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Mackay to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Federal Government superyacht visa change a multi-billion dollar win for QLD industry: Boyle
30 Apr 2008
The Bligh Government’s plan to make Queensland the ‘Caribbean of the Southern Hemisphere’ received a boost today as Federal Minister for Immigration Chris Evans announced temporary and long-term changes to the visas affecting the industry.
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New Tourism Opportunities for Mackay Region
8 Apr 2008
Tourism industry representatives told a forum yesterday the Mackay region had experienced several challenges after weeks of heavy rain and bad publicity from media outlets in New South Wales and Victoria.
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Mackay tourism industry benefiting from resources boom
14 Mar 2008
Mackay’s tourism industry was benefiting from the resources boom, with the business travel sector growing by over 38 percent in numbers and 28 percent in nights in 2007, new figures have revealed.
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International tourism boost for Mackay
7 Mar 2008
The number of international visitors to Mackay jumped by more than 30 per cent, the latest International Visitor Survey for the year to December 2007 shows.
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Business visitor bonanza for Mackay
14 Dec 2007
Mackay is enjoying a boost in business tourism with a 52 per cent increase in business visitors to the region in the year ended September 2007, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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More to Mackay than meets the eye for international tourists
7 Dec 2007
Mackay’s popularity with international visitors surged in the year to September 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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Mackay receives $73,000 grant for tourism development and research
16 Nov 2007
Mackay will receive special funding of $73,000 to develop tourism surrounding the Eungella National Park and to investigate the development of tourism within the local South Sea Islander community, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Mackay operator makes finals at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
The Sarina Sugar Shed made the finals of the prestigious 2007 Queensland Tourism Awards presented in Townsville tonight, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Travel News
Mackay is nature’s playground
29 Feb 2008
Spotting a platypus in the wild and discovering unspoilt islands for a spot of snorkelling are just some of the ways to enjoy Mackay’s natural attractions.
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Relax in Majestic Mackay
29 Feb 2008
Mackay’s the perfect spot for a relaxing short break, offering easy access to a range of stunning natural attractions and a vibrant city scene. Damien Condon swapped his suit for some shorts and discovered the region’s hidden secrets.
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Naturally Mackay
29 Feb 2008
With its pristine coastline, lush canefields and untamed hinterland, Stacey Morton discovers the unspoilt natural pleasures of Mackay and spots platypus in the wild.
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Hammocks, horses and hidden gems
28 Feb 2008
Mackay might be best known as a major player in the current mining boom, but there’s also a lot to keep a traveller busy in this coastal town, reports STACEY MORTON.
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