The new peak industry body from a merger between the Accommodation Association and the Australian Hotel Association will be called Accommodation Australia.
15 Jul 2021
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has confirmed the appointment of Dean Long as its new CEO.
Long will rejoin AFTA no later than mid-October after two years leading Australia’s Accommodation Association, having previously worked for the peak industry body as its head of public policy and strategic partnerships.
He has also held roles at American Express, the NSW government and Destination NSW.
Long will fill the gap at AFTA left by Darren Rudd, who
AFTA chair Tom Manwaring said: “We couldn’t have asked for a better choice than Dean Long given his background across key sectors, his extensive experience within AFTA, and his expertise and networks across government at all levels.