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Todd Lacey

Booking.com | Regional Manager of Oceania

As a senior leader at one of the worldโ€™s largest travel platforms, Todd brings valuable insight into how the short-term rental industry fits within global travel trends and opportunities.

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As Regional Manager of Oceania for ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ .๐œ๐จ๐ฆ, Todd Lacey leads and oversees Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Korea, managing business growth, operations and strategy, based in the Sydney office.

Todd has been part of the Booking.com team since 2015. Prior to his current role, he acted as interim Country Manager for South Korea, responsible for the commercial performance of the business and developing partnership opportunities to grow accommodation supply. He was also Country Manager for New Zealand, focused on building Booking.comโ€™s alternative accommodation and home sector, and has managed teams across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

In 2024, Todd was recognised in the AFR Boss Young Executives list, which identifies outstanding executives in Australia who demonstrate leadership in the community, business, and have a strong track record of success.

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Toddโ€™s session will provide a unique perspective from inside one of the most influential travel platforms in the world. His experience in growing alternative accommodation supply, leading strategy across multiple regions, and shaping global partnerships makes him ideally placed to share how STR operators can position themselves for success.