Media Releases

Lights, camera… “And Action” on Gold Coast tourism campaign

17 May 2013
A new blockbuster Gold Coast tourism campaign ‘And Action’ will grace the silver screen from this Sunday. More >

Final three candidates revealed for Queensland’s Best Job

16 May 2013
An Airport Ambassador, Online Marketer and Ecology Student represent the top three potential ‘Park Rangers’ announced today for Queensland’s ‘Best Job in the World’. More >

Emirates decision a major boost to Queensland tourism

16 May 2013
Almost 100,000 additional tourists a year will be able to visit Brisbane with Emirates’ first regular A380 services into the city. More >

Festival serves up a fine decade of culinary delights

16 May 2013
Thousands of visitors from Australia and overseas are expected from today on the Sunshine Coast for the prestigious Noosa International Food and Wine Festival. More >

Aussies invited to ‘I Spy’ a Queensland holiday, phase two

11 May 2013
Following its success in 2012, Australians will be invited to spy a Queensland holiday as part of the second instalment of the ‘I Spy’ national tourism marketing campaign. More >

State Government’s record investment in ‘Harvey and the Humpbacks’

9 May 2013
The largest ever tourism investment promoting Fraser Coast as Australia’s signature whale watching destination will make a splash when the ‘Harvey and the Humpbacks’ campaign starts in June. More >

Skies open for Queensland tourism in major new US campaign

6 May 2013
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) will launch its largest ever American tourism marketing campaign in conjunction with major United States carrier Delta Air Lines. More >

Cairns to host global tourism trade show in 2014

30 Apr 2013
Cairns will be the first Australian regional centre to host Tourism Australia’s annual global Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) trade event in 2014. More >

Brisbane’s largest tourism campaign to reach New Zealand

29 Apr 2013
Brisbane’s new autumn/winter tourism campaign will be the largest to date with its reach spreading interstate and to New Zealand, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk said. More >

Travellers enticed to ‘make the most of the moment’ on Sunshine Coast

28 Apr 2013
A major new Sunshine Coast tourism marketing campaign will begin today to build on the 1.7 million Australians who travelled to the region for a Naturally refreshing holiday in 2012. More >

Queensland tourism operators descend on Sydney for Tourism Exchange

26 Apr 2013
More than 100 Queensland tourism operators will arrive in Sydney from today to promote the State to key international travel buyers at the 2013 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE). More >

Top 25 Best Job in the World Park Rangers announced

24 Apr 2013
A biologist, actor, graphic designer, photographer, ecologist and comedian are among the top 25 candidates for Queensland’s Best Job in the World ‘Park Ranger’ position. More >

Queensland’s Whitsundays shines on Ellen Show

19 Apr 2013
Queensland’s Whitsundays has been beamed to millions of viewers in the US this morning after reporter Jeannie Klisiewicz, from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, visited the region during her time in Australia. More >

Local tourism operators travel south on taste-testing tour

12 Apr 2013
A group of Southern Queensland Country businesses will travel south on Monday on a taste-testing tour of regional New South Wales to gather food and wine tourism inspiration. More >

Special fund for Queensland’s flood affected events

10 Apr 2013
In response to recent flooding, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has created a special one-off fund to support events in the state's flood declared council areas. More >

Filmmakers capture ‘1 Day in Paradise’

10 Apr 2013
Starting this week, 20 filmmakers will embark on a Tropical North Queensland adventure capturing their idea of ‘1 Day in Paradise’ as part of a major global tourism initiative. More >

Tourism campaign to tempt Chinese residents to Queensland

27 Mar 2013
A new tourism campaign targeting Australia’s Chinese community will begin this week in a bid to grow Queensland’s share of the international market. More >

Queensland welcomes 1 million extra visitors in 2012

21 Mar 2013
Queensland welcomed more than 1,000,000 extra Australian travellers in 2012 compared with 2011, new domestic visitor figures have revealed today. More >

Matt Hayden goes into bat for Queensland tourism

20 Mar 2013
Australian cricket legend and proud Queenslander Matt Hayden will front a new tourism marketing campaign to encourage more Indian visitors to travel to the state. More >

New sailing cup joins State’s Season of Sailing

15 Mar 2013
Queensland’s 2013 Season of Sailing has introduced a ‘Season of Sailing Cup’ to encourage more sailors and holidaymakers to take part. More >

Aussies encouraged to take an Outback ‘Eventure’

15 Mar 2013
Outback Queensland’s tourism leaders descended on Brisbane today to encourage Aussies to ‘promise’ to visit an iconic Outback event in 2013. More >

Resurgence of international visitors continues

6 Mar 2013
Confidence is continuing to grow in Queensland’s tourism sector, with increasing numbers of international visitors travelling to the state in 2012. More >

