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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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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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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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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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V Australia delivers welcomed boost to QLD tourism industry
4 Jul 2008
Queensland tourism got a much needed boost today with the announcement of V Australia’s newest international route from Los Angeles to Brisbane.
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Bus brings whole new meaning to “big as a whale” term
30 Jun 2008
The term “as big as a whale” will take on a whole new meaning for one Brisbane City Council bus next week when it becomes the life-size representation of a humpback whale.
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Whitsunday tourism in focus as Tourism Minister and industry meet
26 Jun 2008
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle will join the board of Tourism Queensland in Airlie Beach today to meet with the Whitsunday tourism industry.
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International tourism buyers get cute, personal Queensland souvenir
20 Jun 2008
Delegates at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2008 in Perth this week came alive and experienced a taste of Queensland through an exciting new digital initiative at Tourism Queensland house.
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Applying for grants a ‘TAD’ easier
19 Jun 2008
A web database aimed at helping Queensland tourism operators access funding programs and government grants has been developed by Tourism Queensland.
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New online image gallery to promote Queensland
16 Jun 2008
Tourism Queensland has launched a new image gallery, showcasing the diversity and splendour of the state.
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Bligh Government to lure Asia Pacific airlines to QLD
11 Jun 2008
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle will lead an urgent trade mission to Asia this month in an attempt to lure new and expanded air services to Queensland.
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Queensland flashes its assets in head-turning Sydney and Melbourne stunts
11 Jun 2008
A bevy of happy, trench-coated flashers showed off Queensland’s credentials to Sydney and Melbourne city commuters in an in-your-face Tourism Queensland stunt during peak hour this morning.
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Minister cancels overseas mission to support state tourism industry
10 Jun 2008
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle has cancelled an overseas trade mission this week to work with key Queensland tourism regions in the wake of recent airlines cuts.
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Bligh government announces $4 million injection for QLD tourism
5 Jun 2008
The Bligh Government has announced an immediate urgent injection of $4 million for the state's tourism industry this evening.
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Tourism remains priority Queensland industry under state budget
4 Jun 2008
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the future of tourism by guaranteeing the ongoing funding of key tourism projects throughout the state, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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State Government to tackle domestic airline cuts head on
29 May 2008
The QANTAS Group's decision to cut airline services into some of Queensland's key tourism regions is a blow for a tourism industry already doing it tough, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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It's no autobahn, but Germans still love The Great Sunshine Way
28 May 2008
Articles about Queensland's drive holidays have featured in some of Germany's most popular motoring magazines as part of a Tourism Queensland's strategy to promote the state as the ultimate destination for self drive holidays.
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Fraser Coast tourism campaign lures shivering southerners
14 May 2008
Images of white sandy beaches hit Sydney and Melbourne streets last week as part of a new tourism campaign to lure southerners to the Fraser Coast during their cold winter.
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Queensland wows southern states
13 May 2008
Queensland is set to wow Sydneysiders and Melburnians with an innovative interactive campaign aimed at shifting the perceptions of southerners who think they know everything the state has to offer.
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“I’m a travel agent….get me out of here!” … and take me to the Gold Coast
13 May 2008
A group of British travel agents, some who could be mistaken for Steve Irwin, Dame Edna and Kylie Minogue, are participating in a series of Aussie activities in a parody of the hit English reality show I’m a celebrity … get me out of here!
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“I’m a travel agent….get me out of here!” … and take me to the Fraser Coast
12 May 2008
A group of British travel agents, some who could be mistaken for Steve Irwin, Dame Edna and Kylie Minogue, are participating in a series of Aussie activities in a parody of the hit English reality show I’m a celebrity … get me out of here!
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New wine and food map to entice locals - Granite Belt region
8 May 2008
Local wine and food lovers may not even be aware of the delights in their own backyard according to Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle.
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New wine and food map to entice locals - North Burnett region
8 May 2008
Local wine lovers may not even be aware of the delights in their own backyard according to Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle.
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New wine and food map to entice locals - Sunshine Coast region
8 May 2008
Local wine and food lovers may not even be aware of the delights in their own backyard according to Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle.
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New wine and food map to entice locals - South Burnett region
8 May 2008
Local wine and food lovers may not even be aware of the delights in their own backyard according to Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle.
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150 German travel agents explore the Tropical North
7 May 2008
One-hundred-and-fifty travel agents from Germany are exploring Tropical North Queensland this week as part of one of the largest “mega famils” ever to take place in the region.
