Guiding Australia’s long-term visitor economy strategy
THRIVE 2030 is an action plan for governments and industry to work together towards a visitor economy that is:
- resilient
- sustainable
- innovative
- world-class.
Roles and responsibilities
The THRIVE 2030 Implementation Advisory Group (TIAG) is at the centre of the framework. They will talk with and represent a wide range of sectors, jurisdictions, and networks. They will meet twice a year to:
- monitor strategy implementation
- give progress updates to the Minister for Trade and Tourism.
Austrade is the secretariat.
Read the TIAG Terms of Reference (DOCX 860KB).
Membership
TIAG has up to 12 members. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Austrade is the Chair. Tourism Australia’s Managing Director is an ex-officio member.
Members were selected for their industry expertise. They are based across Australia:
- Karen Bolinger, Founder Bolinger Consulting.
- Sarina Bratton AM, former Chairman Asia Pacific and Special Advisor to Executive, PONAT.
- Matt Cameron-Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia.
- Tony Coppins, Managing Director, Kangaroo Island Ocen Safari and member of the National Indigenous Tourism Advisory Group.
- Tim Horan AM, Executive Director, Gallagher. Formerly, Managing Director, River & Mercantile Asset Management.
- Rob Pennicott, Managing Director, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.
- Laura Ruffles, former Executive Director and Global COO, Corporate Travel Management.
- Simon Westaway, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Airports Association. Formerly Strategy Director, Royce Communications.
The state and territory government representative on TIAG is:
- Emma Terry, CEO, South Australian Tourism Commission
Meeting outcomes
To request copies of older meeting summaries, email VisitorEconomy@austrade.gov.au.
More information
Read the THRIVE 2030 Strategy.
Contact us
Email: VisitorEconomy@austrade.gov.au
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