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Queensland's tourism industry hoped its time in the sun would never end. Now reality is starting to bite

After a dream run in 2022 the cost of living crisis is bringing the tourism industry back down to earth. (ABC Gold Coast: Dominic Cansdale)

The post-pandemic honeymoon period for Queensland tourism may be dead after weaker than expected results over Easter.

The industry enjoyed a record-breaking run in 2022, capitalising on two years of pent-up demand after the start of COVID-19 but the cost of living crunch is being blamed for poor occupancy rates during the recent school holidays.

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