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Chinese beauties showcase beautiful Queensland
1 Sep 2010
Twelve top models from China and Hong Kong will turn South East Queensland into their studio this week as part of a new Tourism Queensland campaign targeting key Asian markets, Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said today.
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Islands of the Great Barrier Reef campaign brings Americans to Queensland
31 Aug 2010
An inaugural Tourism Queensland campaign promoting the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef to American travellers as a single destination has delivered a 177 percent lift in room night revenue to Queensland tourism operators through the Orbitz Global Network, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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V-Australia strengthens Queensland's ties with the Middle East
26 Aug 2010
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today welcomed V-Australia's decision to commence three direct weekly services between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane.
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Tourism Minister welcomes Jetstar's increased air capacity to Cairns
25 Aug 2010
25 August 2010 Jetstar's announcement that it will further expand its domestic capacity to Cairns by almost 30 percent from early 2011 is great news for tourism in Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Jessica Watson onboard as Queensland's Season of Sailing Ambassador
24 Aug 2010
Queensland sailor Jessica Watson is onboard as Tourism Queensland's 2010 - 2011 Sailing Ambassador, Tourism Parliamentary Secretary Steve Wettenhall and Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today (Tuesday 24 August).
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New tourist brochure guides visitors along the historic Cobb and Co tourist drive
24 Aug 2010
A new tourist drive brochure launched in the Lockyer Valley today will help visitors driving through South East Queensland Country explore and reconnect with the historic Cobb & Co Tourist Drive, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Queensland tourism operators sell their product to Korea
23 Aug 2010
A number of Queensland tourism operators will have the chance to sell their product in person to about 250 travel wholesalers, retail agents, airlines and tourism media in Korea this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Queensland flavour to spice up prestigious restaurant awards
23 Aug 2010
Queensland's finest in the restaurant industry will represent the state at this year's Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Awards tonight (23 August).
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Brisbane family VIP guests in Shanghai for family exchange
23 Aug 2010
The O'Connor family from Victoria Point were guests of honour at a VIP event in the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo in China over the weekend, where they have been travelling as Honorary Tourism Ambassadors, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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New Indigenous art exhibitions increase indigenous tourism potential in TNQ
20 Aug 2010
Tropical North Queensland will increase its Indigenous tourism offering with new Indigenous art exhibitions showcasing inspired artworks from talented locals from around the region.
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Creative Spirits Gather For Landmark Indigenous Art Fair
19 Aug 2010
Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh tonight opened the second Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
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Exciting tourism volunteer opportunities only a click away
19 Aug 2010
Would-be tourism volunteers in Queensland searching for exciting opportunities to lend a helping hand will find they're only a click away thanks to a new website.
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All aboard for Cruise Down Under conference
19 Aug 2010
The growth of cruising as a tourism sector will be discussed at the 2010 Cruise Down Under conference in Brisbane next week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Survey says tourism operators need to learn more about benefits of becoming environmentally sustainable
17 Aug 2010
A survey of almost 1,000 Queensland tourism businesses has revealed a need for Queensland tourism operators to learn more about the benefits of becoming more environmentally sustainable, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Gold Coast increases its Middle Eastern appeal with Ramadan evening lounge
16 Aug 2010
The Gold Coast will increase its Middle Eastern appeal with the official opening of a Gold Coast Ramadan evening lounge at the Courtyard Marriot Hotel in Surfers Paradise.
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New Zealand tourism campaign boosts Sunshine Coast businesses
11 Aug 2010
Sunshine Coast tourism operators are reaping the results of a tourism marketing campaign with New Zealand’s House of Travel which has increased sales to the region by more than 50 percent, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Brisbane residents have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Brisbane region has revealed that more than 62 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy and increases both the region’s profile and feelings of local pride, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Fraser Coast locals have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Fraser Coast has revealed that more than 74 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy, increases the region’s profile and evokes feelings of local pride.
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Gold Coast locals have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Gold Coast has revealed that more than 76 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy and increases both the region’s profile and leads to new infrastructure.
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Queenslanders have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of Queensland communities has revealed that the majority of Queenslanders agree tourism has a positive impact on their regions.
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Capricorn locals have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Capricorn region has revealed that more than 70 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy and increases both the region’s profile and evokes feelings of local pride.
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Mackay residents have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Mackay region has revealed that more than 68 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy and increases both the region’s profile and feelings of local pride.
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Bundaberg locals have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Bundaberg region has revealed that more than 70 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy and increases the region’s profile and evokes feelings of local pride.
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Southern Downs’ residents have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region has revealed that more than 76 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy and increases both the region’s profile and feelings of local pride.
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Sunshine Coast residents have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Sunshine Coast region has revealed that more than 75 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy, increases the region’s profile and leads to new infrastructure.
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Tropical North Queensland residents have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Tropical North Queensland region has revealed that more than 67 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy, increases the region’s profile and new infrastructure and leads to more interesting things to do.
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Toowoomba residents have their say on tourism
11 Aug 2010
A survey of the social impacts of tourism on the Toowoomba region has revealed that more than 69 percent of residents agree tourism has a positive impact on the local economy and increases both the region’s profile and evokes feelings of local pride.
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New tourism campaign encourages Aussies to enjoy more and spend less on the Sunshine Coast
9 Aug 2010
Enjoying more of Queensland's unbeatable lifestyle, beaches, adventure and natural encounters while spending less will be the hook in a new tourism marketing campaign to attract more holidaymakers to the Sunshine Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland Secures New Spielberg-Twentieth Century Fox Television Series
9 Aug 2010
Premier and Minister for the Arts Anna Bligh today announced Twentieth Century Fox Television, the American studio behind the international sensations 24 and Glee would shoot the eagerly anticipated sci-fi/adventure series Terra Nova in Queensland.
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Best Job Ben gears up for Mount Isa’s Annual Rodeo Event
6 Aug 2010
More than 10,000 visitors are expected to head to Mount Isa this week for the Southern Hemisphere’s largest rodeo event, the 2010 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo, Member for Mount Isa Betty Kiernan said today.