The Best Job in the World is back

5 Mar 2013
Queensland is hunting for a Park Ranger – and they’re offering up a six-month contract, and A$100,000 package, in Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ campaign. More >

Wanted: candidates seeking the opportunity of a lifetime

4 Mar 2013
Queensland is on the lookout for candidates from around the globe seeking the opportunity of a lifetime – the job of a Park Ranger and a $100,000 salary and benefits package. More >

Mega Queensland tourism delegation to visit China

3 Mar 2013
The largest delegation ever of Queensland tourism operators will leave for China today as part of a trade mission run by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Destination NSW. More >

Queensland tourism targets Indonesia on trade tour

17 Feb 2013
Twelve Queensland tourism operators will travel to Indonesia this week on a trade mission to capitalise on the growing Indonesia visitor market. More >

Support Queensland tourism - celebrate Australia Day II

2 Feb 2013
Australians will be encouraged to show their support for Queensland tourism by celebrating ‘Australia Day II’ across the State on 23 February. More >

Increased Etihad flights to boost Qld tourism

1 Feb 2013
More than 54,000 extra international visitors will have access to Queensland each year via Etihad Airways’ new daily service between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane, which begins tomorrow. More >

Summer campaign entices Brisbane families to the country

7 Jan 2013
A new Southern Queensland Country tourism marketing campaign valued at $135,000 is encouraging Brisbane families to discover a relaxing summer country escape before the end of the school holidays. More >

Bumper holiday season expected for Queensland tourism

23 Dec 2012
Queensland’s tourism industry has received an end of year bonus with predictions of a bumper summer holiday season. More >

Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa award a boost to far north Queensland tourism

13 Dec 2012
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey has congratulated Tropical North Queensland’s Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa for taking out the top Eco Resort & Spa prize at the World Travel Awards held in India last night. More >

Queenslanders holidaying at home drive domestic tourism results

12 Dec 2012
The Newman Government’s plans to get Queensland’s tourism industry back on track are progressing with Tourism Research Australia’s latest National Visitor Survey revealing strong growth throughout the State. More >

New CEO to drive Queensland’s tourism industry

7 Dec 2012
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey has announced the appointment of Steven Wright as CEO of Tourism Queensland. More >

Super summer campaign comes alive

6 Dec 2012
The Newman Government has joined with Fraser Coast Regional Council and Tourism Fraser Coast to deliver a $500,000 marketing initiative to encourage more Aussies to holiday in the region this summer. More >

Townsville tourism operators go digital for Chinese visitors

6 Dec 2012
Townsville tourism operators have the opportunity to broaden their marketing skills today at the ‘Digital Marketing for the China Market’ workshop. More >

Queensland welcomes more international holidaymakers

5 Dec 2012
Queensland’s tourism revival has continued with new figures showing an increase in overseas visitors to the State. More >

International Volunteer Day highlights work of Queensland tourism volunteers

5 Dec 2012
Stargazers, crisis managers and interpreters make up the frontline of Queensland’s $18 billion tourism industry, working at some of the state’s 122 accredited visitor information centres (VICs). More >

Solar spectacle delivers tourism boost for Queensland

4 Dec 2012
As the last of the eclipse chasers depart Tropical North Queensland, the region continues to reap the rewards of last month’s solar eclipse. More >

Campaign swaps partridge and pear trees for Queensland holidays

4 Dec 2012
Tourism Queensland has swapped seven swans, six geese and five golden rings for 12 days of holiday giveaways in a bid to entice more people to discover the joys of a Queensland getaway this summer. More >

Queensland tourism mission to bowl over lucrative Indian travel market

28 Nov 2012
A delegation of the State’s tourism businesses have taken Queensland on tour to India this week, in a bid to sell our tourism industry to more than 400 Indian travel wholesalers, retail agents and media. More >

Nearly $4 million in grants for regional tourism organisations

23 Nov 2012
The Newman Government has approved nearly $4 million in grants to Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs), delivering another major boost to Queensland’s tourism industry. More >

Increased seasonal flight services to boost Sunshine Coast tourism

20 Nov 2012
The Newman Government has welcomed the decision by Air New Zealand and alliance partner Virgin Australia to extend their Auckland services to the Sunshine Coast next year, following a successful trial season in 2012. More >

Brisbane tourism operators go digital for China market

20 Nov 2012
Brisbane tourism operators are being urged by the Newman Government to broaden their marketing strategy to attract more Chinese independent travellers. More >

Volunteers keep Queensland tourism ticking

15 Nov 2012
Tens of thousands of volunteers and ‘voluntourists’ will be acknowledged for their vital work in the tourism industry on Wednesday, December 5 as part of International Volunteer Day. More >

Eclipse-eve excitement in the air in the Tropical North

13 Nov 2012
Tens of thousands of visitors and locals in Tropical North Queensland are today staking out their solar eclipse viewing spot and testing telescopes and cameras ahead of tomorrow’s natural phenomena event of the millennium. More >

