Jayson

Jayson Westbury has been the Chief Executive of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) since 2009 and has continued to manage the many issues facing travel industry today.

With over 20 years of experience in the travel & tourism industry, Jayson has a track record in leading successful organisations. While his formal training and background comes from the 5 star hotel industry his experience has included working for hotel technology companies, hotel labour service providers, industry associations and corporate travel & event management.

With a keen interest in politics, Jayson’s experience with industry associations and lobby groups has provided him with the opportunity to negotiate with governments at both state and national levels on a range of legislative agenda’s and industry regulatory reforms.   

Jayson is married to Nicole, has two children, an 18 year old daughter and a 2 year old son and has a love of good wine and steep ski slopes.