Samantha Smith

Samantha Smith has a diverse background in business development and sales, with significant experience in the events and hospitality sectors. Notable roles include Business Development Manager at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the focus was on client acquisition and revenue growth within the national market, and Business Events Bids Manager at Tourism New Zealand, where management of event bids was key. Samantha also served as Sales & Marketing Manager at EPICURE and Business Development Manager - Business Events at Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts, where efforts were directed towards building a robust network in Australia and New Zealand. Currently, Samantha holds the position of Tours Manager at Amazon, following a tenure at Arinex Pty Ltd as Manager - Incentives & Special Events. Additional roles include Conference & Events Sales Manager at Holiday Inn London- Kensington Forum and Conference & Events Coordinator at InterContinental Wellington. Education was obtained at WelTec and Queen Margaret College.