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Queensland sings success of "Going for a Thong" tourism campaign
5 Aug 2010
Tourism Queensland and Wotif.com's "Queensland, Going for a Thong" campaign, worth $500,000, has been hailed a success for contributing up to $7.2 million to the Queensland economy, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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People’s passion for Queensland on display via Facebook
4 Aug 2010
Budding travel writers have just two days left to tell the world what a Queensland holiday means to them as part of Tourism Queensland’s latest Facebook campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Southerners release their inner child in successful Gold Coast tourism campaign
3 Aug 2010
A Tourism Queensland campaign which encouraged grown-ups to unleash their inner child and splash out on Gold Coast holiday attractions at kids’ prices has increased overall sales by 29 percent over the five week campaign period, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Grant leads the way for Queensland’s Gulf Savannah
30 Jul 2010
Savannah Way Ltd will lead a $173,376 grant project with more than 30 Queensland tourism groups and operators aimed at developing a cooperative marketing and development platform to promote North Queensland as a preferred destination for the self-drive tourism market, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Grant targets tech-savvy twitchers to Queensland
30 Jul 2010
Tropical Tablelands Tourism will lead a $90,500 grant project aimed at attracting more ‘twitchers’ to the state’s prime birdwatching locations, Minister for Tourism Peter Lawlor said.
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Cook Shire tourism operators to develop new tourism trails project
30 Jul 2010
The Cook Shire Council will lead a $36,823 grant project to develop a series of tourism trails and activities aimed at bringing more tourists to the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Tourism Queensland commits $100,000 to market Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair
27 Jul 2010
Tourism Queensland has committed $100,000 to help attract tourists to the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in August, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Tourism plan identifies development priorities for Tropical North Queensland
27 Jul 2010
A World Heritage centre, adventure cycle trail and a culinary tourism precinct are among projects considered a high priority for Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Tourism Queensland bags top tourism award
23 Jul 2010
Tourism Queensland has taken out Australia’s ‘Best National Tourist Office’ for the third year running at the 2010 Australia Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA), Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Gold Coast holiday deals invite southerners to wave winter goodbye
23 Jul 2010
A new tourism campaign with major online accommodation provider Wotif.com is providing southerners with great deals to enjoy the Gold Coast in the last months of winter, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Overlanders Way to benefit from $75,000 tourism grant
23 Jul 2010
North-west Queensland’s Overlander’s Way will benefit from a $75,000 grant to develop a new marketing and branding strategy for the touring route, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Grant to bring Kiwis to Central Queensland and the Southern Great Barrier Reef
22 Jul 2010
Capricorn Tourism will receive more than $220,000 in State government funding for two projects to improve its tourism credentials, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Tourism training goes green
22 Jul 2010
Tourism and hospitality trainers are being invited to develop their skills in sustainable tourism to prepare them to deliver training to workers across the industry.
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Tourism grants for Toowoomba and Golden West tourism
21 Jul 2010
Toowoomba and Golden West Regional Tourist Association will receive more than $51,000 in State government funding for two projects to improve its tourism credentials, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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State Government funding grant supports tourism development in the Whitsundays
20 Jul 2010
Tourism Whitsundays will lead a $420,976 grant project with seven other regional tourism organisations to develop a website template aimed at making accessing tourist information more uniform across the destinations, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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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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Tourism grants for Sunshine Coast Regional Council
17 Jul 2010
Sunshine Coast Regional Council will receive $225,000 in State government funding for two projects to improve its tourism credentials, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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New campaign entices visitors to have a whale of a time on the Fraser Coast
16 Jul 2010
A new $330,000 tourism marketing campaign focused on promoting whale watching on the Fraser Coast will roll out across South East Queensland from this weekend, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Tourism grant to develop new walking trail opportunities for south east Queensland
16 Jul 2010
Gold Coast Tourism will lead a $136,700 grant project with 15 tourism groups in south east Queensland to better connect visitors with the region's walking trail network, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Sunshine Coast tourism operators have a Conversation with TQ
15 Jul 2010
Tourism Queensland’s key decision makers met with Sunshine Coast operators in Caloundra this morning to discuss tourism priorities for the region during the year ahead, Tourism Queensland Executive Director Destinations Leanne Coddington said.
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Jetstar's new Queenstown to Gold Coast service to hit the skies in time for summer
14 Jul 2010
Jetstar's announcement today that it will operate a bi-weekly service from Queenstown to the Gold Coast from 17 December this year is fantastic news for the Queensland tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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School adventurers wanted for tourism competition to visit Queensland's Outback
13 Jul 2010
Queensland teachers from state primary schools are invited to nominate teams of year six and seven students for an 'Outback Adventure' to visit the inspiring people, places and wide open spaces of Queensland's Outback, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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New marketing guide for Queensland tourism operators unveiled at Tourism Futures conference
6 Jul 2010
A new Tourism Queensland online marketing guide will help Queensland tourism operators better promote their businesses to Australian and overseas visitors, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said 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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Gold Coast welcomes record international crowds for 2010 marathon
2 Jul 2010
Gold Coast tourism operators can expect record international crowds from New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia for the 2010 Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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Gold Coast ready, willing and able to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games
2 Jul 2010
Tourism Minister and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor has today opened a community and business forum which highlights the Gold Coast's bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Tourism Ambassador Anjaan treats Indian travel agents to Best Famil in the World
30 Jun 2010
Indian Queensland Tourism Ambassador and former Best Job in the World candidate, Anjaan, is in Queensland this week to show a group of Indian travel agents Queensland's holiday hotspots as part of Tourism Queensland's Best Famil in the World, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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The sky's the limit for Singapore Flying College's new aircraft and flight simulators
29 Jun 2010
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor has welcomed Singapore Airlines' latest investment in Queensland of new training aircraft and flight simulators at Sunshine Coast Airport.
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Living Green in Queensland launched
28 Jun 2010
A North Stradbroke Island café owner who participated in Tourism Queensland's Sustainable Regions pilot program will be the first operator featured in Tourism Queensland and Channel Nine's new "Living Green in Queensland" initiative, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Surfers Paradise Festival's success celebrated with Great Aussie Barbecue
27 Jun 2010
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today celebrated the success of the inaugural nine-week-long Surfers Paradise Festival, alongside locals and tourists, with a "Great Aussie Barbecue".
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Japanese on the run for the Gold Coast
25 Jun 2010
More than 1000 Japanese runners are expected to compete in next month’s Gold Coast Marathon, which is one of the most popular events on the international running calendar, Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser said.
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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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Tourism Queensland launches Gold Coast Marathon promotion in Shanghai
22 Jun 2010
The top four Shanghai runners in the city's 2010 Marathon will be invited to participate in the 2011 Gold Coast Marathon as part of a Tourism Queensland-led promotion to encourage more Chinese runners in the event.
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Welcome tourism boost for Queensland and the Tropical North
21 Jun 2010
The State Government has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement to inject $30 million to market Australia to the Chinese travel market and hold a forum on the issue in Cairns.
