Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin has announced two new appointments to the Destination NSW Board. Founder of Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation Clark Webb and Chair of Regional Development Australia Sydney Anna Guillan AM have been appointed for three-year terms.
Mr Franklin said the appointments would complement the experience of the existing Board members.
“I am thrilled to welcome Clark Webb and Anna Guillan AM to the Destination NSW Board who will both bring extensive experience to the positions,” Mr Franklin said.
“As a tourism operator and Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung man, Clark will bring a crucial new perspective and make an invaluable contribution to the continued growth of the NSW visitor economy.
“Anna brings expertise in destination marketing and regional development and will be invaluable in ensuring the continued growth of the regional NSW visitor economy.”
Mr Webb currently holds Board positions with the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust and NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council. Ms Guillan has held Board positions with Tourism Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland and the Australian Tourism Export Council.
Mr Webb said he was looking forward to contributing to the growth of the NSW visitor economy.
“Strategising the growth of cultural eco-tourism will be central to my focus as a Destination NSW board member,” he said.
“Tourism is a vehicle that can support cultural revitalisation in our communities. I aim to bring a unique grassroots perspective on how to combine cultural, ecological and economic sustainability to benefit the whole sector.”
Ms Guillan said she was looking forward to positioning the visitor economy for future success, particularly in regional NSW.
“NSW is full of iconic and authentic visitor experiences, venues and events. Regional NSW is the largest, most diverse regional economy in Australia and is the lifeblood of many communities,” Ms Guillan said.
Mr Webb and Ms Guillan will join Chair Sally Loane, Deputy Chair Russell Balding AO and directors Steve Cox, Anne Loveridge, Rod McGeoch AO, The Hon. George Souris AM, Emma Hogan and Elizabeth Mildwater on the Destination NSW board.