NOOSA EVENTS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK, POLICY, AND GOVERNANCE · Attachment 1 - Noosa Events Strategic Framework

Economic

•   Approx $66m in economic impact – measured by TEQ.
•   Approx 50% of spending remains in the region - $33m
•   Council major events investment $230,000 across 10 events
•   Return on Investment – Gross 279:1 Nett 140:1
•   Council provides funding to the level of 2.5% of total event income/revenue through sponsorship



Local impact

•   Events spend approx. $3m with local suppliers
•   Events contribute approx. $100,000 p.a. to volunteer groups
•   $1 from every attendee or participant from tourism events goes towards planting trees in Noosa Shire
•   18% of participants in the Noosa Triathlon are Noosa locals
•   1,500 locals volunteer across the tourism events portfolio

Other event facts
• 451 events/functions/weddings required a permit
• 258 outdoor weddings on Council land
• 80% of events had a community focus
• 11% tourism focus
• 8% corporate focus



Road Closures

•   46.5 hours community - 30.5 hours destination events




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