06 Jul 2021
Tourism Whitsundays has welcomed a new addition to its team via a federal government funding grant to drive proactive business opportunities for the region’s tourism industry.
Respected brand and product development leader Nicole Riksman has commenced in the role of industry development manager for the Whitsundays – a position made possible through the government’s Recovery for Regional Tourism Fund.
Funding of $3 million was secured by Tourism Whitsundays to deliver a range of regional initiatives, including a Whitsundays product and industry development project, with the appointment of Riksman a critical step in driving this initiative.
With over 12 years of Aussie travel industry experience, Riksman has held a range of senior roles for brands such as Student Flights, Escape Travel and Flight Centre.
Tourism Whitsundays appoints industry development manager
July 5, 2021 10:07
Tourism Whitsundays has welcomed a new addition to its team, via an Australian Government funding grant, to drive proactive business opportunities for the region’s tourism industry.
Nicole Riksman, industry development manager, Tourism Whitsundays
The announcement:
Tourism Whitsundays has welcomed a vital new addition to its team, via an Australian Government funding grant, to drive proactive business opportunities for the region’s tourism industry.
Respected brand and product development leader, Nicole Riksman, has commenced in the role of industry development manager – The Whitsundays, a position made possible through the Federal Government’s Recovery for Regional Tourism Fund, supporting areas reliant on international tourism and adversely impacted by COVID-19.