Established under the Tourism NT Act, the Tourism Advisory Board reports to the Minister for Tourism and provides advice on strategic issues facing the Northern Territory’s tourism industry.

The Board concentrates on key national and international trends that will impact on tourism and aims to ensure we are one step ahead of our competitors and prepared for any future impacts.

The Board members include:

• Robyn Holt, Chair
• Col Hughes
• Brad Morgan
• Harry Wilson
• Graham Symons
• John Fitzgerald, Tourism NT Chief Executive Officer

The Minister for Tourism is currently considering additional members to complete the composition of the Advisory Board.

Robyn Holt, Chair

Former CEO Collette Dinnigan, Consultant

Robyn was first appointed to the Tourism Advisory Board in July 2010, on 1st December 2011 Robyn was appointed Chair of the Board for a two year tenure. Robyn Holt was the Managing Director of The Conde Nast Zao in Russia, publishers of RUSSIAN VOGUE, GQ, ARCHITECTUAL DIGEST and the largest European circulating GLAMOUR magazine.  Robyn carries with her more than 25 years experience in journalism, publishing, cosmetics and the fashion industry and is a proven CEO.

Before re-joining Conde Nast in 1999 in Australia, and managing a massive turn-around, Robyn held the position of Managing Director and CEO of Sanofi Beaute Australia for 10 years.  During this time she managed Yves Saint Laurent Beauty and Fashion as well as Oscar de la Renta, Tiffany and Burberry fragrances.

In 2002 Robyn was offered Director General of the biggest emerging market for Conde Nast, International – Russia.  At Yves Saint Laurent, Robyn built a track record of success and earned a reputation as a dynamic business leader. Robyn has the rare and unique combination of journalistic experience, strong business acumen and marketing drive. She is also a published author of a children's book and a Penguin Award winning costume designer for Film.

Col Hughes

Chair, National Tourism Alliance

Col was appointed to the Tourism Advisory Board in May 2006. Col Hughes has held pivotal roles with many aviation companies, including Qantas and Northwest Airlines, based in both Australia and Asia. He is a founding partner of a leading Sydney based aviation management firm, Global Aviation Services.

He has represented the aviation industry on a raft of high level tourism boards and committees, including the Board of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the Board of Australian Travel Agents, the Board of Best Western Hotels, and he currently chairs the National Tourism Alliance and the Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Graham Symons

Commissioner for Public Employment

Graham was appointed to the Tourism Advisory Board in March 2010. Graham was appointed Chief Executive of the Department of Business and Employment in 2009. He is currently the Commissioner for the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment. Graham has held a range of senior management and policy positions in the Northern Territory Government since 1984, including Deputy Under-Treasurer, Chief Executive Territory Housing, and Deputy Chief Executive of the Department of Health and Community Services. Prior to this he worked for the South Australian Government.

Brad Morgan

General Manager, SKYCITY Darwin

Formerly CEO Lassetters Hotel Casino in Alice Springs and prior was CEO of the Broncos Leagues Club, Brisbane. Commercially focussed with significant interest in tourism and leisure. Darwin based.

Harry Wilson

Chair, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management

Chair of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management since 2009. Grandson of Paddy Uluru, a senior custodian of Uluru. Focus is maintaining Aboriginal law in western desert region and supporting Anangu and the park in working together to keep Tjukurpa strong. Based in Central Australia.

John Fitzgerald

Chief Executive Officer, Tourism NT

Mr John Fitzgerald commenced his appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tourism NT, a statutory authority of the NT Government, on 1 February 2011. He has inherent understanding of the Territory having lived here and worked as the Manager of Central Australia and later General Manager of Development Operations for the then Northern Territory Tourist Commission. His previous roles include Tourism Sunshine Coast CEO and Chief Operating Officer of the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre.