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The Western Australian Tourism Commission (trading as Tourism WA) is the State Government's agency responsible for promoting Western Australia as a holiday destination. Its focus is on marketing the State; developing, attracting and promoting major sporting, cultural and business events; and developing significant tourism infrastructure and projects.
Tourism WA was amalgamated with the industry promotion and innovation functions of the Department of Commerce and the Department of State Development on 1st July 2017 to form the new Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
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Level 10, 1 William Street, PERTH WA 6000
08 9262 1700
Company Activity
| NEWS: Tagged in At Close of Business podcast August 10 2023 | 10 Aug 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Sector strategises next steps as post-pandemic local gains retreat | 10 Aug 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Free festival bolsters events strategy | 01 Aug 2023 |
| NEW ROLE: Rita Saffioti, Minister for Tourism | 08 Jun 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Soccer stakeholders’ milestone year | 26 Apr 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Wheatbelt tourism builds momentum | 13 Apr 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Economy benefits from $14bn tourism spend | 05 Apr 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Time for the WA way on tourism | 17 Mar 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in WA tourism boost with Vietnam | 10 Mar 2023 |
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Notable People
| Name | Position | Year Started |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director Executive Director of Industry, Aviation & Markets (2020 to 2021) | 2021 |
| Executive Director, Events Director, Event Development (2011 to 2015) | 2016 |
| Executive Director, Corporate & Business Services | 2009 |
| Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator | 2019 |
| Executive Director, Marketing | 2019 |
| Key Strategist | 2018 |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2012 |
| Commissioner, Chair since 2021 | 2019 |
| Commissioner | 2021 |
| Commissioner | 2017 |
| Commissioner | 2018 |
| Ambassador | 2022 |
| Commissioner | 2021 |
| Commissioner | 2023 |
| Commissioner, Deputy Chair | 2017 |
| Minister for Tourism | 2023 |
Past People
| Name | Position | Year Started | Year Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Cook | Minister for Tourism | 2021 | 2023 |
| Jakob Troy-Johnston | Data Strategist | 2021 | 2022 |
| Tracey Horton | Commissioner | 2015 | 2021 |
| Valerie Davies | Commissioner | 2013 | 2021 |
| Nathan Harding | Commissioner, Chair since 2017 | 2012 | 2021 |
| Paul Papalia | Minister for Tourism | 2017 | 2021 |
| Karen Priest | Commissioner | 2017 | 2021 |
| Linda Wayman | Commissioner | 2017 | 2021 |
| John O'Sullivan | Commissioner | 2020 | 2021 |
| David Templeman | Minister for Tourism | 2021 | 2021 |
| Derryn Belford | Acting Managing Director | 2020 | 2021 |
| Carolyn Turnbull | Executive Director of Industry, Aviation & Markets | 2020 | 2021 |
| Derryn Belford | Executive Director, Destination Development | 2013 | 2020 |
| Brodie Carr | Managing Director | 2018 | 2020 |
| Bruce Davis | Commissioner | 2019 | 2020 |
| Rebecca Brown | Chief Executive | 2018 | 2020 |
| Ian Thubron | Commissioner | 2015 | 2019 |
| Louise Scott | Executive Director for Strategy, Brand & Marketing Services | 2016 | 2019 |
| Andrew Oldfield | Director, Partnerships | 2018 | 2019 |
| Louise Rowe | Director, Corporate Communications | 2014 | 2018 |
| Nicole Lockwood | Commissioner | 2015 | 2018 |
| Stephen Wood | Chief Executive | 2017 | 2018 |
| Jane Grljusich | Corporate Communications Officer, Acting Manager of Corporate Communications | 2018 | 2018 |
| Brooke Gregory | Market Manager | 2016 | 2018 |
| Howard Cearns | Non-Executive Deputy Chair | 2012 | 2017 |
| Peter Prendiville | Non-Executive Chairman | 2011 | 2017 |
| Gwyn Dolphin | Chief Executive Officer | 2016 | 2017 |
| Alistair Donald | Board Member | 2009 | 2017 |
| Elizabeth Gaines | Commissioner | 2015 | 2017 |
| Colin Barnett | Minister for Tourism | 2016 | 2017 |
| Neville Poelina | Board Member | 2011 | 2017 |
| Sheena Shee | International Market Manager, North Asia | 2011 | 2017 |
| Stephanie Buckland | Chief Executive | 2010 | 2016 |
| Kim Hames | Minister for Tourism | 2014 | 2016 |
| Gwyn Dolphin | Executive Director | 2012 | 2016 |
| Laura Dawson | Stakeholder Engagement Manager | 2012 | 2016 |
| Brooke Gregory | Domestic Marketing Manager | 2010 | 2016 |
