Ignite Travel Group
Katharina Barnes (nee Schmelzer) is an experienced digital marketing professional currently serving as the Digital Marketing Manager at Ignite Travel Group since November 2021. Prior to this role, Katharina held positions as Marketing Manager and Digital Coordinator at Southern Cross University, focusing on campaign development and project leadership. Previous experience includes serving as Senior Digital Marketing Officer at CQUniversity Australia, where responsibilities encompassed digital advertising and campaign analytics, as well as managing marketing operations at studylane and GLOBAL STUDY PARTNERS. Additional experience spans across various marketing roles, starting as a Promotions and Sales Representative at Marc Edward Agency to a role as a Travel Blogger and World Explorer. Katharina holds a dual degree in International Business and Media & Communication from QUT, along with certifications in Project Management and SEO.
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Ignite Travel Group
Ignite Travel Group is an award-winning company that has blazed the way for innovative travel. Operating as My Holiday Centre and Holiday Exclusives, we provide holiday packages, with everything taken care of. From flights and transfers to accommodation and experiences, we are destination experts and hand-select the best inclusions for both our customers and partners alike. From relaxing beachside in tropical locations to cruising in luxury, we offer unbeatable holidays bursting with value. Whether you want to tour with professional guides or experience destinations closer to home with total freedom, our exclusive partnerships with tourism bodies and travel partners make our holidays unique and exclusive. Awarded one of Australia’s fastest-growing private business across all industries, Ignite Travel Group is one of the largest private corporations on the beautiful Gold Coast currently employing up to 200 staff. Winning the award of ‘Disruptor of the Year’ 2019 at the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Awards, and Australia’s fastest-growing travel business in 2018, we are dedicated to our valued customers and maintain Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award. Our valued team members enjoy exclusive travel discounts, access to health and wellbeing programs, plus training and development opportunities. Our much-loved reward and recognition programs are celebrated in style at our idyllic beachside location in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.