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The Queensland tourism industry is mourning the death of Stephen Gregg, the former Cairns airport CEO and chair of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ).
Mr Gregg was 73. He died at his home on the Sunshine Coast.
Current TTNQ Chair, Ken Chapman, said Queensland tourism has lost a great friend and an inspirational leader.
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“A truly wonderful human being, Stephen Gregg was a champion of the tourism industry throughout his stellar career over more than 40 years.
“Nobody has held such recognised leadership in Queensland tourism for so long and with such success.
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Mr Gregg held roles including CEO of Tourism Queensland, Dreamworld, chair of Tourism and Events Queensland, chair of Queensland Rail, and chair of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC).
Current QTIC Chair, Elsa Dalessio, said Mr Gregg had made an enormous contribution to the tourism industry.
“His quiet leadership and thoughtful resolve touched many within our nation’s tourism sector.
“The various significant outcomes he achieved for tourism will have a ripple effect that stretches across generations.
“Stephen was this gentle giant of industry, a man who made friends easily, and whose counsel was sought regularly.
“His considered, collaborative and ever supportive engagement with our industry will be sadly missed by all of us.”
James Dixon was deputy chair at TTNQ during Mr Gregg’s time there. Mr Dixon said he was one of the greatest tourism minds.
“Steve’s forward thinking always amazed me.
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“What I loved about Stephen Gregg was that it was never about him, but about what was best for the industry so that it would prosper.
“Tourism lost a great one today.”
Mr Gregg is survived by his wife Christine, four children, and six grandchildren.
Main points
- Stephen Gregg has died at the age of 73
- Tourism industry says it has lost a great friend and an inspirational leader
- Mr Gregg is a former Cairns airport CEO and chair of TTNQ
