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Sustainable tourism program to create 'guilt free' Queensland holidays
1 Jul 2009
In an Australian first, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today launched Tourism Queensland's landmark sustainability project, the first statewide sustainable tourism project implemented in Australia.
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Sustainable tourism program to create 'guilt free' Airlie Beach holidays
1 Jul 2009
In an Australian first, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today launched Tourism Queensland's landmark sustainability project, with Airlie Beach chosen as one of the five Queensland pilot regions.
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Sustainable tourism program to create 'guilt free' Magnetic Island holidays
1 Jul 2009
In an Australian first, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today launched Tourism Queensland's landmark sustainability project, with Magenetic Island chosen as one of the five Queensland pilot regions.
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Sustainable tourism program to create 'guilt free' Pioneer Valley/Cape Hillsborough holidays
1 Jul 2009
In an Australian first, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today launched Tourism Queensland's landmark sustainability project, with Pioneer Valley/Cape Hillsborough chosen as one of the five Queensland pilot regions.
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Sustainable tourism program to create 'guilt free' Winton holidays
1 Jul 2009
In an Australian first, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today launched Tourism Queensland's landmark sustainability project, with Winton chosen as one of the five Queensland pilot regions.
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Best Job in the World Island Caretaker celebrates his first day on the job
1 Jul 2009
Ben Southall, the 34 year-old Briton who beat more than 34,000 applicants from around the world to be named as Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World Island Caretaker, started work today.
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Brisbane smartens up its tourist offering with a 'Five in One' card
30 Jun 2009
Visitors to Brisbane can now purchase a 'Five in One' discount card to encourage them to stay longer and experience the city's top tourism attractions, Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Best Job in the World Island Caretaker meets Governor of Queensland
28 Jun 2009
The successful candidate in Tourism Queensland's Best Job In The World campaign, Englishman Ben Southall, has met with the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley at Australia House during G'Day UK festivities this week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Brisbane's Whale Watching Season Open!
27 Jun 2009
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor along with Member for Redcliffe Lillian van Litsenburg officially welcomed the start of this year's Brisbane Whale Watching Season at Redcliffe Jetty this morning.
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Outback tourism sale entices Queenslanders to go west
26 Jun 2009
Queenslanders will be enticed to explore the State's Outback as part of a new tourism marketing campaign, valued at $137,000 Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Launch of new cultural tourism strategy in TNQ
26 Jun 2009
A Tropical North Queensland cultural tourism strategy designed to encourage more visitors to the region was today launched in Cairns by Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor.
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School children targeted to visit Queensland's Outback
23 Jun 2009
Queensland children will soon be adventuring out to the state's spectacular Outback under a new school excursions program launched by Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today.
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Best Job in the World campaign blitzes Cannes Awards
23 Jun 2009
Tourism Queensland's ground-breaking Best Job in the World campaign for the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef has cleaned up to win six awards on day one of the prestigious Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival - the advertising industry's equivalent of the Oscars.
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Online campaign to feature Best Job candidates' tropic adventures
22 Jun 2009
The adventurous side of Tropical North Queensland will be showcased to the world as part of a new online campaign featuring Best Job in the World candidates Greg Reynen and James Hill, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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TNQ tourism campaign in the US pays off
21 Jun 2009
Preliminary results from a tourism campaign promoting Tropical North Queensland in the US drew a 34 percent increase in flight bookings, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Southerners enticed to holiday north for just a drop in the ocean
19 Jun 2009
A new marketing campaign focused on enticing southerners to escape winter by holidaying in Tropical North Queensland will start tomorrow, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Queensland presents a united front at the Australian Tourism Exchange
17 Jun 2009
Queensland tourism operators continue to be a dominant force at the 2009 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) with 188 tourism operators descending on Melbourne to meet with more than 600 influential international buyers.
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Tourism jobs protected in Bligh Government budget
16 Jun 2009
Protecting more than 200,000 jobs in Queensland's tourism industry is the focus of a $12.6 million tourism budget increase in this year's State Budget.
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Fraser Coast South Burnett tourism a Government priority
10 Jun 2009
Tourism operators in the Fraser Coast South Burnett will benefit from the State Government’s $37.8 million election commitment to tourism.
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Bligh Government launches $280,000 Fraser Coast tourism campaign
10 Jun 2009
A new marketing campaign focussing on luring fun-seeking Sydneysiders to the Fraser Coast was officially launched by Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today at the Fraser Coast Industry Forum held in Hervey Bay today.
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Victorians warmly welcomed in Queensland - tourism chief
9 Jun 2009
Tourism Queensland chief Anthony Hayes today reassured Victorians that they were more than welcome in Queensland.
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Kiwis heed message and head to the Gold Coast
9 Jun 2009
A major tourism marketing blitz encouraging Kiwis to visit the Gold Coast is paying off for local tourism operators, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Tourism Queensland 'rains' in another international digital marketing award
3 Jun 2009
The International Academy of Visual Arts has recognised Tourism Queensland’s digital marketing prowess at the 2009 Communicator Awards in New York.
