The parent company of TravelManagers, House of Travel Australia Pty Ltd, has named Judith Crompton as the new Chairperson of its board, describing her appointment as a reflection of the brand’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence and strategic direction within the Australian travel market.
This focus extends across its associated businesses, including Hoot Holidays and its in-house wholesale division, Fastbook, which play an integral role in House of Travel Australia’s broader offering.
Crompton was originally appointed as a non-executive member of the House of Travel Australia board in late 2024. TravelManagers’ CEO, Joe Araullo, notes her unwavering focus on contributing to the company’s ongoing growth and innovation has cemented her status as a highly valued asset on the board.
“We are confident that Judith’s new leadership position will play a major role in shaping TravelManagers’ and Hoot Holidays’ next phase of growth and ensuring that we remain strongly positioned for the future.”
Crompton says she is proud to become the first woman to hold the Chairperson role, which she describes as marking “an important milestone that signals a positive future for the leadership of our organisation.”
She also voices her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Chairperson and pays tribute to TravelManagers’ and Hoot Holidays’ talented management team, and her experienced, forward-thinking board colleagues: “we are extremely well equipped to build on the company’s solid foundations to pursue the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.”
Crompton replaces New Zealand-based David Coombes, who remains Director of House of Travel Australia Pty Ltd.
“Having an Australia-based Chair enables us to better understand local opportunities, respond to industry shifts, and ensures that our decision-making remains closely aligned with the needs of our personal travel manager (PTM) network, partners and customers,” Araullo states.
