Stafford Strategy (Stafford) was commissioned by the Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) to complete an update to the tourism data model it created for the Central West Queensland (CWQ) region in 2020. The project was originally requested to support the diversification of CWQ’s economy through strengthening the tourism sector and building economic resilience in its communities.
The update has been requested in light of COVID-19 and the significant impacts it has had on the Australian tourism economy. This report will need to be updated in 12 months time to ensure data remains relevant to all LGAs (councils and industry operators) and for RAPAD.