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QLD visitor information centres answer the call of international tourists
31 May 2009
Many Queensland tourists turn to one of our 120 visitor information centres to get answers to questions ranging from 'Where should I take my girlfriend to propose?' to 'Where can I go to ride a kangaroo?'.
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Best Job in the World candidate Mieko named Queensland ambassador
30 May 2009
Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World finalist Mieko Kobayashi will become a Queensland ambassador in Japan, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Great Sandy Region a world treasure
29 May 2009
Southern Queensland's Great Sandy Region has been put in the same class as the Galapagos Islands, the Central Amazon and Uluru as a unique world environment Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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$10M outback tourism attraction officially opens near Port Douglas
28 May 2009
A new $10M Outback Australian tourism attraction in Tropical North Queensland would help boost visitors to the region, the Tourism Minister said today.
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Korean credit cards to feature Tropical North Queensland
25 May 2009
Thirty of Korea's most popular bloggers are touring and photographing Tropical North Queensland this week in a tourism initiative to keep the beauty of the region top-of-mind for up to 10 million Koreans, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Online Tourism Tutor for Queensland teachers and students
23 May 2009
High school teachers and students can now access an online educational tool produced by Tourism Queensland to assist them with tourism-related subjects, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced.
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Gold Coast lures lucrative Indian market for mega event
22 May 2009
A new long-term market strategy aimed at attracting more Indian tourists to Queensland looks like it's paying off, following an announcement by the Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson that the Gold Coast will host Tourism Australia's 2009 India Mega Familiarisation, today.
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I'm a travel agent, get me out of here - and take me to Queensland!
22 May 2009
Eighteen influential travel agents from the UK, Ireland and Denmark arrived in Queensland last weekend for a taste of the popular UK TV show I'm a Celebrity. Get me out of here!, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Gold Coast to blitz Kiwi market with new tourism campaign
20 May 2009
A new $600,000 international tourism marketing campaign is underway to encourage Kiwis to discover the diverse range of experiences available on the Gold Coast and beyond, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Sharon's finger is on the pulse of tourism in South East Queensland
17 May 2009
Raising the profile of Moreton Bay and country areas, whilst positioning Brisbane as an emerging 'new world' city, are key priorities for Brisbane and South East Queensland country, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Denise makes an impact on the Gold Coast
17 May 2009
Developing new products and changing stereotypes are major priorities for the Gold Coast and Hinterland, said Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today.
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Lynne there for the Sunshine and Fraser Coast tourism
17 May 2009
Sharpening the market positions of the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts and providing strong tactical marketing opportunities are key priorities for the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast, said Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today.
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Jeff's finger on tourism pulse in the Tropics
17 May 2009
Maintaining aviation services during the economic downturn is the key priority for the Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today.
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Racheal's finger on tourism pulse of Whitsundays and Mackay
17 May 2009
Developing new tourism products and leveraging off the 'Best Job in the World' campaign are major priorities for the Whitsundays and Mackay, said Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today.
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Trevor's finger on the 'Reef to Outback' tourism pulse
17 May 2009
Promoting and developing Reef to Outback packages is a key priority for central Queensland and the southern Great Barrier Reef, said Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today.
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"Best Job in the World Island" receives more good news
16 May 2009
Following on from the announcement of Hamilton Island's Island Caretaker, Virgin Blue's new direct flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island could not have come at a more fitting time, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Queensland tourism information in the palm of our visitors
15 May 2009
Queensland's visitors can now use their smartphones to access maps overlayed with accommodation and nearby tourist attractions in the latest digital marketing breakthrough from Tourism Queensland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Tourism Minister congratulates Sunshine Coast on tourism levy
15 May 2009
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor today congratulated the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on its unanimous decision to introduce a tourism levy across all three regions.
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Best Job candidates visit Tropical North Queensland
7 May 2009
Three of the final 16 candidates for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will tour Tropical North Queensland over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Best Job candidates explore the Gold Coast
7 May 2009
Two of the finalist for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore the Gold Coast over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Best Job candidates explore Brisbane region
7 May 2009
One of the finalists for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore the Brisbane regions over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Best Job candidate continue to explore the Whitsundays and Mackay
7 May 2009
Clare Wang, the Taiwanese wildcard finalist in Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign, will continue to explore the Whitsundays and Mackay over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Best Job candidates explore Queensland's Outback
7 May 2009
Two of the finalist for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore Queensland's Outback over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Best Job candidates visit Central Queensland and the Southern Great Barrier Reef
7 May 2009
Two of the final 16 candidates for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will tour Central Queensland and the Southern Great Barrier Reef over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Best Job candidates explore the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts
7 May 2009
Two of the finalist for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World recruitment campaign will explore the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts over the next few days, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Britain's Ben Southall named best candidate for Best Job in the World
6 May 2009
Ben Southall from the United Kingdom has been named Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in the race for Queensland's Best Job in the World.
