Friday 19 December
Close to $20 million has been injected into Queensland’s economy thanks to the record-breaking Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games held last month on the Gold Coast according to a recent Tourism Analysis Report.
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said the ninth biennial multi-sport event proved a major economic boost for the region and state.
“The Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games has cemented its position as a world-class international sporting event with record-breaking participation figures for the fourth consecutive time in its history.
“More than 30,000 people visited to the Gold Coast during the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games, boosting small businesses and supporting jobs in the region.
“The event is estimated to have generated $19.06 million for Queensland’s economy, an increase of 14% on the 2012 edition of the Games, demonstrating the importance of participatory events to the local community.
“Close to two-thirds of all competitors and their supporters travelled from interstate and overseas amassing 87,957 room nights.”
Events Management Queensland Chairman Kerry Watson said the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games also proved its value to the local and state tourism interests in driving positive views and return visits to the Gold Coast.
“65% of respondents to the 2014 participant survey agreed with the position, ‘Based on my event experience in 2014, I am inclined to visit the Gold Coast for leisure or a holiday in the next three years’,” Mr Watson said.
“Further, 87% agreed ‘This event makes a positive contribution to the image, appearance and reputation of the Gold Coast’, 87% agreed ‘This event is important for the local community’ and 91% agreed ‘I am likely to return for future events’.”
Events Management Queensland CEO Cameron Hart said once again the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games has delivered a world-class event that the Gold Coast and its residents can be extremely proud of.
“The city has definitely benefitted from the event’s international and interstate pulling power with reports of accommodation at capacity, restaurants booked out and crowds of participants enjoying the coast’s nightlife during the entire week,” Mr Hart said.
“It was also fantastic to see the Gold Coast’s exceptional sporting venues packed full of competitors and their supporters including the redeveloped Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.”
The 10th biennial Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games will be held in 2016. Dates to be announced.
For more information visit www.mastersgames.com.au.
The new scheme was born here and filagra this is not anything that we would like to see. Caverta although better in some elements but not important for us.
