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Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Former Australian Tourism Commission Deputy Managing Director Bill Calderwood (pictured with Rod Punshon and Gary Young) joined TTNQ as CEO in 2002 to maintain the destination’s momentum. “If you want to run a regional tourism body then TTNQ is the one because it’s bigger than some States and very challenging. At the time it was the second largest international destination behind Sydney,” Bill said. The industry’s success lay in it being well informed and excelling in engaging with the industry overseas. “We ran annual tourism industry forums with experts to talk to industry about issues and trends. As an organisation we were very keen to pick the brains of the tourism bodies so we could be one step ahead in terms of knowledge and get funds in terms of leverage.” Bill also formed Tourism Action Group teams made up of strategic thinkers to come together to help future proof the Tropical North Queensland tourism industry. Partnerships played a vital role. Bill joined the marketing committee of the now defunct Australian Airlines, giving TTNQ a seat at the table in shaping how its $18 million three-year marketing budget was spent. He also maintained a strong working relationship with the Cairns Port Authority, where TTNQ was seen as the airport’s de facto marketing arm, driving inbound traffic to the region. TTNQ celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Qantas and Jetstar TNQ Industry Excellence Awards gala celebration on 24 October.
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