Adventure Queensland Industry and Members

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/

29/06/2026

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets Are Now Available!

Secure your place at the Youth Tourism Conference & Adventure Tourism Awards and save up to 15% OFF.

Join the industry's biggest celebration of youth and adventure tourism this October on the Gold Coast.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends 31 July.

👉 https://app.glueup.com/event/184081/register/

25/06/2026

🏆 Do you know a business that deserves recognition?

Nominations are now open for the Adventure Tourism Awards 2026.

From accommodation and tours to innovation and sustainability, we're celebrating the businesses and individuals making a lasting impact on youth and adventure tourism across Australia and New Zealand.

📅 Nominations close 13 September.

👉 https://www.adventuretourismawards.com.au/nominate/

22/06/2026

📍 Save the Date

The Youth Tourism Conference & Adventure Tourism Awards are heading to the Gold Coast on 21–22 October 2026.

📅 21 October – Welcome Networking Night
📅 22 October – Youth Tourism Conference
📅 22 October – Adventure Tourism Awards Gala Dinner

Join us at The Island Gold Coast and The Glasshouse for two unforgettable days of learning, networking and celebration.

Secure your early bird tickets NOW and save 15% OFF. Offer ends 31 July 2026.

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Adventure Tourism Awards and Youth Tourism Conference recognises and celebrates the entire youth and adventure industry in Australia and New Zealand.

19/06/2026

🎉 Tickets and nominations are now open for the Youth Tourism Conference & Adventure Tourism Awards 2026!

Join us on the Gold Coast this October as we bring together the very best of Australia's and New Zealand's youth and adventure tourism industry.

🏆 Enter the Awards
🎟️ Secure your ticket
🤝 Connect with industry leaders
💡 Learn from industry experts
🥂 Celebrate excellence

Will we see you there?

Adventure Tourism Awards and Youth Tourism Conference recognises and celebrates the entire youth and adventure industry in Australia and New Zealand.

16/06/2026

Technology adoption remains uneven. Arival research shows that Operators use an average of five systems, many of which are not integrated. Nearly half of operators cite automation as their top technology priority for 2026, followed by system integration. AI adoption is rising quickly, with almost three in four operators researching, experimenting with or using AI, although only one in three reports meaningful results.

Attend Arival in Brisbane to meet the people behind the tech and find the next game changing solution for your business.

Register here -

22–24 June 2026, Arival 360 | Brisbane brings together tour, activity, attraction, and multi-day operators from across Australia, New Zealand, and APAC for an operator-first event focused on technology, distribution and connectivity. Meet and learn from growth-minded peers in tours and attractions...