International recovery for the region and leveraging our strengths as a sustainable destination
Join us for a full day of future-focused ideas, discussions and stories delivered by speakers with extensive backgrounds in tourism, government, airlines, inbound, wholesale and beyond.
The year of accessible tourism and international recovery will underpin the conference theme. We will inspire you with our region’s progress in attracting sustainable travellers and the continual elevation of our First Nations tourism story.
At the My Queensland TNQ Tourism Conference you’ll be among industry from across the region. Connect with peers, local suppliers, talk with our speakers and the members of the TTNQ team. When the presentations are done, we’ll help you break the ice with our tourism happy hour. Leave feeling connected and inspired to take your business’s marketing efforts to the next level.
Sessions include
Session 1: International Destination and Trade Marketing
In this session, we will hear insights from an aviation, destination, and trade marketing perspective. Speakers include representatives from Tourism Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland, Virgin Australia, Dentsu, Expedia, Trip.com and My Qld Holidays.
Session 2: Sustainability
Our conference last year provided the foundation for the region’s sustainability journey. This session will focus on the progress made to date, new programs and toolkits that are available, and how we as a region can continue to strive to fulfil our vision of being a global leader in nature-based and ecotourism. Speakers include experts from Business Chamber Queensland and our Indigenous cluster group.
Session 3: Accessibility
The year of Accessible Tourism has put a spotlight on the untapped value and potential of this sector. This session will provide valuable insights into what defines accessible visitors and how our industry can leverage the opportunities. Speakers will include experts from the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Vacayit.
Networking: Happy hour – Sponsored by Tourism Australia
Compare notes with your industry colleagues during the networking session at the end of the conference. The networking drinks are proudly sponsored by Tourism Australia.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Speaker announcements! More to come…
Local service providers
During the breaks at our conference, visit the catering hub and connect with our local service providers. These TTNQ Corporate Supporters of Tourism members play an essential role in servicing and supporting the Tropical North Queensland tourism industry.
Program
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns | 31 May 2023
9:00 | Arrival, registration and refreshments
9:30 | Welcome & Session 1 – International Destination and Trade Marketing speakers, including panel discussions and morning tea
Lunch
1:30 | Session 2 – Sustainability update
Afternoon Tea
3:00 | Session 3 – Accessibility panel discussion and networking
5:00 | Conclusion
[please note the program is subject to change]
Cost
Members $80 per person*
Non-Members $140 per person*
*Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and networking drinks
Champion of Tourism Members receive 2 complimentary tickets. A promo code has been sent to your organisation to access the complimentary tickets. Contact Kahlia Pepper for registration questions or issues.