Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef gets planning for Sell TNQ 2021

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef gets planning for Sell TNQ 2021

Plans are in the works for Cairns & Great Barrier Reef’s 2021 educational program, Sell TNQ.

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef had great expectations for Sell TNQ 2020 after a record year in 2019 that saw the event oversubscribed by three to one. However, the shift in dates will see the event celebrate its 21st birthday in 2021.

Sell TNQ showcases the region’s capabilities to Australian and New Zealand meeting planners, featuring a workshop day of one-on-one appointments with Cairns & Great Barrier Reef’s business events suppliers, and an educational program experiencing the region’s touring, food and beverage offerings, and attractions.

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef general manager Rosie Douglas said the team was committed to holding Sell TNQ in 2021 as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

“There will be so much good news to share in 2021, including a new business events brand platform for the destination and the reopening of the renewed Cairns Convention Centre,” she said.

“The food and beverage scene is growing in Cairns city with a second rooftop bar at the newly opened Oaks Cairns Hotel on The Esplanade, and Boardwalk Social offering vibrant dining options overlooking The Esplanade at Flynn, A Crystalbrook Collection Hotel.

“Work has been fast-tracked on the $28 million Esplanade dining precinct to expand and beautify it into a pedestrian-friendly dining area – more options for delegates on their free nights, or for event planners selecting venues for offsite events.”

Douglas said the 2021 program will also feature some exciting changes, providing participants with a great opportunity to immerse themselves in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

“We’re so proud to be able to continue the tradition of Sell TNQ for the last 20 years, and like any good 21st birthday, the celebrations are going to be big,” she said.

“Until then, event planners can check out our virtual tours online using 360-degree virtual technology.

“The tours allow planners to feel like they are on a real site inspection, incorporating key venue specifications that we know event planners need – everything from coach parking, where the toilets are, food and beverage service areas, and data projector locations.

“The tours are a good placeholder for those event planners that can’t undertake site inspections at present.”

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