Gold Coast welcomes 80 key delegates to its shores

Destination Gold Coast is currently hosting 80 professional conference organisers, decision-makers, and media representatives this week (June 21-23) for This is Gold Coast fam.

The three-day itinerary showcases the Gold Coast’s newest accommodation and event spaces, as well as fresh experiences and offerings.

Gold Coast’s (pictured) credentials to stage business events continues to grow

Programme highlights include a welcome lunch beachside at Burleigh Pavillion, a future-focused Industry Knowledge Exchange at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and evening showcases at Miami Marketta and Cali Beach Club.

Delegates will also engage with over 30 Gold Coast meeting and accommodation venues and specialist suppliers in a full day of pre-scheduled meetings at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The 80 delegates represent key domestic and international markets including, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Japan. According to Destination Gold Coast CEO Patricia O’Callaghan, the group “represents companies and associations with the potential to generate more than A$40 million (US$27.7 million) in future business events for the city”.

Destination Gold Coast has so far confirmed more than 70 business events for 2022-2023, worth A$95 million in economic value for the city.