Queensland’s visitor economy reached $45.6 billion in the year ending June 2026, putting the state $1.4 billion ahead of projections under its Destination 2045 tourism strategy.
The results, based on Tourism Research Australia data and published by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), were driven by strong growth in international spending.
International spend up 28.4 per cent
Queensland received 2.4 million international visitors in the year ending June 2026, who spent $8.1 billion, up 28.4 per cent year on year.
International holiday expenditure reached a record $3.8 billion, and four of the state’s largest international source markets recorded their highest-ever spending in Queensland. The data released does not name the four markets.
For inbound operators, wholesalers and international sellers, the results point to continued demand for Queensland product as international visitors spend more.
Domestic spending grows 3.9 per cent
Domestic visitors spent $37.5 billion in Queensland, up 3.9 per cent year on year.
Four Queensland regions ranked among Australia’s top 15 domestic holiday regions by overnight visitor expenditure. The summary does not name the regions.
The domestic market remains the bulk of Queensland’s visitor economy, accounting for more than 80 per cent of total visitor spend.
Regional data available
TEQ has published detailed snapshots on its industry website, including:
- domestic and international visitation snapshots
- performance snapshots for 11 tourism regions, from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Tropical North Queensland and Outback Queensland
- a monthly accommodation report based on STR data, covering occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room for properties with 10 or more rooms
- an economic fact sheet and the State Tourism Satellite Account
- quarterly research on community sentiment towards tourism and events
The regional figures released earlier by Tourism Whitsundays show $273 million in international visitor spending in that region, a record.