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“G’day Vancouver"
2 May 2008
Queensland will be high on Vancouver residents’ radar for the next three months as part of the inaugural G’day Vancouver celebrations – a joint promotion designed to encourage more Canadians to come Down Under.
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1.2 million visitors discover Queensland’s underwater wonderland
2 May 2008
More than 1.2 million visitors went snorkelling or scuba diving in the last 12 months as part of their holiday in Queensland new research has revealed.
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See the best of the West with the Western Downs Touring Guide
30 Apr 2008
Country race meets, wine tasting, markets, fishing and festivals are just some of the experiences featured in the 7th edition of the Western Downs Touring Guide.
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Rain recovery campaign woos southerners back to Queensland
30 Apr 2008
Tourism Queensland’s ‘after the rain’ recovery campaign is being heralded a huge success with more than 105,000 potential holidaymakers visiting a specially created whereelse.com.au website since the campaign’s launch just over two weeks ago.
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Federal Government superyacht visa change a multi-billion dollar win for QLD industry: Boyle
30 Apr 2008
The Bligh Government’s plan to make Queensland the ‘Caribbean of the Southern Hemisphere’ received a boost today as Federal Minister for Immigration Chris Evans announced temporary and long-term changes to the visas affecting the industry.
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New air seat capacity figures sky high for Brisbane
18 Apr 2008
Australia’s thriving low-cost carriers provided around half of the 129,200 air seats into Brisbane during the first week of April, Minister for Tourism Desley Boyle said today.
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New air seat capacity figures sky high for Cairns
18 Apr 2008
Australia’s thriving low-cost carriers provided around half of the 39,196 air seats into Cairns during the first week of April, Minister for Tourism Desley Boyle said today.
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New air seat capacity figures sky high for the Sunshine Coast
18 Apr 2008
Australia’s thriving low-cost carriers provided around half of the 12,213 air seats into the Sunshine Coast during the first week of April, Minister for Tourism Desley Boyle said today.
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Putting Queensland wine and food on the map
11 Apr 2008
From Mount Tamborine in the south, west to Stanthorpe and north to Mareeba, finding Queensland’s growing list of wineries and gourmet food producers is now as simple as reaching for your glove box.
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New Tourism Opportunities for Mackay Region
8 Apr 2008
Tourism industry representatives told a forum yesterday the Mackay region had experienced several challenges after weeks of heavy rain and bad publicity from media outlets in New South Wales and Victoria.
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Southerners encouraged to change their latitude
4 Apr 2008
A $1.2 million marketing campaign began this week encouraging Sydneysiders and Melburnians to take a trip to Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle announced today.
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Minister helps put Tropical North QLD’s fruit wine industry on the map
4 Apr 2008
The unique tropical fruit wines of North Queensland are a major feature of the revised Queensland Wine and Food Map being launched this month, Minister for Tourism Desley Boyle said today.
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Kiwis encouraged to take a Queensland sea change
3 Apr 2008
The image of tropical islands in the Great Barrier Reef is Tourism Queensland’s newest campaign to lure Kiwis shivering in the grips of a cold New Zealand winter.
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Tourists dig Queensland’s Outback
2 Apr 2008
Fossicking for dinosaur fossils, stargazing and meeting ’fair dinkum’ locals are some of the experiences Tourism Queensland and the Outback Queensland Tourism Association are promoting to entice visitors to embark to the outback.
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German tourists big ‘bickies’ for Queensland
25 Mar 2008
Queensland koalas will be on the shelves of German supermarkets in the form of biscuits as part of an innovative tourism campaign to lure more big spending Germans to Queensland, Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle announced today.
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Queensland open for last minute Easter deals
23 Mar 2008
Queensland still has some fantastic Easter deals available for savvy holidaymakers looking for a last minute getaway, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Domestic visitors spend $2.7 billion in Brisbane
14 Mar 2008
Domestic overnight visitors injected almost $2.7 billion into Brisbane’s economy last year, a healthy 12 percent more than in 2006 according to new figures released today.
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Domestic visitors spend $1.7 billion on the Sunshine Coast
14 Mar 2008
Domestic overnight visitors injected $1.7 billion into the Sunshine Coast’s economy last year, 18 percent more than in 2006 according to new figures released today.
