Craig Davis, CEO, Take A Break

10 August, 2009 by Martin Kelly

Craig co-founded TakeABreak in 2003 and is co-CEO with Penny Young.

In 2003, many start-up websites began on a semi-professional basis but TakeABreak recognised that this approach was not viable and invested in quality systems and marketing from day one.

Craig is responsible for the Operations of the company which sees him managing activities as diverse as customer service, servers and networks, interface design and useability, search engine optimisation, and planning and testing new systems built by the development team.

Craig’s background is diverse and not one you would usually expect to find in a tourism-oriented company, as he holds a PhD in physics and prior to founding TakeABreak he held a senior position in the Defence Intelligence Organisation. Craig believes that the general aptitudes and experience he gained working in these arenas have given him the ability to rapidly understand and work with new ideas and new technologies which is critical in the fast-moving world of internet business.

Craig also brings a deep commitment to creating a business that is a great place to work, not just sustainable and profitable. TakeABreak.com.au does this through regular in-house training programs, relaxed “lunch and learn” sessions, external training and personalised career path management.

The company also provides genuinely flexible working arrangements. TakeABreak.com.au has been recognised for these efforts with a “Highly Commended” at the 2007 National Work and Family Awards.

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'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.

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