What on Earth is Cannes in Cairns and why is Travel DAZE there?

What on Earth is Cannes in Cairns and why is Travel DAZE there?
Edited by Travel Weekly


    You may have heard that we’re back with the Ted Talk of the travel industry: Travel DAZE Exec!

    But some have been wondering why on Earth it’s taking place in Cairns alongside the largest marketing summit in the Southern Hemisphere Cannes in Cairns.

    Well, here’s the tea sis (do people still say that?) Cannes in Cairns is run by Travel Weekly’s parent company The Misfits and we’re bringing the two alongside one another to share the brilliance of travel with marketers and the pizzazz of advertising with the travel industry!

    King Stingray performing at Cannes in Cairns 2023

    What exactly is Cannes in Cairns?

    Cannes in Cairns is the ultimate creative retreat for all advertising gurus and media mavens out there! It’s the biggest and brightest gathering of visionary thinkers in the land and – as the name suggests – takes place in the lush tropics of Far North Queensland.

    This whopping three-day summit (with an extra day of fun at the end) is an electrifying journey into the future of advertising, marketing, media, and PR. The expert array of speakers explore these industries from every angle, including business, technology, creativity, and diversity and inclusion, giving you an in-depth and diverse understanding of what’s new and what’s next.

    But it’s not all work and no play at Cannes in Cairns! This summit sparks the perfect balance between corporate rendezvous and tropical escape.

    Social events are aplenty at Cannes in Cairns

    You’ll have the chance to soak up the sun, surf, and sand while also getting up close and personal with some of the biggest names in the advertising industry. The star-studded line-up of speakers means there will be no shortage of inspiration, innovation, and entertainment at Cannes in Cairns.

    It’s the perfect opportunity to rub shoulders with all from CCOs to CTOs, social media gurus to PR guns and so much more!

    As an attendee at Travel DAZE Exec, you’ll have access to two days of keynote speakers that you don’t want to miss. 

    We can’t wait to see you there!

    Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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