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Holidaymakers flock to South East Queensland Country
14 Mar 2008
More than 2.6 million Australians flocked to south-east Queensland for their breaks in 2007 according to new figures released today.
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Townsville tourism industry benefiting from resources boom
14 Mar 2008
Townsville’s tourism industry was benefiting from the resources boom with almost 300,000 business travellers visiting the region last year, a 7.6% increase, new figures have revealed.
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Domestic visitors spend $3 billion on the Gold Coast
14 Mar 2008
Domestic overnight visitors injected more than $3 billion into the Gold Coast’s economy last year, eight percent more than in 2006 according to new figures released today.
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More Australians choose the Fraser Coast for holidays
14 Mar 2008
More Australians are choosing the Fraser Coast as a holiday destination new figures released today have revealed.
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More holidaymakers choose Bundaberg
14 Mar 2008
More Australians are choosing Bundaberg as a holiday destination, new figures released today have revealed.
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More holidaymakers head to the Western Downs
14 Mar 2008
More Australians were heading to the Western Downs for their holidays and to visit friends and family, new tourism figures released today revealed.
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Mackay tourism industry benefiting from resources boom
14 Mar 2008
Mackay’s tourism industry was benefiting from the resources boom, with the business travel sector growing by over 38 percent in numbers and 28 percent in nights in 2007, new figures have revealed.
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More holidaymakers take an Outback adventure
14 Mar 2008
More than half a million Australians embarked on a Queensland Outback adventure in 2007 according to new figures released today.
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Domestic visitors spend $12 billion in Queensland
14 Mar 2008
Domestic overnight visitors injected more than $12 billion into Queensland’s economy last year, seven percent more than in 2006 according to new figures released today.
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Domestic visitors spend $1.5 billion in Tropical North Queensland
14 Mar 2008
Domestic overnight visitors injected more than $1.5 billion into Tropical North Queensland’s economy last year, five percent more than in 2006 according to new figures released today.
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Central Queensland high on holidaymakers’ list
14 Mar 2008
More than 1.3 million Australians spent over 4.8 million nights in the Central Queensland region in 2007 according to new figures released today.
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Caravanning grey nomads help ease regional skills shortage
12 Mar 2008
The Queensland Government is using the popularity of grey nomad caravanning holidays to help ease skill shortages in regional Queensland, Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle announced today at the launch of the new Caravan and Touring Directory, 2008.
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24 hours, 2000+ trees - Tourism campaign helps regenerate the Daintree
10 Mar 2008
A world-first online tourism campaign has exceeded expectations and resulted in more than 2,000 trees being earmarked for planting in the Daintree Rainforest, Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle proudly announced today.
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International tourism boost for Mackay
7 Mar 2008
The number of international visitors to Mackay jumped by more than 30 per cent, the latest International Visitor Survey for the year to December 2007 shows.
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International tourism boost for Bundaberg
7 Mar 2008
The number of international visitors to Bundaberg rose by more than 11 per cent in the year to December 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey shows.
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International tourism boost for South East Queensland Country
7 Mar 2008
The number of international visitors to South East Queensland Country jumped by more than 10 per cent, the latest International Visitor Survey for the year to December 2007 show.
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International tourists finding a lot to love about Fraser Coast
7 Mar 2008
The number of international visitors to the Fraser Coast has jumped by more than 11 per cent in the year to December 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey shows.
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International tourists on track to Toowoomba
7 Mar 2008
The Toowoomba region recorded a rise in international visitor numbers of more than 6 per cent in the year to December 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey shows.
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International tourism takes a leap in Townsville
7 Mar 2008
Townsville’s international tourism industry is bigger and better than ever, the latest International Visitor Survey shows.
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International tourists spend big bucks in Queensland
7 Mar 2008
International visitors to Queensland spent more than $3.7 billion during the year to December 2007 according to the latest figures, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tropical North Queensland operators deliver in tough international tourism market
7 Mar 2008
Tropical North Queensland experienced a 1.9 percent drop in international visitor numbers in 2007 but those who came significantly increased their length of stay, according to the results of the latest International Visitor Survey for the year ended December 2007.
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More international tourists spend time and money in Brisbane
7 Mar 2008
Brisbane’s booming international tourism market is bigger and better than ever according to the latest figures for the year to December 2007, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Gold Coast’s international tourism appeal continues to grow
7 Mar 2008
The Gold Coast continued to chart strong international tourism growth according to the latest International Visitor Survey figures for the year ended December 2007 released today, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Sun shines on international tourism on Sunshine Coast
7 Mar 2008
The Sunshine Coast’s international tourism industry is bigger and better than ever, the latest figures for the year to December 2007 show.
