Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has strengthened its account management team in Australia with the appointment of two additional National Account Managers. Effective immediately, Robert Clark will oversee Travelport’s strategic accounts nationally while Louise Bennett will be responsible for key online travel agency clients.

Robert Clark joins Travelport with more than 10 years of travel industry and management experience across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. At Travelport, he will manage the service delivery to the region’s national travel agency customers and ensure they gain access to Travelport’s industry-leading content and solutions.

Prior to joining Travelport, Robert worked at Carnival Australia where he played an integral role in managing the strategic forecasting, metric analysis, recruitment and operations of Carnival’s Telephone Sales and Service department.

Meanwhile, Louise Bennett will oversee Travelport’s key online travel accounts and provide clients with expertise and support in their day to day needs. Louise previously managed the Business Solutions team at Travelport, where she worked closely with major customers within the corporate, leisure and online travel space.

“I am delighted to welcome two talented professionals to our local account management team. We are proud of the attentive and dedicated service we provide our clients and I am confident Robert and Louise will play a pivotal role in servicing and supporting the ever changing needs of our customers,” said Sean Cummins, Country Manager Australia and New Zealand.

Both National Account Managers will be based in Sydney and report to Sean Cummins.