Bowen Tourism Calling For Committee Nominations

Bowen Tourism and Business (BTB) is calling for nominations for the committee.

The committee of Bowen Tourism and Business sets the strategic direction of the organisation with the operational matters being carried out by a small team of staff.

The organisation currently has 18 active volunteers.

The current chair of BTB is Jenn Honnery, who is encouraging members to join the committee to help set the future strategic direction of the organisation.

“A strong committee always has a diverse range of skills and it would be good to see different business sectors being represented including tourism operators, retail outlets and hospitality,” she said.

“We have more than 200 members and many of those have past experience in a good cross-section of industries,” she said.

The not-for-profit organisation operates the Bowen Visitor Information Centre next to the Big Mango and the information booth at Bowen’s Front Beach.

The Local Tourism Organisation has a mission to drive tourism, promote destination awareness, provide excellence in visitor experience and membership support through effective marketing and exceptional customer service.

The organisation receives some funding from Whitsunday Regional Council and sells local merchandise and local produce at the Visitor Information Centre, as well as providing advertising opportunities for members.

Any profit is spent on destination marketing.

If anyone is interested in becoming a committee member, they must be a current financial member of Bowen Tourism and Business.

Nominations close on Thursday, October 17 with the Annual general Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 7.

Nomination forms are available by phoning the Visitor Information Centre on 4786 4222 or emailing admin@toruismbowen.com.au

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Chair of Bowen Tourism and Business Jenn Honnery, Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business Leanne Abernethy, and Deputy Mayor Michelle Wright, Photo supplied

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