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Central Queensland rolls out welcome mat to international tourists
7 Mar 2008
Central Queensland welcomed an extra 13,000 international visitors to the region in the year to December 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey shows.
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Townsville and Ingham take out national tourism awards
29 Feb 2008
Townsville and Ingham have won awards at the prestigious 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said this evening at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
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Rubyvale Gem Gallery sparkles at national tourism awards
29 Feb 2008
Capricorn tourism attraction, the Rubyvale Gem Gallery has been honoured with a prestigious 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Award, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said at the National Convention Centre in Canberra this evening.
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Tourism Noosa shines at national tourism awards
29 Feb 2008
Tourism Noosa has been honoured at the prestigious 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said this evening at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
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Ipswich’s Workshop Rail Museum steams to national tourism award
29 Feb 2008
The Workshop Rail Museum has been honoured at the prestigious 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said this evening at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
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Tropical North scoops two national tourism awards
29 Feb 2008
Tropical North Queensland won two awards at the prestigious 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle announced this evening at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
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Queensland tops national tourism awards
29 Feb 2008
Queensland tourism triumphed at the 2007 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards taking seven of the 25 categories, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said this evening at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
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German rock band battles to visit Queensland
29 Feb 2008
An up-and-coming German rock band will play at the Quiksilver Pro Show this weekend thanks to a high profile initiative by Tourism Queensland’s European office that showcases Queensland to the German youth market.
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Brisbane flying high on domestic airline seat increase
28 Feb 2008
Domestic airline capacity to Brisbane has soared in the past 12 months with an extra 7500 seats a week now coming into Brisbane, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle says.
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Cairns flying high on domestic airline seat increase
28 Feb 2008
Visitors soared into Cairns during 2007, with the region experiencing an increase of 2000 domestic airline seats a week over the year to January 2008, Tourism and Regional Development Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Gold Coast flying high on domestic airline seat increase
28 Feb 2008
Domestic airline capacity to the Gold Coast soared in the past 12 months with an extra 9000 seats a week now coming into the region, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Outback flying high on domestic airline seat increase
28 Feb 2008
Domestic airline capacity to Queensland’s Outback has expanded over the past 12 months with an extra 675 seats a week now coming into the region, Tourism and Regional Development Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Rockhampton flying high on domestic airline seat increase
28 Feb 2008
Domestic airline capacity to Rockhampton soared in the past 12 months with an extra 1000 seats a week now coming into the region, Tourism and Regional Development Minister Desley Boyle announced in Parliament this week.
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Sunshine Coast flying high on domestic airline seat increase
28 Feb 2008
Domestic airline capacity to the Sunshine Coast has soared in the past 12 months with an extra 1000 seats a week now coming into the region, Tourism and Regional Development Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Road trip! ‘Y nomads’ move to overtake ‘grey nomads’ in drive Queensland holidays
27 Feb 2008
Grey nomads should watch their rear-view mirror because Gen Y is gearing up to overtake them in Queensland’s $4.4 billion drive tourism market, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced at a memorandum of understanding signing with RACQ.
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Queensland positioned as adventure tourism capital
22 Feb 2008
Queensland will be positioned as a world-leading nature and adventure tourism destination under a new Tourism Queensland campaign promoting the state’s natural wonders, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Raining one day, beautiful the next – It's back to business for Qld's tourism industry
22 Feb 2008
A $150,000 marketing campaign to offset the negative effects of the recent weather in the Whitsundays was announced by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh in Parliament today.
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Brisbane climate change workshop to guide tourism industry business planning
6 Feb 2008
Brisbane tourism operators were encouraged to prepare their businesses for the challenges of climate change at a free workshop on Wednesday 6 February, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle and Member for Brisbane Central Grace Grace said today.
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Many happy returns for Toowoomba and Darling Downs
6 Feb 2008
Visitors to Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, in South East Queensland Country, are so happy with their experience that eight in ten travellers are repeat visitors, Tourism Parliamentary Secretary Jan Jarratt announced today.
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Building the Far North’s marine industry for the future
31 Jan 2008
The Cairns and Far North Queensland Centre of Enterprise initiative is now targeting a world-class marine sector for the region.
