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 2024 Annual General Meeting of Tourism Tropical North Queensland Limited t/a Tourism Tropical North Queensland was held on Thursday 17 October 2024. Outcomes will be provided here in due course.
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
Deputy Chair, Deputy Chair of FARM Committee and member of HR Committee
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
General Manager Hotel, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Janet Hamilton
Appointed Director
Chair, HR Committee
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
General Manager, Cairns Convention Centre
Richard Barker
Appointed Director
Member of FARM Committee
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
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
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Senior Consultant & Project Manager, Green Arrow Consultancy
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 Paproth
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
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO
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.
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 and regional events enquiries.
Tracey Kingston-Bull
Marketing Coordinator
T: 07 4015 1212
E: [email protected]
Contact me about corporate communications, corporate events, marketing opportunities or support for major, regional and business 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: 07 4015 1202
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 –
Domestic & China (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.
Brittany Nash
Digital & Content Specialist
T: 07 4015 1209
E: [email protected]
Contact me for information on our digital channels, content production and creative assets.
Corrinne Singleton
Trade & Famils Coordinator
T: 07 4015 1203
E: [email protected]
Contact me for all trade and media educational enquiries.
Tanya Snelling
Social Media and Marketing (Contractor)
T: 0417 202 663
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss social media, influencer opportunities and destination marketing in our domestic markets.
Belinda Danks-Woodley
Marketing & Campaigns
(Contractor)
T: 0422 754 448
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss marketing campaigns, brand and destination content.
#ExploreTNQ
Have you even visited #Port Douglas if you don’t have this view in your camera roll of #FourMileBeach?
📸 @allaussiefolettas
ID This image showcases the view from the top of Flagstaff Hill, overlooking a long stretch of beach. The foreground features tropical foliage, framing the expansive seascape below.
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @portdouglasdaintree #portdouglasdaintree

Not all diggers love the dirt. 🐜 In @tropicalnorthqueensland, our echidnas prefer cosying up in tree hollows instead of digging burrows, making the most of the rainforest’s complex root structures. 🥹
📸 @wolfekind
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @athertontablelands @portdouglasdaintree @cassowarycoastaustralia
ID This image captures a close-up of an echidna in its natural habitat within the dense rainforests of Tropical North Queensland. The echidna is nestled among leaf litter and forest debris, showcasing its distinctive spiky coat as it navigates through the complex root structures typical of this lush ecosystem.

#CapeTribulation steals the show again. Ready to tick this view off your bucket list? Who’s coming? #DaintreeRainforest 💚 🤍
🎥 @mpezardsnell
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @portdouglasdaintree #portdouglasdaintree @destinationdaintree
ID A series of drone shots that sweep across the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Beach.

Your table awaits at @daintreeecolodge 🌿🍽️ ...so, which meal would you choose - breakfast or dinner? Tell us in the comments 👇
📷 @dazandcecil
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia@queensland @australia @portdouglasdaintree #portdouglasdaintree
ID: This series of images show a couple enjoying a meal at a secluded outdoor dining area surrounded by rainforest. The woman, smiling, is seated across from a man in a relaxed, natural setting. Their table is well-appointed with a variety of breakfast items including juices, fruits and pastries. The photos also show a dining experience with a tropical cocktail.

POV: You found a quiet place in a loud world… 🌿 @rosegumswildernessretreat offers eco-friendly treehouses nestled within the southern @athertontablelands, where wildlife and ancient rainforest meet.
📸 @rosegumswildernessretreat
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia #athertontablelands
ID: This video presents a glimpse into a quiet stay at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat. It starts with a breakfast spread on a balcony overlooking dense rainforest, moves to a cosy dining area framed by green views, and finishes with a cassowary casually strolling by.

⛰️ Experience the summer splendour of #Ngarrabullgan #MountMulligan on the @athertontablelands where seasonal rain brings cascading waterfalls and vivid landscapes. Plan your stay at @mountmulliganlodge and see this natural wonder for yourself.
🎥 @maddiemcnaughty
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @visitmareebashire #visitmareebashire
ID: This video showcases aerial views of Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan) during summer, featuring its vast rock face with cascading waterfalls and dense surrounding rainforest, all vibrant from recent rainfall.

Do you like your tea on the light or dark side? ☕🪐💫 Sip, snack and step into a galaxy far, far away (also known as @pullmancairnsinternational ✨ Find the foodie within with Yoda-inspired macarons and Wookiee-worthy treats. May the high tea be with you.
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @pullmancairnsinternational
ID: The video captures a lively Star Wars-themed event where guests interact with characters like Stormtroopers and engage in lightsaber duels. It features scenes of themed decor, playful interactions, and Star Wars-inspired food, all set against a vibrant galactic backdrop, creating an immersive party atmosphere.

🐢🌊 Peer into the crystal-clear waters of the #GreatBarrierReef where sea turtles and playful clownfish make you wish you had gills too. Who’s ready to say hi to these underwater locals? 🙌
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia
🎥 @jadeexplores
ID: This video captures the underwater beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, showcasing close encounters with marine life like turtles and clownfish in their natural habitats.

When you realise you are the cutest local at #GraniteGorgeNaturePark. The Mareeba rock-wallabies are an endemic species, meaning you won’t find them anywhere else in the world - just another reason this spot is so special.
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @visitmareebashire
🎥: @markdorophotography
ID: A close-up video of a rock wallaby at Granite Gorge, Atherton Tablelands. The wallaby is chewing with an adorably contended expression. The background features rocky terrain, blending into its natural habitat

Came for the views… left with something greater. 🌿 Signed, a postcard from @tropicalnorthqueensland 💌
With @silkyoakslodge as your base, enjoy slow days sailing with @sailawayportdouglas , walking with #KukuYalanji guides at @mossmangorge , and drifting with @backcountryblissadventures . 👣 Luxury, the #Sustainable way.
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland @australia @portdouglasdaintree
ID: A reel showcasing a luxury eco-certified escape. Scenes include treetop a stay at Silky Oaks Lodge, dining, and relaxing by the pool and spa. A guided cultural walk through Mossman Gorge, cycling through tropical landscapes and visiting a coconut plantation. Sunset over the Port Douglas Marina, an afternoon sail with Sailaway, and drifting down a rainforest river with Back Country Bliss.
