Destination Gippsland Limited (DGL) is the independent peak body for the Gippsland Tourism Sector. It is a ‘not for profit’ company limited by guarantee. It is governed by a skills based board of seven.  The Gippsland region incorporates five Regional and one Local Tourism Associations: Prom Country Regional Tourism (South Gippsland), Bass Coast Business and Tourism Partnership, Wellington Regional Tourism Association, West Gippsland Regional Tourism Association, East Gippsland Regional Business & Tourism Association and the Latrobe City Business & Tourism Association (Local Tourism Association).

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sheila O’Sullivan - Chairman
Sheila commenced her working life as a teacher and researcher, before embarking on a 30-year career in advertising, public relations, and public affairs.  She is the founder and recently retired Chair of the award-winning public relations consultancy Socom Pty Ltd. Through her work with Gippsland local councils over many years she has a strong understanding of the economic, environmental and tourism objectives of the councils and their communities. Sheila was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003;  named on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2004;  is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Australia, and is an Honorary Life Fellow of Museum Victoria after serving as a director for 9 years.

Pearl Findlay-James
Pearl runs Chestnut Hill Country Retreat at Swan Reach. She has been a key player in the success of Destination Gippsland Inc, representing Gippsland at the Australian Tourism Export Council.

Steven Hibbard
The former Chief Executive of Lonely Planet (1994-2003) Steve Hibbard has spent his most recent working life as a Non-Executive Director for Parks Victoria with a focus on Nature Based Tourism. He has also been the Director of Business Development for the Executive MBA program at Melbourne Business School (05-07).

Ken Hore
Prior to becoming Tourism Manager at Bass Coast Shire Ken was the CEO of Country Victoria Tourism Council (now Tourism Alliance) responsible for a $6 million Marketing Program. He is also Chairman of Sydney Melbourne Touring.

Richard Longmore
Richard is an accountant and auditor. As Chief Commissioner of Yarra Ranges he was involved in defining the shared tourism interests of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges. He has a special interest in heritage tourism having achieved funding for the Lilydale Museum. Richard has been a part time resident of Gippsland for 20 years.

Val Clulow
Professor Clulow is the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) at RMIT University.  She has a PhD from Melbourne University and Masters Degree from the University of South Australia and spent five years on the Gippsland Area Consultative Committee. Her strategic planning, research skills and business networks will be a great asset to the tourism industry in Gippsland.

Caillin Flint

Caillin Flint is the RACV Inverloch Resort Manager. He holds a Business Degree, and has over 18 years experience in the travel and hospitality industries, and has also spent time in advertising & media.  Caillin brings a wealth of practical industry experience, and a current, on-the-ground perspective to the board of Destination Gippsland.

THE TEAM

Chief Executive Officer
Terry Robinson
Mob:  0428 595 634 
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Marketing & Project Manager
James Archibald
Mob:  0439 575 341 
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Marketing Executive
Elysa Sorahan
Tel: (03) 5655 2044
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Gippsland Tourism Industry Officer
Phoebe Honey
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Company Secretary & Finances
Helen Rose
PO Box 347
Paynesville Vic 3880
Tel:  (03) 5156 1303 
Fax: (03) 5156 1303
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Destination Gippsland Head Office is located at cnr South Gippsland and Silkstone Road, Korumburra, Victoria.

Postal Address : P.O. Box 399, Korumburra, Victoria, 3950
Phone number :  61 3 5655 2044