Charting Brisbane's Meteoric Rise

– Revealing the secrets to success

‘Brisbane is undergoing an era of unprecedented transformation. The city’s $146 billion economy is tipped to grow to more than $217 billion by 2031.’

Brisbane continues to score impressive growth numbers of visitors arriving for both business and pleasure. In the year to March 2017, Brisbane attracted a record 6.25 million domestic visitors and 1.2 million international visitors.

What is the secret? Why is the Queensland capital figuring so highly on the wish list of international and domestic travellers. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons.

Innovative, modern and friendly, Brisbane has been rated within the top 10 cities worldwide for lifestyle and talent. Brisbane has also been named Australia’s most sustainable city (2014 & 2016 by Keep Australia Beautiful) thanks to its many clean and green initiatives, biodiversity and comprehensive network of walkways, parklands and bush reserves.

By its very nature, size and design, Brisbane is an ideal ‘conventions city’. Delegates are greeted with the natural hospitality of a smaller new world city, while offering all the sophistication of larger global destinations.

While massive investment in infrastructure and major projects is seeing Brisbane undergo a great level of growth, the city itself remains compact and well connected. Delegates can easily walk between venues, hotels, parklands, cultural attractions, entertainment precincts, and dining options.

Recognised as a knowledge hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Brisbane is a world leader in research and innovation across key global growth industries such as health and life sciences, food and agriculture, energy and resources, and digital technology. It is a city of many medical breakthroughs, a place that lures top talent and allows entrepreneurs to thrive.