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European travel specialists explore Queensland
4 May 2009
Following on the heels of the announcement of the successful candidate for Best Job in the World this week, 300 hand-picked travel professionals from across Europe and the UK will be on Hamilton Island to participate in a training workshop promoting tourism to Australia, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Top 16 candidates for Best Job in the World dive and dine on the Great Barrier Reef
4 May 2009
Queensland diving and dining experiences were on the menu for Tourism Queensland’s final 16 candidates for the Best Job in the World today on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Best Job in the World candidates arrive on Hamilton Island
3 May 2009
Tourism Queensland's final 16 Best Job in the World candidates arrived on Hamilton Island today to begin the selection process, starting their experience with a swim test and an inspection of the official caretaker's residence.
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Gold Coast tourism on positive road for 2009
1 May 2009
Helping the Gold Coast tourism sector to survive the global financial crisis is a major priority for the State Government in 2009, the new Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading, Member for Southport Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Swine Flu update 29 April 2009
29 Apr 2009
To date there have been no confirmed cases of Swine Flu in Australia. The Australian Government is very well prepared to deal with flu epidemics and has strengthened screening measures at airports.
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Aggressive strategy announced to support tourism
28 Apr 2009
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said the release today of TTF's report 'Australian Tourism and the Recession' was a sober reminder of the challenges facing the Australian tourism industry in the coming 12 months.
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Jetstar throws down the welcome mat for New Zealanders
28 Apr 2009
Air access from the Gold Coast's largest international source market - New Zealand - will increase by 54 percent from today with Jetstar's inaugural return flight to Auckland, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Outback on Queenslanders' holiday list
24 Apr 2009
Queenslanders are eager to explore the Outback, preliminary results from Tourism Queensland's latest Outback campaign show, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Fun the focus of Queensland's new national campaign
20 Apr 2009
A new $1.6 million Tourism Queensland campaign aims to hype up the 'fun factor' of Queensland holidays using popular radio stations and the internet, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Tropical North Queensland toasts the arrival of Japanese guests
17 Apr 2009
Tourism Queensland will this weekend welcome a Continental Airlines flight carrying more than 30 key representatives from the Japanese travel industry to Tropical North Queensland.
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European travel professionals discover Tropical North Queensland
17 Apr 2009
Seventeen hand-picked travel professionals from across Western Europe will have an in-depth discovery tour of Tropical North Queensland's attractions and products this weekend, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Queensland tourism gets Kiwis talking
17 Apr 2009
Queensland tourism operators will dominate attention at Australia's largest overseas travel trade and consumer expo in New Zealand this weekend, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Campaign entices visitors to explore central Queensland
16 Apr 2009
Queenslanders are being encouraged to explore the islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the seaside villages and cities of central Queensland in a new tourism campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Great Barrier Reef diving ranks 7th on Japanese wish list
16 Apr 2009
Japanese dive enthusiasts voted Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef in their top 10 wish-list of global diving destinations at Asia’s largest diving exhibition last week, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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‘Open for business’ tourism campaign extended to New Zealand
16 Apr 2009
Tourism Queensland's 'Open for Business' campaign encouraging visitors to continue to come to the Sunshine Coast following last month’s oil spill will be extended to New Zealand, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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Queensland tourism shines in a wintery Europe
6 Apr 2009
Six Queensland tourism operators spent a wintery few days in London last week on a UK and Europe new product mission, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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‘Bonus Breaks’ campaign delivers on Premier’s promise to help protect jobs
5 Apr 2009
Australians are heeding the message and spending their Federal Government bonuses on a Queensland holiday according to preliminary results of Tourism Queensland’s latest domestic campaign, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said today.
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Tourism Queensland announces Best Job in the World Top 16
3 Apr 2009
Students, media professionals, a receptionist, teacher, charity event manager and an actress are among the 15 potential island caretakers from 14 countries announced today as being on the final short-list for Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World.
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91 Asian travel executives visit Gold Coast
1 Apr 2009
The Gold Coast is set to be in the Asian tourism spotlight when Tourism Queensland brings one of the largest groups of Asia travel executives to Queensland this week, Tourism Minister and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said today.
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Grant Hackett filming ‘Open for Business’ tourism ads
26 Mar 2009
Tourism Queensland has engaged swimming legend Grant Hackett to be the face of a series of television commercials encouraging visitors back to Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast following the oil spill two weeks ago.
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Taiwan’s “Clare” secures wild card spot for Best Job in the World
25 Mar 2009
A Taiwanese interpreter has blitzed her competition to become the ‘wild card’ candidate for Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World.
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Queensland exchanges some sunshine for a trip around the US
20 Mar 2009
Fourteen Queensland tourism operators are bringing a taste of Queensland sunshine to the US this week, delivering a promotional pitch to more than 150 members of the North American tourism industry.
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Tourism Queensland excludes Russian "Julia" from the Best Job in the World
19 Mar 2009
Tourism Queensland has today excluded Russian candidate ‘Julia’ from the Best Job in the World selection process.
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Australians heed the “no leave, no life” message and holiday in Queensland
18 Mar 2009
More than 1.7 million Australians who felt they deserved an end of year break in 2008 took one in Queensland according to the latest domestic visitor figures.