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Hong Kong superstar Karen Mok visits Tropical North Queensland
18 Jun 2010
The Kylie Minogue of Asia, Award-winning Hong Kong actress and singer-songwriter Karen Mok, is visiting Tropical North Queensland this week, with the help of Tourism Queensland, Tourism Tropical North Queensland and local operators, to film a photo album and music video for her next album, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Hong Kong superstar Karen Mok visits Whitsundays
18 Jun 2010
The Kylie Minogue of Asia, actress and singer-songwriter Karen Mok, has visited the Whitsundays this week, with the help of Tourism Queensland, Tourism Whitsundays and local operators, to film a photo album and music video for her next album, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Gold Coast tourism operators have a ‘Conversation with TQ’
18 Jun 2010
Tourism Queensland’s key decision makers met with Gold Coast operators in Surfers Paradise this morning to discuss tourism priorities for the region in the year ahead, Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said.
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Melburnians flock to Queensland for their holiday
16 Jun 2010
Melburnians are flocking to Queensland for their holidays and choosing to take a break in the Sunshine State, according to new figures released today.
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New campaign shows Queensland's Outback is blooming
13 Jun 2010
Minister for Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin and Minister for Tourism Peter Lawlor have announced a new television commercial encouraging people to visit Queensland's inland destinations while it looks its greenest will start on air today (June 13).
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Scenic Rim operator Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages wins The Biggest Carbon Loser Challenge
11 Jun 2010
Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, based in the Scenic Rim region, has won The Biggest Carbon Loser Challenge, a Queensland Government-funded initiative encouraging Scenic Rim operators to reduce their long-term carbon footprint.
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Show your true State of Origin colours via Facebook
10 Jun 2010
Just one day remains for entries in the Tourism Queensland Facebook competition to design a State of Origin jersey.
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Spielberg invited to audition Queensland's dinosaur stars for upcoming blockbuster
10 Jun 2010
Queensland's famous Muttaburrasaurus and Kronosaurus queenslandicus could be the latest Aussies to make it big in Hollywood if Steven Spielberg's upcoming dinosaur blockbuster is filmed in Australia, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Europe and China buoy Queensland's international tourism visits
9 Jun 2010
Growth in UK and European visitors, particularly the under 30s, is an indication that the ground-breaking Best Job in the World campaign is working, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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A budget which builds tourism markets
8 Jun 2010
An increased emphasis on attracting international visitors from the "big five" international markets will be a key focus in 2010-11, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Tourism Queensland and Qantas Holidays uncover Queensland
8 Jun 2010
Tourism Queensland and Qantas Holidays have teamed up for a $1.6 million marketing campaign aimed at uncovering Queensland's best holiday deals.
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74 hours to book a holiday to the 74 Islands of the Whitsundays
7 Jun 2010
Holidaymakers will have 74 hours from 9am Tuesday 8 June until 11am Friday 11 June to book a range of deals to Queensland's Whitsundays, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Whitsunday Walk a hop, skip and a paddle
2 Jun 2010
Queensland's first 'great walk' to cross three islands and involve paddles as well as hiking boots has today been officially opened.
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Tourism Minister launches Queensland's Season of Sailing
2 Jun 2010
Tourism Queensland's inaugural Queensland's Season of Sailing campaign has officially begun highlighting the state's fantastic winter sailing events which stretch from Brisbane to North Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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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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Rockhampton gets sneak peek of new Reef to Outback marketing
31 May 2010
One day before Reef to Outback tourism operators launch a new brochure at the national Australian Tourism Exchange in Adelaide, Rockhampton will be treated to a sneak peek.
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Best of backpacking guide a first for Queensland
28 May 2010
Mr Lawlor said the Backpacking Queensland initiative, which was supported by Tourism Queensland, would assist backpackers to navigate their way around the state during their travels.
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New Tourism Queensland Zone Director for Gold Coast and Hinterland
28 May 2010
Tourism Queensland’s new face on the Gold Coast is returning to her childhood roots, Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said today.
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Tourism Queensland extends Middle East move
25 May 2010
Tourism Queensland will extend its representation in the Middle East in a bid to increase the number of visitors travelling to Queensland from this emerging and lucrative international market, Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes announced today.
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Queensland Facebook page shows its true State of Origin colours
25 May 2010
Rugby League fans and patriotic Queenslanders are being encouraged to log onto the Queensland Facebook page to make their own Maroons jersey in the lead up to the 2010 State of Origin series.
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Queensland holidays going for a thong on Wotif.com
25 May 2010
South East Queenslanders will have the chance to gain a Queensland getaway "for a thong"and save up to 60 percent on their holiday as part of a new Tourism Queensland campaign designed to appeal to Queenslanders' sense of fun, Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said.
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New 'Islands of the Great Barrier Reef' campaigns target US
24 May 2010
Queensland's Islands of the Great Barrier Reef will go head-to-head with other tropical destinations as one of the world's top island holiday spots in two new campaigns targeting US travellers, Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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Have your say on tourism, Whitsunday
24 May 2010
Whitsunday residents can have their say about tourism in the region as part of a new survey, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Last chance for Queensland tourism award nominations
20 May 2010
Queensland tourism operators have just two days left to nominate for the Queensland Tourism Awards 2010, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Aussies encouraged to put winter on ice and escape to the Tropics
15 May 2010
A new domestic tourism marketing campaign, is urging Aussies to put winter on ice and head north to defrost in Queensland's Tropical North, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor 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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Get snapping in the tourism 'State of Origin' battle
8 May 2010
As a warm up to the State of Origin, Queensland's Tourism Minister is urging Queenslanders to get to the number one spot in the final days of "There's Nothing Like Australia" photographic competition.
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New tourism campaign encourages grown-ups to kid around on the Gold Coast
7 May 2010
A new domestic tourism campaign, which kicks off tomorrow, is encouraging grown-ups to unleash their inner child and splash out on Gold Coast holiday attractions at kids’ prices, Minister for Tourism and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said.
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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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Capricorn tourism operators learning to weather the storm
6 May 2010
Capricorn tourism operators will get a helping hand in preparing for possible severe weather events thanks to a Tourism Queensland workshop being held today, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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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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Expression of Interest called for ecotourism opportunity at Mission Beach
1 May 2010
An expression of interest is being called to attract private investors to develop and operate low-impact ecotourism accommodation at Ninney Rise in Mission Beach.
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Wotif.com to woo Kiwis to the Land of the Long White Beach
1 May 2010
A new pilot tourism marketing campaign with major online accommodation provider Wotif.com will encourage Kiwis to leave the Land of the Long White Cloud for the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts' Land of the Long White Beach, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Ben Southall markets Queensland as Best Holiday in the World to the Middle East
30 Apr 2010
Queensland Tourism Ambassador Ben Southall has arrived in the Middle East to promote Queensland as the Best Holiday in the World to more than 8000 potential holidaymakers at the Emirates Holidays World Travel Event.