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QLD Government delivers better and cheaper regional air services
28 Jan 2008
New air service contracts provided under the Queensland Government's regional transport initiative – qconnect – will deliver major service improvements and fare reductions across the State from April 1.
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Tropical North Queensland on show at G’Day USA
18 Jan 2008
Tropical North Queensland’s tourism industry is taking centre stage at the current G’Day USA celebrations in the United States, Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle said today.
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Extra Singapore Airlines flights into Brisbane
15 Jan 2008
Queensland will welcome even more international tourists from April 2008, following an increase in Singapore Airline flights to Brisbane, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourism Minister won’t let cricket affect Indian tourism to Queensland
11 Jan 2008
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle has given a Tourism Queensland trade mission a clear charter to strengthen cricket frayed ties with the important Indian tourism market.
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Japanese to experience all the colours of Queensland
10 Jan 2008
A new website to lure Japanese visitors to Queensland by showcasing the state’s many colours has been launched in Japan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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New guide to help tourism projects succeed
10 Jan 2008
A step-by-step guide to starting a new tourism business was today launched by Tourism and Regional Development Minister Desley Boyle.
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'Interim tourism head should hit the ground running'
9 Jan 2008
The Gold Coast tourism industry will be well served with the appointment of state tourism stalwart David Ronai as Interim Chief Executive of Gold Coast Tourism, Queensland Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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The artist and the phantom to lure Kiwis across the Tasman
8 Jan 2008
Leading cultural icons will be used to lure New Zealanders to Brisbane for sophisticated city breaks this summer, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Charter flights to deliver 14,000 Japanese students to Cairns
7 Jan 2008
More than 14,000 Japanese school students will visit Cairns over the next three years as part of a school excursion program to Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Apply now for regional tourism infrastructure grants
4 Jan 2008
The State Government is calling for applications to improve roadside facilities and amenities in north-west Queensland.
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Internet auctions create a frenzy over holidays in Queensland
4 Jan 2008
People have been logging on to the Tourism Queensland website in droves for the chance to snare a holiday in the Sunshine State for as little as a dollar.
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Cooktown to welcome new cruise ship
1 Jan 2008
Cooktown will welcome its largest cruise ship early next year, in a move that highlights the growing popularity of Queensland as a cruise destination, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Cairns and Tropical North welcome $232 million increase in domestic tourism spending
1 Jan 2008
Australians continue to flock to Cairns and the Tropical North despite attractive airfares on offer for overseas destinations.
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Tourism ambassadors to spread safety message
1 Jan 2008
Two top Queensland tourism industry figures have been officially inducted as Visitor Safety Ambassadors at a ceremony in Brisbane today.
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FNQ tourism ambassadors to spread safety message
1 Jan 2008
Two high profile Far North Queensland tourism industry figures will help spread water safety messages as part of a visitor safety program, Tourism and Regional Development Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Water safety top-of-mind for Gold Coast tourism ambassadors
1 Jan 2008
Two leading Gold Coast tourism identities have been selected to ensure water safety remains paramount for visitors this summer, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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Whitsunday tourism identity to spread summer safety message
1 Jan 2008
Respected Whitsunday tourism operator Suzette Pelt has been selected as a leading voice to spread the water safety message this summer, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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New stores in China promote the Great Barrier Reef
18 Dec 2007
Chinese travellers will be encouraged to plunge into a Queensland holiday through four new travel agent outlets boasting a Great Barrier Reef theme, Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Desley Boyle said today.
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Merry Christmas Queensland! State hits record domestic tourism high
14 Dec 2007
Domestic tourism to Queensland has hit a record high with visitor numbers topping 18.3 million at the year ending September 2007, the highest figure recorded since the inception of the National Visitor Survey nine years ago, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Brisbanites and business visitors boost Sunshine Coast coffers
14 Dec 2007
The Sunshine Coast is proving irresistible to Brisbane holidaymakers and Australian business tourists, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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More people, more money, more nights: domestic tourists flock to Townsville
14 Dec 2007
Domestic visitors to Townsville increased by a massive 33 per cent, in the year to September 2007, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Queenslanders flock to the Whitsundays
14 Dec 2007
Australians continue to flock to the Whitsundays for holidays with Queenslanders leading the charge, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Japanese baseball legends to hit a home run for Gold Coast tourism
14 Dec 2007
A legendary Japanese baseball team, flanked by an influential media contingent, arrived in Queensland today for a Gold Coast holiday that is expected to showcase the region in Japan, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle says.
