“Resort 2” – commenced in October 2000 as the brainchild of directors JEFF BELL & BRAD RUSSELL.  After years of planning our dream we have established and continue to develop a brand that is renowned for its high level customer service, professional friendly approach, a creative flair, dynamic and enjoyable team environment. Whilst 

Our team has the  determination to succeed and most importantly the ability to listen to both our internal and external customers.

Why “Resort 2”

The name carries a positive, proactive and progressive connotation through opportunity and achievement. Since we established the first of Resort 2’s many business ventures; The Resort 2 – “Holiday Collection” Resort 2 has developed into a successful sales and marketing business within the Australian Tourism industry. A cost effective avenue for Tourism products to invest in their sales and marketing activities by utilizing the services of the Resort 2 team's ability to get the most out of every dollar along with the determination and passion to succeed.

Independent product and services have seen the cost effective value and benefits of uniting together through in a collective marketing approach represented by Resort 2.

We are only limited by our imagination and ability to introduce and develop the brand successfully into other business ventures as the principals behind the   Resort 2 - brand and in marketing are similar

THE TEAM

Jeff Bell                       Owner and Director

Jeff is a dynamic and inspiring leader who was born and bred on the Gold Coast. He has held positions with a number of prominent Tourism and Hospitality businesses on the Gold Coast, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne including Tourism Queensland, Gold Coast Tourism and Daikyo Hotels and Resorts. Jeff has particular strengths and experience in the Australian market along with Business Tourism and Online marketing. He has a professional, creative and friendly approach with a “can do” attitude and the ability to think outside the square. Jeff successfully completed a Diploma of Business Management in 2005

• Business Tourism

• Product & Business Development/ Branding

• Co-Ordinate Sales and Marketing activities

Brad Russell                Owner and Director

Brad Russell is well recognized by the travel industry in Australia, New Zealand & Asia working in key positions for Strand Resorts, PI Hotels & Hoteliers International.  With an outstanding sales and marketing background combined with extensive hotel management experience he offers a wealth of “hands on” knowledge of the hotel industry including hotel profitability and ways to implement sales and marketing initiatives which will lead to higher occupancy & business growth.

• Business Development

• International markets

• Operations

Courtney Harper           Manager - Business Development

Courtney is an innovative professional who joins Resort 2 with 10 years travel industry experience. Having held leadership roles at Flight Centre and Commonwealth Bank Travel overseeing the training and development of teams in sales and product knowledge, Courtney went on to specialize in the luxury travel industry, working for Small Luxury Hotels in the role of Distribution and Training Manager, Asia Pacific for 3 years. Her travel has taken her to 35 countries across 6 continents. Courtney is ‘Sydney’ based and will be responsible for driving sales within the Travel Trade and Business Tourism. 

• Australian & International Market                         

• Wholesale and Online

• Retail Travel Agents

Postal Address:        P.O. Box 125

Southport,Queensland,4215 AUSTRALIA

PH +61 (07) 5532 9884

FAX: +61 (07) 5532 9883

E: sales@resort2.com.au

BRAND MISSION STATEMENT:

To develop brand “Resort 2” as a diverse, creative, recognised brand throughout the world. Projecting a team, family environment amongst management, employees and clients. Giving ownership whilst developing personal wealth and retaining our core values; the ability to dream, creativity and a fun and challenging environment.