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Beach safety measures announced at Tourism Ministers' Council
30 Apr 2010
Beach safety was a key issue discussed at the Tourism Ministers' Council (TMC) in Canberra today. Attending on behalf of Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor, Parliamentary Secretary Steve Wettenhall said the Queensland Government had been instrumental in getting the matter onto the national agenda.
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Sustainable tourism program to create 'guilt free' holidays in Agnes Water and the Town of 1770
29 Apr 2010
Tourism operators in Agnes Water/Town of 1770 are being invited to "go green", after the region was chosen to take part in Tourism Queensland's landmark Sustainable Regions Project, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Calling all Queensland tourism operators
29 Apr 2010
Minister for Tourism Peter Lawlor is urging Queensland tourism operators to nominate for the 2010 Queensland Tourism Awards.
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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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Countdown is on for Queensland Holidays Ultimate Auctions - Gold Coast signature experiences up for grabs
27 Apr 2010
The Gold Coast is turning it on with two experiences up for grabs nationally as part of Queensland Holidays Ultimate Auctions Tourism Minister and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Queensland and NSW join forces to attract more South American visitors
26 Apr 2010
Residents of Argentina will be bombarded with enticing images and encouraging deals to visit Queensland as part of a new $200,000 international marketing campaign, Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development Andrew Fraser announced today.
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Money can't buy Queensland experiences up for grabs
25 Apr 2010
Working with MasterChef's Matt Preston at the Audi Noosa Food & Wine Festival and staying in the sold-out Birdsville Hotel during the Birdsville Races, are just two of the 'money can't buy' experiences up for grabs in Tourism Queensland's, Queensland Holidays Ultimate Auctions, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Airlie Beach tourism operators eco-conscious
22 Apr 2010
A group of sixteen dedicated Airlie Beach tourism businesses will be acknowledged today for their efforts in building Queensland as a sustainable destination as a part of Queensland’s landmark pilot Sustainable Regions Project, Member for Whitsunday Jan Jarratt said.
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Tourism Queensland aims to lure more Kiwis to the Tropical North
20 Apr 2010
Tourism Queensland will join forces with Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Cairns and Auckland Airports to increase the state's focus on New Zealand as a priority tourism market and encourage more Kiwis to cross the Ditch and visit the Tropical North.
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Mackay connects the holidaymaker dots
14 Apr 2010
New research about Mackay as a tourist destination has identified what makes certain holidaymakers tick, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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South East Queensland Country connects the holidaymaker dots
14 Apr 2010
New research about South East Queensland's Country's as a tourist destination has identified what makes certain holidaymakers tick, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Townsville connects the holidaymaker dots
14 Apr 2010
New research about Townsville as a tourist destination has identified what makes certain holidaymakers tick, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Central Queensland and Southern Great Barrier Reef connect the holidaymaker dots
14 Apr 2010
New research about Central Queensland and Southern Great Barrier Reef as a tourist destination has identified what makes certain holidaymakers tick, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Fraser Coast connects the holidaymaker dots
14 Apr 2010
New research about the Fraser Coast as a tourist destination has identified what makes certain holidaymakers tick, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland connects the holidaymaker dots
14 Apr 2010
New research about Queensland's key visitor markets has identified what makes certain holidaymakers tick, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland tourism businesses combat climate change
13 Apr 2010
Tourism businesses in five Queensland regions have moved a step forward in doing their bit to help to combat climate change, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Tourism Queensland teams up with cosmetic icon in Queensland treasure hunt
13 Apr 2010
Tourism Queensland has teamed up with cosmetic icon Clarins to bring two Korean women 'power bloggers' to Queensland on a treasure hunt of the state's culture, fashion and eco-tourism attractions, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Gold Coast waves Queensland holiday flag in South East Asia
13 Apr 2010
Nine Gold Coast tourism operators are taking part in a Queensland trade mission to South-east Asia aimed at growing visitors from the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Tropical Treats aim to get visitors to linger for longer
9 Apr 2010
Melbournians, Sydneysiders and Brisbanites will be tempted with a range of 'Tropical Treats' to encourage them to holiday in Tropical North Queensland as part of a new $478,000 tourism marketing campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Magnetic Island celebrate steps towards a sustainable future
9 Apr 2010
Nineteen Magnetic Island tourism businesses today celebrated the success of Queensland's landmark pilot Sustainable Regions Project, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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New tourist access to dinosaurs at Mt Morgan
8 Apr 2010
For the first time, visitors will be able to view previously unseen dinosaur prints millions of years old at the Mount Morgan mine near Rockhampton.
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Mackay tourism businesses celebrate sustainable future
8 Apr 2010
A group of dedicated Mackay tourism businesses were today acknowledged for their efforts in building Queensland as a sustainable destination, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Queensland passport stamp to paradise
7 Apr 2010
Touring holidaymakers can now take home a 'passport' memento of all the great Queensland destinations they have visited, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Take time out, don't splash out on the Sunshine Coast
6 Apr 2010
A new $200,000 Tourism Queensland-led marketing campaign is encouraging Australian holidaymakers to 'take time out, not splash out' on the Sunshine Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Best Job Ben extends Queensland's holiday message to greater China
6 Apr 2010
Queensland Tourism Ambassador Ben Southall will visit Hong Kong, China and Taiwan this week to profile Queensland and sell his Island Caretaker experiences to Queensland's fastest growing international market, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Turtles and visitors flock to Bundaberg's Mon Repos
3 Apr 2010
Bundaberg's marine turtle breeding season has finished on a high note with an increase in visitors coinciding with a rise in the number of nesting turtles, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Sunshine Coast sale reaps millions for local tourism industry
3 Apr 2010
Sunshine Coast tourism operators are reaping the results of a recent joint Tourism Queensland and Wotif.com marketing campaign which is estimated to have generated more than $5.4 million for the local economy.
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One month left to apply for roadside tourism infrastructure grants
1 Apr 2010
Applicants wishing to cash in on the Bligh government's $600,000 Minor Tourism Infrastructure grants to help boost the lucrative drive tourism market have until the end of the month to apply.
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Hop into Queensland for last minute Easter deals
31 Mar 2010
Holidaymakers looking for last minute Easter deals should consider hopping into Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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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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Renowned Hong Kong Iron Chef taste tests Queensland
29 Mar 2010
More than 1.5 million Chinese will be able to tune in for a taste of Queensland after popular Hong Kong travel show Admiral's Feast visited the Sunshine State at the weekend, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Hey Hey! Minister invites Aussies to holiday in Queensland
28 Mar 2010
A new Tourism Queensland initiative designed to encourage Australians to take their unused leave and holiday in Queensland will go live on Sunday 28 March Minister for Tourism Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Queensland tourism industry welcomes Tiger Airways arrivals
28 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor has welcomed the arrival of three new Tiger Airways services into Queensland this weekend which will add an additional 5940 seats into the Sunshine State each week.
