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Gold Coast to Star on Australian’s Holiday Lists This Summer

Gold Coast tourism attractions will be the star of screens across Australia from next week, reminding Australians to book a trip to the nation’s playground this summer. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey … Continue reading

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Queensland Tourism Experiences a Boom in International Visitors

Reports show Queensland tourism has had a good year with a big increase in international visitors. The International Visitor Survey for the year ending in March 2013 revealed a boost of six per cent in international holiday makers visiting Queensland … Continue reading

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Broadbeach Tourism gets a Boost from the Blues

The Gold Coast tourism industry will receive a boost this week with tens of thousands of visitors expected to converge on the annual Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann … Continue reading

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Registrations now open for DestinationQ 2013

Registrations have opened for this year’s much anticipated DestinationQ forum, the Queensland Government’s peak industry event for tourism. The ground-breaking forum begins at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on 27 August.

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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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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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Wanted: candidates seeking the opportunity of a lifetime

Queensland is on the lookout for candidates from around the globe seeking the opportunity of a lifetime – the job of a Park Ranger and a $100,000 salary and benefits package. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the … Continue reading

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Support QLD Tourism with Australia Day II

Australians will be encouraged to show their support for Queensland tourism by celebrating ‘Australia Day II’ across the State on 23 February. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said an advertising campaign would … Continue reading

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Commonwealth Games Progress Report

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) representatives have been told the Gold Coast is on track to deliver a fantastic event, during a briefing on the progress being made to finalise the master plan for the 2018 Games. Minister for Tourism, Major … Continue reading

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