Three flagship events. One powerful week for Queensland tourism
From First Nations leadership at the Destination IQ Forum, to strategy at DestinationQ, to celebrating excellence at the Queensland Tourism Awards – Tourism Week brings our industry together to learn, connect and champion Queensland’s visitor economy.
Held 4 – 6 November 2026 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
– Hear the latest trends shaping demand, product and workforce.
– Discover innovations and practical ideas you can take back to your business.
– Build high-value connections across regions, sectors and government.
– Celebrate the people and projects powering Queensland tourism.
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The week at a glance
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Queensland’s foremost First Nations tourism forum.
Thursday 5 November 2026
Strategy, policy and priorities for a competitive Queensland.
Friday 6 November 2026
Gala celebration of industry excellence.
Past highlights
Driving a sustainable Tourism Week
EarthCheck and QTIC are teaming up for Tourism Week to champion sustainable events.
As attendees, we all play a role in shaping what a responsible Tourism Week looks like. You still want inspiring keynotes, great connections and a seamless experience – but you also want to reduce your footprint and see sustainability in action.
Sustainability starts before you arrive. Visit the EarthCheck website for simple ways to plan with purpose and reduce your impact.