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Dinosaur attractions among potential projects to be funded by Queensland Growing Future Tourism program

Dinosaur attractions among potential projects to be funded by Queensland Growing Future Tourism program
August 3, 2023

The Queensland Government has launched a $15 million Growing Future Tourism program designed to support tourism operators to develop visitor experiences in the new priority areas for growth highlighted by the industry led Towards Tourism 2032 roadmap.

The first $8 million round is now open and includes grants of between $1 million and $4 million with applicants co-funding at least 50% of eligible project costs.

Potential examples of projects supported by the Growing Future Tourism initiative are:

  • Marine tourism terminals, pontoons and jetties
  • Tourism or resort accommodation
  • Online, digital, virtual and augmented reality technology capable of enhancing a tourism experience or destination
  • Dinosaur paleo tourism infrastructure and experiences 
  • First Nations tourism
  • Ecotourism and sustainability
  • Nature-based tourism
  • Agritourism   

The Growing Future Tourism program is part of the Queensland Government’s $20 million Budget commitment to supporting key initiatives of the industry’s Towards Tourism 2032 roadmap.

A second $7 million round of Growing Future Tourism will be rolled out in early 2024.

For more information, visit www.dtis.qld.gov.au/tourism/funds/growing-future-tourism

Image. Funding is available for Dinosaur Tourism. Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History. Credit: TEQ

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