Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
Matt Cameron-Smith is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality industries. Currently serving as the Director of the Advisory Board at Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Chief Executive Officer of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia since August 2020, Matt also holds the position of Chairperson at Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia. Prior roles include Chief Executive Officer at AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys, and Managing Director at Trafalgar Guided Holidays, where strategic vision and leadership were paramount. Matt's previous experience with Tourism Australia encompassed leadership roles in trade marketing and distribution development across UK and Europe. With a strong educational background, including a Master's degree in Business Administration, Matt is well-equipped to drive growth and innovation in the tourism sector.
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia is owned by the Indigenous Land Corporation and manages tourism and resorts on their behalf. With a strong commitment to social responsibility, all profits from our business activities go towards supporting Indigenous training and employment across Australia. Voyages offers experience-based holidays in spectacular wilderness locations including Ayers Rock Resort in the iconic Red Centre and tourism facilities at Mossman Gorge in Tropical Queensland. OUR PHILOSOPHY: Voyages is focused on providing guests with enriching, memorable experiences, which they would not be able to enjoy anywhere else in Australia. We're committed to building and sustaining an Indigenous workforce through training, employment and economic development. Our aim is to train and develop more Indigenous staff, enabling them to secure employment in the hospitality industry across Australia. In turn, our guests will enjoy a more "authentic" Indigenous Australian experience. All profits from Voyages business activities go toward building the resort experience and supporting Indigenous training and employment across Australia. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Voyages is committed to nurturing and sharing Australia's sensitive eco and cultural destinations and also to protecting them so that our guests might enjoy them for years to come. Because we feel privileged to operate in remote locations, it is critically important to us that we address local needs and concerns. We have therefore made a commitment to work with local communities via: Sustainable environmental tourism practice Respecting and supporting local cultures Offering employment and training