Bob East to chair Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has appointed Bob East as chair, succeeding John O’Sullivan, who held the position for three years.

East is a former chair of Tourism Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland. He currently chairs Experience Co, Australian Venue Co, Leisure Accommodation Collective and the Gold Coast Suns. He also co-founded Mantra Group, which was subsequently acquired by Accor.

TTNQ has also elected Lisa Chambers, chief marketing officer of Cairns Adventure Group, and James Coughlan, founder of Shorex Australia, to its board.