<p>The Queensland Tourism Industry Council invites tourism, hospitality, travel and events businesses in the Whitsundays to take part in QTIC’s Future Ready Workforce Consultation – a practical, industry-led session focused on shaping the future workforce of our region.<br><br>This interactive 90-minute consultation brings together tourism-related business owners, managers, HR professionals and industry stakeholders to share insights, validate workforce challenges, and co-design solutions that support attraction, retention and capability development across the Whitsundays.<br><br>Your input will directly contribute to statewide workforce planning and help ensure regional priorities are reflected in future policy, funding and programs.<br><br><b>What you’ll gain</b></p><ul> <li>A voice in shaping workforce solutions for the Whitsundays</li> <li>The opportunity to validate and build on findings from the QTIC Workforce Priorities Report (Nov 2023)</li> <li>Practical discussion on skills shortages, training pathways, workforce attraction and retention</li> <li>Connection with local industry peers and workforce partners</li> <li>A post-session summary showing how your feedback will inform next steps</li></ul><b>What to expect</b><ul> <li>A 90-minute facilitated session</li> <li>Interactive discussions and co-design activities</li> <li>Delivered in a hybrid format (in-person with online participation available)</li></ul><b>Who should attend</b><ul> <li>Tourism, hospitality, travel and events business owners, managers, HR professionals and industry stakeholders</li></ul><b>Why your participation matters</b><br>Insights from this consultation will feed into QTIC’s Future Ready Insights Report, ensuring the Whitsundays’ workforce needs and opportunities are clearly represented in statewide workforce strategies.