My Queensland TNQ Tourism Conference 2025

Exploring wellness, sustainability, global trends and the future travel consumer

The My Queensland TNQ Tourism Conference is a full day of future-focused ideas, discussions, and stories delivered by speakers with extensive backgrounds in tourism, marketing, digital, and beyond.

At the Conference, you’ll be among industry peers from across the region. Connect with fellow professionals, engage with our speakers, and interact with members of the TTNQ team. After the presentations, join us for a networking happy hour to break the ice and forge meaningful connections. Leave feeling inspired and equipped to elevate your business and marketing efforts to the next level.

Conference Speakers & Sessions                                                                                   

Session 1: Global Tourism and Marketing

In this session, we will hear valuable insights from a destination and trade marketing perspective.
Speakers include representatives from:

• Tourism Australia
• Tourism Tropical North Queensland
• Dentsu Queensland

Session 2: Creative Collaboration, Wellness & the Queensland Brand

My Queensland speaking on innovation in collaboration

Tourism and Events Queensland sharing the new state tourism brand and the opportunity of major, regional and business events.

The opportunity of wellness travel for your business – Katherine Droga and panel

Katherine Droga is the founder of Droga & Co., a global tourism and events agency, and the founder of Well Traveller, a platform that champions wellness travel experiences. With over 20 years of tourism experience including time at Tourism Australia, Katherine is passionate about the positive impact travel can have on people and the planet.

Session 3: Sustainability & the Future Consumer

Sustainability data and the impact of the mandatory climate-related disclosure legislation (ASRS) on the industry in TNQ.

Key Note Speaker - Consumer Connection & Innovation – Amanda Stevens

Amanda Stevens is a renowned consumer futurist and keynote speaker who blends marketing insight with behavioural psychology. She has worked with major tourism brands and has sound understanding of the unique dynamics and challenges facing the sector, as well as relevant emerging consumer trends and what this looks like for the future of our industry. Amanda's engaging style and deep understanding of tourism challenges and consumer trends make her a must-see presenter.

Times

10.00am - Arrival

10.30am - Session 1

12.00pm - Lunch

12.45pm - Session 2

 2.30pm - Afternoon Tea sponsored by Wet Tropics Wold Heritage Guides

 3.00pm - Session 3

 4.50pm - Sessions conclude

 5.00pm - 7pm Networking happy hour

Costs

Members $80pp | Non-Members $140pp 

Champion of Tourism Members receive 2 complimentary tickets per organisation. Please email Tracey.kingston-bull@ttnq.org.au to book your tickets. 

Registrations close 5pm, Sunday 1 June

Networking Happy Hour

Compare notes and catch up with your industry colleagues during the networking session at the end of the conference.

Event Sponsors

Major Event Sponsor – My Queensland
My Queensland is part of the award-winning Ignite Travel Group, Australia’s leading travel distribution platform. They deliver experience-rich packages packed with exclusive bonus inclusions like room upgrades, resort credits, dining, local experiences and more.

Event Sponsor – Dentsu QLD
Dentsu QLD is a marketing and communications leader offering integrated services in media, CXM, creative, and PR. Fiercely local and globally connected, Dentsu operates across 45 markets with over 48,000 professionals.

Event Sponsor – Tourism and Events Queensland
Tourism and Events Queensland is the state’s lead marketing, destination, and major events agency, working with industry and government to grow Queensland’s tourism sector.

Event Sponsor - Wet Tropics Management Authority

The Wet Tropics Management Authority in Cairns protects and manages the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, ensuring conservation, sustainable use, and community engagement. It supports scientific research, traditional owner partnerships, and education initiatives to preserve the region’s unique biodiversity and cultural heritage for future generations.