Concerning new research by the Tourism and Transport Forum revealed around 20 per cent of jobs in the tourism sector of the Gold Coast have been cut due to the impact of Covid 19.
The total drop in tourism employment is forecasted to reach 36 per cent by December due to bans on interstate travel, affecting more than 4,500 tourism businesses.
Destination Gold Coast CEO Patricia O’Callaghan commented this week that ongoing government support will be vital for recovery.