Townsville businesses and organisers are rushing to accommodate thousands of fans expected to attend the State of Origin.
Hotel bookings have surged past an astronomical 350 per cent in the lead up to the clash and a tent city has been set up to house up to 200
people as hotels try to manage long waiting. There have been 9 extra flights scheduled between Townsville, Brisbane, and Sydney to meet demand.
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