$15 million to help Queensland operators fast-track new and enhanced visitor attractions

June 29, 2022

A new $15 million Queensland Government investment in tourism experiences begins in mid-July to help operators fast-track new and enhanced visitor attractions.

Grants of $50,000 to $200,000 (excluding GST) are available for projects with high growth potential including ecotourism, accessible and inclusive tourism projects, First Nations experiences, and adventure tourism.

The $15 million Tourism Experience Development Fund will cover 25% of the total cost of eligible projects.

The 2022-23 Budget’s Tourism Experience Development Fund was launched by Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe at the Gold Coast’s Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary with the Minister noting that the Fund will help operators refresh existing attractions or lay the foundations for new experiences to “enhance Queensland’s great lifestyle”.

Minister Hinchliffe advised “Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a good example of tourism businesses upgrading and adapting to meet the changing needs of visitors.

“Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique Queensland tourism icon and a family favourite around the world.

“More travellers are seeking out unique tourism experiences and that’s why we’re investing in the Tourism Experience Development Fund.

“By supporting great tourism ideas, we can create more good, secure jobs, enhance our great lifestyle and ensure Queensland is Australia’s destination of choice.

“The fund could also help operators enhance visitor attractions with augmented reality or grow an Indigenous cultural experience.

“We want to see the $15 million Tourism Experience Development Fund leverage tens of millions of dollars of investment in Queensland’s world-class tourism industry.

“New experiences and new investment are important for rebuilding Queensland’s $6 billion international tourism industry and reshaping our visitor economy.”

Fund applications open on 15th July 2022 and close on 26th August 2022.

For more information and guidelines visit: www.dtis.qld.gov.au

Image courtesy Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

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