Marie Watson-Blake

Marie Watson-Blake (August 6, 1927 - April 21, 1993) was a business leader in the tourism and travel industries in Queensland, Australia.

She founded Jetset Travel, and ran its Queensland operation.[1] She had a keen interest in philanthropy and the arts, and was also known as "the woman who led women into Queensland's boardrooms".[2]

At the time of her death, she was the deputy chairman of the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation.[3]

The Marie Watson-Blake Awards were named in her honour, for people and companies making an outstanding contribution to Queensland tourism.

Due to her intensive work in business and government, Watson-Blake was made an Officer of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II and the Labor government of Australia.

References

  1. ↑ "Reuben Goossens, Maritime Historian". Ssmaritime.com. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  2. ↑ ZONTA CLUB OF BRISBANE INC, 40TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER ADDRESS, UNITED SERVICES CLUB, WOMEN'S DAY, 5 OCTOBER 2011
  3. ↑ "ParlInfo - ESTIMATES COMMITTEE E : 26/08/1993 : DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM : Program 1-Tourism". Parlinfo.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 2013-10-05.


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