Visitor research survey

Project overview

To successfully grow our tourism sector while preserving the island’s pristine environment, we need to understand why visitors choose to visit and return to the island.

Our Visitor Research Program aimed to provide tourism organisations, operators and others associated with tourism on the island with a clear understanding about visitor expectations and behaviour.

The project was overseen by the University of Queensland and includes research into:

• why visitors come to Minjerribah
• the activities they enjoy
• their spending habits
• travel needs
• marketing influences.

This information may help with the development of products, services and marketing activities tailored to meet visitor expectations and attract more business to the island.

The studies may also inform future investment in tourism infrastructure and development of a comprehensive marketing strategy for the island.

Research report

The 3 reports prepared by the University of Queensland as part of the research program have now been finalised:

• NSI Visitor Research Program 2018 - Round 1 report
• NSI Visitor Research Program 2019 - Round 2 report
• NSI Visitor Research Program 2021 - Round 3 report