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S1 EP3 “Trailblazing & Tourism” edition with special guest John O’Sullivan (JOS) Chief Executive and Executive Director of Experience Co.

Step into the vibrant world of Australian tourism with Inside Downunder, your passport to the heart of the industry. Produced in the vibrant city of Cairns (Gimuy), hosts Ben Woodward, Lisa Chambers, and Nikki Giumelli invite you on a journey deep into the inner workings, captivating stories and evolving trends of Aussie tourism. Join us as we shine a spotlight on remarkable professionals and enthusiastic newcomers, celebrating their dedication to crafting unforgettable experiences for visitors to Oz!

In Episode 3, we delve into the stellar career of JOS – doesn’t require much of an introduction as he is well known within our industry. Heading up Tourism Australia for 5 years before stepping into the CEO role at Experience Co.

John O’Sullivan, fondly known to the industry as JOS is here with us today to talk about his journey, which is an interesting one and how he got to where he is today, the leader he is today and everything in between. JOS, welcome our show and thank you for joining us.

In this episode, JOS’ journey to leadership and his memorable tenure at Tourism Australia take centre stage, along with interesting and banter-filled discussions on the nuances of the Aussie tourism industry. Strap in for lots of laughter and some absolute pearlers of insights in this episode!

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