Name: Andy Bennett
Position: Director of Business Development 
Location: Gold Coast

Contact: andy@trav.com.au    Mobile 0407 737720

Responsibilites:  Product Development, Client Services, Business Strategy.

Andy started his tourism career direct from school with a small single UK travel agency named Travelbag, where he worked for many years as a retail agent. With the outstanding growth of Travelbag, Andy developed also - initiating and developing the Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Product Department. Over the coming years, Andy developed and launched Travelbag product into North America and Southern Africa - becoming the General Product Manager overseeing all product issues for the Travelbag.

Andy then became Travelbag's first off shore employee based on the Gold Coast in Australia as Director and General Product Manager of Travelbag (Australia) Pty Ltd responsible for all purchasing, product development and marketing initiatives for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. This position increased to Group Purchasing Manager when Bridge the World was acquired by Travelbag and Andy continued in this role when Ebookers acquired Travelbag.

Andy's knowledge of best product management practices coupled with his immense experience of all standards of product throughout Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific regions positions him as the preeminent wholesale product expert of the region.

Personal Facts
Family:  Wife Tereasa, child Sienna
Interests:  Football (Soccer)
Teams:  Liverpool and Queensland Roar

Something you may not know :
Andy was the youngest buyer to ever attend ATE, at 17 years old he represented Travelbag at Australia's biggest tourism trade show.