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Tourism Queensland awarded digital marketing gong
17 Mar 2009
Tourism Queensland – home of the ‘best job in the world’ – has been recognised as a digital marketing leader at the 15th annual Australian Interactive Media Industry Association awards.
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State Government stands by tourism industry
14 Mar 2009
The State Government and Tourism Queensland will pull out all stops to assist Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay tourism industries affected by oil spill related closures of selected beaches on the Sunshine Coast and several tourism operations in Moreton Bay.
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Backpackers and students buoy international tourist market
11 Mar 2009
Foreign backpackers and students are underpinning Queensland’s international visitor market during the global economic crisis new figures released today have revealed.
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Tourism Queensland campaign tempts Aussies to spend their bonuses in Queensland
6 Mar 2009
A new Tourism Queensland campaign encouraging Australians to spend their federal government bonus on a Queensland holiday kicks off this weekend.
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Middle East travel executives visit the Gold Coast for Yinala 2009
5 Mar 2009
The Gold Coast will this weekend host "Yinala" 2009, Australia's largest Middle Eastern tourism trade show, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World Top 50 announced
3 Mar 2009
A charity fundraiser, dance instructor, physiotherapist, chef, radio DJ, scientist, actor, interpreters, adventurers, students, television journalists and photographers are among Tourism Queensland's Top 50 candidates for the Best Job in the World, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle today revealed.
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Tourism Queensland and TTNQ launch major Tropical North Queensland Campaign into NZ market
2 Mar 2009
A new advertising blitz valued at nearly half a million dollars has been launched to reposition Queensland in the important New Zealand market, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Mumbai express to Brisbane great news for tourism
27 Feb 2009
The announcement of direct Qantas flights from Mumbai to Brisbane was wonderful news and would throw open the gates for one of Queensland's most promising tourism markets, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Best Job in the World heralds new era in tourism marketing
27 Feb 2009
The phenomenal response to Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World campaign has catapulted global tourism marketing into a whole new realm, CEO Anthony Hayes said today.
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Asian travel media learn to surf like a pro
27 Feb 2009
The Gold Coast's stunning sandy beaches will be centre stage this weekend as a group of Asian media representatives from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan learn to surf as part of a series of tourism activities which coincide with the Quiksilver Pro, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Tropical North triumphs taking home three at Australian Tourism Awards
27 Feb 2009
Tropical North Queensland tourism operators have taken out three of the most coveted categories at the Australian Tourism Awards, including Major Tour Operator, the tourism marketing category and the Qantas Sustainable Tourism Award, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Double win for the Sunshine Coast at Australian Tourism Awards
27 Feb 2009
Sunshine Coast tourism operators have taken out two of the most coveted categories at the Australian Tourism Awards, including major tourist attraction and best tour operator, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Queensland wins the Big Five at Australian Tourism Awards
27 Feb 2009
Queensland tourism operators have taken out five of the most coveted categories at the Australian Tourism Awards, including Major Tourist Attraction and Major Tour Operator, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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34,684 apply for the Best Job in the World
23 Feb 2009
Tourism Queensland has pulled out all stops and added extra staff to process the incredible 34,684 would-be Island Caretakers who have applied for The Best Job in the World.
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Count-down on for Best Job in the World applicants
14 Feb 2009
Aspiring Island Caretakers for Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World have just over a week left to submit their application, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Take a Bonus Break in Queensland with the bonus
4 Feb 2009
The State Government will stage a determined tourism campaign to lure recipients of the Commonwealth's cash bonus to Queensland to help shore up jobs in the critical tourism sector.
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Gold Coast attractions to whet Asian visitor appetites
2 Feb 2009
Iconic Gold Coast attractions such as the Magic Millions, QDeck, the theme parks and tall-ships will soon be headlining Asian travel media following a visit by 10 journalists and photographers from China, Korea, New Zealand and Hong Kong, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Real Queensland holiday snaps selected to promote state
1 Feb 2009
More than 6000 images of Queensland taken by holidaymakers themselves were entered in a Tourism Queensland photographic competition last year, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Applicants from 162 countries apply for The Best Job in the World
29 Jan 2009
Would-be Island Caretakers from 162 countries have so far applied for Tourism Queensland's "Best Job in the World" Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Konnichiwa JAPAN! Bligh announces 9,000 new seats into Cairns
28 Jan 2009
New weekly flights from Japan to Cairns will add an additional 9,000 seats into Tropical North Queensland, Premier Anna Bligh announced in Cairns today.
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Queensland Tourism a Rugby League World Cup winner
23 Jan 2009
While the 2008 Rugby League World Cup didn't end quite the way Queenslanders had hoped, Queensland's tourism industry came out a clear winner, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Far North Indigenous tourism operators say G'Day USA
23 Jan 2009
Dreamtime stories and traditional dance have featured for the first time at the G'Day USA: Australia Week celebrations.
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Queensland indigenous tourism operators say G'Day USA
22 Jan 2009
Queensland tourism operators participating in an indigenous tourism roadshow as part of G'Day USA Australia Week celebrations have met with the Queensland Governor in New York.
