Melissa Forbes

Melissa Forbes has extensive experience in marketing and destination management, currently serving as the Executive Director of Marketing at Tourism Western Australia since February 2018. Previous roles include Senior Market Manager for Domestic and New Zealand markets, and Domestic Market Manager at the same organization. Melissa's background includes experience at The City of Swan and the City of Perth, where responsibilities focused on destination marketing. Earlier positions include Public Relations Manager for Voyages Hotels and Resorts and Features Journalist at Community News. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Curtin University and has completed several advanced management and marketing programs at The University of Western Australia and other institutions.