Tourism Council WA has welcomed the appointment of five new Tourism WA board members announced today.
Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall said the new board members had a wide range of experience, and particularly welcomed the new expertise in marketing, aviation and tourism operations in Western Australia.
"It's great to see enhanced industry expertise on the board, particularly as a new Tourism WA Managing Director is recruited," Mr Hall said.
"The new board members will help steer the recovery of international tourism to WA, which is still 21 per cent behind from pre-COVID levels."
Mr Hall thanked Andrew Lane and Kristy Bailey for their contribution as Directors of Tourism Council WA and noted their significant expertise in international tourism marketing and in their own tourism business operations would be a valuable addition to the Tourism WA board.
Mr Hall also welcomed Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters and Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours owner Rosanna Angus.
"Both Mr Lane and Ms Bailey have invaluable expertise in tourism marketing and operating tourism products in both marine and land protected areas of high environmental value," he said.
"Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters' appointment will bring a critical perspective of driving international aviation passengers into Perth and regional WA.
"We warmly welcome Rosanna Angus' appointment to the board of Tourism WA, who was awarded Western Australia's FACET Golden Guide Award winner and Australia's Top Tour Guide in 2023," he said.
Mr Hall said Ms Angus would bring extensive experience in Aboriginal tourism as a tour guide and operator to her new role.
Creative Food owner Caroline Taylor's experience in hospitality will bring a culinary flair to the Tourism WA board.