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It's "business as usual" for most Queensland tourist destinations following Cyclone Ului
25 Mar 2010
The majority of Queensland's tourism destinations were unaffected by Cyclone Ului and are operating "business as usual" Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Tourists urged to continue travel plans to Queensland's Outback
23 Mar 2010
Visitors looking at travelling to Queensland's Outback are urged to continue with their travel plans and experience the region while it flourishes with new life, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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New services fly more Kiwis into Tropical North Queensland
23 Mar 2010
Pacific Blue's new international services from Auckland to Cairns will increase seats on the route by 79 percent into Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Best Job Ben flies the Queensland flag in UK, Ireland and Denmark
23 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Ambassador Ben Southall will front a Queensland trade mission to the UK, Ireland and Denmark next week to wave the flag for the state's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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North Queensland - ‘Back in Business’
23 Mar 2010
Premier Anna Bligh and State Member for Whitsunday Jan Jarratt today announced the allocation of $75,000 in tourism funding to encourage people to holiday in North Queensland.
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Queensland to be the talk of New Zealand OZTalk
19 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Ambassador Ben Southall will be the face of a Queensland trade mission to New Zealand today to drum up business for the state's tourism operators, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland's holiday market shines in new domestic visitor results
17 Mar 2010
Aussies in need of a holiday continued to choose Queensland in 2009 with the state recording its highest share of domestic holiday visitors in more than two years, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Food festival to serve up visitors to Sunshine Coast
17 Mar 2010
More than 20,000 food lovers from across Australia and New Zealand are expected to descend on the Sunshine Coast next month for the Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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New tourism campaign to tempt Aussies to the Tropical North
12 Mar 2010
Aussie funseekers will be lured to Queensland's Tropical North as part of a new $245,000 domestic tourism campaign Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Best Job Ben launches 'Oi!' an online induction program for Queensland's Outback
12 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Ambassador and former Island Caretaker Ben Southall is in Blackall today to take local operators on a virtual tour 'beyond the Black Stump' through 'Oi!', a new online multimedia program.
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Tropical North Queensland tourism set to benefit from $3 million grant
11 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor is urging Far North Queenslanders to apply for $3 million in contestable grant funding for a range of tourism projects.
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Gold Coast tourism projects set to benefit from $3 million in grants
11 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Minister and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor is urging Queenslanders to apply for $3 million in contestable grant funding for a range of tourism projects.
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Mackay-Whitsunday tourism set to benefit from $3 million grant
11 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor is urging North Queenslanders to apply for $3 million in contestable grant funding for a range of tourism projects.
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North Queensland tourism set to benefit from $3 million in grants
11 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor is urging North Queenslanders to apply for $3 million in contestable grant funding for a range of tourism projects.
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Central Queensland tourism set to benefit from $3 million in grants
11 Mar 2010
Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor is urging North Queenslanders to apply for $3 million in contestable grant funding for a range of tourism projects.
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$3 million in grants up for grabs for tourism projects
11 Mar 2010
$3 million in contestable grant funding is up for grabs for a range of tourism projects across the state Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Chinese visitors buoy Queensland's international tourism market
10 Mar 2010
China has emerged as the shining light in what was a challenging 2009 for Queensland's international tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland tourism operators take Queensland on Tour to China
8 Mar 2010
A group of 25 tourism operators will take a slice of Queensland sunshine to China this week in a bid to promote Queensland to some of the state's most significant international markets.
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Indian Tourism Ambassador flies the flag for Queensland
6 Mar 2010
Indian based Queensland Tourism Ambassador and former Best Job in the World candidate, Anjaan is in Queensland this week to show a group of Indian tourism executives Queensland's holiday hotspots, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Queensland's eco-appeal showcased to China
4 Mar 2010
More than 11 million Chinese per day will be able to read about South East Queensland's ecotourism attractions when a journalist from China's most popular online travel website visits this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Inbound tour operators explore Gold Coast
4 Mar 2010
Thirty-six inbound tour operators who work in some of Queensland's key international markets are sampling the tourism delights of the Gold Coast this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Minister's visit reminds tourism industry - outlook's bright
2 Mar 2010
Aviation will be a key to a recovery in Tropical North Queensland's tourism industry in 2010, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland takes out six national tourism gongs
27 Feb 2010
Queensland tourism operators have taken out six of the most coveted categories at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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International tourism heavyweights converge on Gold Coast
23 Feb 2010
International travel to Queensland is looking up for 2010 according to Tourism Queensland's international regional directors, who were on the Gold Coast today to speak with the local tourism industry.
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International tourism heavyweights converge in Cairns
22 Feb 2010
International travel to Queensland is looking up for 2010 according to Tourism Queensland's international regional directors, who were in Cairns today to speak with the local tourism industry.
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Best Job Ben journeys to Japan for a Queensland promotional tour
15 Feb 2010
Queensland Tourism Ambassador and former Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall touched down in Japan today to promote the Gold Coast, Tourism Minister and Peter Lawlor announced.
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New campaign offers Gold Coast getaways - with giveaways!
13 Feb 2010
Free nights on the Gold Coast 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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New campaign offers Queensland getaways - with giveaways!
13 Feb 2010
Free nights and other 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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New campaign offers Tropical North Queensland getaways - with giveaways!
13 Feb 2010
Free nights in Tropical North Queensland 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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New campaign offers Whitsunday getaways - with giveaways!
13 Feb 2010
Free nights in the Whitsundays 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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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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New campaign offers Sunshine Coast getaways - with giveaways!
13 Feb 2010
Free nights on the Sunshine Coast 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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Queensland tempts Kiwis across the ditch for the Best Holiday in the World
10 Feb 2010
A $400,000 international tourism marketing campaign encouraging Kiwis' to cross "The Ditch" to find their Best Holiday in the World in Queensland kicks off this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Best Job in the World's Ben Southall invites almost four million North Americans to Queensland
9 Feb 2010
Premier Anna Bligh and former Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall invited almost four million Americans and Canadians to Queensland during his recent North American promotional tour.
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Queensland works to stay on Japan's radar
5 Feb 2010
Queensland continues to work closely with the Japanese government to ensure the state is not forgotten during the ongoing restructure of national carrier Japan Airlines.
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Queensland tourism ambassadors take Korean media on tropical adventure
3 Feb 2010
Best Job in the World Queensland tourism ambassadors Ben Southall and Juweon Kim are set to take Korean media for a ride in Queensland's adventure playground this week as part of a plan to lure more visitors to the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Premier Bligh offers Queensland hospitality to Obama
2 Feb 2010
Premier Bligh has again offered Queensland hospitality to President Obama after the US leader announced his intention to visit Australia next month.
