Tourism Council WA will be hosting a Round Table Forum for Gold, Silver & Industry members next Tuesday where Tourism WA Chairman Kate Lamont, and Acting CEO Stephanie Buckland, will discuss the New Strategy & Business Model and answer questions from industry.

Ian said that "during my lengthy period on the Board I have enjoyed the company of many outstanding figures in the tourism industry who give their time and passion voluntarily to further the growth and development of this wonderful industry and it has been an honour to serve with them".

He said that "whilst the Council has had its ups and downs during these years it is currently in a strong position and I am proud of being able to convince Graham Moss to take on the role of CEO and of finding Minda Penn to manage the all important accreditation business".

Ian enjoyed two great personal milestones during his time on the TCWA Board - he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to the Tourism Industry in 2006 and was awarded the Sir David Brand Medal in 2008.

TCWA President Paul King said that “Ian has given outstanding service not only to Tourism Council WA but to the Western Australian tourism industry in general. Ian’s advice and guidance during my first year as President of TCWA has been invaluable".
Ian will attend his last TCWA Board meeting on the 25th May.
 

In this role Chad will be responsible for growing and servicing membership and developing business partnerships to provide further benefits to TCWA members.

Chad has an extensive background in the tourism industry. He worked with Australian Pinnacle Tours for 8 years in the international markets of UK/Asia/New Zealand and also the Australian market. Chad and his partner then established their own tourism development company in New Zealand which is currently contracted to Tourism WA to promote Western Australia as a tourism destination.

We welcome Chad to the role and look forward to the valuable contribution he will provide to TCWA.

Rottnest Fast Ferries
Ships of the Desert

We would also like to welcome Ralston Bay Holdings and the Western Australian Sustainable Energy Association who have both recently joined Tourism Council WA as Bronze members.

As we are nearing the end of the financial year it is time for accreditation and membership renewals. All renewal invoices and letters will be in the post over the next week so keep an eye out. 

Why not give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them for the Sir David Brand Yound Achiever Medal in the 2010 WA Tourism Awards. This medal is awarded to a person under the age of 30 working in the tourism industry who is able to demonstrate their ongoing contribution to the positive image of tourism in WA.  There is no nomination fee for this category and entrants can be nominated by an employer or industry peer, or can self nominate!

Nominations for all categories of the 2010 WA Tourism Awards are now open with all information available from the website including Important Dates, Categories and Questions and Information Seminar details.   2010 sees a number of new initiatives being introduced including a Submission Review Process and Mystery Shopping (for Categories 1 & 2) and with the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards being held in Perth in March 2011, there is no better year to be involved!

For full details of Tourism WA's Accreditation Policy visit their website

End of Financial Year Function
Wednesday 7th July – Perth Convention Exhibition Centre

Breakfast with the Minister
Wednesday 1st September - Hyatt Regency Perth

For further information on all events please visit the Tourism Council WA website