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 2022 Annual General Meeting of The Far North Queensland Promotion Bureau Limited t/a Tourism Tropical North Queensland was held on Thursday 20 October 2022.
TTNQ Board Committees
Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee (FARMC)
Human Resources Committee (HRC)
Board Directors
Ken Chapman
Appointed Director and TTNQ Chair
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Chairman| Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Wayne Reynolds
General 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
Cairns South Zone Director.
Chair, HR Committee
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
General Manager, Cairns Convention Centre
Craig Bradbery
Cairns North Zone Director
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Chief Operating Officer, Silky Oaks Lodge (Baillie Lodges)
Ben Woodward
General Director
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Director of Sales & Marketing, The CaPTA Group
John O’Sullivan
Appointed Director
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
CEO, Experience Co
Jeff Gillies
General Director.
Member of FARM Committee
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
Commercial Director, Coral Expeditions Pty Ltd
Richard Barker
Appointed Director.
T: 07 4015 1201
E: [email protected]
CEO, Cairns Airport Pty Ltd
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
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
T: 07 4015 1215
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss finance and corporate governance related matters.
Judy Lloyd
Executive Assistant & 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.
Corrinne Singleton
Project Assistant
T: 07 4015 1204
E: [email protected]
Contact me for all TTNQ general enquiries.
Sue Krasicki
Senior Finance Officer
T: 07 4015 1232
E: [email protected]
Contact me for account enquiries.
Partnerships & Events
Rosie Douglas
General Manager – Partnerships & Events
T: 07 4015 1221
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss partner marketing, business and major events.
Natalie Johnson
Manager – Events
T: 07 4015 1206
E: [email protected]
Contact me for destination support to attract, develop and market major, regional and business events.
Kylie Brand
Business Development Manager
T: 07 4015 1239
E: [email protected]
Contact me for any assistance with the preparation of proposals, bids, referrals, site inspections and familiarisation enquiries for Business Events.
Kahlia Pepper
Marketing Coordinator –
Partnerships & Events
T: 07 4015 1212
E: [email protected]
Contact me about coordinating corporate events, marketing opportunities or support for major, regional and business events.
Georgie Sadler
Industry Relations Manager
T: 07 4015 1226
E: [email protected]
Contact me for all membership related enquiries and industry updates.
Marketing & Content
Lani Strathearn
General Manager – Marketing
T: 07 4015 1202
E: [email protected]
Contact me to discuss brand, campaign and destination marketing strategies.
Claudia McFadden
Sales & Marketing Manager –
Western, Drive & NZ
T: 07 4015 1211
E: [email protected]
Contact me about the drive market, New Zealand and the return of our core Western markets.
Sam Sakamoto
Sales & Marketing Manager –
Asia, Education & Events
T: 07 4015 1207
E: [email protected]
Contact me for insights into the recovery of markets in South East Asia, India, Japan and Korea, or for involvement in our media and trade famils 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.
Melissa Kirk
Marketing Coordinator –
Destination Marketing
T: 07 4015 1218
E: [email protected]
Contact me for information on our digital channels and any digital marketing related enquiries.
Liz Inglis
Corporate & Consumer Media Communications (contractor)
T: 0419 643 494
E: [email protected]
Contact me for any media communications and media educational opportunities and enquiries.
#ExploreTNQ
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Here in @tropicalnorthqueensland we’re incredibly lucky to live alongside some amazing creatures, but it’s important to know how to stay safe while you’re exploring! 🌴🐊
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