Industry Testimonials

Suzy Bohan

Trade Manager, MBRIT Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism

Jessica is an enthusiastic conscientious and results driven tourism professional who is very well connected within the industry and is well liked and respected by her peers.

Jessica’s passionate nature means she will stop at nothing to get results and will come up with new initiatives to drive the business.

I can highly recommend Jessica to increase your sales and build your brand awareness within the tourism market.

Michelle Avis

Event Manager, Fuji Xerox Australia

Karen is a seasoned sales professional that understands the unique blend between corporate client requirements and MICE market vendor matching. I would strongly recommend Karen’s capability and network to businesses wishing to further develop in this area. Karen supported me in running a large-scale logistical event, where we took over a whole island and turned it into a survivor incentive program for Fuji Xerox Australia. Karen’s can-do attitude, technical ability, people and project management ensured everything ran smoothly, delivering a very successful result for our business.

Natasha Wheeler

CEO, MBRIT – Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism

Jessica and I have worked together since 2014 during my role at Whitsundays Marketing & Development (WMDL). I have had the pleasure of working on a number of projects including domestic and international famils programs, various travel trade roadshows & trade shows, and helped build relationships within the Domestic and International wholesalers. Jessica is hardworking and well connected in the industry as well as fantastic to work with. Any projects we have worked together on have been a great partnership. I have no hesitation in recommending Jessica.

Vickie Scoobie

Director, Conference in Style

I started planning a large conference for one of my major clients. The process involved issuing a tender and receiving submissions from a number of Australian Resorts. My initial contact with one resort was Karen Maher and I dealt with her throughout the process of selecting, negotiating and executing the conference at the resort. In all aspects of my business dealings with Karen, I have found her to be most professional with her knowledge and follow up. This particular conference proved to be one of the most successful I have been involved with due in no small part to the efforts of Karen.

Emma Dixon

Partnerships and Contracting Manager – Luxury Escapes

I have had the pleasure of knowing Jessica Ireland for over 20 years in the tourism industry. Her strategies drive sales and enhance exposure for many businesses. Jessica tailors her expertise to meet the unique needs of each client, effectively navigating partnerships and opportunities that align perfectly with their goals. Her deep passion and knowledge of the industry make her an asset to any organization.

Leanne Zeid

Director of Groups and Meetings, IHG Group

I was fortunate to work with Karen closely as a key stakeholder in the destination we were both promoting in the business events sector. Karen has a friendly and positive demeanour both internally with staff and externally with clients. She is a strong negotiator and has great relationships with clients in the association and corporate sectors.

I would highly recommend Your Tourism Matters and Karen if you looking to expand or work in this sector.