| Diane Smith-Gander | Commissioner | 2012 | 2015 |
| Justin Vaughan | Director, Executive & Strategic Services | 2012 | 2015 |
| Monica Chetty | Investment Director, Infrastructure & Investment | 2003 | 2015 |
| Saskia Doherty | Director, Event Development | 2011 | 2015 |
| Simon Burley | Executive Director, Destination Marketing | 2012 | 2014 |
| Liza Harvey | Minister for Tourism | 2013 | 2014 |
| Stephen Wicks | Commissioner | 2010 | 2014 |
| Neil Poh | Director, Corporate Communications | 2010 | 2013 |
| Jane McKeon | Commissioner | 2011 | 2013 |
| Derryn Belford | Director, Strategy & Policy | 2008 | 2013 |
| Toby Swingler | Investment Officer | 2013 | 2013 |
| Kate Lamont | Chair since 2006 | 2004 | 2012 |
| Trish Ridsdale | Commissioner | 2007 | 2012 |
| David van Ooran | Executive Director, Eventscorp | 2006 | 2012 |
| James Hewitt | Executive Director, Infrastructure & Investment | 2010 | 2012 |
| Kerrin Simmonds | Events Marketing Executive | 2012 | 2012 |
| Kelly Townson | Executive Director, Marketing | 2010 | 2012 |
| Laura Dawson | Executive Director, Marketing (since 2010) | 2008 | 2011 |
| Karen Priest | Manager, Partnership | 2010 | 2011 |
| John Spence | Director | 2006 | 2010 |
| Gail Reynolds-Adamson | Director | 2006 | 2010 |
| David Mazitelli | Director | 2006 | 2010 |
| Kim Bridge | Director | 2006 | 2010 |
| Janet Holmes à Court | Director | 2010 | |
| Richard Muirhead | Chief Executive Officer | 2001 | 2010 |
| Stephanie Withers | Executive Director, Corporate & Business Services | 2005 | 2010 |
| Rob Gurney | Commissioner | 2010 | |
| Kelly MacLean | Acting Executive Director, Marketing (since 2009) | 2003 | 2010 |
| Jennifer Duffecy | Executive Director, Industry Development | 2008 | 2010 |
| Rick Thomas | Aviation Development | 2010 | |
| Simon Glossop | Regional Manager | 2008 | 2010 |
| Tammy Prior | Senior Project Officer | 2004 | 2010 |
| Brooke Gregory | Product Development Manager | 2006 | 2010 |
| Tenille Stumpers | Executive Assistant | 2003 | 2010 |
| Kate Mills | Product Development Manager (on secondment) | 2009 | 2009 |
| Diane Porteous | Head Of Brand Marketing | 2008 | 2009 |
| Laurie O'Meara | Deputy Chairman | 2002 | 2008 |
| Natasha Mutch | Director, Corporate Communications | 2007 | 2008 |
| David Etherton | Executive Director, Industry Development & Visitor Servicing | 2004 | 2008 |
| Jarrad Dunning | Manager, Research & Analysis | 2002 | 2008 |
| Russell Quinn | Media & Communications Officer | 2007 | 2008 |
| Janis Carren | Strategic & Corporate Planner | 2001 | 2008 |
| Paolo Amaranti | Director, Industry Development & Visitor Services | 2007 | |
| Mark Simpson | Director | 2007 | 2007 |
| Jane Ghiretti | Executive Director, Consumer Marketing (since 2004) | 2001 | 2007 |
| Sonja Mitchell | Commissioner | 2001 | 2007 |
| Madeleine Bertelli | Director for EventsCorp | 2007 | |
| Amanda Alderson | Management Accountant | 2006 | 2007 |
| Jennifer Duffecy | Director, Visitor Servicing | 2003 | 2007 |
| Jane Seman | Executive Director, Consumer Marketing | 2004 | 2007 |
| Sharon Iannello | Manager, Public Affairs | 2000 | 2007 |
| Lisa Ravlich | Online Marketing Project Manager | 2004 | 2007 |
| Penny Walsh | Manager, Media & Public Affairs | 2003 | 2006 |
| Simon Glossop | Acting State Manager | 2006 | 2006 |
| David Etherton | Executive Director, Eventscorp | 2006 | 2006 |
| Brooke Gregory | Industry Liaison Coordinator, WA Visitor Centre | 2001 | 2006 |
| Helen Creed | Non-Executive Director | 2004 | 2006 |
| Karen Priest | Partnership Manager, Regional Manager | 2003 | 2005 |
| Simon Glossop | Regional Manager | 2002 | 2004 |
| Elissa Cuss | Administration Officer, WA Visitor Centre | 2002 | 2004 |
| Jane Seman | Manager, Research & Analysis | 2001 | 2004 |
| David Etherton | Director, Industry Development | 2002 | 2004 |
| Joanne Wells | Manager, Media & Promotions, Rally Australia | 1999 | 2003 |
| Lynda Rovis-Hermann | Media & Public Affairs Officer | 2002 | 2003 |
| Paula Nelson | Niche Product Coordinator | 2001 | 2003 |
| Shane Crockett | CEO | 1995 | 2001 |
| Paula Nelson | Regional Tourism Development Manager, Gascoyne | 1999 | 2001 |
| Chantelle O'Sullivan | Media Coordinator, ITU 2000 Trialthlon World Championships | 1999 | 2000 |
| Stephanie Lang | Sales Manager, UK/Europe | 1992 | 2000 |
| David van Ooran | Sales Executive, VIC/SA/NT | 1993 | 1998 |
| Martin Dalgleish | Marketing Director, Eventscorp | 1994 | 1996 |
| Ricky Burges | Director, Human Resources | 1986 | 1994 |
| David van Ooran | Sales | 1987 | 1990 |
| Jennifer Heron | Pilbara Regional Manager, Special Projects (Media & PR) | 1985 | 1988 |
| Michael Monaghan | Non-Executive Director | 2002 |
