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Find Your Future

Get a mentor who's
already doing
what you want to do.

Hotel GMs. Tourism directors. Business owners. Six months with someone who'll show you how they got there and help you do the same.

12+ Mentors6 SessionsPerth CBD VenuesFrom $65

Supported By

Tourism WA
SKIWA Networking Event
Industry Leaders
Mentoring Session
1-on-1 Guidance
Group Shop
Cohort Connection

"I was full of ideas but didn't know how to shape them into a clear path. Six months later, I had a clear vision and the confidence to shape my own path."

Callum C.2025 Mentee • Events

What You Get

Benefit 01

Your Own Mentor

Matched with a hotel GM, business owner, or industry director. They answer your career questions, make introductions, and show you what actually matters. Six months, not one coffee.

Benefit 02

6 Industry Sessions

Workshops at Pan Pacific Perth, Hub Elizabeth Quay, and Perth Convention Centre with guest speakers from across WA tourism. Leadership, service excellence, career strategy — then you debrief it all with your mentor.

Benefit 03

The Network

25 mentees. 12+ mentors. Guest speakers. By October, you know the people who make hiring decisions.

Benefit 04

Two Scholarships

Can't cover the fee? Two fully sponsored places are awarded each intake. Genuine access, no barriers — just bring the ambition.

The 2026 Cohort

Real Industry
Mentors.

Dushy Wanigatunga

Dushy Wanigatunga

Cluster General Manager

Accor Apartments & Realty WA

Connect
Tanja Coyne

Tanja Coyne

People & Culture Manager

Accor (Mercure Perth & ibis Perth)

Connect
Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell

Owner/Operator

Best 4 Travel

Connect
Kathy Purves

Kathy Purves

Training & Recruitment Manager

Connected Travel

Connect
Margaret R Wilson

Margaret R Wilson

Foundation Chair & Life Member

CMW Management

Connect
Terry Austen

Terry Austen

Group General Manager — Hospitality

TenGolf Group

Connect
Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Principal

CF Global (Australia)

Connect
George Booth OAM

George Booth OAM

Tourism Icon

Former Deputy Chairman, WA Tourism Commission

Connect

Program Investment

$65AUD

Student Entry

$185AUD

Industry Professional · Includes SKAL Membership

Subsidised by Tourism WA

Two fully sponsored places available each intake — no barriers, just ambition.

Actual Program Value

$5,000+

6 Industry Sessions$2,100
1-on-1 Mentoring$2,400
Networking Events$500+

Delivered by SKAL International

SKAL
Tourism WA

Who It's For

Emerging
Leaders.

Students studying hospitality, tourism, or events — no age limit. Or young professionals under 32 already in the industry who want to level up or launch their own venture.

Perth-based. Ready to commit once a month. That's all it takes.

Students $65  ·  Professionals $185 (includes SKAL membership)  ·  2 fully sponsored places each intake

Limited to 25 Spots

MAR 13

Applications Close

Final deadline for all submissions

APR 21

Opening Night

Meet your mentor & cohort at Pan Pacific

MAY — AUG

Mentoring Program

Monthly 1-on-1 sessions + workshops

OCT 15

Graduation

Celebrate your transformation

Don't Miss Out

Ready to
Accelerate?

Only 25 spots available for the 2026 intake.
Applications must close March 13.

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