Scenic World Blue Mountains
David Hammon is an experienced executive with a diverse background in tourism and business management. Currently serving as Executive Director at Hammons Holdings Pty Ltd and Director at Sydney Zoo, David also holds ownership of Scenic World Blue Mountains, the most visited privately owned tourist attraction in Australia, renowned for its Scenic Railway. In addition, David is Joint Managing Director at Varuna The National Writers House and previously worked as Director at BridgeClimb Sydney, where leadership was demonstrated during the Covid pandemic. David's earlier career includes a role as a royalties clerk at Universal Pictures. Educational qualifications include a Foundation of Directorship from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and degrees in Economics and Commerce from The Australian National University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management from the University of Technology Sydney.
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Scenic World Blue Mountains
Scenic World is Australia's most visited privately-owned tourism attraction, with over one million visitors annually. Set within the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, the company is a third generation family business. Established in 1945 when Harry Hammon converted the abandoned Katoomba Colliery into the Scenic Railway, it continues to be owned and operated by the same family. Scenic World offers four attractions including: Scenic Railway - the world's steepest train Scenic Skyway - highest cablecar in Australia Scenic Cableway - steepest and largest cablecar in Australia Scenic Walkway - longest elevated boardwalk in the Southern Hemisphere Scenic World is now managed by Anthea Hammon and is one of the largest employers in the Blue Mountains, employing over 160 local residents.