Council Approves 40-Unit Short-Term Accommodation at Jubilee Tavern Site

Whitsunday Regional Council has approved a 40-unit short-term accommodation development at the Jubilee Tavern site, increasing the number of accommodation options available in the Airlie Beach and Jubilee Pocket area.

The approval comes as the Whitsundays continues to experience growth in visitor numbers, along with an increase in workers and people choosing to live in the region.

Short-term accommodation developments such as this are intended to contribute to overall accommodation supply, particularly in established tourism areas like Airlie Beach and surrounding suburbs.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said the shire is the fastest-growing regional local government area in Queensland, and approvals like this reflect the need to plan for that growth in a balanced and considered way.

“Expanding accommodation options helps support tourism, local employment and the ongoing vitality of the Airlie Beach area,” said Mayor Collins.

The development was assessed against Council’s planning controls, with conditions in place to manage impacts and ensure it integrates appropriately with the surrounding community.

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