Delivered by QTIC, in partnership with the Queensland Government and Tourism and Events Queensland, the free to attend DestinationQ Forum is Queensland’s leading annual tourism industry conference.
The forum brings together industry leaders from across the state to consider the future of tourism, discuss key priorities to keep Queensland competitive as a destination, discover the latest trends, and explore opportunities for the years ahead.
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Luxury Escapes is the trusted advisor of the world’s best escapes, with VIP inclusions accessible across 8 million+ members globally.
Together with our leading partners, we deliver luxurious stays, cruises, tours, 2,700+ experiences and flights, as well as a best-in-market user experience with our brand-new app, TripPlanner and Curated Trips, featuring itineraries that make our members next escape effortless.
We promote our partnerships across all media channels, using print, OOH and TV advertising across Australia and New Zealand, daily EDMs delivered to our global database and via digital and social media to generate invaluable coverage.
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Accor are far more than a worldwide leader. They are more than 330,000 Talents placing people at the heart of what they do and nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the operator of Brisbane Airport (BNE), is a private, unlisted Queensland company that proudly takes on the challenge of connecting Australia to the world.
My Queensland is part of the award-winning Ignite Travel Group, Australia’s leading travel distribution platform.
We complement supplier distribution channels by delivering experience-rich packages that both inspire customers and create new volumes for our partners. Our selection of Queensland holidays are perfectly packaged with exclusive bonus value inclusions that customers can’t get anywhere else, like room upgrades, resort credits, dining, local experiences and so much more.
Since our establishment in 2005, My Queensland has sent over 500,000 passengers to the Sunshine State, a result achieved through our intimate knowledge of the industry and unrivalled distribution network.
As the world’s leading travel platform, Expedia Group Media Solutions is proud to partner with Tourism and Events Queensland promoting tourism across the state and connecting world class destinations, experiences, and properties to millions of travellers in Expedia Group’s worldwide network. We are delighted to be a key sponsor of DestinationQ and continue supporting Tourism and Events Queensland to achieve its objectives and showcase the incredible diversity of Queensland to the world.
Griffith University is Australia’s leading tourism university and is ranked No.1 in Australia and No.4 in the world in the most recent Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. It is one of only two universities in Australia to receive an ERA 5, indicating tourism research at Griffith University is well above world standards.
Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) is Australia’s largest tourism research institute with over 130 academic, adjunct and PhD members from tourism and tourism-related disciplines, such as technology, economics, architecture, planning and environmental sciences.
Made by operators, for operators – Founded in 1999 by a group of tour operators, ResPax was created to streamline tourism operations. Our mission is to support operators in the experience sector and travel agents, helping them grow their businesses. With 25 years of research and development, ResPax offers customisable software solutions to meet your business needs, ensuring efficient management and revenue growth while connecting clients to millions of potential customers worldwide.
Owned by Trinity Software Australia, a private company headquartered in Cairns, Australia, ResPax is a Microsoft Business Partner, a Google accredited agency, and a Google Channel partner. Our software ensures that each tour and activity is carefully packaged to appeal to its target segment, providing a superior booking experience for customers. In 2023, Trinity Software Australia expanded its capabilities by acquiring LIVN, further enhancing our offerings and industry reach.
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Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) is an ever-evolving dining and entertainment destination that brings this diversity of food, music and community together. Since opening, HSW has transformed one of Brisbane’s most historical sites to create a world-class tourism, recreation, entertainment, and events destination.
NRMA Parks and Resorts manages 59 holiday parks and resorts across Australia, including twelve in Queensland from its national office in Coolangatta, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NRMA, Australia’s largest member-owned motoring and tourism organisation.
The Star’s purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations and aims to deliver unique and memorable tourism and hospitality experiences.
We welcome millions of guests every year across our three properties – the recently opened The Star Brisbane at Queen’s Wharf; The Star Gold Coast, which is currently being expanded with the addition of two new world-class hotels; and The Star Sydney.
We are proud to have invested billions of dollars in new tourism assets and to be as an employer of thousands of Queenslanders.
There’s no bigger, prouder champion of all the fun Queensland has to offer.
Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) is the Regional Tourism Organisation for Brisbane and its surrounding areas, including Redlands Coast, Scenic Rim, Moreton Bay, Logan, and Ipswich.
BEDA works closely with government and private sector organisations to enhance and promote the Brisbane brand globally, drive visitation, attract investment and talent, and grow local business through training and grants.
Brisbane’s $10.7 billion visitor economy represents one of the most significant growth opportunities for Queensland over the next decade and BEDA is proud to showcase Brisbane as Australia’s lifestyle capital and future host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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EarthCheck is the world’s leading benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. Since 1987, we’ve helped businesses, communities and governments to deliver science-backed and sustainable outcomes – because what’s Good for Business is also Good for the Planet.
Moreton Hire has established an extensive collection of products and a wide range of services that enables our team to deliver premium and innovative exhibition and event solutions.
For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with live music, venues, and events across Queensland, ticketing major events like Big Red Bash and Caloundra Music Festival. Oztix offers custom ticketing solutions, audience growth through a 5-million-strong database, and comprehensive event support.