Donna Kessler

Director / Founder

Donna Kessler is the founder and Director of Tourism Portfolio. Since the companies inception in 2002 she has represented high quality destinations, venues, resorts and event suppliers to the meetings, incentives and tourism markets.

Donna brings to Tourism Portfolio over two decades of experience in all aspects of tourism and the corporate industry. Prior to establishing Tourism Portfolio, Donna held the position Director of Sales at the Intercontinental Sydney. Previously, she worked with Hilton International Australia for 17 years as the National Director of Sales, Corporate and Conventions. In these roles, Donna focused on both domestic and international markets.

Donna understands the process of driving sales through professional credible representation. Her personal commitment to her clients and the events she supports is undeniable. Known by her clients and colleagues as highly enthusiastic, friendly and extremely knowledgeable Donna is an excellent representative of any destination or venue.

Donna has won the acclaimed Meetings and Events Australia State and National Sales and Marketing Person of the Year Award in 2005 and 2008.
She now supports these awards in her judging capacity.

Alison Widders

Sales Development Executive

Alison joined Tourism Portfolio in August 2010 and is an integral part of the company. She has extensive networks with in the industry and has a solid hotel sales background working for a number of years at Mantra Hotels most recently in a Sales Manager capacity.
Alison is passionate about the industry and has established key working relationships with clients gaining their support and respect. .