Yearly Archives: 2013

Queensland Promotes Tourism & Construction Investment in China

Representatives of Queensland business and industry sectors will accompany a government-led investment mission visiting China later this month. Leading a group of Queensland companies and council representatives, Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts Ian Walker said the … Continue reading →

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New Tourism Campaign to Tempt Chinese Residents to Queensland

A new tourism campaign targeting Australia’s Chinese community will begin this week in a bid to grow Queensland’s share of the international market. Minister for Tourism, Jann Stuckey, said the campaign would tempt Chinese residents either working or studying in … Continue reading →

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Design Competition is an Opportunity to Shape the City

Australia’s holiday capital – the City of Gold Coast – will signal its intention to add cultural tourism to its current visitor appeal, with the launch of an international design competition tomorrow. The two-stage competition aims to deliver a winning … Continue reading →

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Grand Banks Announces ON-water Display at Sanctuary Cove Show

The luxury and craftsmanship of Grand Banks will again be on display at the 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May The company’s on-water display includes a recently-arrived three-cabin 53 Aleutian RP model and a new 47 Heritage EU. … Continue reading →

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Matt Hayden goes in to bat for Queensland Tourism

Australian cricket legend and proud Queenslander Matt Hayden will front a new tourism marketing campaign to encourage more Indian visitors to travel to the state. Minister for Tourism Jann Stuckey said the ‘Go Beyond’ campaign would showcase Queensland’s rainforests, beaches … Continue reading →

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Honda Set to Shine at SCIBS

Honda will again have a strong presence at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with its distinctive, silver-coloured premium outboard engine range on display. From the lightweight BF2.3 right up to the technologically-advanced BF250, there’s an outboard in Honda’s range … Continue reading →

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Record Opening Day of Entries for the 35th Gold Coast Airport Marathon

A record opening day of entries for the 35th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon (6 – 7 July) has the event on track to become the biggest in its history. Yesterday entries were up 39 percent on the previous biggest … Continue reading →

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New Sailing Cup Joins State’s Season of Sailing

Queensland’s 2013 Season of Sailing has introduced a ‘Season of Sailing Cup’ to encourage more sailors and holidaymakers to take part. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said the Season of Sailing concept … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Games Emblem Launch to be a Community Affair

A fun- filled community celebration will herald the official launch of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and the historic unveiling of a new Games emblem at Surfers Paradise beach on 4 April. Minister responsible for the Commonwealth Games Jann … Continue reading →

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