The chairman of the Rottnest Island Authority has responded to his predecessor's criticism of the island's management and governance, highlighting a positive development agenda at the resort in recent years.
A new book on Rottnest Island has blamed the governance structure of the holiday resort for the long-running failure to financially capitalise on its popularity as a tourist destination.
Marilynne Paspaley's Pinctada Hotels and Resorts has been named the preferred proponent to build a new hotel on Rottnest Island, beating a rival proposal from Karma Resorts.
