Adventure Queensland Industry and Members

01/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Samantha Porter, Founder of Aussie Bucket List, to our speaker line-up for the 2026 Adventure Tourism Conference!

Samantha brings a unique perspective on how modern travellers discover, research and choose their next adventure — and what tourism businesses can do to turn that inspiration into bookings.

From emerging travel trends and youth preferences to digital behaviour and creator content, Sam knows what captures travellers’ attention before they book.

📱 Discover what today’s travellers are looking for — and how to turn inspiration into action.

📅 22 October 2026
📍 The Island Gold Coast

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — secure your place!
https://adventuretourismawards.com.au/

30/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bookme back as a sponsor of the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards! This year they are the sponsor for the award pre drinks.

Bookme continues to show their support for the adventure tourism industry event — and we’re incredibly grateful to have them back on board.

Their ongoing support helps us kick off the celebrations in style, bringing our industry together to catch up, connect and raise a glass before the Awards begin.

📅 22 October 2026
📍 The Island Gold Coast

28/09/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Allsop Bunting back as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🎉

Their continued support means so much, and we’re delighted to have them alongside us once again as we celebrate the incredible people, businesses and experiences shaping adventure tourism across Australia and New Zealand.

Thank you, Allsop Bunting, for your ongoing support of the Awards and our industry.

🍸 007 Glamour | Black Tie
📅 22 October 2026
📍 The Island Gold Coast

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

24/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Belinda Sanders to the speaker line-up for this year’s Adventure Tourism Conference!

With more than 30 years of experience across radio, television, newspapers and digital media, Belinda is an accomplished broadcaster, journalist, communications leader and MC.

A former ABC and Seven Queensland journalist, Belinda brings a wealth of experience in storytelling, regional communities, tourism and connecting people through conversation.

🎙️ Come hear Belinda share her insights and experience on 22 October at The Island Gold Coast.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — secure your place!
https://adventuretourismawards.com.au/

23/09/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome HERO back as our Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🎉

HERO has been a valued supporter of the Awards, and we’re excited to have them alongside us once again as we celebrate the incredible people, businesses and experiences shaping adventure tourism across Australia and New Zealand.

We’re proud to have HERO on board and look forward to celebrating together on what promises to be an unforgettable night!

🍸 007 Glamour | Black Tie with a Licence to Impress
📅 22 October 2026
📍 The Island Gold Coast

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
https://adventuretourismawards.com.au/

21/09/2026

We’re excited to announce Giselle Moor as one of our speakers for the 2026 Adventure Tourism Conference.

A Sydney-based speaker, writer and adaptive athlete, Giselle brings a powerful first-hand perspective on accessibility, inclusion and adventure travel.

After becoming disabled, Giselle spent 13 months travelling through 17 countries, experiencing the realities of accessibility across the world. Today, she shares her story and insights on what genuine inclusion looks like and how we can create experiences that are accessible to more people.

🌏 Join us on 22 October at The Island Gold Coast and hear Giselle’s unique perspective on making adventure more inclusive.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — secure your place!
https://adventuretourismawards.com.au/

02/08/2026

🌮🍹 A fantastic evening in Cairns!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Adventure Queensland Networking Night at Mexicairns.

It was great to catch up with industry friends, make new connections, and share ideas in such a beautiful setting. A special thank you to Pete and Dan and the entire Mexicairns team for your wonderful hospitality, delicious food, and those amazing margaritas! 🍸🌴

We love bringing our industry together and appreciate everyone who took the time to come along. We can't wait to see you at our next networking event!

14/07/2026

Have you heard? Voters could now Win $1,500! 🌟

Yep that's right - to make voting even more exciting to promote this year, everyone who votes goes into the draw to win:

✈️ $1,500 Travel Dollars

The prize can only be redeemed with businesses that have entered the Adventure Tourism Awards and are is the lucky winners choice.

It's a fantastic incentive to encourage your customers to jump online and vote.

📅 Voting closes: Sunday 4 October 2026

👉 VOTE NOW https://adventuretourismawards.us.launchpad6.com/2026

07/07/2026

🤝 Learn by day. Celebrate by night.

The Youth Tourism Conference & Adventure Tourism Awards bring together the brightest minds and biggest names in youth and adventure tourism.

Gain valuable industry insights, connect with peers and celebrate the businesses and individuals shaping the future of our sector.

📍 21–22 October | Gold Coast

Secure your tickets now!

Register for "Adventure Tourism Conference & Awards 2026" hosted by Adventure Queensland

02/07/2026

🍸 Stay Where the Industry Stays

Make the most of your YTC & ATAs experience with exclusive industry rates at The Island Gold Coast.

Home to this year's 007-inspired Adventure Tourism Awards Gala Dinner, The Island is the perfect place to stay, connect and celebrate.

Rooms are limited, so book early!

👉 https://www.adventuretourismawards.com.au/about-the-conference/accommodation/