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Great Barrier Reef holidays showcased in Germany

18 Sep 2019

Tram in Munich with Queensland advertising on it

An international campaign marketing Great Barrier Reef drive holidays has sold almost two and half times more flights into Queensland than anticipated and seen an increase in German visitors booking campervans for travel through Queensland.

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SilkAir boosts Singapore to Cairns service

14 Dec 2018

SilkAir will increase its Singapore to Cairns service to daily from June 2019, delivering an additional $20.6 million for Queensland’s economy.

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New innovation festival to sell Queensland to the world

13 Dec 2018

Brisbane River

Queensland will host a new event set to become one of the world’s biggest innovation festivals

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Chinese tourists to find their perfect next holiday in Queensland

10 Dec 2018

Tourism and Events Queensland has signed a deal with China’s largest online travel company, Ctrip, to promote Queensland as the perfect next holiday destination to more than 300 million members.

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Gold Coast to host world first ultimate frisbee tournament

04 Dec 2018

Image thanks to World Flying Disc Federation

More than 1500 athletes and fans from around the globe will descend on the Gold Coast for a world-first ultimate frisbee tournament next year - the inaugural World Flying Disc Federation World Masters Ultimate Championship to be held at the Runaway Bay Sports Precinct in September 2020.

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Major events deliver a summer surge for Queensland economy

02 Dec 2018

Summer of events to deliver bumper results for Queensland

More than $80 million will be pumped into Queensland’s economy this summer thanks to a blockbuster line-up of events.

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River City Rumble delivers knockout night for Queensland tourism

01 Dec 2018

River City Rumble - Jeff Horn v Anthony Mundine

Brisbane’s hero Jeff Horn is the pride of the state today – fresh from his spectacular knockout win over Anthony Mundine at Suncorp Stadium last night.

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Gold Coast to host 2024 Lifesaving World Championships

23 Nov 2018

The Gold Cast will host the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships.

The Gold Coast will host lifesaving’s most prestigious event for the first time in 35 years – this week securing the rights to the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships.

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Queensland enters new marketing phase in the UK

13 Nov 2018

Brisbane secures first flight from China capital

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Tourism Australia (TA) have today announced that they will enter a partnership agreement to deliver marketing and trade activities in the United Kingdom (UK).

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60th Mount Isa Rodeo delivers for Outback Queensland tourism

30 Oct 2018

Mount Isa Rodeo

New data released today shows visitors spent more than $11 million at the iconic Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo this year.

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Cooly Rocks On Festival delivers for the Gold Coast

30 Oct 2018

Cooly Rocks On

New data released today shows the Gold Coast’s iconic Cooly Rocks On Festival generated more than $6 million for the local economy this year.

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New data reveals economic impact of CMC Rocks for economy

30 Oct 2018

CMC Rocks

CMC Rocks continues to be a powerhouse attraction on Queensland’s events calendar, with figures released by Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard today showing its value to the economy almost doubled over the last year.

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UK campaign a royal success for Queensland tourism

30 Oct 2018

Where Is Fraser Island campaign

A major Queensland tourism campaign running in the UK has reached more than six million people in its first week, off the back of the Royal visit which put the global media spotlight on Fraser Island last week.

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Weekend of NRL to deliver tourism magic for Brisbane

25 Oct 2018

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones, joined by Brisbane Marketing COO Rob Nelson (left) and Suncorp Stadium General Manager Alan Graham.

In what is expected to be one of Brisbane’s biggest events of 2019, Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today announced the draw for the NRL’s Brisbane Magic Round.

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Queensland tourism campaign reaches nearly four million in two days

24 Oct 2018

Fraser Island campaign at Westminster Towers

A tourism campaign launched in the United Kingdom coinciding with the Royals’ visit this week is already paying off for Queenslanders,  reaching more than 3.9 million people.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Queensland for Fraser Island (K'gari) visit

22 Oct 2018

Duke of Sussex visits Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island (K'gari)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will receive a warm Queensland welcome when they visit Fraser Island (K’gari) today, where a plaque will be unveiled, dedicating the site to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC).

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New festival to lure 'foodies' to the Sunshine Coast

15 Oct 2018

The Curated Plate, a new food festival for the Sunshine Coast

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today announced the Sunshine Coast will host a new food festival in 2019, aimed at showcasing the region’s food experiences.

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Tickets go on sale for Horn's comeback versus Anthony Mundine

10 Oct 2018

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones with Jeff Horn and Anthony Mundine

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones today officially launched ticket sales for the upcoming River City Rumble between Brisbane’s own Jeff Horn and Anthony Mundine.

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Aussies flocking to Queensland according to new data

03 Oct 2018

Family at the beach

New data shows Australians spent more money in Queensland over the last 12 months than ever before. 

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Queensland lands major global aviation conference for Brisbane

19 Sep 2018

The Palaszczuk Government has secured a major international aviation conference for Brisbane set to pump more than $2.3 million into the Queensland economy.

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Bumper weekend to deliver multi-million-dollar boost for the Coast

15 Sep 2018

Gold Coast skyline

The Gold Coast will once again come alive with the spirit of the Commonwealth Games this weekend, as three Games sports return to the coast.

