Palm Island Tourism Commercial & Operating Partner

Overview Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking an experienced Tourism Commercial Development & Operational Readiness Partner to support the development and commercial activation of Palm Island's emerging tourism offering. About Council is progressing the Palm Island Walking Trails & Tourism Activation Project, including walking trails, visitor facilities, tourism accommodation and associated tourism infrastructure. A separate Design & Construct procurement is being undertaken for the infrastructure works. The Tourism Commercial Development & Operational Readiness Partner will work alongside Council, the D&C Contractor and relevant community, cultural, tourism and government stakeholders to ensure the infrastructure and tourism offering are commercially and operationally ready for launch. Scope The scope includes: Tourism product and visitor-experience development Commercial and operating-model development Design & Construct design and delivery interface Marketing and distribution planning Local participation and workforce planning Operational readiness Assistance to Council to procure and transition to a separate long-term Tourism Operating Partner The engagement does not include the ongoing day-to-day commercial operation of the tourism offering following Commercial Opening. Objectives Council is seeking outcomes including: A commercially viable and culturally appropriate Palm Island tourism offering Market-ready tourism products and an integrated visitor experience Effective tourism and operational input into infrastructure design and delivery A robust future commercial and operating model Strong local employment, Ranger participation, local procurement and enterprise-development outcomes Effective marketing, sales and distribution planning Demonstrated operational readiness ahead of Commercial Opening A complete procurement package and procurement support for the future Tourism Operating Partner Effective transition and handover to the subsequently appointed operator Contractor Requirements Relevant experience in tourism commercial development Experience in destination and product development Experience in operational readiness Experience in tourism operating models Experience in market development Experience in remote or regional tourism Preferably, experience working with First Nations communities Enquiries Contact Name: Marcio Fialho Position: Director of Projects Primary phone: 0448339292 Mobile phone: 0448339292 Email: marcio.fialho@palmcouncil.qld.gov.au