People On The MoveTasmania born and raised Sarah Clark takes the reins to head the state’s top tourism marketing body.

Tourism Tasmania has a new CEO

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Tasmania born and raised Sarah Clark is now the CEO of Tourism Tasmania.
Tasmania born and raised Sarah Clark is now the CEO of Tourism Tasmania.

Sarah Clark has commenced in the role of CEO of Tourism Tasmania, taking over the helm of the state’s top tourism marketing body as the development of the 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy well underway.

The Tasmanian native has served on Tourism Tasmania’s board since September 2021 and brings significant skills and global experience to the role, having been a leader in the tourism industry specialising in travel and marketing across multiple continents.

In her new role, Clark hopes to drive Tasmania’s vision and plan of being a global leader in sustainable tourism.

“We are a destination on the top of many Australian and international travel lists. People are looking for enriching and meaningful travel experiences and Tasmania is unlike anywhere else in the world," she said.

“I am thrilled to lead the incredible and very capable team at Tourism Tasmania, and work with the wider tourism industry, to drive positive social, cultural and economic impact to Tasmanians through a strong and sustainable visitor economy.”

Clark's recent roles include working at Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, with previous senior roles including leading the global youth business as global general manager at Topdeck Travel, and as vice president for STA Travel in Dallas, leading strategy for air, product, marketing and online performance.

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