Silver Needle CEO Iqbal Jumabhoy joins TAA Board

Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) welcomes Silver Needle Hospitality MD & Group CEO Iqbal Jumabhoy as the newest member of its Board.

TAA Chairman Tony South said Mr Jumabhoy's significant experience as a senior executive inside and outside the accommodation sector would help to guide TAA.

"Iqbal Jumabhoy has a wealth of experience both in accommodation and in other industries. As the representative for Silver Needle Hospitality, he will be a strong contributor and resource for TAA as a member of our Board.

"Mr Jumabhoy is Managing Director and Group CEO of Silver Needle Hospitality and is looking to drive the growth of the company in the Asia Pacific region. His experience in the banking real estate, corporate management and hospitality sectors will be extremely useful for TAA's advocacy on behalf of the industry as a whole."

Mr Jumabhoy replaces outgoing TAA Board member Jonathan Wooller, whose contributions were also recognised by Mr South.

Jonathan Wooller has been an outstanding contributor to TAA in the time he has served on the board. He has taken a keen interest in the key issues affecting the accommodation industry being addressed by TAA and we thank him for his contributions", Mr South said.

Source: Tourism Accommodation Australia, 3 April 2013