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How Cairns built a $1.67bn business events economy

An investment once viewed as a risky bet on regional Australia has returned $1.67 billion to the Tropical North Queensland economy, underpinning one of Australia’s strongest examples of how business events can diversify regional economies beyond traditional tourism.

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World Ecoacoustics Congress 2026

Cairns wins World Ecoacoustics Congress 2026 with James Cook University Cairns will host the 6th World Ecoacoustics Congress in partnership with James Cook University, bringing

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Group of award recipients posing on stage at the Queensland Tourism Awards, holding circular trophies with a red and white design, against a backdrop of red curtains and a starry display.
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Cairns Convention Centre Wins Gold

Cairns Convention Centre Wins Gold for Business Events Venue at Queensland Tourism Awards Cairns Convention Centre has taken centre stage at the 40th annual Queensland

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