Lyndel Gray

Lyndel has had a long career in the Australian tourism industry and most recently was the CEO of the NSW Caravan, Camping and Manufactured Housing Industry Association, a role she held for 13 years.

She was Executive Director Tourism at Destination NSW following the merger of the State’s Tourism and Major Events agencies, after heading up Tourism NSW for three years from 2008 – 2011.

Prior to joining Tourism NSW, Lyndel was Executive General Manager, Western Hemisphere at Tourism Australia, and responsible for its Americas, UK/ Europe, New Zealand, South Africa and Middle East operations. She also held senior executive roles with Tourism Australia in the USA for fourteen years, from 1987 – 2001, based in New York and Los Angeles.

Lyndel’s significant contribution to the Industry was recently acknowledged when she was awarded the Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the 2024 NSW Tourism Awards.

Lyndel is also a member of the Board of Surfing NSW and holds the role of Deputy Chair.