Tourism Queensland hatches campaign to kick start turtle season

8 Nov 2012
A new $200,000 tourism marketing campaign is encouraging Australians to book ahead and secure a front-row seat to Queensland’s spectacular turtle show. More >

Gold Coast tourism operators go digital for China market

7 Nov 2012
Gold Coast tourism operators are being urged by the Newman Government to broaden their marketing strategy to attract more Chinese independent travellers. More >

60,000 to make eclipse pilgrimage to Queensland’s Tropical North

7 Nov 2012
Tropical North Queensland is preparing to welcome an estimated 60,000 people to witness the region’s first total solar eclipse in more than 1,300 years. More >

Aussie travel agent “mega-famil” discovers famous for fun Gold Coast

1 Nov 2012
Twenty-four travel agents from across Australia will converge on the Gold Coast today as part of Tourism Queensland and Gold Coast Tourism’s first national product workshop and mega-famil. More >

Cairns welcomes first China Eastern flight from Shanghai

31 Oct 2012
Cairns has welcomed the first China Eastern Airlines passengers flying direct from Shanghai on a new route which could potentially inject millions annually into the local economy. More >

Queensland welcomes the return of Qantas’ golden service

28 Oct 2012
Qantas resumed direct flights between Sydney and the Gold Coast today, in a major show of confidence in Queensland’s tourism industry. More >

Government reinvigorates Queensland’s natural icon experiences

18 Oct 2012
Tourism operators can hear about the latest ecotourism trends, technologies and global case studies at a series of forums aimed to help them build tourism capacity through sharing stories of Queensland’s famous natural icons. More >

I Spy campaign reignites love of Tropical North Queensland

18 Oct 2012
Tourism Queensland’s ‘I Spy’ campaign has reignited Aussies’ love of Tropical North Queensland with partner Wotif.com recording a big increase in room bookings for participating local operators. More >

50,000 eclipse chasers heading to “sunny” Queensland

9 Oct 2012
More than 50,000 visitors will “chase the sun” to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef next month to see a rare solar eclipse. More >

Queensland abuzz with spring holidaymakers

27 Sep 2012
Queensland’s tourism destinations are bustling with holidaymakers these spring school holidays, according to anecdotal reports from industry. More >

Tourism operators take Queensland shine on tour to Europe

26 Sep 2012
Twenty-one tourism operators are taking a promotional pitch to Europe this week aimed at encouraging more visitors to cash in their Euros on a Queensland holiday. More >

Google Street View goes diving on the Great Barrier Reef

26 Sep 2012
In what could possibly be the biggest technological announcement since the moon landing, Google will today reveal the launch of underwater Street View for Google Maps. More >

Queensland welcomes influential cruise VIPs

25 Sep 2012
Five influential cruise ship executives will visit Queensland this week on the hunt for new tourism experiences to add to their clients’ itineraries. More >

Campaign urges Aussies to ‘I Spy’ a Queensland holiday

23 Sep 2012
Deals such as a night on the Gold Coast from $79* or in Tropical North Queensland from $89* will feature in Tourism Queensland’s new spring marketing campaign. More >

Queensland cashes in on Million Dollar incentive visit

7 Sep 2012
Indonesia’s ADR Group will reward more than 300 staff and clients with $1 million in Queensland incentive experiences from this week in the next chapter of Tourism Queensland’s global marketing campaign - the Million Dollar Memo. More >

Queensland tourism operators shine in Japan

4 Sep 2012
Seventeen Queensland tourism operators will represent the state on a trade mission to Japan this week when they meet with more than 300 local travel wholesalers, retail agents and airlines. More >

Countdown to turtle time in Queensland

4 Sep 2012
Loved-up loggerheads are preparing for the nesting season, signalling the start of spring in Queensland. With turtle time fast approaching, Tourism Queensland is encouraging Aussies to book ahead to secure a spot for the upcoming season. More >

Indian ‘mega’ delegation to explore Queensland

29 Aug 2012
Tourism Queensland will host 39 Indian travel trade representatives over the next two weeks who will explore some of the best tourism experiences Queensland has to offer. More >

Humpbacks ‘mugging’ en masse in Hervey Bay

28 Aug 2012
The whale watching season is in full swing in Hervey Bay with operators reporting daily ‘muggings’ from pods of humpbacks. More >

Queensland tourism delegation shines in Korea

27 Aug 2012
Eight Queensland tourism operators will shine on a trade mission in Korea this week when they meet with approximately 500 local travel wholesalers, retail agents and airlines. More >

Gold Coast tourism businesses Scoot to Singapore for major travel fair

23 Aug 2012
Fifteen Gold Coast tourism operators will ‘scoot’ into Singapore today to represent the state at one of Singapore’s largest travel fairs. More >

