Di Bain has been named Tourism WA chair and Anneke Brown and Janelle Marr have been appointed to the board after six members announced their resignations earlier this year.
Manny Papadoulis headed one of the biggest tourist operations in the state until a crisis half a world away drove it under; it was a roller coaster ride, but he remains passionate about the sector.
The McGowan government's shake-up of public sector agencies has triggered unexpected departures from key agencies, with road safety commissioner Kim Papalia resigning and three Tourism WA board members following chairman Peter Prendiville out the door.
WA needs more artistic and cultural attractions that are unique to the state, and less bureaucracy, to achieve its potential as a tourism destination, industry players have told Business News.
Tourism Western Australia is boosting marketing campaigns to increase the number of visitors to the state but the Tourism Council's new president says limited resources are hampering its efforts.
The Tourism Council of WA has elected Manny Papadoulis, currently vice-president, to replace retiring president Paul King, as well as electing three new board members.
FEATURE Tours has sold its Airport City Shuttle business to Myma Pty Ltd, a company that subcontracted to it, in a move to concentrate on its core touring market.