john ayoub

managing director

About

An experienced tourism professional covering all aspects of tourism logistics including: planning tours, scheduling resources, driving, guiding tours, tour manager and sightseeing commentary work anywhere in New Zealand. I can also provide event management services covering corporate, sporting and cultural events throughout New Zealand. We can look after the complete organisation of your event or just be a member of your team. Give me a call to discuss your next requirement if you are looking for an experienced tourism or events person, you will not be disappointed.

Country

new zealand

City

new zealand

Industry

leisure, travel, & tourism

Skill

sales management, sales and marketing leadership, operations management, general manager, change management, new business development, customer satisfaction, long term business relationships, business strategy, negotiation, tourism, marketing strategy, event management, hospitality, management, marketing communications, strategic planning, marketing, customer service, leisure, business planning, online marketing, social media marketing, online advertising

Experience

branch manager

ritchies transport holdings ltd.

2017-5 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

director

victorson

2015-11 - 2016-4 · 6 mos

New Director of hospitality company set up by Forbury Park Trotting Club to handle it's Liquor Licence.

transport manager

kiwi discovery

2013-5 - 2013-10 · 6 mos

Fixed term contract managing the ski transport operations to 4 local ski fields.

group and events operations manager, hot events

house of travel chc city

2010-10 - 2012-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Manager of RWC Operations for the 2011 Rugby World Cup then as manager of a team of the country's best Event Managers working world class events being held in NZ such as the World Triathlon Championships as well as off-shore conferences/incentive trips & events.

managing director

nz travel & tourism services

2012-10 - Present · 14 yrs

Specialising in developing Tour Itineraries, Guiding/Tour Driving, Tour Operations & Logistics on a contract basis. Contract Events Manager for Corporate and Sporting Events.

sales and operations manager green realm travel

hayward coachlines

2009-9 - 2010-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Initially asked to stay on when they purchased Green Realm Travel in a sales & operations role but added in a sales role for Guthries Coachlines (another company they had purchased).

general manager operations

green realm travel

2007-10 - 2009-9 · 2 yrs

Operations management of the on road driving team and tour itinerary development. Marketing and Business Development was added after Marketing Manager resigned.

johnstons coachlines operations manager

tourism holdings limited

2000-1 - 2007-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Responsible for the operations of national coach tour company with branches in Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown and the service contracts with Inbound Tour Companies as well as securing charter work for the drivers and coach fleet when not on tours.