Chief Executive Officer, Tourism and Events Queensland
Craig Davidson is a respected tourism executive with a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years in the Australian tourism industry. He has broad experience across hotels, resorts, attractions, and nature-based experiences, including Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation, Hamilton Island, Voyages Hotels and Resorts, Ardent Leisure Theme Parks, and Journey Beyond.
Craig headed up Tourism Australia’s Investment Attraction and Industry Development team, including aviation route development and Indigenous tourism product and has extensive experience at board and management level in regional tourism organisations.
He has held numerous board roles during his time in the industry, including six years as a director at Destination Gold Coast. Craig is a tourism graduate with distinction from the QAC, Gatton, Qld (now University of Queensland – Gatton campus) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Craig is results-driven and has a history of building strong teams and organisational culture.
