Cairns has always been a tourist destination, and one of Australia’s most popular tropical destinations. However it’s been a struggle over the past year with tough economic times worldwide as well as a super strong Australian dollar stifling visitor numbers.

There is however, a couple of events that could be the saviour for Cairns and may even shape the future of the city. Two events in particular are expected to bring in huge numbers to the city this year and long into the future.

The first event on the calendar is Chinese new year which occurs in February. This holiday is the biggest in the Chinese calendar and already, over 20,000 people are expected to visit Cairns during this 4 day holiday period. This number of visitors is expected to pour millions into the local economy.

The second event is the AFL and Rugby League matches. Both of which attract a large number of visitors.

If you are visiting Cairns, make sure you check for a Hotels.com discount code which can give you a discount on your flights or hotel stay.