Bowen Tourism and Business is calling for nominations to join the committee and has set the date and venue for the Annual General Meeting.
The not-for-profit Local Tourism Organisation has about 200 members, comprising tourism and non-tourism businesses.
The organisation is responsible for operating the Bowen Visitor Information Centre next to the Big Mango and the Information Booth at Bowen’s Front Beach.
The centres are run by a small but dedicated team of dedicated staff and volunteers
Any profits made are used to promote and market Bowen, Collinsville, and greater Whitsunday region.
The strategic direction of Bowen Tourism and Business is set by a volunteer committee.
Jenn Honnery has been the Chair of the committee for seven years and is proud of the growth of the business and achievements of the organisation.
“It’s been a privilege to support the team of staff and volunteers at Bowen Tourism and Business and witness the evolution of the organisation and the services provided to visitors.
“The Visitor Information Centre at the Big Mango is certainly one of the most successful in Queensland and is a true credit to the dedicated and innovative team and management committee.”
So far, 2025 has been a great year for the organisation with Bowen being named the Top Tourism Town in Queensland, the Big Mango being named the “Best Big Thing” in Queensland and the Big Mango taking out the bronze award for Tourist Attractions at the recent Tourism Whitsundays awards.
Being named the Visitor Information Centre of the Year at the annual Queensland Information Centre’s Association (QICA) conference was another highlight.
The organisation’s AGM will be held at “360 on the Hill” at Flagstaff Hill in Bowen on Thursday, November 27.
All members are invited to attend and are also invited to nominate for the committee.
The nomination close on November 12.
Contributed with thanks to Manager of Bowen Tourism & Business Leanne Abernethy
Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy and Chair of the committee, Jenn Honnery with the Bronze award for the Big Mango at the recent Tourism Whitsundays awards.
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