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Tourism growth in Tropical North Queensland

Overview

Tropical North Queensland is undergoing a period of significant tourism expansion, supported by over $295 million in infrastructure investment. International visitor spending reached a record $1.3 billion for the year ending March 2026, a 27.6% increase from the prior year.

Major ongoing projects include an $85 million Skyrail Rainforest Cableway upgrade, a $60 million Skyhaven accommodation development at Cairns Airport, the Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort & Spa, a $59 million Wangetti Trail, and a $40 million redevelopment of Double Island by the Morris Group.

To manage long-term growth, the region has approved the TNQ 2045 Destination Management Plan, which aims for $10 billion in visitor expenditure by 2045.

Entities

Tourism Tropical North Queensland · Tropical North Queensland · Mark Olsen · The Bahamas · Queensland Government

Timeline

4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Tourism sectors in Tropical North Queensland and The Bahamas report record growth
Tropical North Queensland and The Bahamas report record tourism performance, driven by increased international visitor spending and rising stopover arrivals through mid-2026.
10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Tropical North Queensland sees $295 million in tourism investment
Tropical North Queensland reports record international visitor spending of $1.3 billion and over $295 million in ongoing tourism infrastructure investments.

Sources

bahamasb2b.com · karryon.com.au · thenassauguardian.com · traveltalkmag.com.au · travelweekly.com.au · ttgasia.com · znsbahamas.com