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Brisbane’s business visitors drive $412 million domestic tourism increase
14 Dec 2007
Business tourism to Brisbane is growing at record levels, helping to generate an additional $412 million a year in tourism spending, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourism pure gold in Central Queensland
14 Dec 2007
Central Queensland is celebrating a tourism bonanza, with an $88 million increase in domestic visitor expenditure, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Southern cousins give the Gold Coast three billion reasons to smile
14 Dec 2007
Victorians and New South Welshmen flooding into the Gold Coast contributed to a $275 million increase in domestic overnight visitor expenditure in the region, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Business visitor bonanza for Mackay
14 Dec 2007
Mackay is enjoying a boost in business tourism with a 52 per cent increase in business visitors to the region in the year ended September 2007, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Queensland’s Outback hot with holiday makers
14 Dec 2007
The Outback is increasingly emerging as a popular holiday destination, particularly with fellow Queenslanders, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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More to Mackay than meets the eye for international tourists
7 Dec 2007
Mackay’s popularity with international visitors surged in the year to September 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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International tourists to Central Queensland up 14 per cent
7 Dec 2007
More than 117,100 international visitors came to Central Queensland in the year to September 2007 - a 14 per cent increase, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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Whitsundays sailing along with international tourists
7 Dec 2007
International visitors to the Whitsundays plumped up the coffers by an extra $19 million in the year to September 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results show.
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International tourists linger longer in the Far North
7 Dec 2007
Queensland’s tropical north is enticing overseas tourists to stay longer, with international visitor nights up 13 per cent in the year to September 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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Overseas visitors to Fraser Coast and South Burnett up 10 per cent
7 Dec 2007
International visitors to the Fraser Coast and South Burnett increased by 10 per cent in the year to September 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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International tourism now worth $219 million to Sunny Coast
7 Dec 2007
The Sunshine Coast was so hot it sizzled over the past year with overseas tourists spending an additional $31 million in the region, the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results show.
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International holidaymakers up 24% in South East Queensland Country
7 Dec 2007
The number of international holidaymakers in South East Queensland Country rose by 24 per cent in the year to September 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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International tourists spend up big in Townsville
7 Dec 2007
Overseas visitors injected an extra $27 million into Townsville’s economy in the year to September 2007, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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Queenslanders have 3.7 billion reasons to love international tourists
7 Dec 2007
International visitors spent $3.73 billion in Queensland last year, more than $298 million - or 9 per cent – more than in the previous 12 months, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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More money, more international tourists for Gold Coast
7 Dec 2007
Overseas visitors put the gold into the Gold Coast in the year to September 2007, injecting $938 million into the region, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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International tourism billion dollar business for Brisbane
7 Dec 2007
International visitors spent more than $1.1 billion in Brisbane over the past year - a $182 million or 20 per cent annual increase, the latest International Visitor Survey results show.
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Website boosts Queensland’s backpacking industry
6 Dec 2007
Queensland’s 356,000 annual backpackers now have a new website to make their trip to the Sunshine State easier and more enjoyable.
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Townsville set to celebrate a cruisey Christmas season
23 Nov 2007
Townsville is set to reap the benefits of a boating bonanza this festive season with a number of cruise liners scheduled to arrive in the northern Queensland port.
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Extra flights to start between Malaysia and Brisbane
23 Nov 2007
ASIA: Malaysia Airlines will add an extra two direct flights a week between Kuala Lumper and Brisbane.
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China Eastern Airlines set to soar into Brisbane
22 Nov 2007
ASIA: Queensland is poised to receive an influx of northern Asian visitors with the arrival of China Eastern Airlines into Brisbane today.
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Queensland Government strengthens aviation ties with world
20 Nov 2007
SINGAPORE: Queensland’s international tourism ties have been strengthened thanks to the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Queensland Government and international aviation heavyweight, Singapore Airlines.
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Emirates Airlines announces non-stop flights to Queensland
20 Nov 2007
Emirates Airlines today announced a non-stop daily service from the United Arab Emirates to Brisbane, doubling the airline’s flights to Queensland.
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Boyle in talks to lure Asian airlines to Queensland
19 Nov 2007
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle departs on a trade mission today to hold talks with eight of Asia’s biggest airlines to try and deliver new airline opportunities to Queensland.
