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New Tourism Research Australia data shows that Gold Coast’s visitor economy continued its post-pandemic recovery in 2023. Experience Gold Coast CEO John Warn GAICD FIML FCSIA said the city welcomed 12.2 million visitors who generated more than $7.8 billion in expenditure.   Highlights include: ⭐ 22% of all holiday visitors in Queensland visited the Gold Coast. 📈 4.1 million domestic overnight visitors, higher than the state and national result on a growth percentage basis. 🧳 1.4 million Brisbane visitors – up on pre-pandemic levels by nearly 6%. 📊 57% of international visitation has so far been restored with top source markets including New Zealand, the UK, South Korea, USA, and Japan. 🛬 South Korea had the highest growth of all international markets with a 35% lift to a record 46,000 visitors.   It comes as tourism businesses prepare to welcome an influx of visitors this long weekend with the entire school holiday period worth up to $268 million locally. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2_YsCaW #goldcoast #experiencegoldcoast #data #tourism

The Gold Coast is open for business and we acknowledge local authorities, emergency services, and volunteers for working tirelessly to provide support to those affected by recent weather events. Our tight-knit tourism industry is strong and has already shown remarkable resilience in recent years. Despite facing challenges, the spirit of unity and determination among the community has been truly inspiring. Together, we believe that the Gold Coast will not only recover from this setback but emerge even stronger. Experience Gold Coast CEO John Warn GAICD FIML FCSIA and Executive Director for Tourism Rachel Hancock together with City of Gold Coast Deputy Mayor Donna Gates, Queensland Government's Minister for Tourism Michael Healy, Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Patricia O'Callaghan met with various impacted operators across the region including Grant Amor at Gold Coast Motor Museum. We will be working hard at Experience Gold Coast to drive visitation with additional marketing allocated to support recovery. Resources available include: 📣 Support for small businesses, primary producers and not for profits impacted: https://lnkd.in/g4pejhNV 📣 Community Disaster Recovery Support: https://lnkd.in/g25dBs_A 📣 Queensland Natural Disaster Assistance: https://lnkd.in/gdhmmGM4 📣 Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Businesses: https://lnkd.in/gXy8BGVg 📣 State Government Business Disaster Information: https://lnkd.in/gTVCRitb 📣 Personal hardship assistance: https://lnkd.in/gPb6y4_i 📣 Operation Clean Up: https://lnkd.in/gNDFBYqC