Tourism Queensland board invigorated with five industry leaders

Five respected tourism and business leaders have been appointed to the Tourism Queensland Board, announced Premier Anna Bligh last week.

The industry heavyweights include Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry AO, Quicksilver Group General Manager Tony Baker, Lillydale Host Farm Director Pamela Hardgrave, Emporium Hotel General Manager Peter Savoff and Business consultant Dr Peter Lynch.

These five will join Tourism Queensland Chairman Don Morris AO and Deputy Chair Julie McGlone, reported Australia.TO.

"We need the best we have at the helm of this vital industry. The calibre of these appointees speaks for itself and this completes the dream team for Tourism in Queensland” said Premier Bligh.

"These are industry people, who understand the importance of creating and supporting tourism jobs during these tough financial times."

She added that the five were the “best from different sectors” and would invigorate the board with “creative, world-beating thinking” like Tourism Queensland’s previous Best Job in the World campaign.

Re-appointments to the board included Capricorn Tourism Chairman and Central Queensland tourism and hospitality owner/operator Grant Cassidy and Managing Director of National Park Pty Ltd Shane O'Reilly.

Lyn Gregson, Sarina Russo and Chris White were the outgoing Tourism Queensland Board members.