A Next-Level Business Events Destination Worth Your RFP
Does the Sunshine Coast spring to mind when you’re mapping your next conference, incentive or corporate retreat?
If not yet, it should. What was once a hidden conferencing gem has transformed into a full-fledged, small but mighty business events mecca – driven by major infrastructure, new hotels, expanded venues, upgraded connectivity and the kind of natural playground delegates dream about long after the last keynote ends.
The Sunshine Coast is not just growing – it’s reinventing the way planners think about corporate events in regional Australia.
New Hotel Inventory with Conference Cred
2026 is shaping up to be the year planners reassess the Sunshine Coast with fresh eyes.
- Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel opens April 2026. Taking bookings now, it brings vibrant coastal energy and flexible conference space for up to 250 delegates – perfect for conferences, regional summits and mid-sized meetings.
• Elysium Noosa Resort has emerged from a multi-million dollar transformation of the former Sofitel Noosa Beach Resort. The refreshed beachfront property now boasts eight light-filled venues, more than 720 square metres of flexible space with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology with capacity up to 300 delegates. - Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort is undergoing a $20M reimagination of its guest rooms and conferencing spaces including the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre with capacity up to 1,400. Only 10 minutes from the airport.
The future looks bright for the Sunshine Coast with several new hotels planned to be coming online including; The Calile Noosa, Crowne Plaza Maroochydore (set to bring 900sqm of flexible meeting and event space), Holiday Inn Suites in Caloundra and the Aria Property Group is planning a 5-star hotel in Mooloolaba.
Connectivity That Works for Planners
World class venues are vital, and with more flights than ever, the Sunshine Coast makes access easy through the Sunshine Coast Airport’s major $170M expansion. International air links are on the rise too, with the launch of JetStar’s Sunshine Coast to Singapore via Bali services in March, alongside year-round flights from Auckland and seasonal Air New Zealand services. Domestic connectivity covers major markets including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Cairns.
Olympic Opportunity Accelerating Growth
As a co-host city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Sunshine Coast is riding an unprecedented momentum wave. This includes a new multipurpose convention, sporting and arts centre in planning for the Maroochydore CBD. Private investors are increasingly seeking opportunities within the Sunshine Coast as well including the Comiskey Group’s outdoor music festival, exhibition venue on the Sunshine Coast – Coochin Fields, on 150-hectare site catering to up 35,000 people.
A Place Where Work and Play Collide
Here’s the secret sauce: the Sunshine Coast delivers a myriad of unique spaces and experiences – mixed in a seriously developing innovation hub of clean tech, leading medical infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and growing smart city, all wrapped in a stunning natural environment that planners and delegates adore.
Imagine closing a day of sessions and transitioning delegates straight into beach walks, hinterland retreats, world-class local cuisine and curated team experiences. From breakouts on boutique cruises, to swimming with turtles, to surf lessons, rainforest team builds in the Glass House Mountains, or simply relaxing under a star lit sky – the region is engineered for wellness in a beautiful sun kissed UNSECO biosphere corridor.
Visit Sunshine Coast Business Events – Your Strategic Partner
Planning and booking is easier with the Visit Sunshine Coast Business Events team. They’re your on-the-ground ally providing market intel and tailored itineraries to supplier connections. They’ll save you precious research time, delivering alignment between your business objectives and immersive delegate experiences.
Explore accommodation, venues, experiences and planning tools at https://businesseventssunshinecoast.com/
The Sunshine Coast isn’t just evolving – it’s redefining how business events should feel and perform.
If you want sunshine with strategic edge in a destination that delivers ROI and rave reviews, now’s the time to put the Sunshine Coast on your shortlist.
