The Board has high level representation of all Tourism sectors, the Council and other tourism experts and through offering strategic guidance to Bournemouth Tourism, the Bournemouth Partnership’s Economic Forum, the tourist industry and the Council.

The Bournemouth Tourism Management Board representatives are:

Chair: Mike Francis
Vice Chair: James Eels

Tourism Officers:
Rep: Mark Smith
Rep: Jon Weaver
Deputy : Roger Parker
Deputy : Paula Wells

Accommodation
Rep: Alison Gandolfi
Deputy: Des Simmonds

Transport
Rep: Alex Carter
Deputy: Andrew Smith

International Education Forum
Rep: Alan Fyall
Deputy: David Vann

Conference:
Rep: Clive Tyers
Deputy: Karina Gregory

Leisure and Attractions
Rep: Andy Price
Deputy: James Eels

Town Centre
Rep: Rosemary Classon
Deputy: Roger Parker

Councillors:
Cllr Bob Chapman
Cllr Beverley Dunlop
Cllr Christopher Rochester
Cllr John Beesley

Events:
Gina Mackin

Co-opted members:
Pam Donnellan - Chief Executive Bournemouth Borough Council
Tony Williams - Executive Director, Bournemouth Borough Council
Malcolm Bell - South West Tourism
Graham Richardson - Poole Tourism
Rob Peters - South West of England Regional Development Agency
Mike Holmes - Head of Planning & Transport, Bournemouth Borough Council

In addition to programmed Tourism Business Plan activities and work monitored by existing sector groups, The BTMB Key Strategic Priorities for 2007 are:

1) Increased PR - Higher profile for Bournemouth.

2) Night Time Economy - Improved management.

3) Major Event Development - Air Festival business planning for 2008.

4) Westover Road - Development brief.

5) Transport Links - Improved information
at Travel Interchange.

6) Stronger voice on regional & national issues, plans & policies - Consultation and input into all policies and plans.