Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, in partnership with Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Cairns Airport, will host a travel trade familiarisation trip from May 26-29 aimed at strengthening domestic tourism sales for the region.
The Port Douglas and Daintree Signature Famil will bring together travel agents and product managers from Helloworld, Flight Centre, Ignite – My Queensland and Luxury Escapes for a series of tailored itineraries showcasing the destination’s tourism experiences.
Participants will undertake one of three bespoke itineraries covering reef, rainforest, Indigenous and wildlife experiences, while also inspecting accommodation and dining venues across the region. A workshop involving 15 tourism operators will also be held as part of the programme.
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree executive officer Emma Tunnock said growing domestic interest in the destination was being supported by recent industry recognition, including Port Douglas being ranked second in Australian Traveller’s Top 100 Towns to Visit.
Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Mark Olsen said the showcase would help strengthen domestic travel sales by giving agents direct exposure to local tourism products and operators.
Participating operators include Ocean Safari, Sailaway, Quicksilver Group, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Thala Beach Nature Reserve and Walkabout Cultural Adventures.