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Bundaberg receives tourism research grant
16 Nov 2007
Bundaberg will receive a special grant of $79,200 to help roll out a hinterland development plan for the region, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Gladstone receives $72,000 to prepare for the future of tourism
16 Nov 2007
Gladstone will receive a special grant of $72,000 to develop two important local tourism initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Mackay receives $73,000 grant for tourism development and research
16 Nov 2007
Mackay will receive special funding of $73,000 to develop tourism surrounding the Eungella National Park and to investigate the development of tourism within the local South Sea Islander community, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Capricorn receives $74,000 for tourism planning
15 Nov 2007
The Capricorn region will receive a special grant of $74,000 to undertake two key local tourism initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Grant helps Far Northern tourism operators plan for future
15 Nov 2007
Tourism Tropical North Queensland will receive a special grant of $79,200 to upgrade its website and show local operators how to take advantage of future tourism trends.
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State Government supports Sunshine Coast tourism with funding grant
15 Nov 2007
The Sunshine Coast will receive a special funding grant of $79,200 to deliver two key local tourism development initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Southern Downs and Granite Belt receives $79,200 for tourism research
15 Nov 2007
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt will receive a special grant of $79,200 to deliver two important local tourism development initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Whitsundays receives $79,200 for tourism research
14 Nov 2007
Tourism Whitsundays will receive a special grant of $79,200 to plan for new local tourism attractions.
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Special funding for Moreton Bay tourism plan
14 Nov 2007
Brisbane Marketing will receive a special grant of $79,200 to develop a tourism plan for the Moreton Bay and Islands region, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Toowoomba and Golden West receives $78,000 tourism grant
14 Nov 2007
Toowoomba and Golden West will receive a special funding grant of $78 000 to deliver two key local tourism development initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Townsville climate change workshop to guide tourism industry business planning
12 Nov 2007
North Queensland tourism operators will be encouraged to prepare their businesses for the challenges of climate change at a free workshop on Tuesday, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Five Gold Coast operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Four Gold Coast tourism operators won their categories and theme park visionary and stalwart John Menzies was honoured for his outstanding contribution at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Brisbane tourism operators honoured at State awards
10 Nov 2007
Two tourism operators in the Brisbane region won their categories in the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Two Outback operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Two Queensland Outback tourism operators won their categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Two Toowoomba operators finalists at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Toowoomba’s enduring Carnival of Flowers and a marketing campaign made the finals of the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 presented tonight in Townsville.
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Four Sunshine Coast operators win Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Four Sunshine Coast tourism operators won their categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Gladstone operator honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Gecko Valley won the Tourism Wineries category of the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Fraser Coast operator makes finals at Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
The Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Whales Hervey Bay marketing campaign made the finals of the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 presented tonight in Townsville.
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Capricorn tourism operator honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Rubyvale Gem Gallery won the Specialised Tourism Services category of the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Mackay operator makes finals at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
The Sarina Sugar Shed made the finals of the prestigious 2007 Queensland Tourism Awards presented in Townsville tonight, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Hamilton Island Conventions wins Queensland tourism gong
10 Nov 2007
Hamilton Island Conventions won the Meetings and Business Tourism category of the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Five Townsville operators honoured at Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Five North Queensland tourism operators won their categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 which was staged in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Far North wins the most categories of the Queensland Tourism Awards
10 Nov 2007
Six Far North Queensland tourism operators won their categories at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 – more than any other region - and the Gab Tutui Cultural Centre was inducted into the Hall of Fame, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Australia Zoo and Gold Coast theme park visionary honoured
10 Nov 2007
Australia Zoo and Warner Village Theme Parks CEO John Menzies were honoured at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 presented by Queensland Airports Limited in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Bundaberg Rum Bondstore recognised in tourism awards
10 Nov 2007
Bundaberg Rum Bondstore was recognised with two Directions Awards for its high quality entries in the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 presented by Queensland Airports Limited in Townsville this evening, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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Townsville an economic powerhouse with $10 billion in projects
9 Nov 2007
Townsville is an economic powerhouse with nearly $10 billion worth of projects either underway, approved or with a decision pending. The Minister also announced that Townsville will receive a special grant of $79,200 to deliver two key local tourism initiatives.
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More resort and hotel staff to be trained in first aid this summer
8 Nov 2007
This summer 30 Gold Coast resort staff will be trained in first aid thanks to the Queensland Government’s sponsorship of the inaugural Beach Safety and the Law National Summit.
