Address by TEQ
Patricia O’Callaghan, CEO, Tourism Events Queensland

You can view Trish’s presentation HERE.

THRIVE 2030: Supporting the sustainable growth of the regional visitor economy
Grant Ferres, Acting General Manager, Visitor Economy and Client Programs, Austrade

View Grant’s presentation HERE.

A helicopter view of the economy
Rob Cocco, CEO, RDA Greater Whitsundays

View Rob’s presentation HERE.

Crisis Management Planning and Communications
Mark Olsen, CEO, Tourism Tropical North Queensland

View Mark’s presentation HERE.

“Riding the Wave: Mackay’s Strategic Journey to Becoming a Mountain Biking Mecca”
Teona Cousin, Executive Manager Economic Development and Tourism, Mackay Regional Council

Charlotte Prouse, Director, Destination Marketing Store

Ben Andrews, Head of Digital, Destination Marketing Store

Take a look at Mackay Regional Council’s brave,…

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There has been substantial growth in the cruise industry sailing in Australian waters as it continues to recover post-pandemic with almost 50% in total economic impact over the past cruising season. Providing a welcoming visitor experience is paramount to delivering on the expectations of cruise lines and passengers.

Building upon the…

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Regenerative tourism. A marketer’s take on what it is, and how you should evolve your RTO’s strategy for the future of tourism
Dave Hockly, Director, Datastory

In
this thought leadership piece, Dave Hockly will take you through what
regenerative tourism is and how your locals, culture, environment and economy
can all benefit from evolving…

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Regional Events
Linda Tillman, Managing Director, Tilma Group & Co-Founder, Australian Centre for Regional Events; and

Stu Speirs, Director, Silver Lining Strategy

The need to re-think why government invest in events – Stu Speirs

Visitation and subsequent economic impact have long been the primary reason for Government investment in major events.…

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