Tammy Barker, Challenge Cairns project manager for USM Events has replied to feedback the Chamber (Doug) collected and submitted to the event organisers  immediately after the two weekends of Challenge Cairns, regarding a number of issues.
Dear Port Douglas Businesses,

USM EVENTS are aware that the Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce conducted a post event survey on the ‘Cairns Airport Adventure Festival’ which specifically included improvement opportunities surrounding our Port Douglas focused events, Coral Coast Triathlon, RRR Mountain Bike Challenge, Hekili Mountain Bike Challenge & the June 5th Cairns Airport Challenge Cairns.

We understand that large scale events of this nature do often create an inconvenience to businesses and residents and will continue to work with the Port Douglas community and leaders to minimize the effects where possible. We have thoroughly debriefed the event and taken into account your feedback and look forward to working alongside residents in the region to create a wonderful festival atmosphere in 2012.

The opportunities are endless to showcase our stunning locations to the rest of Australia and the world.

We have some great ideas and look forward to hearing yours too.

Kind regards,

Tammy Barker
Senior Project Manager
Cairns Airport Adventure Festival