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Gold Coast snares National Tourism Conference
8 Nov 2007
The Gold Coast has been named host city of Australia’s top tourism conference for the next three years, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Queensland wines served at Queensland Tourism Awards
7 Nov 2007
Queensland wines will be showcased at the 2007 Queensland Tourism Awards, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said today.
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$300,000 to improve facilities for Outback drive tourists
4 Nov 2007
Mt Isa: The Bligh Government has announced $300,000 in funding to help the State’s North West build its growing drive tourism market.
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Boyle announces new plan and funding to boost outback tourism
4 Nov 2007
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle has launched a new strategic plan and announced $77,500 in funding to boost tourism to Outback Queensland.
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SEQ Country Conference to help move tourism forward
1 Nov 2007
Tourism growth, events and regional produce will be key topics at the third annual South East Queensland Country Conference in Toowoomba today, Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle says.
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Far North Queensland operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
Cruise companies, a cableway, 'jungle surfers', a winery and two new developments are competing along with a diverse group of Far North Queensland operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Townsville operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
A wildlife sanctuary, a football series, an arts and crafts market, five accommodation providers and three new developments are competing along with a diverse group of Townsville operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Central Queensland operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
The Keppel Bay Marina, Rubyvale Gem Gallery, Capricorn Region Holiday Planner and Myella Farmstay are competing along with a diverse group of operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Gladstone operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
Gladstone's Visitor Information Centre, the Bass to Barr Trail and Gecko Valley Winery are competing with a diverse group of operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Toowoomba operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers and two marketing campaigns are competing with a diverse group of initiatives for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Gold Coast leads chase for State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
A surf school, a shopping centre, new theme park attractions and hinterland retreats are just some of the diverse group of Gold Coast operators competing for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Outback operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
The School of the Air, Mt Isa Rodeo, the Outback at Isa attraction and two Outback accommodation providers are competing with a diverse group of operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Whitsundays operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
Aviation and cruise operators, unique accommodation providers and two new developments are competing along with a diverse group of Whitsunday operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Sarina Sugar Shed chases State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
The Sarina Sugar Shed is competing with a diverse group of operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Bundaberg operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
The Bundaberg Rum Bondstore, Bundy Thunder Spectacular and Cellblock Backpackers are among a diverse group of local operators competing for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Fraser Coast operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
Fraser Coast and South Burnett whale watching, ghost tours and a marketing program are competing with a diverse group of operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Brisbane operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
A seafood festival, a wedding service, ghost tours and dolphin cruises are among a diverse group of Brisbane operators competing for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Sunshine Coast operators chase State tourism honours
31 Oct 2007
A kite festival, jazz cruise, cooking school and one of the world's most famous zoos are competing along with a diverse group of Sunshine Coast operators for Queensland's top tourism honours.
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Japanese media discover Tropical North Queensland delights
26 Oct 2007
Japanese media are sampling the beauty of the Far North this week and next before returning home to promote the region in their magazines and on tv, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle says.
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Travel writers vote Tourism Queensland best state organisation
26 Oct 2007
Tourism Queensland was named Best State Tourism Organisation at the Australian Society of Travel Writers’ 2007 Travel Journalism Awards for Excellence, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
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International events expert coming to Toowoomba
24 Oct 2007
The Queensland Government is bringing an internationally-renowned regional events manager to Toowoomba to share his expertise, Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle announced today.
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Tourism Queensland celebrated at gala presentation
24 Oct 2007
Tourism Queensland’s cutting-edge Where Else But Queensland campaign was given the award for best multimedia and interactive campaign at the Australian Marketing Institute’s 2007 Awards for Marketing Excellence.
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Cairns tourism innovators take home national awards
15 Oct 2007
Cairns tourism identities Judy and Don Freeman have been recognised for advancing Indigenous tourism by the world's leading travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, Member for Cairns and Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Bundaberg tourism innovators take home national awards
15 Oct 2007
Bundaberg tourism identity Dellarose Baevski has been recognised by the world's leading travel magazine, Travel + Leisure for innovation in developing an ecologically sustainable destination, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced.
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Boyle announces review of Queensland Tourism Network
11 Oct 2007
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle today announced a review of the network of Queensland's tourism organisations - their structure, functions and inter-relations.
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