Only one day left to enter Sunshine Exchange competition
20 Jul 2010
Only one day remains for a Brisbane family to have the chance to become Honorary Tourism Ambassadors to Shanghai as part of Tourism Queensland's online "Sunshine Exchange" campaign, Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Grant to help sell Brisbane region to visiting Brits, Americans and Europeans
19 Jul 2010
Brisbane Marketing will lead a $262,000 grant project in conjunction with almost 30 surrounding tourism organisations, industry bodies, operators and councils in a new Greater Brisbane marketing strategy targeting British, American and European markets, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Future of Australian tourism put into focus this week in Brisbane
5 Jul 2010
Inspiring leadership and developing strategies to steer the tourism industry through economic uncertainty will be the focus of a national tourism forum held in Brisbane this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Brisbane family set to win Sunshine Exchange to China
22 Jun 2010
PoPo the panda and KoKo the koala will become online heroes in Tourism Queensland's new "Sunshine Exchange" campaign - an online game that will give a Brisbane family the opportunity to visit Expo "sister city" Shanghai as Honorary Tourism Ambassadors.
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Chinese visitors to fly direct to Queensland for the first time
31 May 2010
For the first time in more than a decade, Chinese visitors will be able to fly direct to Queensland thanks to a deal brokered by Tourism Queensland, Brisbane Airport Corporation and China Southern Airlines, Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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New Best Job in the World TV series stars Queensland's island experiences
12 May 2010
Millions of people throughout Europe, the UK, Asia, Latin America and Australia will be able to share the adventures of Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall's thanks to a new six-part Nat Geo Adventure series.
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Tourism operators celebrate eco-conscious island
7 May 2010
Fourteen North Stradbroke tourism operators will today be recognised for their ongoing success in Queensland's pilot Sustainable Regions Project, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Top Malaysian travel agencies tour South East Queensland
6 May 2010
Eleven senior representatives from Malaysia's leading travel agencies are touring South East Queensland this week in a bid to promote the region as an ideal destination for Malaysian travellers, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Countdown is on for Queensland Holidays Ultimate Auctions - Brisbane's scenic countryside is a signature Queensland experience up for grabs
27 Apr 2010
How many people have had a private chef cook lunch in Brisbane's scenic countryside for them while on holiday?
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Direct flights to Brisbane boost Malaysian visitor numbers
29 Mar 2010
Malaysia Airlines' decision to provide two extra flights per week into Brisbane from Kuala Lumpur will help boost the number of Malaysian visitors to Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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New campaign offers Brisbane getaways - with giveaways!
13 Feb 2010
Free nights in Brisbane and other local giveaways will be on offer as part of a new $1.3 million tourism marketing campaign to tempt southerners to Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Brisbane Marketing receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Brisbane Marketing will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to prepare a feasibility study and action plan for the North Ipswich Railway Workshops precinct and implement a plan for developing new tourism product in the Greater Brisbane Region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Queensland's first superliner sails into Brisbane
19 Dec 2009
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today welcomed Queensland's first ever superliner to Brisbane saying it heralded a new era for the State's expanding cruise shipping industry.
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Queensland ahead of the rest
16 Dec 2009
The Bligh Government's aggressive focus on tourism is paying off with new data revealing the state's domestic tourism industry is performing ahead of the rest of the country, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Jetstar launches a flurry of flights into Queensland
10 Dec 2009
Jetstar's announcement of up to 63 new flights per week into Queensland would add more than 10,000 weekly seats directly into the state's holiday destinations, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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International visitors stay longer and spend $4B in Queensland
9 Dec 2009
International visitors are staying longer and spending more in Queensland, Tourism Queensland Acting CEO Steve McRoberts said today.
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Flights tap into Queensland's growing Malaysian market
26 Nov 2009
Malaysia Airlines' announcement that it would reinstate two additional flights between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane will further Queensland's increasing popularity with the Malaysian visitors, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland airports receive a boost in international air capacity
25 Nov 2009
Queensland airports have shown an encouraging overall growth in airline seats over the past 12 months, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Brisbane blitzes Queensland Tourism Awards
13 Nov 2009
Brisbane tourism operators have set the state standard by winning more awards than any other region for the second year running at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor
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Tiger to bring South Australians to south-east Queensland
9 Nov 2009
The launch of new Tiger Airways' Adelaide - Brisbane services from next March will potentially bring a new generation of South Australian holidaymakers to south-east Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland invites Mardi Gras revellers to recover in paradise
6 Nov 2009
Queensland's laid back lifestyle and magnificent islands and beaches will be used to lure Sydney's 2010 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras revellers to the Sunshine State for a week of rest and relaxation, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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New UK tourism campaign positions Queensland as Best Holiday in the World
6 Nov 2009
More than six million Brits will be exposed to Queensland sunshine as part of a major new tourism campaign which positions Queensland as 'The Best Holiday in the World', Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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New Tiger Airways services welcome news for Brisbane
5 Nov 2009
The launch of new Tiger Airways' Melbourne - Brisbane services from next March is great news for Brisbane, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Bangkok-Brisbane flights set to boost tourism
29 Oct 2009
In a major show of confidence in Queensland's tourism industry Thai Airways is set to reinstate direct flights between Bangkok and Brisbane.
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Brisbane operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Thirty tourism operators from the Brisbane region will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Moreton Bay tourism operators improve online skills
7 Oct 2009
Tourism operators in the Moreton Bay and Islands region are taking part in an online social media workshop today as part of a Tourism Queensland program to enhance online skills in the local industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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German travel scouts get the scoop on Queensland experiences
29 Sep 2009
Two German travel agents will undertake the roadtrip of a lifetime this week as they explore the Queensland coast by campervan and blog about their adventures.
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UK and Irish backpackers 'snap-a roo' to come to Queensland
24 Aug 2009
A new Tourism Queensland viral marketing campaign featuring an online game called Snap-a-roo has been launched in the UK and Ireland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Bushwalking on Brisbane's doorstep
30 Jun 2010
Brisbane Forest Park is a piece of beautiful wilderness in the middle of a city of nearly a million people.
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North Stradbroke lures many beyond fishing
30 Jun 2010
While for some, the sleepy atmosphere of Straddie takes a little getting used to, it takes no time at all to appreciate the island's natural beauty.
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Good living in the city
30 Jun 2010
One of the many temptations of any visit to Brisbane is experiencing the lifestyle and cuisine of the city's precincts. Within a ten minute radius of town you have dining choice of European, Mediterranean, Asian or contemporary Australian restaurants.
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St Helena Island - Hell hole of the South Pacific
30 Jun 2010
The crudely-dressed officer in tatty blue overalls, gun slung around his waist and feet shod in cracked leather boots, marched us two by two, across the island.
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Moreton Island magic
30 Jun 2010
It’s not all about city living in Brisbane, especially with the sub-tropical playground of Moreton Bay and its islands glistening on the city’s eastern fringe.
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Straddie sojourn
30 Jun 2010
Drive off the barge from Cleveland in Brisbane’s east onto North Stradbroke Island and you are immediately on ‘island time’.
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Bribie Island
30 Jun 2010
Caboolture has the best of both worlds. Its boundaries stretch from the shores of the Pacific Ocean and Moreton Bay to the magnificent dairying country of Mt Mee along the spectacular D'Aguilar Range, offering panoramic views stretching out to sea.
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Where else but Brisbane?
30 Jun 2010
Where else but Brisbane would you find a vibrant capital city that combines sophistication with outstanding hospitality?
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