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New Year sale sells Sunshine Coast holidays to south-east Queensland
30 Jan 2010
South-east Queenslanders will have the chance to save up to 60 percent on a Sunshine Coast new year break with the launch of a new marketing campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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The perfect bag the perfect accessory for the perfect Queensland vacation
20 Jan 2010
Top US fashion designer Steven Alan has designed an exclusive "perfect" travel bag aimed at promoting Queensland as the "perfect" vacation for Americans, Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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Premier and Best Job Ben urge Americans to say G'Day to Queensland
17 Jan 2010
Premier Anna Bligh and Queensland Tourism Ambassador Ben Southall today launched a great travel deal urging Americans to come and have the Best Holiday in the World in Queensland.
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Premier and Ben take on New York
16 Jan 2010
Premier Anna Bligh and Best Job in the World Winner Ben Southall have taken Queensland to New York in style.
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Ben hangs up his Best Job wetsuit and embarks on a global mission
14 Jan 2010
Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker Ben Southall will formally hang up his Best Job in the World wetsuit on December 31, but he will continue to sell Queensland to the world in 2010, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced tonight.
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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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Bundaberg receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop a culinary tourism experience aimed at celebrating the region's diverse food and wine experiences, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Fraser Coast receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop an e-tourism project and plan for a marine biodiversity and indigenous cultural centre, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Gladstone receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop a feasibility study for Kroombit Tops National Park and implement a mentoring program for local tourism operators, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Mackay receives $87,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Mackay Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $87,000 for three projects aimed at enhancing the region's tourism credentials, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Capricorn receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Capricorn Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to develop a strategic business and events plan, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Sunshine Coast receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Tourism Sunshine Coast will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 for tourism projects which will enhance the region's tourism credentials and entice more visitors to the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Southern Downs and Granite Belt receives $70,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Southern Downs and Granite Belt Regional Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $70,000 to develop an interpretive trail celebrating the region's heritage, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Tropical North Queensland receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Tourism Tropical North Queensland will receive a special funding grant of $72,000 to implement two projects to help raise awareness of the value of tourism to the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Townsville receives $72,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Townsville Enterprise will receive a special grant of $72,000 to fund two projects which will improve how Townsville visitors find their way around the city and look at new tourism opportunities for White Mountains National Park, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Whitsundays receives $57,000 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Tourism Whitsundays will receive a special funding grant of $57,000 to encourage more flights to the region and further develop the region as a regional events hub, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Gold Coast receives $71,800 tourism grant
13 Jan 2010
Gold Coast Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $71,800 to conduct a scoping study for a new dive attraction and investigate opportunities for more walking trails, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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$7 million for six months tourism marketing under new Tourism Action Plan
9 Jan 2010
The State Government has launched a $7 million, six month tourism stimulus package for Queensland as part of a new Tourism Action Plan through to 2012.
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Gold Coast makes a splash with new summer stays tourism campaign
4 Jan 2010
A new domestic tourism campaign valued at $520,000 is underway to encourage Aussies to start the New Year with a splash and holiday at home on the Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Tourism forecasts point towards a positive 2010 for Queensland
30 Dec 2009
Signs are positive that Queensland's tourism industry is looking forward to a buoyant 2010 Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said 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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Ben hangs up his Best Job wetsuit and embarks on a global mission
14 Dec 2009
Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker Ben Southall will formally hang up his Best Job in the World wetsuit on December 31, but he will continue to sell Queensland to the world in 2010, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced tonight.
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Best Job Island Caretaker celebrates Christmas Queensland-style
13 Dec 2009
Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall today welcomed his family to the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef to share a Queensland Christmas during his last two weeks in the job.
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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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Island Caretaker tees off Best Job's last month at the Australian PGA
9 Dec 2009
Island Caretaker Ben Southall has begun his last month in the Best Job in the World teeing off with Australian golf pro Adam Scott in Queensland at the Australian PGA this week.
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Get in quick to book a Queensland Christmas break
9 Dec 2009
Holidaymakers thinking of waiting until the last minute to book a Christmas break are at risk of missing out as many Queensland destinations are already close to full, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland Holidays go under the hammer in the lead up to Christmas
7 Dec 2009
Holidaymakers have the chance to snap up a Queensland holiday bargain in the lead up to Christmas with the launch of Tourism Queensland's Ultimate Auctions on the Queensland Holidays website, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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David Attenborough reveals Queensland's natural beauty to the World
5 Dec 2009
Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker Ben Southall will not be the only adventurous Brit exploring the Queensland coast over the coming week as world famous wildlife commentator Sir David Attenborough touched down in Queensland yesterday.
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Whitsundays' tourism operators learning to weather the storm
4 Dec 2009
Minister for Tourism Peter Lawlor is reminding Whitsunday tourism businesses to be prepared for possible severe weather events this wet season.
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Mackay tourism operators learning to weather the storm
4 Dec 2009
Minister for Tourism Peter Lawlor is reminding Mackay tourism businesses to be prepared for possible severe weather events this wet season.
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Jetstar to reinstate Osaka - Cairns flights
1 Dec 2009
Jetstar's announcement that it will resume direct flights between Osaka and Cairns from next April was fantastic news for the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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The Best Job in the World sparks interest in Asian media to visit the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef
30 Nov 2009
Queensland's appeal as a popular holiday destination for Asian travellers is set to reach new limits following the arrival of five groups of prominent journalists from Taiwan, Korea and China, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Sunshine Coast on track as nature-based tourism destination
27 Nov 2009
The Sunshine Coast's natural attractions are the focus of two new plans to further develop the region's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor 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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Hey Hey it's a Queensland Christmas!
26 Nov 2009
Celebrating Christmas Queensland style is the theme of Tourism Queensland's new 'Hey Hey it's a Queensland Christmas' online tourism campaign and competition, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Qld National Parks to be put on show under eco-tourism plan
25 Nov 2009
Queensland's best environmental assets will be put on show to the world, under a new eco-tourism plan to boost visitor numbers in our State's protected areas.
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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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Deal Done to bring 300,000 tourists back to Cairns
25 Nov 2009
Premier Anna Bligh today announced the signing of a deal that paves the way for the future delivery of additional flights into Cairns.
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Splendour in the Grass comes to Qld
25 Nov 2009
Premier Anna Bligh today announced a major music coup for Queensland - Splendour in the Grass is coming north across the border.
