Janet Mackay has directed TRC for over 25 years, leading more than 800 projects worldwide and earning multiple awards for her planning, innovation, and overall business leadership.

Known for her thorough and adaptive approach, Janet is a prominent leader in regional destination and visitor planning, sustainable tourism, and Indigenous tourism development. Sought after for her practical and strategic advice, she has extensive experience with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous tourism across Australia, New Zealand and Pacific collaborating with governments, agencies, stakeholders, and various tourism sectors to develop diverse attractions, infrastructure, services, and interpretations.

Strengths

• Effective consultation, leadership, and mentoring abilities
• Strategic planning for regional destinations and nature- and culture-based tourism
• Supporting Indigenous communities to achieve their cultural, social, and economic goals through sustainable tourism

Project Highlights

INDIGENOUS TOURISM

• Dambimangari Visitor Plan
• Nangenala Cultural Centre Review Existing Feasiblity Business Case

STRATEGIC DESTINATION PLANNING

• Palm Island Tourism Master Plan
• Gippsland Destination Management Plan
• Booderee National Park Destination Management Plan
• Destination Central West NSW Visitor Economy Infrastructure Strategy
• Cape York and the Great Dreaming Track Experience Development Plan
• Hamilton Waikato Destination Management Plan

TRAILS DEVELOPMENT

• Great Lakes Great Walk and Aquatic Trails Feasibility Assessment and Master Plan
• Concept plan and design for Adventure cycling in Tjoritja/ West MacDonnell National Partk – Red Centre Adventure Ride
• Wiradjuri Walking Trail Master Plan
• Shiraz to Shore Business Case and Hunter Cycle Tourism Strategy
• Adelaide Wine Capital Cycle Trail Feasibility study