Fifty Shades of Grey leads to ‘babymoon’ boom

21 Aug 2012
Forget oysters and champagne - bondage is the aphrodisiac of 2012! Following record-breaking sales of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, Queensland tourism operators are anticipating an influx of expectant parents wanting to take a ‘babymoon’ holiday before their bundle of joy arrives. More >

Tourism Queensland welcomes RACQ drive to Bring Back the Road Trip

21 Aug 2012
Queenslanders are being encouraged to get off the beaten track and explore the state’s scenic hinterland, ancient outback landscapes and seaside towns with a road trip. More >

Marhaba Etihad Airways - Queensland welcomes increase to daily flight

16 Aug 2012
Up to 1048 extra international travellers a week will be able to fly into Queensland via the Middle East thanks to a boost by Etihad Airways announced today. More >

Marhaba Etihad Airways - Queensland welcomes increase to daily flight

16 Aug 2012
Up to 1048 extra international travellers a week will be able to fly into Queensland via the Middle East thanks to a boost by Etihad Airways announced today. More >

‘Smoasting’: The new travel trend on the rise in Queensland

14 Aug 2012
Last week Miranda Kerr tweeted a ‘selfie’ from Hamilton Island to her 1.1 million followers, joining a growing list of ‘smoasters’ – social media boasters - who love Queensland. More >

World’s biggest live act ‘Harvey and the Humpbacks’ rolls into Brisbane

8 Aug 2012
Hump day took on a new meaning for Brisbanities after humpback whales were spotted rolling through the streets of Brisbane today to promote the return of the world’s biggest live act, ‘Harvey and the Humpbacks.’ More >

Great Keppel Island proposal boosts confidence in Queensland tourism

1 Aug 2012
The new $600 million Great Keppel Island eco-resort will be some of the best news Queensland’s tourism industry has had in a decade if the project is approved, Tourism Queensland has said. More >

Singaporean travel agents Scoot to the Gold Coast for fun tourism experiences

25 Jul 2012
A group of Singaporean travel agents have ‘scooted’ into the Gold Coast today in a bid to boost their knowledge of the destination. More >

Tax-time holiday the best investment

24 Jul 2012
If you’re looking for a way to spend that tax return, a few days of R&R provides much better long-term investment returns than a new pair of designer shoes or the latest tech toy according to Tourism Queensland. More >

No Vacancy signs out across the Tropical North

19 Jul 2012
The No Vacancy signs have been hung out the front of hotels, resorts, caravan parks and apartments from Port Douglas to Mission Beach thanks to a bumper winter holiday season, Tourism Queensland has said. More >

Brisbane blooms with short-break appeal

17 Jul 2012
Brisbane is fast becoming a short break destination of choice with more visitors pulling up stumps to enjoy the sights of Queensland’s capital. More >

Inbound tour operators get down to business with Queensland tourism industry in Sydney

17 Jul 2012
More than 60 inbound tour operators (ITOs) who work in Queensland’s key international markets were introduced to 45 leading Queensland tourism products in Sydney today. More >

Artists brush up for 4th Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

9 Jul 2012
More than three hundred Indigenous artists representing 24 Indigenous art centres and commercial galleries in North Queensland are set to showcase a range of brilliant new work at this year’s Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF). More >

Sunshine Coast images stop traffic in New Zealand

6 Jul 2012
As many as 17,000 Aucklanders a day will see Sunshine Coast images and branding zipping around the city this month as part of a new joint Tourism Queensland and Air New Zealand campaign. More >

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef shine in German outdoor marketing blitz

3 Jul 2012
German transit centres have been given a tropical makeover this week as Tourism Queensland rolls out an outdoor advertising blitz targeting commuters. More >

Harvey and the Humpbacks are back in the Bay

19 Jun 2012
There’s motion in the ocean as the world’s biggest act makes its way back to Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast earlier than expected. More >

96 Queensland tourism operators drive international demand at ATE 2012

15 Jun 2012
Queensland tourism operators will be a dominant force at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) with almost 100 tourism businesses descending on Perth from today to meet with influential international travel buyers. More >

Southerners urged to swap beanies for bikinis or boardies and holiday in Queensland

13 Jun 2012
Aussies are being encouraged to swap their beanies for bikinis or boardies and escape the winter blues in Queensland. More >

International bloggers to explore Tropical North Queensland

5 Jun 2012
Ten international bloggers with a combined audience of over 2.5 million readers arrived in Cairns today to participate in a five-day Tourism Queensland blogging familiarisation. More >

Tourism campaigns see US travellers pack their bags for Queensland

23 May 2012
A string of tourism campaigns promoting some of Queensland's most iconic destinations in the US have payed dividends for the state with one US family making a record-breaking $US230,000 booking this month. More >

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