Conventions Leading Cairns Growth

Strong meetings and conventions demand has seen Cairns outstripping other Australian cities in hotel occupancy and yield growth in the first half of 2001. 

The Anderson Hotel Industry Benchmark Survey figures showed Cairns hotels experienced 5.9% growth in occupancy and 7% improvement in yield over the same period in 2000. Only Brisbane of all capital and major provincial cities showed higher performance levels. 

The Director of Hospitality Services at Anderson Mr Rutger Smits said in releasing the report “Cairns has been well supported by meetings and conference demand during the first two quarters in 2001”.

 “Queensland’s overall strong performance was due to a strong events-based calendar and buoyant convention business” Mr Smits said.

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Geoff Donaghy
Managing Director
Cairns Convention Centre
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