held in Cairns.
It was great - thanks to everyone who came and helped out.
And a message to anyone thinking about heading to TNQ, do it.
Fantastic place and you'd have to say a little under-rated right now.
SPEAKERS INCLUDED
- Richard Eastes, Director, VroomVroomVroom.com.au
- Brad Gurrie, GM Australia and SE Asia, Travelzoo
- Martin Kelly, Director, TravelTrends.biz
- Bryon Merzeo, Australian Manager, STR Global
- Christopher Northam, Area Operations Manager, Mantra Group
- Bernard O’Keefe, Group Online Marketing Manager, Hamilton Island
- Todd Parker, Managing Director, Parker Travel Collection
- Rush Pathak, Digital Manager, Tourism Tropical North Queensland
- Richard Tribe, Director, Ski.com.au
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