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Future of Australian tourism put into focus on the Gold Coast
20 Jan 2009
Developing strategies to steer the tourism industry through the current waves of economic uncertainty and into the future will be the focus of a national forum, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Competition for the "Best Job in the World" tough - 200,000 prospective applicants in just 24 hours
13 Jan 2009
More than 200,000 prospective applicants for Tourism Queensland's "Best Job in the World" - a six month $150,000 contract on Hamilton Island - have visited the www.islandreefjob.com website in the first 24 hours, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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New Reef tourism campaign offers 'best job in the world'
12 Jan 2009
The State Government and Tourism Queensland are searching the globe for candidates for the "Best Job in the World" - a $150,000 six month contract based on a Great Barrier Reef island.
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Protect Qld jobs - holiday at home: Bligh
30 Dec 2008
While the Tourism Research Australia Forecasting Committee 2009 predictions for a 4% downturn in international visitors are tough they are not unexpected and the Queensland Government, Tourism Queensland and the industry are already working to overcome it, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
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Tourism operators take Queensland to Scandinavia and the UK
10 Dec 2008
Twenty Queensland tourism operators will bring a taste of Queensland sunshine to the wintry United Kingdom, Ireland and Nordic shores this week as part of a major trade mission designed to boost overseas visitor numbers for the state, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Tough year for QLD tourism but new international air routes help buoy tourism figures
10 Dec 2008
New international air routes into Queensland from Asia and the Middle East combined with strong marketing are helping to buoy Queensland's foreign visitor numbers, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Tourism plan identifies top 10 catalyst projects for Sunshine Coast
8 Dec 2008
A hinterland sky rail, tree top walk and a new convention centre are on a list of possible 'catalyst' projects for the future of the Sunshine Coast.
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Gladstone tourism receives $79,000 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Gladstone Area Promotion and Development will receive a special funding grant of $79,000 to look into developing a Gladstone 'Showcase' Centre based on the region's industry, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today ahead of her visit to the region this weekend.
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Tourism Sunshine Coast receives $79,000 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
A nature-based tourism action plan for the Sunshine Coast hinterland is one of a series of tourism initiatives to be funded as part of a $79,000 special funding grant for Tourism Sunshine Coast, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism receives $64,800 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $64,800 to develop a series of programs to help local tourism operators improve their business operations, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourism Whitsundays receives $79,000 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
A pre-feasibility study for an upmarket safari style camp at Jonah Beach, new tourism opportunities for Proserpine and Bowen and a report exploring strategies to secure reliable air access will be the focus of a $79,000 special funding grant awarded to Tourism Whitsundays, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland receives $60,000 QLD Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Tourism Tropical North Queensland will receive a $60,000 special grant to develop an online program to help small and medium-sized tourism operators become more web savvy, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Townsville tourism receives $79,000 QLD Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
A feasibility study to develop a North Queensland Wetlands Network, a cruise ship strategy for the region and a localised events strategy are three Townsville Enterprise Ltd initiatives to be funded through a $79,000 Bligh Government special grant, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Outback Tourism receives $63,000 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
The Outback Queensland Tourist Association will receive a special funding grant of $63,000 to develop a plan for new tourism development and investment opportunities, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Gold Coast Tourism receives $75,500 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Gold Coast Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $75,500 to look at developing a bike sharing program and a series of walking trails connecting the hinterland with the city, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Toowoomba and Southern Downs tourism receives $145,900 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Toowoomba and Golden West Regional Tourist Association and the Southern Downs and Granite Belt Tourist Association will join forces to develop a unique food and wine experience thanks to a special funding grant of $145,900, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Mackay Tourism receives $71,500 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Mackay Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $71,500 to look at potential new caravan park developments and a strategy to promote inland fishing Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Capricorn Tourism and Development Organisation receives $79,000 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Capricorn Tourism and Development Organisation will receive a special funding grant of $79,000 to develop a business resources toolkit for local tourism operators, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Bundaberg Region Tourism receives $45,400 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Bundaberg Region Tourism will receive a special funding grant of $45,400 to develop an 'Industry Readiness' program for tourism operators focusing on customer service, product development and environmental management, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Brisbane Marketing receives $79,000 State Government Christmas present
4 Dec 2008
Brisbane Marketing will receive a special funding grant of $79,000 to further investigate the viability of a high-quality tourism experience at Mt Coot-tha and a new Moreton Bay ferry terminal, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Calling all Social Fun-Seekers, Connectors, Unwinders, Active Explorers, Stylish Travellers and Self Discoverers - QLD Tourism wants you!
3 Dec 2008
How being on holiday makes people feel is set to change the way the Tourism Queensland positions the state as a domestic tourism destination, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourism and conservation groups partner for Queensland's environment
2 Dec 2008
Peak tourism and conservation groups have formed a new partnership in order to protect Queensland's natural beauty and support ecologically-sustainable tourism across the State.
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New plan highlights top ten future tourism projects for Brisbane
27 Nov 2008
A new long term plan highlighting future tourism investment and infrastructure opportunities was released today by Tourism Queensland and Brisbane City Council.
