Meet Our Team
TTNQ is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for governance, strategic direction and delivering accountable corporate performance in accordance with the organisation’s goals. The Chief Executive Officer is tasked with the day-to-day decision making for TTNQ.
The Annual General Meeting of Tourism Tropical North Queensland Limited t/a Tourism Tropical North Queensland is held annually in October.
TTNQ Board Committees
Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee (FARMC)
Human Resources Committee (HRC)
Board Directors
John O’Sullivan
Appointed Director and TTNQ Chair
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
CEO, Experience Co
Wayne Reynolds
Appointed Director
Board Deputy Chair, FARM Committee Deputy Chair and HR Committee member
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
General Manager Hotel, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Janet Hamilton
Appointed Director
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
General Manager, Cairns Convention Centre
Richard Barker
Appointed Director
FARM Committee member
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
CEO, Cairns Airport Pty Ltd
Ben Woodward
General Director
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Director of Sales & Marketing, The CaPTA Group
Janine Bowmaker
General Director
FARM Committee member
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Managing Director, Banora International
Alan Wallish
General Director
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Managing Director, Passions of Paradise
Nikki Giumelli
General Director
HR Committee Chair
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Senior Consultant & Project Manager, Green Arrow Consultancy
Rachael Hodges
Appointed Director
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
General Manager, Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
CEO Office & Administration
Mark Olsen
Chief Executive Officer and
Company Secretary
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss board related strategic tourism matters.
Kristy Vardanega
Finance & Corporate Services Manager and Company Secretary (Casual)
T: 07 4015 1215
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss finance and corporate governance related matters.
Judy Lloyd
Executive Assistant to the CEO / Office Manager
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
James Scullen
Business Systems Manager (Part-time)
T: 07 4015 1217
E: [email protected]
Contact me with any business systems or information technology queries.
Sue Krasicki
Senior Finance Officer
T: 07 4015 1232
E: [email protected]
Contact me for account enquiries.
Perina Drummond
TNQ Indigenous Experiences Cluster Coordinator (Part-time)
T: 07 4015 1208
[email protected]
Contact me for enquiries about the Indigenous Experiences Cluster Group and other First Nations related enquiries.
Liz Inglis
Corporate Media Communications (Contractor)
T: 0419 643 494
E: [email protected]
Contact me for any corporate media communications and enquiries.
Partnerships & Events
Tara Bennett
General Manager – Partnerships & Events
T: 07 4015 1221
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss partner marketing, business and major events.
Natalie Johnson
Manager – Business Events
T: 07 4015 1206
E: [email protected]
Contact me for destination support to attract, develop and market major, regional and business events.
Kirsty Boase
Events Coordinator
T: 07 4015 1239
E: [email protected]
Contact me for general business events enquiries and site inspections.
Tracey Kingston-Bull
Marketing, Major & Regional Events Coordinator
T: 07 4015 1212
E: [email protected]
Contact me about corporate communications and events, specifically marketing and media enquiries or support for major and regional events.
Rob Dean
Industry Relations Manager
T: 07 4015 1226
E: [email protected]
Contact me for all membership related enquiries and industry updates.
Marketing & Content
Lani Cooper
General Manager – Marketing
T: 0497 760 260
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss brand, campaign and destination marketing strategies.
Katherine Cutler
Sales & Marketing Manager –
Western Markets
T: 07 4015 1211
E: [email protected]
Contact me for information about marketing in our core western markets.
Sam Sakamoto
Sales & Marketing Manager –
Asia & Education
T: 07 4015 1207
E: [email protected]
Contact me for information about marketing in South East Asia, India, Japan and Korea, or for involvement in our international media and trade famil program.
Harriet Ganfield
Sales & Marketing Manager –
Greater China | Sustainability Project Manager (Part-time)
T: 07 4015 1213
E: [email protected]
Contact me for assistance in the domestic niche markets of Eco-luxury and sustainable travel and in positioning your product or experience for return of the Chinese market.
Corrinne Singleton
Marketing & Campaigns Specialist
T: 07 4015 1203
E: [email protected]
Contact me for information on our social media channels, domestic and New Zealand marketing campaigns, or for involvement in our content creator program.
Elena Corredera
Digital Content & Design Specialist
T: 07 4015 1209
E: [email protected]
Contact me for information on our digital channels, content production and creative assets.
Rebecca Rojas Grenert
Famils and Administration Coordinator
T: 07 4015 1210
E: [email protected]
Contact me regarding our educationals and famils program or for general marketing enquiries and assistance.
Tanya Snelling
International PR Manager (Contractor)
T: 0417 202 663
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss international PR and media opportunities.
#ExploreTNQ
Happy International Dog Day 🐶
Check out this peaceful rainforest trail, with beautiful creek crossings and sweeping views over Cairns. Ivan Evans Walk is the perfect little escape from the city. Plus, it’s dog-friendly, so you can bring your four-legged adventure buddy along 🐾
📍 Ivan Evans Walk
⚠️ remember to follow the signs and stay on the track
link in bio for more dog friendly adventures
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A little reminder that the ocean is full of magic 🐋✨
Cairns Whale Watching with @fitzroyislandadventures is a must do this whale season. Tours are running until 6 September, so there’s still time to get out on the water and experience it for yourself!
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These little flying fox faces at Tolga Bat Hospital are impossible not to love. This special place gives them a second chance, while helping protect some of nature’s most important pollinators and seed dispersers.
Swipe for maximum cuteness 🦇✨
📸 IG/harrietspark_ + IG/grumpyturtlefilms
📍 @tolgabathospital, @athertontablelands
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Sunrise at Palm Cove is worth getting up early for 🧡🌴
📸 @jake.bolton.photo
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POV: you found your new favourite spot in Cairns 🔥
Go for the signature cocktails, stay for the vibes 🍸 KOI Bar brings an intimate Japanese-inspired experience, rare whisky pours & a curated menu of seriously good food.
P.S. Don`t forget to check out KOI Restaurant next door for modern Asian flavours & share plates.
📍 @koicairns
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Start your Mareeba day with lunch at @skyburyfarms, then spend the afternoon exploring Granite Gorge Nature Park, where you can hand-feed wallabies.
In the evening, head to @mareebadrivein_in for a movie under the stars.
Then settle in at Mareeba Bush Stays and spend the night in one of their new luxury glamping tents overlooking the peaceful dam.
A relaxed Mareeba escape with plenty to see, do and experience along the way ✨
🎥 @visitmareebashire
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A little Great Barrier Reef magic ✨🧡
There’s nothing quite like finding Nemo on the reef.
📸 @reefmagiccairns
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A private paradise where time slows and luxury comes naturally ✨ Escape to Bedarra Island, where secluded beaches, turquoise waters, and effortless relaxation awaits 🏝️
📸 @bedarraisland
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #queenslandholidayfeeling #seeaustralia @cassowarycoastaustralia @queensland @australia
🍻 Raise a glass to paradise this International Beer Day!
The perfect way to end a day of exploring is with a refreshing local brew and great company.
Share your favourite spot to enjoy a beer in the comments! Whether it’s by the coast, at a country pub, or under a big outback sky 🍺
Planning your next cheers? Link in bio to explore some of Cairns’ best bars and breweries.
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From tiny juvenile dorys drifting through the blue to a striking juvenile scorpionfish, every snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef reveals something extraordinary 🐠✨
It`s often the smallest reef residents that leave the biggest impression.
📍Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef with @poseidoncruise_
🎥 @auzzy_wild
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