Speakers

We are pleased to announce, Tim Campbell will once again be returning to the role of Master of Ceremonies for the Travellers Choice Conference.

One of Australia's most versatile and much-loved entertainers, Tim is a star of both stage and screen, having had leading roles on Home and Away, House Husbands and Big Sky, hosting national prime time shows including Celebrity Singing Bee, Wheel of Fortune, National Bingo Night and Postcards, as well as appearing in stage shows Wicked, Rent and Shout! 

When he's not Dancing With the Stars or entertaining on Channel 9's Carols By Candlelight, Tim is enjoying a quiet, easy going cocktail at home with husband Anthony Callea - his social media may tell a different story!

In 2023 and 2025, Tim and Anthony sold out national concert tours across the country to critical acclaim with Up Close & Unpredictable and The Songs of Elton & George, including orchestral shows at The Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.

This year, Tim completed a national tour of ELECTRIFYING 80s with the amazing vocalist Paulini. Just watch this space for 2027 as there is much more to come. With more exciting projects already in the works, 2027 is shaping up to be another big year!

As Chief Executive of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), Dean is an inclusive leader who is deeply passionate about the Australian travel industry and represents all travel businesses, regardless of their size or segment, in Canberra, across Australia and around the globe.

Globally, Dean is a Director and Treasurer of the World Travel Agents Association Alliance, advocating for improvements to airline financial settlement. Over the last 20 years, Dean has served as the CEO and Executive Director of the Accommodation Association of Australia and in other roles across the political and public service arms of government. 

Under Dean's leadership, ATIA has strengthened its position as the national voice of Australia's travel industry. He has played a key role in advocating for travel businesses on issues including aviation reform, industry regulation, workforce development and sustainable growth, while continuing to drive greater recognition of the industry's contribution to the Australian economy.

Dean holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Environmental Management and Tourism from Western Sydney University and a Masters of Management from the University of Technology Sydney.

As Chief AI Consultant at Strategic Membership Solutions, Julian helps organisations and their employees harness the power of artificial intelligence to solve real business challenges. Rather than focusing on theory, he specialises in practical, hands-on demonstrations that show exactly how AI can improve productivity, streamline workflows and save valuable time.

Known for his dynamic presentation style, Julian delivers every session live - without PowerPoint - building AI solutions in real time with input from the audience. From researching your community and creating bespoke engagement with future customers to developing AI assistants that can organise inboxes, draft client communications and automate everyday tasks, his demonstrations showcase what's possible using today's AI tools.

Whether you're a travel consultant looking to spend less time on administration or a supplier wanting to communicate more effectively with agency partners, Julian's session will demonstrate practical ways AI can reduce repetitive tasks, improve productivity and create more time to focus on what matters most. 

In addition to his live presentation, Julian will lead a hands-on workshop where delegates will walk through typical key pain points in running a business, learn how easily AI tools can be embraced that can remove these pain points and improve business efficiencies. You could be building your own personal AI agent and learn how to tailor it to your business. From automating email management to streamlining everyday workflows, participants will leave with practical skills, greater confidence using AI and identifying tools they can start using as soon as they return to the office.

Matthew Ebden is an accomplished Australian professional tennis player and Olympic Gold Medallist.

Born in Durban, South Africa, Matt is known for his all-court game and exceptional doubles prowess. He moved to Perth as a child and began developing his tennis skills at a young age, later establishing himself as one of Australia's most successful and respected players. Since turning professional in 2006, Matt has enjoyed a career spanning nearly two decades at the highest level of the sport.

In recent years, Matt has established himself as one of the world's leading doubles players. He won the Wimbledon men's doubles title in 2022, followed by the Australian Open in 2024, before claiming Olympic gold at the Paris Games later that year. With multiple ATP Masters 1000 and ATP Finals titles to his name, Matt is widely regarded as one of Australia's most accomplished doubles specialists.

Matt's remarkable longevity at the highest level of professional tennis reflects the qualities at the heart of every successful business - resilience, adaptability and a commitment to continual improvement. He'll share the highs and lows of his journey to becoming a Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medallist, offering practical insights into performing under pressure, overcoming setbacks and maintaining focus in a constantly changing environment. His experiences provide valuable lessons for everyone navigating today's dynamic travel industry.