25/08/2026
Brisbane 2032 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Queensland and we need to be ready to welcome the world.
With an estimated 15,000 additional rooms needed by 2032, accelerating investment in new hotels must remain the priority. Permanent accommodation creates jobs, supports year-round visitation and delivers a lasting legacy well beyond the Games.
But hotel development takes time, and we cannot afford to leave opportunities on the table. Temporary options such as floating accommodation, including cruise ships, have been used successfully at other major global events and should be properly explored as part of the broader accommodation mix.
This is not about choosing cruise ships over hotels. It is about thinking differently, planning early and using every credible option to ensure Queensland can meet peak demand and fully capitalise on 2032.
QTIC will continue advocating for the investment needed to get more hotels out of the ground, alongside practical solutions that ensure Queensland’s tourism and events industry is ready for the Games and positioned for long-term growth.