Stay informed with the latest news, updates and media releases from Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, keeping you connected to industry developments and announcements.
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Australian franchise conferences choose Cairns
Six franchise conferences are being held in Cairns in 2026 attracting 3450 delegates to Tropical North Queensland, including the Body Fit Conference which has returned for the second year in a row.
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Business Events Tropical Showcase highlights new Cairns infrastructure
Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is showcasing the expertise and vibrancy of Tropical North Queensland as an international business events destination on the bureau’s first mission to New Zealand this week.
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Tropical North Queensland targets NZ business events
Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is showcasing the expertise and vibrancy of Tropical North Queensland as an international business events destination on the bureau’s first mission to New Zealand this week.
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Cairns Waterfront Venues a Fit for Franchise Conference
The stunning waterfront location of Cairns and its outdoor venues wowed delegates at the 2025 Body Fit Training (BFT) Conference so much that they will return for their 2026 conference in April.
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Global Aviation Leaders meet in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Cairns has become the first non-capital city to host the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific with more than 350 delegates gathering at the Cairns Convention Centre to discuss the future of aviation on July 30 to August 1.
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New Funding Announced to Drive Business Events Growth in TNQ
Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef has launched a new funding program to attract and secure business events to the region over the next four years, with the initiative projected to deliver a $54 million direct economic impact.
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Cairns secures lucrative international business event
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has beaten destinations around Australia to secure an international business event that will inject $11.68 million into the Cairns regional economy.
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New event spaces and offsite venues keep Cairns fresh
New event spaces at the Cairns Convention Centre and an array of innovative offsite venue options kept the host destination fresh for the third Cannes in Cairns held in June 2024.
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History and nature define Cairns off-site venues
Repurposed historical venues and stunning natural spaces with a World Heritage backdrop are among the off-site venues in ‘Cairns & Great Barrier Reef’.
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Investment in Cairns attracts incentive market
New direct international aviation routes, the $240 million redevelopment of the Cairns Airport, and the $176 million expansion of the Cairns Convention Centre ensure ‘Cairns & Great Barrier Reef’ is well positioned for international business events.
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Palm Cove Tops List of ‘Best Beaches in the World’
Described as the ‘epitome of a tropical paradise’ Tropical North Queensland’s Palm Cove has been crowned best beach in the world by Conde Nast Traveller magazine.
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Resilience attracts large business events in Cairns
The resilience of Tropical North Queensland after record flooding in December has inspired corporations planning incentive events for international destinations this year to move their business to Cairns.