The Tropical North Global Tourism Hub planned for Cairns is seeking businesses to register their interest in being part of the proposed project.

A register for Queensland businesses interested in working on the proposed Tropical North Global Tourism Hub in Cairns will be released this week says Member for Cairns Michael Healy.

“It’s early days but we want to make sure that we put local workers and businesses first when it comes to delivering a Global Tourism Hub in Cairns,” he said.

“Businesses interested in having their details profiled to would-be Tropical North GTH developers are urged to consider this early invitation.”

The Tropical North GTH development in Cairns is a proposed infrustucure and hospitality develovement aimed at catering for tourists in the North Queensland region. The development may include:

• Entertainment, recreational and cultural facilities 
• Five- or six-star hotels
• Unique, internationally recognisable architecture with expansive high amenity public realm
• Integrated resorts, including casinos and gaming facilities
• Apartments
• Arcades, pools, salons, gyms and other recreational facilities
• Meeting and conference spaces
• Tourist attractions such as maritime museums and aquariums
• Theatre and convention facilities
• Cinemas
• Boutique retail
• Celebrity chef restaurants and bars.

See also: North Queensland investment to rise with the Cairns Global Tourism Hub

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said if the project goes ahead, the Tropical North GTH will need a wide range of goods and services requiring workers with a broad spectrum of expertise - from design and construction to legal and Indigenous support.

“Now is the time for potential contractors to put up their hand for the opportunity to help deliver a Global Tourism Hub in Cairns,” she said.

“We want to make the most of the proposed Cairns Global Tourism Hub for taxpayers.

“That’s why it’s important for local businesses to register their expertise which will be presented to the project's shortlisted proponents.”

The government is currently assessing expressions of interest from shortlisted local, national and international proponents received last month (September).

Interested parties are asked to complete the on-line form and their information will be forwarded to the TNGTH proponents for consideration.

Click here to make your submission.