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This year has seen many highlights for the Sunshine Coast economy. It certainly has been a year to be celebrated!

The REDS 2021-22 Annual Report shone a light on the region's resilient economy, with $18.5 billion GRP, a 3.8% increase in employment and a 5.35% increase in consumer spend in the local region (YoY to June 2022).

There have been many stories of innovation and success throughout 2022.

Read on for a refresher on some of the news and stories we shared this year.

And of course, best wishes for an awesome holiday season! 

Read on for the top news stories of 2022 ...

• Combat drones: Sunshine Coast's key role in boosting defence
• Australia's newest low-cost airline Bonza sets up HQ on Coast
• The fantastic farm that will give Sunshine Coast a brand new flavour
• '200 jobs': global firm secures new HQ in our emerging high-tech heart
• Sunshine Coast selected for new international brand boutique hotel
• The Sunshine Coast is attracting higher paying jobs and industries

Top news stories of 2022

Combat drones: Sunshine Coast's key role in boosting defence

Australia's newest low-cost airline Bonza sets up HQ on Coast

The fantastic farm that will give Sunshine Coast a brand new flavour

'200 jobs': global firm secures new HQ in our emerging high-tech heart

Sunshine Coast selected for new international brand boutique hotel

The Sunshine Coast is attracting higher paying jobs and industries

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Demand for hotel development

A steady entry of new hotel rooms across key commercial and leisure precincts is required to meet the growth of both domestic and international visitors to the region. Download the new Sunshine Coast Investment Prospectus 2022: Hotel Edition or find out more on our website. 

Alex Lever-Shaw

Head of Investment Attraction

Economic Development Branch

Sunshine Coast Council 

Email: invest@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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