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Convention centre celebrates 30 years of business events

MICE editorial — 03 August 2026 AU

Cairns Convention Centre has released economic impact data to mark its 30th anniversary, reporting three million delegates across more than 2,500 conferences and events, 2.9 million room nights and $1.67 billion delivered to the Tropical North Queensland economy. The venue completed a $176 million Queensland Government-funded expansion in 2023.

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