Riviera Travel has revealed that Matt Luscombe will take over as group chief executive officer from 1 January 2026.
Luscombe succeeded Phil Hullah who remained onboard for transition. Hullah stayed a shareholder in the business after stepping down. Luscombe brought leadership experience from Freemans Event Partners and Cycas Hospitality. The company expanded across all product lines including North America. It doubled its sales in ireland last year.
Phil Hullah shared “It’s been an incredible privilege to lead Riviera. I am profoundly grateful to our dedicated staff and senior leadership team for their unwavering commitment and to our loyal customers and channel partners for the trust they place in us year after year.”
Matt Luscombe shared “I am truly honored to be taking on the role of Group CEO and excited to work alongside Riviera’s exceptional team of passionate professionals.”
Stuart Milan shared “Working with Hullah on our expansion into the North American market has been a fantastic experience and has allowed Riviera Travel to set itself up for significant future expansion.”
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