Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Location: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with the after-party held at The Star Gold Coast
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Dress code: Black tie
Tourism Week wraps up with the Queensland Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony, the industry’s night of nights.
Join operators, leaders and supporters from across the state to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Queensland’s tourism businesses, events and individuals.
Whether you’re an entrant, finalist or proud supporter, it’s a night to come together and celebrate the best of Queensland tourism.
Ticketing
Do I have to be a QTIC member to attend?
No, the Queensland Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony is open to everyone to attend!
What’s included in my ticket?
Pre-dinner drinks, followed by a three-course dinner including drinks.
Will there be early bird discounts?
Yes, QTIC Members can access tickets at the special early bird rate of $239. For non-members, early bird tickets are available at $359.
Not a QTIC Member? Learn more about membership here.
Is there a limit on ticket purchases?
No, there is no limit. Businesses are welcome to purchase as many tickets as they wish.
What if my guest's details change?
Email any changes to ticket holders through to [email protected]
Program and event content
What is Tourism Week
Tourism Week brings Queensland’s tourism industry together on the Gold Coast for three days of conversations, connections and celebration.
It begins with DestinationIQ on Wednesday, followed by DestinationQ on Thursday and wraps up with the Queensland Tourism Awards on Friday.
What time does the Awards Gala Ceremony start?
The Awards Gala Ceremony starts at 6:00pm and concludes at 10pm.
What are the seating arrangements?
The Awards Gala Ceremony is a seated event. There’s an opportunity to provide seating requests when purchasing your tickets and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
What is the dress code?
The Awards Gala Ceremony is a black-tie event.
Will there be livestreaming?
Yes! You can watch the Awards live on QTIC’s Facebook channel.
Do I need to bring my ticket to the event?
No, tickets are not required on the night.
Past highlights
Presenting Partner
Principal Partners
Destination Partner
Venue Partner
Gold Sponsors
Category Sponsors
Supporter
Sustainability Partner
After Party Sponsor
Event Producer
Media Partner
