David Sheldon Email & Phone Number

David Sheldon is a Regional Visitor Economy Advocate-- at Elm Cottage multi award winning accommodation.

• Business Owner

  Elm Cottage Multi Award Winning Accommodation

  Apr 2003 - Present - Tumut, Nsw, Australia

  Elm Cottage was transformed from a drought ravaged overstocked rural property into a multi-award winning rural retreat, Recognised across the globe in providing a luxury rural retreat, a destination in it's own right. Part owner of the Monaro Media GroupDavid is passionate about the development of the Visitor Economy in regional Australia and understands more than most the importance of enabling infrastructure, connectivity and that LGA's and SME's are the foundation stones to the industry. For many years David's has driven the development of the Brindabella link. He has also spoken about the opportunities Snowy Hydro now offers in employment, research and education in regional NSW.Former Chair of FORTO (forum of regional tourism organisations)Former Chair Tourism Tourism Snowy MountainsFormer Chair Australian Regional Tourism Network 2010-2016Member of the National Tourism Forecasting Committee 2014-16Member of the Tourism 2020 working committee 2013-2015Presented and attended ASCOT meetings (twice yearly)Presented and attended State Tourism Ministers meetings (twice yearly).Initiated and led the study into the Value of LGA in the Tourism Industry.Led and presented the value and importance of agri-tourism to Government.Raised the profile of regional tourism to the National Farmers FederationRaised the profile and value of the Visitor Economy at ALGA's annual convention. Sat on CSIRO's working panel on the Development of Regional Australia.