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Audition Call for 2024! Showcase Queensland Destinations to the World!
Posted on November 28th, 2023
Do you know an individual, family or couple planning to relocate to Queensland? Or a staff member who has just arrived to work with you? HGTV’s House Hunters International is on the hunt for enthusiastic international candidates eager to rent… Read more »
Year of Accessible Tourism – grants closing soon!
Posted on November 28th, 2023
$5 million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund offers two grant options so operators can apply for what they need, depending on where they are in their accessible tourism journey. Access Starter Grants – close 6 December 2023. · For organisations at the beginning their… Read more »
New Grow Cultural Tourism Fund
Posted on November 28th, 2023
The Queensland Government has announced a new fund to support the growth of impactful arts and cultural events in communities across the state. The Grow Cultural Tourism Fund will strengthen the state’s reputation as a global arts and cultural tourism destination… Read more »
New $10 Million Building Bush Tourism Fund
Posted on November 28th, 2023
At the DestinationQ forum in Cairns, Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe announced the opening of the $10 million Building Bush Tourism fund. Building Bush Tourism supports tourism operators, not-for-profits and local councils outside South East Queensland to create new or enhanced… Read more »
Growing Future Tourism Fund doubles to $30 Million
Posted on November 28th, 2023
New tourism attractions and experiences across the state will be fast-tracked thanks to an additional $15 million boost for the popular Growing Future Tourism Fund. Speaking at the tourism sector’s major industry event DestinationQ in Cairns, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told… Read more »
Keepers of the Reef featured in Qantas Spirit of Australia
Posted on November 15th, 2023
If you are flying with Qantas this November, check out the mention of Pumpkin Island and Reef Distillers on page 26 in the story titled “Keepers of the Reef”. This beautiful 10 page story about reef guardians is supported by… Read more »
Now is the time to re-discover CQ’s Carnarvon Gorge
Posted on November 14th, 2023
Reconnecting with the natural world, exploring an ancient past, marveling at the immensity of stunning sandstone cliffs, and basking within a landscape that is simply like no other, Carnarvon Gorge, located in Central Queensland Highlands, is a masterpiece waiting to… Read more »
Cruise shore excursions in our sights
Posted on November 14th, 2023
Visiting from Sydney, a delegation from Intercruises, one of five (5) ground handling companies offering shore excursions to the Cruise industry in Australia, is familiarising themselves with our destination this week. Hosted by CEO Mary Carroll, this is a direct outcome… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club wins Best Club in Australia
Posted on November 8th, 2023
With exceptional growth in membership, hosting highly successful regattas throughout the year, and consistent growth in participation across a range of club-related positions and activities, the Capricorn Coast’s Keppel Bay Sailing Club has anchored the top gong at the 2023… Read more »
Alliance Airlines Maintenance Hanger officially opened
Posted on November 7th, 2023
Alliance Airlines’ new $60 million aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility officially opened Wednesday 1st November at Rockhampton Airport, allowing about 100 highly skilled aviation jobs to come back home to Australia, as well as supporting 16 new, traineeships… Read more »