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Queensland tourism operators go green
27 Nov 2008
Queensland tourism operators are increasingly savvy about sustainability and climate change impacts on their business thanks to a range of new resources, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Tropical North Tourism operators take Queensland on European Tour
26 Nov 2008
Tropical North Queensland's tourism operators will be spearheading the State's promotional pitch to Europe later this month as part of a major trade mission designed to boost overseas visitor numbers, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Great news for the Tropical North as more charter flights head for Cairns
26 Nov 2008
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle today announced that six Qantas charter flights bringing tourists from Hong Kong and mainland China would visit Tropical North Queensland early next year.
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Bligh Government gets tourism operators online
25 Nov 2008
No company in the 21st century can afford to overlook ICT according to Tourism Minister Desley Boyle who today announced a new e-kit to help tourism operators grow their businesses online.
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Campaign set to draw visitors to Magnetic Island
22 Nov 2008
A $40,000 marketing campaign to encourage people to visit Townsville and Magnetic Island over the Christmas holidays will be rolled out mid-December, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Ten Tenors hit right note with German tourists
21 Nov 2008
The majestic voices of Queensland's Ten Tenors are being used to draw German visitors to Queensland, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Magazine entices visitors to spend summer in the city
20 Nov 2008
Potential interstate and intrastate visitors will have 36-pages worth of reasons to visit bustling Brisbane delivered to their letterboxes next week.
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Gold Coast to host senior Middle East travel executives
19 Nov 2008
The Gold Coast will host more than 50 of the Middle East's most senior travel industry representatives next March as part of a strategy to grow the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
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Whitsundays a drawcard for Middle East visitors
19 Nov 2008
DUBAI: Senior travel industry representatives from the Middle East will visit the Whitsundays as part of Tourism Queensland-organised familiarisation next year, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Middle East travel executives to visit Tropical North Queensland
19 Nov 2008
DUBAI: The natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland will be used to help lure more visitors from the lucrative Middle East market to Queensland, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Christmas comes early for Queensland ATE participants
18 Nov 2008
Tourism Queensland is giving tourism operators an early Christmas present to help showcase their products at the premier tourism trade show for 2009, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE).
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Etihad Airways strengthens ties with Queensland
18 Nov 2008
DUBAI: Tourism Queensland and Etihad Airways have joined forces to promote Queensland as a holiday destination to potential Middle Eastern visitors and Europeans travelling via the Middle East, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourism operators take Queensland on European Tour
18 Nov 2008
Twenty-five Queensland tourism operators are getting ready to take their promotional pitch to Europe later this month as part of a major trade mission for the State, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Emirates Airlines strengthens ties with Queensland
17 Nov 2008
Tourism Queensland and Emirates Airlines have signed a cooperative marketing agreement to promote Queensland to Middle Eastern and European travellers in the lead-up to a new non-stop flight which will commence between Dubai and Brisbane next February.
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Tropical North Queensland set to feature on Korean credit cards
16 Nov 2008
Up to 10 million Koreans will be reminded of Tropical North Queensland's beauty every time they open their wallets thanks to a unique partnership between Tourism Queensland and Samsung.
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Sarina Sugar Shed honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
The Sarina Sugar Shed has been honoured with a Judge's Commendation in the Tour and Transport Operators category at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Sunshine Coast region wins three Qld Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
The Sunshine Coast region has won three categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Yacht Race wins Queensland Tourism Award
14 Nov 2008
The 60th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race has taken out the festival and events category at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Tropical North honoured with seven Qld Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
Tropical North Queensland operators have won seven categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards including two for Hall of Fame inductee the Quicksilver Group, Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle announced.
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Double win for Central Queensland at QLD Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
Rubyvale Gem Gallery and the Capricorn Caves have taken out awards at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Azjure Studio Retreat honoured at Qld Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
Ballandean's Azjure Studio Retreat has been named a finalist in the deluxe accommodation category at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Townsville honoured with three Queensland Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
Townsville tourism operators and volunteers have won three categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Hervey Bay Whale Watch honoured at Qld Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
Hervey Bay Whale Watch's Quick Cat II has been named a finalist in the tour and transport operators category at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort wins Qld Tourism Award
14 Nov 2008
Airlie Beach's BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort has won the tourist and caravan parks category at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Carnival of Flowers a Queensland Tourism Awards finalist
14 Nov 2008
Toowoomba's iconic Carnival of Flowers has been named a finalist in the festivals and events category at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Double win for Outback operators at Qld Tourism Awards
14 Nov 2008
Outback retreat Voyages Wrotham Park Lodge and Mount Isa's Buchanan Park Events Complex have taken out awards at the prestigious 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Australia Zoo wins again but it's Brisbane's night at QLD Tourism Awards: Boyle
14 Nov 2008
Brisbane tourism operators have blitzed the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, presented by Queensland Airports Limited tonight, winning nine of the 29 categories Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Brisbane blitzes Qld Tourism Awards with 9 gongs
14 Nov 2008
Brisbane tourism operators have set the state standard by winning more awards than any other region at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Clump Point pontoon rejuvenates Mission Beach tourism
14 Nov 2008
Mission Beach is set to get a new, safe boating pontoon next year to help rejuvenate tourism in the area following the destruction of Cyclone Larry in 2006, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Islands of the Great Barrier Reef to beckon freezing Germans
14 Nov 2008
Images of the Great Barrier Reef will be plastered on 170 billboards in Germany as well as in leading German magazines in a Tourism Queensland marketing blitz this month, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Fraser Coast whale watching campaign grabs attention
13 Nov 2008
A $300,000 marketing campaign encouraging people to take the plunge and go whale watching is expected to help keep Fraser Coast operators buoyant despite the tough world-wide economic situation.
