TOURISM NOOSA FUNDING AGREEMENT AND PERFORMANCE DEED · 2025-05-08 Attachment 1 to Special Meeting - Tourism Noosa Stats - provided by Cr Stockwell

Trends

DRIVING HIGH VALUE TRAVEL Expenditure $2,000,000,000 $1,800,000,000 $1,600,000,000 ae '$1,400,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $306,000,000 More in visitor $1,000,000,000 spend compared to 2019 $800,000,000 $600,000,000 $400,000,000 Despite the decline in total visitor numbers $200,000,000 since 2019, over same period, we've seen 28% increase in visitor spending. Particularly with international and led by an increase in nights meaning longer stays, more experiences and more revenue. DRIVING HIGH VALUE TRAVEL Trends Visitors 2,600,000 2,500,000 >> 2,400,000 2,300,000 2,200,000 son A total of 2,100,000 384,000 fewer visitors 2,000,000 per year 1900000 1,800,000 2019 2023 2024 * 327,000 fewer day trippers * 900 fewer day trippers per day + 450 fewer vehicles per day