Since 1975, we’ve been a membership-based destination marketing organisation with the charter to increase visitor demand, arrivals and expenditure for the benefit of the greater Gold Coast. We collaborate with local industry, state and national tourism bodies, the City of Gold Coast and travel trade to best promote our beautiful city, world-wide.
About Us
Learn more about DGC including our vision, purpose, charter, strategic priorities as well as annual reports and action plans.
Campaigns
With leading the charge to grow visitation and expenditure to the Gold Coast, we have launched a portfolio of marketing campaigns to showcase the Gold Coast's splice of experiences and invite key markets to come play the day away.
MoreMedia
We understand the importance the media plays in co-promoting the Gold Coast with us and appreciate the valuable exposure we’ve generated in collaboration.
MoreCareers
Destination Gold Coast employs marketing and sales professionals to positively promote the Gold Coast as a premier leisure and Business Event destination through global consumer, trade, media and travel industry channels.
MoreRESEARCH
Research and information on international and domestic visitors to the Gold Coast.
OUR MEMBERS
OUR PARTNERS
City of Gold Coast
City of Gold Coast remains the second largest local government in Australia, based on the Gold Coast's estimated resident population. The City provides a range of services, organisations, activities and facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
MoreMajor Events Gold Coast
Major Events Gold Coast is responsible for managing a whole-of-city strategic approach to major event acquisition and management, increasing the reputation of the Gold Coast as a major events destination and driving strong tourism and economic impacts for the Gold Coast. The team of event specialists produce and support a vibrant array of festivals, sporting and cultural events that embrace diversity and showcase the Gold Coast as a world class, global events destination.
MoreStudy Gold Coast
Study Gold Coast is the peak education and training body for the Gold Coast promoting the Gold Coast as the ideal destination for education on a domestic and international scale. Study Gold Coast not only markets the Gold Coast as an ideal education and training destination, but is an active advocate for the industry.
MoreTourism Events Queensland
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the state's lead marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency.
MoreTourism Australia
Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events. The organisation is active in around 16 key markets and activities include advertising, PR and media programs, trade shows and industry programs, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research.
MoreQueensland Tourism Industry Council
Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is the peak industry body for tourism in Queensland, acting as “The Voice of Tourism”.
MoreTourism and Transport Forum Australia
Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is the peak industry group for the Tourism, Transport and Aviation sectors.
MoreGold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is Australia’s fastest growing airport and is the 5th busiest international airport in Australia. Previously named "Coolangatta Airport" this is an Aboriginal word meaning "Place of Good View".
MoreBrisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport is Queensland’s largest airport and the major gateway for international visitors to the Gold Coast.
MoreOur Board
Adrienne Readings
CHAIRPERSON
Adrienne Readings is the General Manager of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC). Focused on the emerging convention and incentive markets out of Europe and China, Adrienne is establishing networks within these countries to better facilitate business events requirements and identify opportunities.
Clark Kirby
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Clark joined Village as Director of Strategy in 2009 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2012. He also holds title of Chairman of Village Cinemas Australia, Chairman of Village Roadshow Theme Parks Asia and Board Member of Golden Village Entertainment. In April 2017, Clark was appointed as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Village Roadshow Theme Parks Group.
John Punch
HONORARY SECRETARY
John is an original member and founding director of Destination Gold Coast. He has been a continuously serving member of its board since its formation in 1975 and has previously served as deputy chair. He is currently the honorary secretary and a life member.
Adam Twemlow
CHAIR OF AUDIT, FINANCE & RISK
Adam is a Partner at KPMG and has 15 years assurance and advisory experience. His experience also includes property & construction, financial services and mining industries. Adam has extensive professional experience locally on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane and internationally in the UK and USA.
Amy Watts
BOARD DIRECTOR
Amy Watts joined Accor in Sydney in early 2018 before being appointed as Vice President Talent & Culture, Accor Apartments & Realty based on the Gold Coast later that year.
Hermann Vorster
BOARD MEMBER
Councillor Hermann Vorster serves the people of Division 11. Cr Vorster was elected to the City of Gold Coast in 2016. He is the appointed Chair of the Lifestyle and Community Committee and also serves on the Economy, Planning and Environment, and Transport and Infrastructure committees.
Sarah Colgate
BOARD DIRECTOR
Sarah Colgate is Head of Digital Marketing at Hot Air Balloon which operates on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Port Douglas and Cairns. Sarah is passionate about collaboration and representing micro, small and medium-sized tourism operators on the Gold Coast.
Sarah Gardiner
BOARD DIRECTOR
Sarah Gardiner has over 25 years of experience in the tourism industry and has a PhD in marketing. She is the Director of the Griffith Institute for Tourism and an Associate Professor in Tourism at Griffith University.
Amelia Evans
BOARD DIRECTOR
Amelia was appointed Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) CEO in 2022 after joining as CFO in 2016. As CEO, Amelia is responsible for setting the group's strategy, and leads an experienced executive team delivering safe and exceptional airport experiences, expanding QAL’s connectivity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, delivering infrastructure projects and driving sustainable outcomes.
Rebecca Frizelle OAM
BOARD DIRECTOR
Rebecca has made her name as a business leader in the motoring sector and in sport. She currently serves on the Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic Games and is also a Director of Paralympics Australia and LifeFlight Australia.