Matt McKinley, Managing Director
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Born in Sydney, Matt completed a Bachelor of Arts in Leisure Studies from University of Technology Sydney in 1987. In 1988 Matt joined Newmans Tours Australia as Sales Executive NSW and in 1990 Matt was transferred to the United Kingdom as the first Sales Manager UK / Ireland for Newmans Australia and New Zealand.
On returning to Australia in late 1992 Matt was offered a position in Cairns by ATS Pacific to manage interests in the region and develop new business streams for the group. In 1998 Golden Egg Communications Pty Ltd was established by Matt as a vehicle of offering a range of tools to assist the industry grow their market revenues.
Through Matt's variety of roles over the years a thorough understanding of coach touring, international wholesaling, inbound tour operations, resort development, management and marketing, publicity and strategy has evolved with great benefit for future market and product growth. With over 45 international sales missions to UK, USA, Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Japan and New Zealand, Matt's relationships with the best tour operators in these markets is long standing and solid.
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Matt has been recognised by the industry and has held leadership roles including:
* Director - Tourism Tropical North Queensland 2003-2005
* Chairman - North Queensland Chapter ITOA (now ATEC) 1995-2000.
Living in Cairns, Matt and his wife Alisa have five children, Zoe, Xavier, Bridgette, Charlie and Max. In his spare time Matt enjoys trekking the rainforest covered hills of Cairns and keeps fit through regular Mountain Biking training and the odd competition.
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