Yearly Archives: 2012

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show gearing up for a massive 25th

In 2013, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show will celebrate a major milestone of 25 years delivering success to exhibitors, sponsors and partners. Organisers are encouraging exhibitors past and present to “make 2013 a landmark event”, capitalising on media, public and … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast Show Announces Major Sponsor For 2012

Gold Coast Show is pleased to announce Friday Flyer as the major sponsor for the 2012 event, which will be held at Parklands Showgrounds starting Friday, August 31. “This announcement shows the depth of community support the Gold Coast Show … Continue reading →

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A Lasting Love Affair With Dreamworld And Hamilton Zoo’s Sumatran Tigers

On August 20 Sali, a four-year-old Sumatran tiger from Dreamworld’s Tiger Island is heading to New Zealand. The transfer from the Gold Coast theme park to Hamilton Zoo comes as part of an international tiger breeding program in which both … Continue reading →

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Bb2012 Launch Show Sold Out, Tuesday Night Live Special Not To Be Missed, And A New Big Brother World Pass!

With Big Brother 2012 Launch Show seated tickets now officially sold out, fans need to get in quick to ensure they don’t miss out on even more action at the Live Special on Tuesday, August 14 at Dreamworld Studios. Big … Continue reading →

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Visitor Numbers Up, Sales Up, Industry Looking Up!

2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Visitor numbers in total were up 1.6%, coming in at 37,094 over the four days. But importantly, out in force were genuine buyers. Organisers of this year’s event are ecstatic with feedback from exhibitors, … Continue reading →

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Blues Festival boosts Broadbeach once again

The event named the ‘Best Event & Festival’ at the 2011 Queensland Tourism Awards has achieved another incredible result with the 11th Anniversary being labelled a ‘massive success’. More than 80,000 people visited Broadbeach over the four event for the … Continue reading →

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Biggest Film Festival in 10 year History

The 2012 Gold Coast Film Festival, presented by Australia Fair Shopping Centre has drawn to a close with another year of stellar results. Attendance numbers continued their upwards spike from the last three years with the festival boasting attendance of … Continue reading →

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Social Media Marketing Workshop 2012

e-CBD’s latest social media marketing workshop delved into the world of Facebook and Twitter for business, including how to use these tools within your marketing strategy in order to increase engagement, as well as to enhance your online profile through … Continue reading →

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2192 Sleeps Till Opening Ceremony

The Gold Coast today celebrates the first of many milestones on the way to hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games, with exactly six years until the opening ceremony. Past and present athletes marked the occasion with quiet celebrations at the Southport … Continue reading →

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Bleach* Surfing the Fringe Festival Injects $1.74 Million Into Gold Coast Economy

The Gold Coast’s first surf culture festival, Bleach* Surfing the Fringe, has been hailed a success by festival organisers. The first of its kind for the region, Bleach* Surfing the Fringe highlighted creative pursuits inspired by surf culture with a … Continue reading →

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