Speakers (2020)
Keynote Speakers
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Sonia Beckwith
Co-Owner, Live Ningaloo
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Alexandra Burt
Co-Founder & Proprietor, The Landsmith Collection
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Amy Carter-James
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Raaise
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Louise Cashmore
Curator, Origins Market
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Tony Charters AM
Co-Convenor, Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference
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Cameron Costello
Chief Executive Officer, Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
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Hon Stephen Dawson MLC
Minister for Environment; Disability Services; Electoral Affairs
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Prof Ross Dowling AM
Honorary Professor of Tourism, School of Business & Law Edith Cowan University & Co-Convenor, Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference
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Cr Ian Earl
Shire President, Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
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Dr Claire Ellis
Chair, Ecotourism Australia
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Peter Gash OAM
Managing Director/Custodian and Steward, Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
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Anthea Hammon
Managing Director, Scenic World Blue Mountains
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Phillipa Harrison
Managing Director, Tourism Australia
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Rod Hillman
Chief Executive Officer, Ecotourism Australia
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Dr Erika Jacobson
Owner/Operator, Edgewalkers
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Adele Labine-Romain
National Travel, Hospitality and Leisure Sector Leader & Partner, Deloitte Access Economics Pty Ltd
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Innes Larkin
Owner, Mt Barney Lodge
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Geoff Manchester
Co-Founder, Intrepid Travel
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Lee Miezis
Chief Executive Officer, Bushfire Recovery Victoria
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Gary Muir
EcoGuide, WOW Wilderness EcoCruises
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Rhonda Murphy
Manager, Aboriginal Engagement and Heritage Unit, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
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Dermot O'Gorman
Chief Executive Officer, WWF-Australia
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Anna Pollock
Founder, Conscious.Travel, United Kingdom
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Rod Quartermain
Consultant, Tina Smitherman Consultants
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Prof Brent Ritchie
Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland
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Rebecca Sampi
Head Guide, Kingfisher Tours
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Rosie Sandover
Owner and Operator, Kingfisher Tours
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Peter Sharp
Executive Director, Parks and Visitor Services, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia
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Lisa Shreeve
Chief Executive Officer, Busselton Jetty
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Robert Taylor
Chief Executive Officer, WAITOC
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Josh Whiteland
Koomal Dreaming, Wadandi Cultural Custodian
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Craig Wickham
Managing Director, Exceptional Kangaroo Island
Parallel Plenary Speakers
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Ingrid Albion
Environmental Educator, Homeward Bound Alumnae
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Tom Allen
Campaign Manager, The Wilderness Society Tasmania
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Rod Annear
Assistant Director, Visitor Services, Department of Parks and Wildlife WA
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Cameron Balch
Masters Student, The University of Queensland
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Prof Susanne Becken
Professor of Sustainable Tourism, Griffith Institute for Tourism, Griffith Business School
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Dr Noreen Breakey
Lecturer, The University of Queensland
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Dr Alan Briggs
Director, Natural Heritage and Culture
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Juliepearl Brion
Tourism Planner, JPBSystems, Inc.
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Andy Burns
Chief Executive Officer, Scott Aussie Tourism Marketing
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Rory Chapple
Project Manager, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA
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Grant Charlesworth
Director, Australian Luxury Escapes
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Dr Steve Crawford
Visitor Communications and Marketing Manager, Parks and Wildlife Service WA
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Graeme Dearle
Owner and Founder, Pemberton Discovery Tours
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Wendy Dowling AM
Director, Ideology Pty Ltd
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Prof Ross Dowling AM
Honorary Professor of Tourism, School of Business & Law Edith Cowan University & Co-Convenor, Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference
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Kristin Dunne
Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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Dr Sarah Gardiner
Deputy Director, Griffith Institute for Tourism, Griffith University
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Dr Ronda Green
Chair, Wildlife Tourism Australia
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Rod Hillman
Chief Executive Officer, Ecotourism Australia
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Prof Patrick James
Adjunct Professor, University of South Australia
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Angus M Robinson
Managing Director, Leisure Solutions Pty Ltd
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Dr Sarah Martin
Palaeontologist, Geological Survey of Western Australia
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Jeff McAlister
Deputy Director-General Tourism and Major Events, Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport QLD
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Kate Meldrum
Chief Operating Officer, Australia, Tourism Holdings Australia Pty Ltd
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Dr Young Ng
Geoscientist, Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark, China
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Antonia Nichol
Future-Fit Project and Engagement Manager, Global, Tourism Holdings Australia Pty Ltd
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Kerran Olson
Master by Research Student, Edith Cowan University
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Tony Pickworth
Executive General Manager, Brand & Tourism, Royal Automobile Club of WA (Inc.)
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Katherine Quinn
Zoo Keeper, Zoos Victoria
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Prof Brent Ritchie
Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland
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Chris Rose
Consultant, TRC Tourism
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Lisa Shreeve
Chief Executive Officer, Busselton Jetty
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Carl Solomon
Director, Destination Marketing Store
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Penny Spoelder
Consultant, TRC Tourism
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Penelope Street
Founder and Director, Narrowcasters Pty Ltd
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Matt Sykes
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Regeneration Projects
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Sophie Teede
Environmental Manager, Busselton Jetty
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Chris Thomas
Chair, Tourism and Parks Agencies Forum
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Gabby Walters
Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
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David Willcox
Director, Common Ground Trails