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Never a better time for Japanese media to visit Gold Coast
13 Nov 2008
A group of Japanese travel writers will be treated to iconic Australian experiences when they visit the Gold Coast this weekend.
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Scenic Rim tourism campaign looks to attract 3 million interstate visitors
13 Nov 2008
Queensland's Scenic Rim is featuring in a $150,000 tourism campaign in Sydney and Melbourne as part of a campaign which began earlier in the month and runs until Christmas.
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National parks contribute $4.43 billion a year to Queensland
12 Nov 2008
National Parks are a $4.43 billion a year drawcard for Queensland's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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No barrier to the Great Barrier Reef for Americans
11 Nov 2008
Tourism Queensland's 'No Barrier to the Great Barrier Reef' North American campaign has generated more than $1 million in bookings and quotes in just six weeks Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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$1million tourism action plan for Cape York and the Torres Strait
7 Nov 2008
The Cape York and Torres Strait's enormous potential as a unique tourist destination will be unlocked following the release today of the Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait Tourism Action Plan.
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Whitsunday tourism operators fight back with new marketing opportunities
7 Nov 2008
Whitsunday tourism operators are fighting back from recent setbacks and have eagerly participated in a range of seminars to help stimulate both the domestic and international markets.
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Tourism Queensland takes on the Milan Bridal Show
7 Nov 2008
Italian brides could be honeymooning here in even greater numbers after Queensland destinations featured in a Milan bridal show last weekend, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Minister commends Capricorn tourism bodies for innovative move
7 Nov 2008
Capricorn tourism organisations are to be commended for planning to combine their resources to strengthen the local industry, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Gold Coast glamour served to commuters at Tokyo café
6 Nov 2008
Thousands of Japanese people took detours from their daily commute to experience a glimpse of the Gold Coast at a Travel Café in Tokyo in September.
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Sunlover delivers tourism cash injection
5 Nov 2008
Treasurer Andrew Fraser and Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today a boost to the state's tourism industry with a $9m tourism funding package set up with the proceeds from the cashing out the long term license of former state wholesaler, Sunlover Holidays.
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Tourism Queensland to capitalise on drop in dollar
30 Oct 2008
A new domestic tourism marketing campaign is underway to encourage Australians to holiday in Queensland while the Australian dollar weakens, and the financial climate, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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National and International accolades for Tourism Queensland
28 Oct 2008
Tourism Queensland is looking for more room on the boardroom mantle after picking up a swag of awards over the weekend.
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Queensland: top for providing new tourist accommodation
28 Oct 2008
Queensland is leading the way in providing tourism accommodation in Australia, according to the Survey of Tourist Accommodation released this week, Tourism Queensland Chief Executive Officer Anthony Hayes said.
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Gladstone operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Six operators from the Gladstone region will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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200 compete for top honours in 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards
24 Oct 2008
What do jungle surfing, a 50-year-old Outback rodeo and a Peter Brock memorabilia experience have in common? They're among more than 200 tourism enterprises vying for top honours at the Queensland Tourism Awards next month.
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Mackay operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
The Sarina Sugar Shed and Coral Cay Resort Motor Inn are among 200 Queensland tourism operators vying for top honours at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Townsville operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Fifteen operators from the Townsville region will vie for top honours at this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Outback Queensland operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Seven operators from Queensland's Outback will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Sunshine Coast operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Thirteen operators from the Sunshine Coast will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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South Burnett event nominated for top tourism honour
24 Oct 2008
The Burrandowan Picnic Races will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Southern Downs operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Local accommodation providers Goomburra Forest Retreat and Azjure Studio Retreat are among 200 Queensland tourism products vying for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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TNQ leads chase for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Tropical North Queensland is leading the chase for this year's Queensland Tourism Awards with 34 entries, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Carnival of Flowers vies for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is among 200 Queensland tourism business products vying for top honour in the festivals and events category of this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Whitsundays operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Twenty-three Whitsundays tourism operators will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Brisbane operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Twenty-three tourism operators from the Brisbane region will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Fraser Coast operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Peppers Pier Resort and Hervey Bay Whale Watch's Quick Cat II will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Gold Coast operators vie for top tourism honours
24 Oct 2008
Eighteen Gold Coast tourism products will vie for top honours in this year's Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Rugby League dream comes true for English Supporter
23 Oct 2008
Sports-focussed campaigns have been used to lure English Rugby League fans to the Sunshine State, Tourism Queensland Chief Executive Anthony Hayes said today.
