Palm Cove has charmed 28 conference and incentive organisers at Sell TNQ 2012, an annual event showcasing Tropical North Queensland as a business events destination.

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef hosted the 27 Australian and one New Zealand meeting planners along with three journalists and a Business Events Australia representative for the four-day event on November 2-5 at the beach destination just 25 minutes from Cairns.

Director of Business Events Rosie Douglas said the group had participated in workshops with operators to gain an understanding of the diverse array of venues, professional support, activities and incentives available in Tropical North Queensland.

“Staying at Palm Cove was a highlight for the planners who gained an understanding of the value of the destination as an intimate location where conference venues are within walking distance of restaurants and the beach, and world class attractions are only a short drive away,” she said.

“It follows a very successful familiarisation in April, which saw Palm Cove host eight meeting planners from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

“The interest in the destination was very strong and a number of leads were generated as a result of that familiarisation, and we are confident that this weekend will be no different.”

“As well as experiencing Palm Cove’s resorts, dining and nearby activities such as Cairns Tropical Zoo and bungy jumping, the group had the option of spending a day on the Great Barrier Reef or in the Wet Tropics rainforest.

“About half the group stayed on for two days of post touring in Port Douglas and Cairns.”