Tag Archives: Major Events

Entertainment Lineup at this year’s SCIBS

THE Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled entertainment program throughout the four days, running May 23 to 26. General Manager, Marketing and Events Sue Thomson said a range of live entertainment and … 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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$3 million boost for Queensland’s tourism destinations

Queensland’s 13 regional tourism organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $3 million in additional funding for projects that will help boost the industry’s future. Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey said the … Continue reading

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Regional push to deliver an extra 40,400 visitor nights

A strategy to expand home grown events has resulted in four new additions to Queensland’s major events calendar. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games, Jann Stuckey, announced the good news today, which recognises four highly-successful … Continue reading

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Pan Pacific Masters Games serve up sporting legends as ambassadors

Two Olympic gold medallists and a three-time Commonwealth Games representative were unveiled as ambassadors for the 8th Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November) today by Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey. … Continue reading

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