The Destination IQ 2025 program invites people from all backgrounds to learn, connect and get involved in Queensland’s fastest-growing tourism sector.
Join us in driving the future of First Nations tourism in Queensland – we can’t wait to see you there!
Destination IQ Forum 2025 Program

Shannon Ruska

John-Paul Janke
SBS

Rhonda Appo
Queensland Tourism Industry Council

George Rose
No Limit Boxing

Q&A Faciliator: John-Paul Janke
SBS

Arabella Walker
Wulli Wulli Artist

Braedan Kennedy
First Nations Dreamtime Knockout

George Reuben
First Nations Dreamtime Knockout

Evelyn Kimber
Tourism and Events Queensland

Moderator: Seleena Blackley
Queensland Tourism Industry Council

Cameron Costello
Queensland First Nations Tourism Council

Rob Taylor
Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council

Hon. Andrew Powell MP
Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation

Joey Laifoo
Island Stars

Johnny Murrison
Jarramali

Simon Thornelly
Saltwater Eco Tours

Moderator: Lisa Ruhanen
The University of Queensland

Sarah Lovell
Queensland Government

Dr Terri Janke
Terri Janke and Company

Justin Mohamed

Rob Taylor
Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council

Leah Armstrong

Moderator: Sarah Gardiner
Griffith University

Linc Walker
Independent Indigenous Tourism Operators of Queensland

Birrunga Wiradyuri
Independent Indigenous Tourism Operators of Queensland

Cameron Costello
Queensland First Nations Tourism Council

Fraser Nai

Patricia Bartlett
Cape York Peninsula Lodge

Moderator: Mary-Clare Power

Eugenie Buckley

David Williams
Gillimba

Erin Hatten
Brisbane 2032

Patrick Johnson
Sport Integrity Australia

Moderator: Cameron Costello
Queensland First Nations Tourism Council

Rhonda Appo
Queensland Tourism Industry Council

Rhonda Appo
Queensland Tourism Industry Council

John-Paul Janke
SBS