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Bligh Government secures new Cairns-Gold Coast flights
16 Oct 2008
In a major coup for Tropical North Queensland, the Bligh Government has negotiated a deal with Jetstar that will see for the first time commercial flights connecting two of the state's most important tourism icons.
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More Japanese tourists to wing their way to the Gold Coast
2 Oct 2008
Today's arrival of the first direct Jetstar flight between Osaka and the Gold Coast will provide a new chapter in Japanese tourism, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Queensland secures Qantas deal for special airfares from US and UK
28 Sep 2008
International travellers will be offered special fares to Queensland under a deal negotiated by Premier Anna Bligh and Tourism Minister Desley Boyle to help boost the State's tourism market.
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Where's Wally? Where else but Rockhampton!
23 Sep 2008
League legend Wally Lewis is in Rockhampton this week to help promote the city's upcoming Rugby League World Cup match, which will be held at Browne Park Stadium on November 8.
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Rockhampton is "where it's at" this week
23 Sep 2008
Look out Rockhampton - a King, the state's senior regional leaders and Queensland's tourism decision makers will all be in town this week.
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Tourism campaign reminds Queenslanders there's no place like home
18 Sep 2008
A major tourism campaign to encourage Queenslanders to 'holiday at home' has received an overwhelming response from tourism operators and early indications were that it was reaping results, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Numbers down but expenditure is up new tourism figures reveal
17 Sep 2008
Domestic visitor numbers are down but visitors spent a record $12.5 billion across the state last financial year the latest tourism figures have revealed.
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Queensland tourism employment grows at twice the national average
17 Sep 2008
The number of Queenslanders employed in tourism has grown at twice the national average over the past few years according to new research released today by the Sustainable Tourism Research Centre, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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A new future for Queensland tourism
11 Sep 2008
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle today unveiled five reforms that will shape a new future for Queensland’s tourism industry.
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Minister Boyle releases latest international visitor figures today
10 Sep 2008
The latest international visitor figures have revealed a 2.8 percent decline in Queensland’s visitor numbers.
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New tourist attraction is on top of the world
24 Aug 2008
Premier Anna Bligh has opened North Queensland's latest must-see tourist attraction - the $10 million Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway in the Wooroonooran National Park near Innisfail.
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Queensland wins prestigious tourism award in LA
18 Aug 2008
US Aussie Specialist travel agents have voted Tourism Queensland as Australia's best state tourism organisation Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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101 things to see and do in Queensland's Outback
10 Aug 2008
A new guide which lists 101 things to do in Queensland's Outback was launched by Tourism Minister Desley Boyle at the Mount Isa Rodeo today.
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State Gov's $4 million makes it 'too easy' to have a Queensland holiday
31 Jul 2008
The Queensland Government will start aggressively marketing Gold Coast and Queensland tourism to national travel agents as part of a new $1million trade campaign launched by Acting Tourism Minister Margaret Keech today.
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State Govt's $4 million makes it 'too easy' to have a Queensland holiday
31 Jul 2008
The Queensland Government will start aggressively marketing the Sunshine Coast and Queensland tourism as part of a new $1million campaign launched by Acting Tourism Minister Margaret Keech today.
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Korean charter flights touch down in Cairns
19 Jul 2008
More than 250 Korean tourists touched down in Cairns this morning on the first of nine specially chartered flights which will bring up to 1800 additional tourists to the region over the next month.
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Where's Wally? Where else but Queensland!
18 Jul 2008
Move over the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids and the Sydney Opera House - a bronze statue in Queensland will become an international tourism icon in the lead up to the Rugby League World Cup.
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Queensland set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Brisbane set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Whitsundays to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tropical North Queensland set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Sunshine Coast set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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South East Queensland Country set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Outback set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Mackay to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Gold Coast set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Fraser Coast set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Central QLD set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Bundaberg set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Townsville set to benefit from stage one of tourism rescue package
17 Jul 2008
Wooing airlines and two major marketing campaigns are the centrepiece of phase one of the State Government’s $4 million tourism rescue plan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Gold Coast Airport Marathon an international hit
17 Jul 2008
A record number of Japanese runners and the first ever Chinese and Taiwanese entrants participated in this year’s Gold Coast Marathon, a testament to the event’s growing international standing Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said.
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Touring the South East Queensland Countryside
11 Jul 2008
The best wineries, arts and crafts galleries, national parks and B&Bs in South East Queensland's countryside will feature in the recently released visitor's touring guide for the region.
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No more band-aids - Australian tourism needs policy shift
9 Jul 2008
Australia must look to aviation, visa and tourism industry policy reforms if it is to remain competitive in a tough international tourism market Queensland Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Ditch the snow-man! Australians search for Queensland beach holidays
8 Jul 2008
More Australians are looking for a warm Queensland winter escape than visiting the snow fields.
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Holland America cruise ship bound for Queensland in 2010
7 Jul 2008
Premium cruise line Holland America will now include Brisbane in its itinerary next year - with the inaugural voyage set for 2010.
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