Welcome to Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, where the world’s warmest welcome is waiting for you. After two long years without international travel, the region’s tourism industry is delighted to be the host of ATEC Meeting Place 2022. We are very excited to be reconnecting with Inbound Tour Operators in our beautiful waterfront city of Cairns. 

Our industry has used the pause in travel wisely and cannot wait to show you our new experiences that showcase the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s oldest rainforest and Australia’s two Indigenous cultures. We trust you will enjoy our tropical lifestyle and discover unique ways to explore our dual World Heritage areas with operators who care about the environment they work and live in. 

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is where you will See Great, Feel Great, and – most importantly – Leave Greater, knowing that your visit has made a difference. We cannot wait to work with you to identify new itineraries that make a genuine connection to Cairns & Great Barrier Reef.

Destination Photo Credits: Tourism and Events Queensland; Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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