Craig Davidson

Background

About Craig Davidson

For more than 35 years Craig has worked in and on the Australian tourism industry extending across Australia and many International locations, culminating in a unique depth of experience across a broad variety of industry sectors- Hotels & Resorts - SPHC, Resort GM Hamilton Island, EGM Voyages Hotels & Resorts - Experiential & Luxury Accommodation – COO Journey Beyond - rail expeditions, aviation, marine, coach touring, camps & lodges, attractions & dining - Theme Parks & Attractions – CEO Ardent Leisure, Theme Parks & Attractions - National & State Tourism Agencies - Tourism Australia, Destination Gold Coast, Visit Sunshine Coast, Tourism Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Eco Tourism Australia - Tourism Development - EGM Investment Attraction, Aviation and Industry Development - Tourism Australia, NEOM Saudi Arabia (Island Resort Archipelago Development)- Acquisitions & Due Diligence - THSA Advisory - KSL Capital Partners (Baillie Lodges and Huka Lodge acquisition), ROC Partners, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Craig brings extensive knowledge across operations, marketing & sales, strategy, teams, people & culture, finance, systems, and compliance & safety. He is a strong communicator with an adept ability to foster relationships built on partnership and trust. Craig is well connected and has a strong standing in the tourism industry enabling collaboration with government and private sectors, industry partners and tourism bodies. He is passionate about Indigenous culture and has been involved in operating and developing indigenous tourism experiences throughout his career. As a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Craig has held Chair and Director roles in regional tourism organisations including the position of interim CEO Visit Sunshine Coast. In Craig you will find a diverse and unique understanding of the tourism industry who can leverage commercial and sustainable outcomes on your behalf.