Penny Brand is an experienced professional in the tourism and hospitality sector, currently serving as the Director of Tourism Development at Gate 7 since September 2015, overseeing projects for Travel South USA, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and the Philadelphia Convention & Visitor Bureau. Previous roles include Senior Account Manager, where responsibilities included managing tourism accounts for San Diego Tourism and Mammoth Lakes Tourism, and a managerial position at Block n Tackle Brewery & Cellar Door. In earlier positions, Penny held key roles at Fun Life, Australia Skydive, and Aarons Hotels, as well as serving as the Marketing Manager for Nomads World Hotels and an Account Manager at Gate 7. The career began as a Tour Manager in Europe for Contiki Holidays. Penny holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Charles Sturt University.