About Us
Board Members
Mr John Sweetman AM (Chair)
Principal, John Sweetman & Associates
John has over 30 years experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, working with peak bodies and with industry both in Victoria and nationally. John was the foundation Executive Officer of the Victorian Tourism Industry Council. As Managing Director of J Sweetman & Associates Pty Ltd, he continues to work across the tourism and hospitality industries and with industry sector associations. John is the Chairman of the Tourism Accreditation Board of Victoria, SSV and Deputy Chair of Service Skills Australia. John was recognised for his contribution to the tourism industry in the 1996 Australia Day Honours.
Mr Ian Blandthorn (Deputy Chair)
National Assistant Secretary, Shop Distributive and Employees Association
Ian has been National Assistant Secretary of the Shop Distributive and Employees Association for 17 years and commenced work with them in 1981. Ian has held various positions on boards and committees which spans many years but most currently he is chair of the National WRAPS Industry Advisory Committee. He is Chair of Service Skills Australia.
Ms Sandra Campitelli
General Manager, Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Association
Sandra has been General Manager of the Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Association for 10 years and has recently taken on the role of Executive Director for the Hardware Association of Victoria. Sandra holds various positions on boards and committees including SSV, Service Skills Australia and the Curriculum Maintenance Board for WRAPS. Prior to this role Sandra worked in varying capacities within the industry, including owning her own business and working for L'Oreal and Schwarzkopf whilst undertaking a Bachelor of Training and Education.
Mr Anthony McIntosh
CEO, Tourism Alliance
Anthony began a five year career with the City of Melbourne in 2002 initially as a human resources consultant. A series of project roles followed, including managing the City's local laws team through structural change, and devising and implementing the 'Workforce Management Strategy' for Council's Commonwealth Games Unit. In June 2005, he moved into Council's Tourism Melbourne team in the role of Program Manager Operations involving overseeing the City's seven visitor information programs, inclusive of the Melbourne Visitor Centre (Federation Square), the Melbourne Visitor Booth (Bourke Street Mall) and the City Ambassador Program. Having commenced at TAV in September 2007, Anthony sits on several industry Boards and committees inclusive of Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (Victoria, Chair), Outdoor Recreation Centre, SSV, Tourism Accreditation Australia Limited, and Monash University Tourism Research Advisory Board.