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Bundaberg-Fraser Coast's top 14 tourism development priorities named
23 Nov 2009
Redevelopment of the Hervey Bay Marina, development of Fraser Island Indigenous experiences, a Bundaberg riverside tourist precinct and a Bundaberg hinterland tourism route are among projects considered a high priority for the Bundaberg-Fraser Coast regions, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Australians spend more time and money in Tropical North Queensland
22 Nov 2009
A four week Tourism Queensland-led domestic campaign for Tropical North Queensland has generated nearly 7800 room nights and an estimated $5 million in visitor expenditure, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Sunshine Coast tourism operators learning to weather the storm
20 Nov 2009
Helping Sunshine Coast tourism businesses prepare for possible severe weather events is the topic of a workshop being run by Tourism Queensland in Twin Waters on Thursday 10 December.
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Tourism Queensland appoints Middle East representative
20 Nov 2009
Tourism Queensland has appointed a representative based in Dubai to market Queensland to the Middle East, Tourism Queensland Acting CEO Steve McRoberts said today.
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Queensland begins tourism image review
16 Nov 2009
Queensland could potentially get a new brand and logo as Tourism Queensland begins to forge a new global brand for the state, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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222,000 Queenslanders rely on tourism
16 Nov 2009
222,000 Queenslanders rely on tourism for their living, new data has revealed.
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Island Caretaker mates arrive in Queensland for Best Experience in the World
13 Nov 2009
Following a world-wide search for Tourism Queensland's Best Experience in the World competition winner, Barbie Defeo from California and her family have arrived in Queensland to begin the trip of a lifetime, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Gold Coast begins image review
13 Nov 2009
Gold Coast Tourism and Tourism Queensland are working together to forge a new global image for the Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Reefsleep wins Queensland Tourism Awards top gong
13 Nov 2009
Fantasea Cruises' Reefsleep, which enables guests to spend the night on the Great Barrier Reef, has won the Unique Accommodation award at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Hinkler Hall of Aviation named finalist in Queensland Tourism Awards
13 Nov 2009
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation was named a finalist at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Rubyvale Gem gallery joins the Tourism Hall of Fame
13 Nov 2009
Rubyvale Gem Gallery has joined the lauded ranks of tourism's Hall of Fame after winning a third back-to-back award at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced tonight at a gala ceremony on the Gold Coast.
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Fraser Explorer Tours Queensland Tourism Awards finalist
13 Nov 2009
Fraser Explorer Tours was named a finalist at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Gold Coast scoops five state tourism gongs
13 Nov 2009
The 2008 Gold Coast Airport Marathon has been named Queensland's top major event at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival takes out top tourism event
13 Nov 2009
The Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival has been named the state's best Festival and Event at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Southern Downs' Azjure Studio Retreat wins at Queensland Tourism Awards
13 Nov 2009
Luxury family-owned and run Granite Belt tourism property Azjure Studio Retreat has won the Deluxe Accommodation award in the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Australia Zoo enters the Hall of Fame at tourism's night of nights
13 Nov 2009
Australia Zoo has taken out its third back-to-back award as Queensland's top Major Tourist Attraction, elevating the Sunshine Coast property into the Tourism Hall of Fame, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced tonight.
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Australia Zoo makes the tourism Hall of Fame
13 Nov 2009
Australia Zoo has joined the lauded ranks of tourism's Hall of Fame after winning a third back-to-back award at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Five tourism awards for Tropical North Queensland
13 Nov 2009
Tropical North Queensland tour operator Passions of Paradise has entered the Tourism Hall of Fame following its third consecutive win at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced this evening.
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Carnival of Flowers and Camp Oven Festival Queensland Tourism Awards finalists
13 Nov 2009
Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers and Milmerran's Australian Camp Oven Festival were named finalists at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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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 announced.
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Townsville scores three state tourism gongs
13 Nov 2009
North Queensland tourism operators Hidden Valley Cabins and Noorla Heritage Resort have taken out the top honours in their categories at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced this evening.
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Ron Chapman recognised for his outstanding contribution to tourism
13 Nov 2009
A long-time figure in Queensland's caravanning industry has won the prestigious Marie Watson-Blake Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Capricorn Caves chief named tourism's Young Achiever of the Year
13 Nov 2009
A Rockhampton tourism industry worker who rose from kitchen hand to general manager of the award-winning Capricorn Caves has taken out the Young Achiever's Award at the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Regional tourism operators connect at the South East Queensland Country conference
11 Nov 2009
Connecting tourism operators with local authorities, working with media, online marketing, and food and agriculture tourism will be key topics at the fifth annual South East Queensland Country conference to be held at Woodlands of Marburg, on Thursday 12 November.
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Daintree Eco Lodge named World's Best
10 Nov 2009
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor and Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Steve Wettenhall congratulated Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa for winning World's Best Eco Lodge and Australasia's Leading Green Hotel at the 2009 World Travel Awards in London on the weekend.
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900 to attend 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards on the Gold Coast
10 Nov 2009
More than 900 guests will be on the Gold Coast this Friday at a gala awards ceremony announcing the winners of the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Premier convenes Statewide Tourism Jobs Summit
10 Nov 2009
Premier Anna Bligh is inviting Queensland tourism industry leaders to a Statewide Jobs Summit, aimed at finalising the Government's 3 year plan for tourism spending, industry job creation, and tourism infrastructure development.
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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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Best Holiday in the World up for grabs amongst online explorers
9 Nov 2009
An online marketing campaign developed by Tourism Queensland is giving European explorers the opportunity to win the Best Holiday in the World, 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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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 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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Best Job in the World enjoys a winning week
30 Oct 2009
Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World campaign for the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef has reeled in more major awards this week winning the Marketing Program of the Year at the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Awards, the 2009 Premier's Award for Excellence and a UK Campaign Big Award in recent days.
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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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AirAsia X to fly daily to Gold Coast
29 Oct 2009
AirAsia X's will operate daily services from Kuala Lumpur to the Gold Coast from next February, Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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Best Job in the World Island Caretaker to star in National Geographic Channel International documentary
29 Oct 2009
Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall will soon star in a six-part documentary series to be broadcast by National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) as part of a deal signed between Tourism Queensland and Beyond Productions, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Hey, Hey, these campaigns are showing results
28 Oct 2009
Three recent Tourism Queensland marketing campaigns have reported strong results, including the catchy Hey, Hey this is Queensland, and quick sales campaigns for the Whitsundays and Gold Coast, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Tourism Queensland appoints Best Job in the World candidate as new tourism ambassador to India
27 Oct 2009
Best Job in the World candidate Anjaan Ganesh has been named a Queensland tourism ambassador to India, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Island Caretaker Ben Southall gets a taste of tropic adventure
26 Oct 2009
A taste of tropical adventure is on the agenda for Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker Ben Southall this week as he ventures north, Tourism Queensland acting CEO Steve McRoberts announced today.
