“It’s no accident that Brisbane is the fastest-growing capital city in the country,with people from southern states recognising that our city’s incredible climate,lifestyle and liveability is second to none.

“With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon,our city will grow rapidly as a destination for tourism and events.

“Time magazine’s acknowledgement is another example of the world recognising that Brisbane just keeps getting better.”

In an editorial,Time explained that it had asked for nominations from its correspondents and contributors “with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences”.