Golden chance to deliver boost well into future

THE Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will deliver a multibillion-dollar boost for our state and support thousands of jobs.

It’s not just about 11 days of sporting action, it’s an opportunity for businesses to capitalise on the biggest and best event in Gold Coast history.

The local tourism industry in particular stands to benefit the most from the more than 600,000 visitors who will spend more than $320 million in Queensland during the event.

Economic modelling shows the value-add in tourism over nine years before, during and after the Games will amount to an additional 490,000 visitors and generate $550 million for the economy.

With a broadcast audience of about 1.5 billion people, this event will further cement Queensland as a global powerhouse for major events.

The flow-on effect to Australian industries, such as agribusiness, education and health is expected to add millions in export dollars in the years immediately following the Games.

We will also have great opportunities to promote foreign direct investment in Queensland. The infrastructure we’ve delivered for the Games will also pave the way for continued success.

While investments in the athletes’ village will be used in the future to support the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, investments in sporting infrastructure will enhance Queensland’s ability to continually secure major events.

On so many levels, the Commonwealth Games are a game-changer for Queensland and a golden opportunity for our businesses to take centrestage in 2018.

IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESSES TO CAPITALISE ON THE BIGGEST AND BEST EVENT IN GOLD COAST HISTORY