The Gold Coast is preparing for a tourism boom over the next few weeks, with a number of major sporting and music events drawing massive crowds to the city.
More than 100,000 people are expected to flock to the Gold Coast over the next month, with a major event scheduled every weekend from now through to early November.
The bumper month starts with a punch this Sunday when Australian boxing sensation Tim Tszyu defends his WBO world title against American champion Brian Mendoza at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Five days later country meets the coast as Groundwater Country Music Festival celebrates ten years of country music on the Gold Coast.
The following weekend, the supercars return to the streets of Surfers Paradise as the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 roars back into the city.
Then to top off the huge couple of months, Paul McCartney will bring his phenomenal ‘Got Back’ Tour to Heritage Bank Stadium on Saturday 4 November.
The Gold Coast performance will be the final stop on the legendary music icon’s Australian tour, with thousands of people expected to travel to the city for the spectacular.
Gold Coast tourism bosses estimate the events will pump a massive $75 million into the local economy.
“Hosting some of the biggest international sporting and music events, back-to-back, provides a great boost to our city’s growing reputation as an events destination, while simultaneously injecting approximately $75M into our economy,” Acting CEO of Experience Gold Coast Rachel Hancock said.
“The Gold Coast’s event calendar for the next month is extraordinary and proves why this city is quickly becoming known as the ultimate events destination.
“Already well known around the world as an incredible destination to holiday in, these events provide another great reason to visit the Gold Coast, with up to 70,000 out-of-region visitors expected over the four weekends”.
