Baillie Lodges’ luxury rainforest bolthole Silky Oaks Lodge in Tropical North Queensland has named esteemed tourism industry leader Benjamin Brown as General Manager for the property.
Ben is already ensconced and heading up the team at the award-winning 40-suite property set on the banks of the Mossman River. Ben is joined by Assistant Lodge Manager Glen Luckhurst in managing day-to-day operations at the property and seeking new ways for guests to best experience the pristine rainforest environment and discover its First Nations cultural heritage.
Ben’s career in hospitality and tourism is fuelled by a love of travel and of working with people and the community. He brings to the role an impressive line-up of leadership roles in Australia’s regional tourism sector, including as General Manager at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, at Vali Byron Bay and at Cooinda Lodge in Kakadu National Park.
Baillie Lodges Chief Operating Officer Craig Bradbery said the team at Silky Oaks Lodge was thrilled to welcome Ben to the leadership role.
“With his long career in high-end experiential tourism and guest-facing roles, Ben has fitted in effortlessly with the Baillie Lodges family,” Mr Bradbery said.
“We’re excited to continue to bring innovations to this renowned property to deliver a memory-making experience of the Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge regions for our guests.
“Hot off the presses are the new full day bespoke Rock Art and Heli Adventure with Indigenous operator Jarramali and the Feast for the Senses lunch and spa package for local residents and visitors to the region, just for starters,” he said.