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Holidaymakers finding fun on the Sunshine Coast
24 Oct 2009
The Sunshine Coast was a top pick for Australian holidaymakers these school holidays, with outstanding weather and great deals contributing to a strong season, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Queensland's Best Job in the World winner appears on Oprah
22 Oct 2009
Queensland's Best Job in the World winner Ben Southall will showcase Queensland to the world on the Oprah Winfrey show Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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Best Job tourism ambassador brings Korean children to Gold Coast and Brisbane
22 Oct 2009
Korean-based Queensland tourism ambassador and former Best Job in the World candidate, Juweon Kim is in Queensland this week to show a group of Korean schoolchildren how to cuddle a koala, feed a dolphin and experience Queensland lifestyle, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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New Tiger Airways services welcome news for Gold Coast
22 Oct 2009
The launch of new Tiger Airways' Sydney - Gold Coast services from December was welcome news for the Gold Coast's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Island Caretaker Ben Southall goes Outback
20 Oct 2009
Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker Ben Southall will venture inland to Queensland's Outback this week for dinosaurs, charity and adventure, Tourism Queensland acting CEO Steve McRoberts announced today.
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Maroons and Blues strike "tourism ceasefire" in $8m partnership
20 Oct 2009
Queensland and NSW will set aside their State of Origin rivalry to become an irresistible destination for international tourists Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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Californian family win contest to be Ben's 'best mates'
17 Oct 2009
After days of searching for the winner of Tourism Queensland's Best Experience in the World competition, Barbie Defeo from California, USA, has stepped forward to claim her prize, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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American wins the Best Experience in the World, but yet to claim prize
14 Oct 2009
An American woman has beaten more than 23,000 would-be ‘best mates’ to win Tourism Queensland’s coveted Best Experience in the World competition but she has yet to claim the prize, Tourism Queensland Acting CEO Steve McRoberts said today.
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Tourism Queensland tapping into Middle East potential
13 Oct 2009
Tourism Queensland will appoint a representative in the Middle East next month to maximise sales activity for Queensland from the busy and emerging Middle Eastern market, Premier Anna Bligh said today from Abu Dhabi.
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Asian superstar meets Island Caretaker on Great Barrier Reef
12 Oct 2009
Asian A-list actress Karen Mok has just spent a week in Queensland filming an episode of popular travel log 'One Life One Earth,' Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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TNQ leads chase for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Tropical North Queensland is leading the chase for this year's Queensland Tourism Awards with 32 operators vying for a win on the state's night of nights, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Townsville operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Fifteen operators from the Townsville region will vie for top honours at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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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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Capricorn operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Six operators from the Capricorn region will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Gold Coast operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Twenty Gold Coast tourism operators will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Outback operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Nine operators from Queensland's Outback will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Sunshine Coast operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Fifteen operators from the Sunshine Coast will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Festivals vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and the Millmerran's Australian Camp Oven Festival are among 161 Queensland tourism business products vying for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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161 operators compete for top honours in 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards
9 Oct 2009
161 tourism operators from across the state are vying for top honours in the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Whitsundays operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Twenty Whitsundays tourism operators will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Bundaberg operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Kellys Beach Resort, Manta Bargara Resort and Hinkler Hall of Aviation will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Fraser Coast operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Five Fraser Coast South Burnett operators will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Gladstone region operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Four Gladstone region operators will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Southern Downs operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
Azjure Studio Retreat and the Spicers Private Walk - Hidden Peaks Guided Walk are among 161 Queensland tourism products vying for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Mackay operators vie for top tourism honours
9 Oct 2009
The Sarina Sugar Shed and Mansfield Park Educational Animal Nursery & Farmstay are among 161 Queensland tourism operators vying for top honours at 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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More than 23,000 enter for the Best Experience in the World
7 Oct 2009
More than 23,000 potential "best mates" for Island Caretaker Ben Southall are competing for the chance to bring three mates to Queensland as part of Tourism Queensland's Best Experience in the World competition, which closed today.
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Count-down on for Best Experience in the World
6 Oct 2009
Would be "best mates" from around the world have just 24 hours left to enter Tourism Queensland's Best Experience in the World competition, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Island Caretaker sets his sights on the southern Islands of the Great Barrier Reef
5 Oct 2009
Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker Ben Southall will journey south this week in his quest to explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Million dollar tourism campaign to drive fun-seekers
2 Oct 2009
Tourism Queensland will lead a national tourism campaign this month valued at $1 million to drive visitation to the Tropical North during the traditionally quiet summer months, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and Member for Barron River Steve Wettenhall announced today.
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Island Caretaker welcomes journalists to the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef
1 Oct 2009
Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall will today welcome a group of prominent journalists from the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia who will be spending a week in Queensland to experience a variety of 'best jobs and experiences', Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Central Queensland's top 16 tourism development priorities named
30 Sep 2009
Developing Rockhampton as a major regional sporting hub, an eco-style safari camp for Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy and new backpacker attractions are among 16 tourism projects considered a high priority for Central Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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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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Island Caretaker Ben Southall to visit Queensland's Outback
27 Sep 2009
The spirit of Queensland's Outback has beckoned Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker Ben Southall, who will travel from his home on the Great Barrier Reef to the Queensland Outback in October, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Corroboree 2009 gives Tourism Queensland the thumbs up
24 Sep 2009
Tourism Queensland has won the Most Supportive Tourism Board award at the international Corroboree 2009 travel trade event for the second year running, Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said.
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20,000 enter for the Best Experience in the World - two weeks to go
23 Sep 2009
More than 20,000 would-be "best mates" for Island Caretaker Ben Southall have so far entered Tourism Queensland's Best Experience in the World competition to bring three mates to assist Ben explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Queensland maintains second spot for domestic visitors
16 Sep 2009
Queensland welcomed more than 16 million domestic visitors in the last financial year, maintaining its position as second overall in Australia for domestic visitor numbers, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Townsville's top 13 tourism development priorities named
9 Sep 2009
A Townsville CBD tourism precinct, sustainable tourism on Magnetic Island and an eco resort at Wallaman Falls are among projects considered as high priority for North Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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74 hours to book a holiday to the magical Whitsundays
7 Sep 2009
Holidaymakers will have 74 hours this week to book a spectacular range of deals to Queensland's Whitsundays, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Island Caretaker to experience magnetic attraction of North Queensland
4 Sep 2009
Tourism Queensland's Island Caretaker, Ben Southall, is set to experience the magnetic attraction of North Queensland this week as he embarks on a tour of Townsville, Bowen and Magnetic and Hinchinbrook Islands.
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