2026 TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards

Join the TTNQ Board Directors and team to celebrate the tourism industry’s achievements in Tropical North Queensland at the 2026 TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards.

The winners of the following awards will be announced:

• Chairmans Award for Excellence Award (Sponsored by Cairns Regional Council)

• Customer Service Excellence Award (Sponsored by Avis Australia)

• Sustainable Tourism Excellence Award (Sponsored by Small World Journeys)

• Young Achiever Excellence Award (Sponsored by Ports North)

• Outstanding Commitment to the Industry Award (Sponsored by Expedia Group)

• Outstanding Contribution by an Individual in TNQ Award (Sponsored by Cairns Airport)

• Life Members

• Best of Queensland Experience Program Recognition of Excellence Award (Sponsored by Tourism Events Queensland)

TTNQ members and non-members are welcome to attend.

Location: The Magazine, Stratford
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Ticket Price: $110.00 for TTNQ members and $140.00 for non-members
Inclusions: Canapés, Walk & fork food stations, 3 hour beverage package, entertainment and award ceremony
Dress: Relaxed Tropical
Tickets Close: Wednesday, 2 October 4pm

Champion of Tourism Members, Life Members, Board Directors, VIPs, Award Finalists and Event Partners will receive a promo code to book tickets. Please refer to your personalised invitation for more details and your ticket promo code.

TTNQ thanks our Event Sponsors:

Cairns Regional Council - Chairmans Award of Excellence Sponsor
Cairns Regional Council provides community services and facilities, is responsible for making and enforcing local laws, and is involved in the social, economic, and cultural development of our community, improving local living environments.

Avis Australia - Customer Service Excellence Award Sponsor
Avis Australia has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty. Avis has three car & truck rental locations in our region and continues to provide exceptional service to corporate as well as leisure renters.

Small World Journey - Sustainable Tourism Excellence Award
Small World Journeys is an award-winning, Cairns-based tour operator specialising in sustainable, multi-day educational trips across Australia for school and university groups.  They design curriculum-aligned itineraries focused on marine biology, STEM, geography, environmental studies, and Indigenous culture. Programs emphasise hands-on learning in places such as reef surveys, tree planting, and cultural exchanges with Traditional Owners. As a certified sustainable business, they offset carbon emissions, donate 5% of net profits locally, and integrate community service to give students a purpose-driven travel experience.

Cairns Airport - Outstanding Contribution by an Individual in TNQ Award
Cairns Airport is one of Australia’s leading regional airports, providing air links to a variety of regional, domestic, and international destinations. Described as ‘descending into paradise’, Cairns Airport is the gateway to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef and Tropical Rainforests of North Queensland.

Ports North - Young Achiever Excellence Award Sponsor
Ports North plays a crucial role in fostering economic development within the region, significantly contributing to the state's tourism and export capabilities. Cairns Seaport serves as a multi-purpose facility accommodating a variety of operations and offers extensive marina and tourism facilities. The Port is one of Australia's busiest cruising destinations with both major international cruise ships and a number of domestic cruise vessels operating out of Cairns.

For any event questions please contact Tracey Kingston-Bull, tracey.kingston-bull@ttnq.org.au or call 0409 752 488

Presented by Tourism Tropical North Queensland