Simon Currant Explained

Simon Currant, AM is a tourism developer in Tasmania, Australia. He has served as a director of Tourism Industry Council Tasmania and as a director of Spirit of Tasmania.[1] [2] [3]

His past tourism developments include the Strahan Village, Cradle Mountain Lodge, Peppermint Bay and Pumphouse Point.

He was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001,[4] Tasmanian of the Year in 2004[5] and appointed an honorary Member of the Order of Australia in 2006.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.tourismtasmania.com.au/org/board/index.html Tourism Tasmania Board Information
  2. https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/simon-currant-to-step-down-as-chairman-of-the-tourism-industry-council-of-tasmania/news-story/07734c80ac454c0cfaa263b9f75012ca Simon Currant to step down as chairman of Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania
  3. https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/appalling-lack-of-support-former-tt-line-chairman-on-spirit-of-tasmania-ferry-debacle/ Appalling lack of support: Former TT-Line chairman on Spirit of Tasmania ferry debacle
  4. News: It's an Honour . Australian Government Honour Roll . 2001-01-01 . 2008-10-22 .
  5. News: Victory surprises Tasmanian of the Year . ABC News. 2004-03-13 . 2008-05-29 .
  6. News: It's an Honour . Australian Government Honour Roll . 2006-03-13 . 2008-05-29 .