OUR COMMITTEE
Amanda Johns
Vice-Chair
Amanda is a locally born Silver Accredited Tour Guide. Following more than 25 years in the finance industry, she set up her business "Tours of Guernsey" and has been providing tours to both visitors and locals over the last few years.
She has a particular interest in the Occupation period of our history, and is a Committee Member for the Channel Islands Occupation Society (Guernsey Branch), and an active volunteer with Festung Guernsey.
Andy Ison
Committee Member
Up until a few years ago Andy operated a group of 7 tourist attractions within Europe. He now runs Guernsey Pearl and an additional 3 Jewellery shops in Guernsey.
He is a partner in Essential Guernsey which produces maps and guides for incoming Guernsey tourists.
Owner of Guernsey Overseas Recruitment which brings in staff to work in the tourist industry from Asia.
Travels extensively within Asia and a keen badminton player.
Chris Meinke
Committee Member
Chris is an entrepreneur, having run his own businesses in commerce and finance for over 50 years. Established fiduciary group with worldwide offices. Former St Peter Port Douzenier.
Currently Marketing Director, Island RIB Voyages, providing water-based eco-tours and thrill rides.
David Willcocks
Committee Member
David is Locally born and has worked in many sectors of the tourism industry from starting work at Guernsey's Royal Hotel as a teenager. He is an active player within the public transportation of Guernsey.
David has been involved in many British & Irish council transportation on the island, been on hand during Guernsey music festivals and pride events dealing with the transporting needs.
He is a director of DJW Group, who deals with incoming visitors to the islands of Guernsey and arranged cruise ship port handling, is also a close protection officer. In 2023 David became a director of Lambourne Taxis and Luxibus, this is where most of his passion goes into, along with his passion for what he calls Guernsey PLC.
Jane Barnes
Secretary & Committee Member
Jane together with her husband Danny are the founders of Camp de Reves Glampsite, established in 2020 with a strong focus on sustainability and working in harmony with nature. Their eco-friendly approach offers an environmentally conscious holiday experience for both locals and tourists, whilst promoting the natural beauty and wildlife of Guernsey and the associated activities available.
Simon de la Rue
Committee Member
Simon is a director of the Little Big Hotel Group who own and manage three hotels, the Fleur du Jardin, Les Douvres and Peninsula hotels. Simon is also a director and co-founder of Blue Parameters, an environmental and sustainability consultancy with a focus on the marine sector.