the Awards

Adventure Queensland (AQ), the peak backpacking and independent travel industry body for Queensland is excited to announce the return of the Adventure Tourism Awards and Youth Tourism Conference that will take place on the Gold Coast on Thursday 9 November 2023.

Following the success of the previous year’s outstanding conference and awards night, AQ are continuing to focus on curating an industry led awards program and showcasing some of Australia and New Zealand’s tourism operators.

Along with supporters and sponsors of the youth tourism sector, AQ’s goal is to highlight the importance of formally recognising outstanding tourism experiences, people and places within this dynamic industry.

The 2023 awards night will take place in the Glasshouse event space at the Island Gold Coast. A versatile and picturesque venue situated on the ground level overlooking Bruce Bishop Park, the Glasshouse will be the perfect space for hosting a spectacular 2023 Adventure Tourism Awards Survivor Edition.