
Craig Davidson
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 of 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.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:30
Closing Keynote Panel: Unlocking economic growth through the 2032 Games
Leveraging the Games to boost tourism, major events and Queensland’s global profile
Capitalising on precinct and venue development to drive ongoing economic activity and investment
Embedding legacy outcomes into urban renewal projects that strengthen local economies and community value
Exploring how public and private partners can collaborate to maximise trade, jobs and long-term economic growth across Queensland
Moderator: Estella Rodighiero, CEO, Regional Development Australia Gold Coast
Eugénie Buckley, Deputy Director-General, Olympic and Paralympic Games Office, Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games
Craig Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism and Events Queensland
Amanda Yeates, Former Chief Executive Officer, SunCentral Maroochydore
Luke Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Artemus Group and Howard Smith Wharves
Julia Scodellaro, Chief Executive Officer, South Bank Corporation
