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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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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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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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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Queensland ahead of the rest
16 Dec 2009
The Bligh Government's aggressive focus on tourism is paying off with new data revealing the state's domestic tourism industry is performing ahead of the rest of the country, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor announced today.
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Jetstar launches a flurry of flights into Queensland
10 Dec 2009
Jetstar's announcement of up to 63 new flights per week into Queensland would add more than 10,000 weekly seats directly into the state's holiday destinations, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'Open for Business' campaign attracts Kiwis to the Sunshine Coast
21 Jul 2009
Tourism Queensland's 'Open for Business' campaign encouraging New Zealanders to continue visiting the Sunshine Coast following March's oil spill has reaped some fantastic results for the region, Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said.
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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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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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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 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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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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‘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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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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Sunshine Coast Dive Pioneer
29 Aug 2009
Ian McKinnon -“I just love to dive and share the experience with other certifieddivers and safely train people who wish to fully enjoythe underwater world off the Sunshine Coast.”
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