Meet The Team
Tourism Whitsundays is led by a passionate team of destination advocates who live and breathe The Whitsundays. Each team member brings specialist expertise across marketing, partnerships, industry development, and visitor experience, working together to showcase the region, support operators, and inspire travellers from across Australia and around the world.
TIM BOOTH - CEO
Tim, CEO of Tourism Whitsundays, has over 18 years in Destination Marketing, working in Visitor Servicing, Membership, Marketing, Industry Development, International, and Management. He leads a Destination Management Organisation advocating for 300+ members, the Whitsunday Regional Council, and Tourism and Events Queensland.
Collaborating with the Board, he focuses on strategic marketing, visitor services, and industry growth. His emphasis on digital and internal processes aims to enhance outcomes and prioritise collaboration with members and stakeholders.
TIM BOOTH - CEO
Tim, CEO of Tourism Whitsundays, has over 18 years in Destination Marketing, working in Visitor Servicing, Membership, Marketing, Industry Development, International, and Management. He leads a Destination Management Organisation advocating for 300+ members, the Whitsunday Regional Council, and Tourism and Events Queensland.
Collaborating with the Board, he focuses on strategic marketing, visitor services, and industry growth. His emphasis on digital and internal processes aims to enhance outcomes and prioritise collaboration with members and stakeholders.
LAURA KNIPE - HEAD OF MARKETING
As Head of Marketing, Laura leads all marketing (across consumer and trade audiences). Laura is your go-to person if you want to secure a meeting or find more information on TW activity.
Laura is the point of contact for overall strategy and marketing, briefings on upcoming marketing and PR campaigns, opportunities to get involved in current activity, and guidance on working with visiting cruise ships.
LAURA KNIPE - HEAD OF MARKETING
As Head of Marketing, Laura leads all marketing (across consumer and trade audiences). Laura is your go-to person if you want to secure a meeting or find more information on TW activity.
Laura is the point of contact for overall strategy and marketing, briefings on upcoming marketing and PR campaigns, opportunities to get involved in current activity, and guidance on working with visiting cruise ships.
ROSANAGH GALLIVAN - PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
As the Public Relations and Social Media Manager for Tourism Whitsundays, Zana leads PR outreach and manages the consumer-facing social media channels, working to shine a light on everything The Whitsundays has to offer.
Zana is your point of contact for PR and media opportunities, getting your business featured on the Whitsundays social channels and connecting with influencers and content creators visiting the region.
T +61 7 4945 3967
ROSANAGH GALLIVAN - PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
As the Public Relations and Social Media Manager for Tourism Whitsundays, Zana leads PR outreach and manages the consumer-facing social media channels, working to shine a light on everything The Whitsundays has to offer.
Zana is your point of contact for PR and media opportunities, getting your business featured on the Whitsundays social channels and connecting with influencers and content creators visiting the region.
T +61 7 4945 3967
BEN SUMMERS - DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER
As the Digital and Marketing Manager for Tourism Whitsundays, Ben manages the website, implements SEO strategies, and supports marketing endeavours.
Ben is the point of contact for guidance on utilising ATDW effectively, from profile quality to product display, and oversees data and tracking, including GA4 configuration, event tagging, and reporting.
BEN SUMMERS - DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER
As the Digital and Marketing Manager for Tourism Whitsundays, Ben manages the website, implements SEO strategies, and supports marketing endeavours.
Ben is the point of contact for guidance on utilising ATDW effectively, from profile quality to product display, and oversees data and tracking, including GA4 configuration, event tagging, and reporting.
Nicole Pascall - OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Nicole plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of Tourism Whitsundays. She provides vital operational and administrative support, assists with enquiries from industry partners, stakeholders, and the public. Nicole also works closely with the Finance Team and Cruise Ambassadors.
Nicole is the point of contact for operational and administrative support, industry, stakeholder and public enquiries, reporting requirements and documentation, and finance administration. She also coordinates with Cruise Ambassadors.
Nicole Pascall - OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Nicole plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of Tourism Whitsundays. She provides vital operational and administrative support, assists with enquiries from industry partners, stakeholders, and the public. Nicole also works closely with the Finance Team and Cruise Ambassadors.
Nicole is the point of contact for operational and administrative support, industry, stakeholder and public enquiries, reporting requirements and documentation, and finance administration. She also coordinates with Cruise Ambassadors.
Jolie Rochell - MARKETING COORDINATOR
Jolie supports Tourism Whitsundays across copywriting, design and digital content. She brings newsletters, blog articles and campaign assets to life, while supporting social media and member-facing materials.
Jolie is the point of contact for EDM and email marketing, copywriting, content creation, and campaign support. She also assists with member and operator communications, delivering clear and consistent messaging across channels.
Jolie Rochell - MARKETING COORDINATOR
Jolie supports Tourism Whitsundays across copywriting, design and digital content. She brings newsletters, blog articles and campaign assets to life, while supporting social media and member-facing materials.
Jolie is the point of contact for EDM and email marketing, copywriting, content creation, and campaign support. She also assists with member and operator communications, delivering clear and consistent messaging across channels.
Emily Neil - Marketing And Administration Assistant
Emily Neil - Marketing And Administration Assistant
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