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To date the government has secured 29 new services, bringing an extra 3.27 million seats to Queensland, worth $2.39 billion to the economy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMs Jones said the Korean tourism market had grown steadily in recent years - from 63,000 visitors in the year to June 2016 to 76,000 visitors in the year to June 2019, contributing more than $226 million to Queensland’s economy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“Research also shows that visitor nights from younger Korean tourists to Queensland have increased 12.5 per cent in the 12 months to June 2019,” she said.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“This new service, in partnership with Korean carrier Jeju Air, presents a great opportunity to build on this growing market. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“The Gold Coast is the perfect place for Korean tourists who want to immerse themselves in  our lifestyle, enjoy great food and wine and experience Queensland’s natural beauty.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland Airports Limited Chief Executive Officer Chris Mills said the new service created an important link between the Gold Coast and Korea, which would deliver for the local visitor economy and increase the international connectivity of Gold Coast Airport for holidaymakers. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“It means South Koreans will have a direct link to our stunning beaches and hinterland, delivering significant benefits to our economy,” he said.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“It also opens up another new and exciting destination for local travellers.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMr Mills said the new service came during a period of significant investment at Gold Coast Airport, with the southern terminal expansion and airport hotel developments well underway.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“With passenger numbers set to more than double by 2037, we are investing more than $500 million into the airport precinct to ensure we meet demand,” he said. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“This investment includes construction of the southern terminal expansion which will double the floorspace of the existing terminal and includes four aerobridges. 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