Linkd appoints Carolyn Nightingale and Lawson Dibb to new roles

Linkd appoints Carolyn Nightingale and Lawson Dibb to new roles
Edited by Travel Weekly


Linkd Tourism has announced the appointment of Carolyn Nightingale as Senior Account Manager for I Love New York State and Lawson Dibb as Account Manager for the Kyushu Tourism Office.

Linkd Tourism says the two seasoned professionals have been promoted to pivotal roles within their destination client roster.

Carolyn Nightingale brings more than 30 years of diverse travel industry experience to her new position. With a background in the Australian travel industry, including Ansett Airlines, Nightingale has held various roles across the tourism sector for tourism boards such as Los Angeles and airlines such as Delta Air Line.

“I am honoured to take on the role of Senior Account Manager for I Love New York State,” Nightingale said. “New York State continues to captivate Australians and New Zealanders and is currently the third most popular destination with them. I am excited to promote the State and focus on product development with trade partners, encouraging tourists to go beyond the city to explore the Hudson Valley, Niagara Falls, or the many wine regions nearby.”

Fluent Japanese speaker Lawson Dibb brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role as Account Manager for the Kyushu Tourism Office. Dibb has a proven track record of driving tourism growth, having previously held roles at ignite Travel. His extensive experience and connection to Japan uniquely position him to contribute to the success of the Kyushu Tourism Office’s marketing initiatives.

“I am particularly excited to take advantage of the recent spike in Japanese tourism from Australia, up 87.4% in March 2024 versus 2019,” Dibb said. “As a fluent Japanese speaker, I am eager to showcase what is on offer beyond the traditional Golden Route and how travellers can be rewarded for going off the beaten track to explore Kyushu’s unique food scene, volcanic landscapes, and wellness experiences.”

In addition to his role with the Kyushu Tourism Office, Lawson will also work across the Washington State account at Linkd Tourism, promoting the North-western US state within Australia.

Linkd Tourism CEO Kylee Kay said it is an exciting time for the business as the team continues to grow and their client roster expands.

“Over the last 18 months, we have secured a series of new clients, including the full destination management for New York State, Arizona State, Visit Seattle, and Washington State Tourism, plus the PR account for the Hong Kong Tourism Board,” she said. “We are thrilled to see Carolyn and Lawson in their new roles, and we are confident that they will play pivotal roles in driving the success of our destination clients.”

Featured image: Linkd appointments Lawson Dibb, Account Manager for the Kyushu Tourism Office and Carolyn Nightingale as Senior Account Manager for I Love New York State.

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