Queensland tourism entrepreneur Todd Parker has been recognised and thanked by Tourism Queensland for the valuable contribution he has made to Queensland’s tourism industry. The founder and present Managing Director of Parker Travel Collection received the 2012 Wendy Hall Achievement Award, an award which recognises the achievements of former Tourism Queensland employees who have gone on to do great things in the industry.

Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said Todd was a wonderful ambassador for Queensland’s tourism industry. “Todd has forged life-long business relationships with influential international buyers which in turn has generated huge business for Queensland,” Mr Hayes said. On accepting the award Mr Parker said it was a great honour to receive the award and work in such a fantastic industry.