Deputy Director-General of Tourism at the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI)
Bridget Woods is the Deputy Director-General of Tourism at the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI). Over a career spanning more than 30 years, she has guided tourism development and strategy both within Australia and on the global stage.
Before joining DETSI, Bridget spent five years as Director of Destination Development at NEOM in Saudi Arabia, where she led the Tourism Development portfolio for one of the world’s most ambitious tourism projects. She also served as Director of Tourism and Events at Townsville Enterprise, developing strategies that positioned Townsville as a leading Queensland destination. With extensive hands-on experience managing growth strategies for tourism ventures across Queensland and Western Australia, Bridget combines a deep understanding of Queensland’s tourism landscape with global expertise in destination development.
At DETSI, she is driving the Destination 2045 Strategy, championing regional growth and preparing Queensland for future opportunities such as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
