The famous Gold Coast is Australia at its best. Experience the largest selection of beaches, sub-tropical rainforest, theme parks, nightlife, shopping, attractions and accommodation providers in one accessible destination.
Big enough to meet any request and small enough to ensure attention to detail, the Gold Coast is a destination perfectly suited to the education, entertainment, development and reward of delegates from every possible business event.
Here are just 10 reasons to choose the Gold Coast:
- Accommodation
With over 35,000 rooms at non-capital city rates, the group stay value is unmatched. From Australia’s only six star hotel to the established business brands, the Gold Coast has every possible overnight option.
- Convention Services
One in four jobs on the Gold Coast is in the hospitality industry so our dedication to successful business events is unrivalled. Every year our convention centres and venues host more than 4000 meetings, conventions and incentive programs.
- Increased Attendance
The popularity of the Gold Coast generates strong attendance for business events held here. Delegate and partner interest increases and overall satisfaction is very positive.
- Value
Accommodation, transport, meals and activities are much more cost effective on the Gold Coast as we don’t suffer from the inflated costs of a capital city even though we are Australia’s sixth largest city and fastest growing region.
- Variety
The Gold Coast has more attractions than any other destination in the southern hemispheres which everyone can experience. These include 70 kilometres of famous beaches, 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest, a dozen theme parks, 500 cafes and restaurants, and some of the largest shopping centres in Australia.
- Weather
Over 300 days of sunshine every year and an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit) makes the Gold Coast a year round option for business events of every size.
- Air Access
Gold Coast Airport is less than 30 minutes drive to the centre of Surfers Paradise, while Brisbane Domestic and International Airport is less than one hours drive. Direct flights to and from all capital cities and regional areas, plus a majority of metropolitan centres across the globe are readily available through a wide range of airlines.
- Transport
The close proximity of Gold Coast hotels, in many cases, eliminates the need for on ground transportation as delegates can walk to many venues and activities. When transportation is required options include bus, taxi, shuttles and rail.
- Dining
The multicultural nature of the Gold Coast has brought about a deliciously successful dining industry and attracted prominent restaurateurs and operators from around the world to mix within the city’s 500 restaurants.
- Gold Coast Convention Bureau
The Gold Coast Convention Bureau is a leader in Australian business events. Through our network of more than 500 Gold Coast venues and service providers we supply the local experience that only an official convention body can deliver.
The Gold Coast Convention Bureau is an assembly of the region’s best sales, service, research and administration staff dedicated to making every event on the Gold Coast a success. The team is committed to providing superior product knowledge and facilitating a network of contacts which can benefit any kind of business event coming to the region.