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Tourism development in the Southern Downs

In 2024 we delivered the Southern Downs tourism roundtable in partnership  with the Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC).

The roundtable was a collaboration to identify key opportunities, new products and strategic tourism development.

We spoke to:

  • local tourism operators
  • educational institutions
  • government bodies.

This event was an important part of our commitment to holistic regional development by amplifying the voices of regional communities.

Focus areas

As we look towards the 2032 Olympics and beyond, focus areas for tourism in Southern Downs are:

  • long-term sustainability
  • regional diversification
  • inclusive community engagement.

Next steps

We’ll use the roundtable insights  to determine how we maximise the region's economic and social potential.

Our engagement teams are grateful for all the contributions from stakeholders and partners .

Together, we’re building a vibrant and resilient future for Southern Downs.

Last updated
05 February 2025
Last reviewed
05 December 2024