Industry practitioners. Not lecturers.
Every faculty member leading our certificate programme has held senior commercial or operational roles in the corporate travel industry. They teach what they've done, not what they've read.
Travel Industry Course Leadership
Peter Harbison
Lead Faculty, Academy for Travel
One of the most influential figures in global aviation strategy. Founded CAPA – Centre for Aviation. Former IATA Commissioner and Chairman of Greener Airlines. Co-organiser of FACTS.
Derek Sadubin
Director of Programs, Academy for Travel
Over 25 years at the forefront of aviation commercial development and corporate travel advisory. Co-organiser of FACTS. Senior roles advising airlines, airports and travel buyers.
Jamie Harbison
CTO, Academy for Travel
CEO, Maya Labs
CEO, Trippr Travel
A visionary technology and design leader with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, scalable platform engineering and intuitive product design. Jamie drives the technological vision and product strategy of Academy for Travel, leveraging AI and machine learning to create adaptive, intelligent learning experiences that respond to individual learner needs. He is also CEO of Maya Labs, an AI product and design studio, and CEO of Trippr Travel, a next-generation travel technology company. His work spans AI-powered content systems, platform architecture and UX strategy, fusing cutting-edge technology with elegant design to ensure the Academy's digital experience sets a new benchmark for innovation in professional education.
Industry Advisors
Senior industry leaders who review curriculum accuracy, validate commercial frameworks, and ensure real-world applicability.
Rebecca Townsend
Industry Advisory: Airlines
25 years airline commercial management, Former VP Corporate Sales (major domestic carrier)
Daniel Park
Industry Advisory: Technology
CTO of two travel technology companies, GDS architecture specialist
Karen O'Brien
Industry Advisory: Procurement
CPO, Former Head of Travel Procurement (ASX20), CIPS Fellow
How we build each module
Our approach separates Academy for Travel from conventional online learning.
Practitioner-authored
Every module is written by professionals who've held the roles they teach, not academics theorising from the sidelines.
Commercially grounded
Content is built on real commercial frameworks, negotiation scenarios, and decision models used in actual travel businesses.
Assessment-driven
Each module includes scenario-based assessments that test strategic thinking, not rote memorisation of terminology.
Regional & global context
Frameworks are contextualised for regional market context while maintaining global applicability and relevance.