Setting up a Tourism Business in Logan

The Fundamentals

Whether you're considering expanding an established tourism business or embarking on a new venture, starting with a solid foundation of knowledge is essential.

See these resources from Business Queensland and the Australian Government to help ensure you have the fundamentals of a successful business in place.

The Logan Office of Economic Development (LOED) can also connect you with Council's Small Business Advisor to learn more about starting a new business.

Investment Support

Logan Office of Economic Development provides facilitation services to potential investors, including:

  • Assistance with site selection and site visits
  • Information on market trends
  • Assistance with the development application process
  • Coordinated one-stop-shop assistance for major projects
  • Introductions to local companies and service providers
  • Facilitation of meetings with key local and state tourism stakeholders
  • Situation analysis, experience development and destination marketing

Logan's economy is diverse and our team has a range of expertise that can assist you on your investment journey. Learn more on the LOED tourism investment page.

Investment incentives

Take advantage of Logan City Council's services and incentives to fast-track your development. Eligible businesses may be able to access the Investment Attraction Incentive Fund (IAIF) and various infrastructure charge deferrals.

Learn about Logan City Council investment incentives

Tourism Regulations

Before establishing a tourism business, ensure you understand and comply with all relevant local and state regulations.

The Queensland Government's Business Launchpad is a digital tool designed to simplify the process of identifying licences, permits and regulatory requirements tailored to your business.

If you would like to learn more about local laws, regulations, permits and licences, contact the Explore Logan Tourism Team.

Access Business Launchpad

Creating an Experience

When creating a tourism business, it is important to offer products and experiences that are memorable and shareable. Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) provides resources that highlight the importance of transformational travel.

TEQ supports industry and event operators through experience design resources, mentoring programs, training opportunities and examples of best practice.

Ultimate Transformational Experience Guide

Brisbane Welcomes You

The Brisbane Region Welcomes You program encourages everyone involved in tourism and hospitality to become proud ambassadors for the region. By creating exceptional guest experiences, participants help turn visitors into advocates for Logan and Brisbane.

Supported by the Brisbane Economic Development Agency, this initiative forms part of the Queensland Welcomes You program. It is open to anyone who welcomes visitors, including staff and volunteers across accommodation, hospitality, transport, retail and events.

Brisbane Region Welcomes You Training

Accessible Tourism

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To help make Queensland tourism businesses more accessible and inclusive, resources have been developed by Get Skilled Access and TravAbility on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport.

The Accessible Tourism Toolkit includes online learning, videos, checklists and information to help businesses improve accessibility for visitors of all abilities. 

Accessible Tourism Toolkit

Sustainable Tourism

Tourism Australia promotes Australia as a destination for leisure and business events while supporting a sustainable visitor economy.

The organisation works with governments and industry partners to protect and celebrate Australia's cultures, landscapes and wildlife, which are central to the country's tourism appeal.

Explore the National Sustainability Framework for the Visitor Economy and the Sustainable Tourism Toolkit to learn how your business can adopt more sustainable practices.

Sustainable Tourism Resources

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