Inspire , reward and connect in Queensland ’ s tropical north
High international flight costs are seeing many groups looking closer to home , and Cairns and Queensland ’ s tropical north is one destination that is ticking all the boxes for EAs planning meetings and incentives . Brad Foster explains why …
Picture this : your annual corporate retreat is less than six months away and your CEO was considering an offshore destination . In your multi-faceted role , you gathered some quotes on the flights and those alone blew the event budget . This is where your experience and strong negotiation skills will have to come to the fore . But first , you need an alternative .
Thankfully , Australia and New Zealand are blessed with some drop-dead gorgeous destinations that won ’ t break the bank or the budget – and Cairns in tropical north Queensland is definitely one of those .
What ’ s even better is that during the pandemic period the region ’ s leading venue operators improved , revitalised , primped and preened their products to beyond world-class standards … You just know that will sit comfortably with the high-end desires of your corporate group , don ’ t you ?
And , in this region , you ’ ll be visiting a naturally pristine playground ( sandwiched between the Great Barrier Reef and the wet tropical rainforest ) that ’ ll fit perfectly with your company ’ s growing focus on sustainability and good environmental management .
Five-star hotels and resorts line the waterfront of Cairns , Palm Cove , Port Douglas , and its islands and here you ’ ll find genuine connections to nature are encouraged , as well as genuine connections to each other . Visitors can create memorable moments in the oldest rainforest , choose their own adventure on the largest coral reef and learn from two local Indigenous cultures .
Let ’ s meet in Port Douglas Just one hour by road from Cairns ( or a lot faster if your exec ’ s budget extends to a helicopter transfer !) Port Douglas is a relaxed seaside village with some of the best resort-style
36 Executive PA | Winter Issue 2023