Saturday, 31 January 2026

Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef: The Natural Place to Meet at AIME 2026

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
When it comes to business events, the world’s best destinations don’t just offer venues and hotel rooms. They deliver energy, connection, and experiences that turn meetings into memories. That’s exactly why Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is inviting buyers, planners and industry partners to connect at AIME 2026, showcasing why Tropical North Queensland is the natural place to meet.

With AIME 2026 just around the corner, this is your chance to discover how Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef region can elevate conferences, incentives, corporate retreats and association events with a destination that feels both professionally equipped and genuinely inspiring.

Visit Destination Stand C20 at AIME 2026

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef will be welcoming visitors at destination stand C20, ready to share fresh destination updates, planning support, and ideas for building standout programmes in Cairns, Port Douglas, Palm Cove and beyond.

It’s an opportunity to speak directly with the people who know the region best, whether you’re planning a high-level executive incentive, a multi-day conference, or a delegate experience that blends business with the tropics.

The message is simple and confident: Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is ready for business, and it’s ready to impress.

A Destination Built for Memorable Meetings

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Cairns has long been known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, but it’s also a destination that understands modern business events.

The region offers a rare combination of practical strengths and natural wow-factor. Delegates can arrive, settle in, and move between venues with ease, while still enjoying a destination atmosphere that feels like a reward in itself. From reef and rainforest experiences to waterfront dining and relaxed tropical evenings, Cairns creates the kind of event setting that encourages stronger engagement and better networking.

For planners, the appeal lies in variety. You can design programmes that are adventurous or sophisticated, large-scale or boutique, structured or free-flowing, all within a destination that naturally motivates people to attend.

Meet 12 Local Partners Showcasing the Region’s Best

One of the biggest reasons to stop by Stand C20 is the chance to meet a curated line-up of local industry partners who represent the region’s depth across venues, accommodation, tours and event experiences.

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef will be joined by:
  • Business Events Port Douglas
  • Cairns Convention Centre
  • CaPTA Events
  • Flames of the Forest
  • Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns & Port Douglas
  • Mexicairns
  • NQ Exhibitions
  • Pullman Port Douglas and Palm Cove
  • Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
  • Quicksilver Group
  • Reef Unlimited
  • Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas

This partner mix makes it easy for event organisers to compare options, explore new ideas, and build complete destination proposals in one conversation, from large conference infrastructure to immersive offsite experiences that deliver true destination storytelling.

Why Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Works for Incentives and Conferences

Cairns is one of Australia’s most versatile business event destinations, particularly for planners seeking strong attendance outcomes and high delegate satisfaction.

The region supports:
  • Incentive travel programmes that feel exclusive and rewarding
  • Conference itineraries with a true destination edge
  • Team-building experiences in world-famous natural landscapes
  • Gala dinners and social events that guests talk about long after the closing speech
  • Pre- and post-event touring opportunities that increase length of stay

In an era where people want more meaning from travel, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef deliver an event setting that feels fresh, energising and distinctly Australian.

Your Next Event Starts with One Conversation at AIME

AIME is about relationships, and the best event outcomes often begin with a quick introduction on the trade show floor. Whether you’re already considering Tropical North Queensland or simply exploring new options for upcoming business events, Stand C20 is the perfect place to start.

Drop by, say hello, meet the partners, and discover why Cairns & Great Barrier Reef continues to stand out as a destination where business and nature work beautifully together.

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Level 1, Ports North Building, Cnr Grafton & Hartley Streets, PO Box 865, Cairns QLD 4870
T: +61 7 4031 7676
E: businessevents@ttnq.org.au
W: www.businesseventscairns.org.au

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