Tourism Careers Roadshow
Discover real careers. Build confidence. Get hired

The Tourism and Hospitality Career Roadshows are back in 2026, returning to communities across Queensland with a fresh series of immersive, multi-day events. Through hands-on experiences, behind-the-scenes access and direct recruitment opportunities, participants gain practical insight into tourism and hospitality careers and the confidence to take their next step.

Who can get involved
Secondary school students
School leavers
Jobseekers and career changers
Educators
Parents
Industry
What to expect

Activities may include:

  • Hands-on, rotating skills-based activities

  • Exploration of tourism and hospitality career pathways

  • Engagement with Young Tourism Leaders and industry role models

  • Immersive career experiences using VR and interactive activations

  • Insights into what employers are really looking for

  • Behind-the-scenes tours with local tourism and hospitality operators

  • Interview preparation and job-readiness support

  • Opportunities to participate in real job interviews linked to local vacancies

Roadshow locations 2026

Roadshow locations will vary each year, aligning with regional workforce priorities and the needs of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Townsville

18 – 20 March 2026

Cairns

6 – 7 May 2026

Gladstone

10 – 12 June 2026

Island Special

Dates TBC

Mackay Isaac

Dates TBC

Get in touch

If you would like to learn more about the roadshows or want to get involved, please email [email protected] or phone (07) 3236 1445.

The Career Roadshows are proudly supported by the Queensland Government and Tourism and Events Queensland.