FOUR TIPS TO A WINNING GAMES ACCOMMODATION SEARCH

Thousands of people will receive confirmation of their Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games tickets this month and Gold Coast Tourism wants them to be prepared for their accommodation pursuit. 

Competition for favourite spots and key dates will be high, but a new online directory will help visiting fans secure a place to stay at the fairest prices, says Gold Coast Tourism CEO Martin Winter

Providers ranging from top end hotels to caravan parks, and motels to private rentals, have been compiled into an easy-to-use comprehensive listing on the Gold Coast Tourism website. 

Ticket holders can search dates, suburbs and proximity to different venues to ensure they get the best deal at the most convenient location.

And Gold Coast Tourism has some quick tips to enhance people’s accommodation search success. 

1. GET IN EARLY

- As soon as you know your dates, start your search and book your accommodation

2. BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS 

- Go beyond the obvious holiday suburbs and uncover other parts of the Gold Coast. There are accommodation offerings across the city ands surrounds 

3. BE OPEN

 - Consider all options, from hotels, motels, apartments and camping, caravan parks and private rentals 

4. STAY LONGER 

- Many providers may require a minimum length stay during the peak period.... so search for at least five nights 

Mr Winter says the Gold Coast is well equipped to host crowds of the scale expected for the Commonwealth Games – there are more than 30,000 options available to the city’s visitors.

But he warns ticket holders to get in quickly if they are keen on specific locations, a certain style of accommodation or are travelling in large groups. 

“This online tool has been created to help visitors who have been lucky enough to secure tickets to book accommodation early,” Mr Winter says. “We know that once people know which tickets they have they will be looking to lock in somewhere to stay. This is the best place for them to do that and gain peace of mind. “The Games is a premium event that will drive an influx of visitors, similar to a peak holiday season. There will be high demand so people can expect prices will be at a premium. “The online directory allows people to identify operators offering the best deals, especially if they stay for five nights or more.”

 The new directory can be found at: www.destinationgoldcoast.com/commonwealthgames/accommodation