Research

Current Reports

Tropical North Queensland Regional Snapshot 
This snapshot includes the number of Australian and international visitors to Tropical North Queensland and highline trip details (why they came, where they came from, what they spent) and also includes changes over time, drivers for these changes and insights into trends. This is supplemented by interpretation and comparisons to other national tourism trends.
Tropical North Queensland Regional Snapshot Year ended June 2011                                                                          

Tropical North Queensland residents have their say on tourism
When tourism development is in line with the aspirations of the local community it provides for a more authentic tourist experience and also attracts stronger community support.  A survey was conducted with Tropical North Queensland residents to determine their perceptions of tourism's positive and negative impacts.
Fact sheet - Tropical North Queensland Social Indicators 2010  

For more information on how tourism can provide social benefits for the community, click here.

Operator uptake of environmental adaption initiatives
In 2010 benchmark research was conducted with Tropical North Queensland tourism operators to help measure and manage the impact of tourism on the environment.  Includes details of Tropical North Queensland tourism operator uptake of energy, water and waste management initiatives.
Tropical North Queensland Tourism Operators Environmental Benchmark 2010  

For more information on operator uptake of environmental adaption initiatives, click on Tourism Operators Environmental Benchmark 2010 . 

Tropical Tablelands Visitor Profile and Satisfaction
The research gathered assists with informed decision making to support growth of sustainable tourism products, address challenges and identify initiatives that fully utilise local tourism resources. Produced by Tourism Research Australia.
Tropical Tablelands Visitor Profile and Satisfaction Report April 2010

Previous Reports

Please note that previously released publications will not always be directly comparable to the current report available. Over time, data providers may make slight changes to the historical data used in TQ's research publications.

Tropical North Queensland Regional Snapshot Year ended March 2011

Tropical North Queensland Regional Snapshot Year ended December 2010

Tropical North Queensland Regional Snapshot Year ended September 2010