Journey Beyond Names New Managing Director of Resorts & Lodges

Journey Beyond has named Jo Boundy as managing director, Resorts & Lodges. She brings extensive experience leading customers and commercial strategies across the travel and tourism, media, and financial services sectors.

The Resorts & Lodges division will include responsibility for all of Journey Beyond’s resort and accommodation assets, including Ayers Rock Resort, Sal Salis, Monarto Safari Resort, Outback Spirit Lodges, the Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, and the incoming K’gari Island’s Kingfisher Bay Resort and K’gari Beach Resort.

“Jo will lead our newly expanded Resorts & Lodges division at an exciting time for the business,” said Chris Tallent, Journey Beyond CEO. “Her deep commercial and customer experience expertise, combined with her proven track record of driving growth and leading high-performing teams, make her exceptionally well placed to strengthen our portfolio, grow demand across our destinations, elevate our guest and employee experiences, and deliver long-term value across the division.”

Boundy has held a range of senior executive leadership positions, most recently serving as chief marketing officer at Commonwealth Bank. Prior to this, she was chief marketing officer for the Qantas Group and also held the role of executive general manager, Qantas Group Hotels & Holidays. 

Boundy will be based in Sydney, starting Nov. 9, 2026.