Business is booming in southeast Queensland, with the Gold Coast a city of progress that is capitalising on its beautiful weather, natural surrounds and easygoing vibe that leaves visitors feeling rejuvenated and inspired.
As you exit Coolangatta Airport and make your way north along Gold Coast Highway, it’s clear to visitors this coastal pocket of sunny southeast Queensland is evolving rapidly. For the city of Gold Coast, which hugs 57km of pristine coastline that meets the Pacific Ocean, its famous skyline is changing shape in front of our eyes.
There is currently major buzz in southeast Queensland, with Brisbane, just 78km up the M1 Pacific Motorway, home of the 2032 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and Gold Coast confirmed to host several sports. While much focus is on the Queensland capital as it builds the infrastructure required to host a major international event, the Gold Coast is also changing at pace, with new business and leisure facilities, a pipeline of new hotels, and growing stature as a major events hub.
AMAZING VENUES
Since 2004, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre has been the epicentre of conferences and events on the Gold Coast. The venue spans 15,000 square metres of exhibition and events space, including a 6000-seat tiered arena, 22 meeting rooms, foyers bathed in natural light, plus 2000 square metres of parklands and external space.
According to Nick Jeffrey, general manager, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the facility is only part of the region’s business events story, with the city and its attractions the real stars of the show.
“The Gold Coast stands at the forefront of Queensland’s business events industry,” he says. “Renowned for world-class venues and unbeatable natural surroundings, the city delivers the complete delegate experience where business, wellbeing and lifestyle come together effortlessly.
“The destination has become a defining part of the delegate experience. Delegates are extending their stays, blending business with leisure, and the Gold Coast is perfectly suited to bring that balance to life. The shift towards experience-driven travel is attracting high-calibre events and the city is redefining what the delegate experience can be.
“More than half of our clients return, and destination is a big part of that story. The Gold Coast leaves a lasting impression that extends well beyond conference walls. Step outside Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and the best of the Gold Coast awaits.
“Everything a delegate needs is within walking distance, with beachside mornings, exceptional dining and first-class accommodation combining to create a setting that inspires purpose and presence.”
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