Queensland National Trust appoints new Head of Heritage and Environmental Services

February 6, 2023

The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) has appointed Noel Langdon as the new head of Heritage and Environmental Services.

With an enduring commitment to tourism, the arts, history, Indigenous education and the not-for-profit sector, Langdon has a passion for the preservation of Australia’s heritage and history and ensuring that iconic properties are authentically preserved.

National Trust of Australia (Queensland) also advises that he is cognisant of the importance that they remain relevant to contemporary Australia by being presented and made easily available for all Australians to embrace and enjoy.

Langdon’s career in private enterprise has included ownership of hotels, cafes and restaurants. He has also managed some of Australia’s largest and nest known tourism businesses.

In addition, Langdon (pictured) has provided industry consultancy services to commercial enterprises and both State and Federal Government agencies on a range of matters relating to tourism, the arts, planning and respective legislation and regulations.

Langdon has been a Board and Founding Board Member of multiple industry organisations and government committees. In the ACT, he is a Founding Board Member and Secretary of the Canberra Region Tourism Leaders Forum and sits on the ACT Planning System Review Committee.

Langdon is also a Founding Board Member and Secretary of Cultural Attractions of Australia and is a leader in initiatives to recognise and assist tourism, education tourism and the arts throughout Australia.

Announcing the appointment, National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Chief Executive, Jayme Cuttriss commented “we are looking forward to working with Noel to create vibrant and educational guest experiences at our properties. We are so pleased to be increasing our heritage team resourcing to deliver on this.

“At National Trust, we are committed to conserving our natural and cultural heritage throughout the state, for future generations. We are also expanding our environmental services division to help others with the protection of habitats and restoration of bushland and rainforests.

“Noel will also lead the environmental services work team and he will engage community and business partners to assist with our goal to become leaders in heritage and conservation.”

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