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Queensland visitor experiences showcased in Japan

14 Sep 2018

Operators brief Japanese agents as part of Queensland on Tour Japan

Queensland’s unique visitor experiences are being showcased in Japan this week as part of a Tourism and Events Queensland travel mission.

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Commonwealth Games legacy delivers hockey events package

13 Sep 2018

Burleigh Heads view

The Gold Coast will host three major hockey events over the next two years in a deal set to generate $3.9 million and 25,500 visitor nights for the local economy.

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New campaign to lure interstate tourists to Outback Queensland

13 Sep 2018

Australian Age of Dinosaurs - Winton

A new tourism campaign encouraging travellers to discover the Queensland outback has today been launched by the Palaszczuk Government.

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Gold Coast Marathon pumps $28.5 million into economy

11 Sep 2018

Birds eye view of competitors running along the beach as part of 40th Gold Coast Marathon

The 40th edition of the Gold Coast Marathon generated a record-breaking $28.5 million and more than 100,000 visitor nights for the Queensland economy. 

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Government secures global sporting convention for the Gold Coast

07 Sep 2018

SportAccord 2018 convention

The world’s leading and most exclusive sports convention will be held on the Gold Coast in 2019.

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Events funding to boost tourism across Queensland

05 Sep 2018

Attendees at Sand Safari Arts Festival on the Gold Coast in 2017

Events across Queensland will receive a combined $799,000 in funding as part of a program supporting tourism throughout the state.

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Coast prepares for biggest ever Pan Pacific Masters Games

29 Aug 2018

Huge crowd of athletes at Pan Pacific Masters Games Village

More than 15,000 athletes have registered to compete at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast, setting a new record for the event and helping to cement the legacy of the Commonwealth Games.

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Gold Coast to host major tourism conference

29 Aug 2018

Travel agents as Corroboree Asia Gold Coast 2018

More than 400 Asian travel agents and Australian tourism businesses have descended on the Gold Coast this week for one of the city’s largest business-to-business tourism events.

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Gold Coast to host biggest ever Gymnastics National Club Carnival

28 Aug 2018

Gymnasts on Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Gold Coast will host Gymnastics Australia’s biggest ever event next month, with more than 3800 athletes and their families set to converge on the Coast.

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IRONMAN 70.3 to deliver $5 million boost for Sunny Coast

25 Aug 2018

Competitors on the beach at IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2017

More than $5 million will be pumped into the Queensland economy by this year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, the government has today revealed. 

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International soccer heading for Brisbane

21 Aug 2018

The Socceroos will host South Korea in a multi-million-dollar showdown in Brisbane as part of a deal announced by Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones today. 

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Bumper crowds expected at the historic 60th Mount Isa Rodeo

12 Aug 2018

Cowboy on bull 'Jungle Thunder' at Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo 2017

Caravan Parks are overflowing, ‘Swag City’ bookings have doubled from last year’s event and Platinum and Gold reserved seating has been sold out for weeks ahead of what’s tipped to be the largest Mount Isa Rodeo in history.

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Brisbane to host elite international track cycling event

03 Aug 2018

Skye Robson, Dan Fitter, Minister for Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones MP, GC2018 Gold Medallist Alex Porter, Elliott Schultz at UCI Track World Cup Brisbane announcement at the Anna Meares Velodrome

Months after Australia dominated the cycling with 14 medals at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, the government via Tourism and Events Queensland has secured a prestigious cycling event for Brisbane that will serve as a qualifying event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Rugby League legend to join new look Queensland tourism board

03 Aug 2018

Johnathan Thurston

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston will join the board of Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ).

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New marketing campaign delivers for Queensland

01 Aug 2018

Beautiful one day perfect the next

Queensland’s new “Find Your Perfect Next…” tourism campaign has recorded impressive early success with data released by Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones today revealing the campaign has reached more than 12.7 million Australians since April. 

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Cultural celebrations to drive visitors to Tropical North Queensland

28 Jul 2018

Yarrabah Band Festival

Queensland has strengthened its position as Australia’s Indigenous tourism leader after the Yarrabah Band Festival today announced it will reschedule the annual event from November to July, starting in 2019.

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Strong interest in Gladstone DestinationQ events conference

24 Jul 2018

Vern Kimball

World-renowned Canadian events leader Vern Kimball has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for next month’s DestinationQ forum in Gladstone, with nearly 200 tourism operators already registering to attend the free event. 

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Queensland's international tourism reaches new heights

20 Jul 2018

Queensland continues to welcome a record number of international visitors each year, with new data showing nearly three million tourists spent $5.5b in the state in the past year. 

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Tourism drives Queensland's economy according to new data

06 Jul 2018

Mossman Gorge

Tourism has solidified its position as a pillar of Queensland’s economy according to new data released today that shows the industry now employs nearly 220,000 people and generates more than $25 billion for the state.

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Tourism promotion lures Japanese with scents of Gold Coast

03 Jul 2018

Creative image of 'Kaori Tabi' Japanese tea campaign

In an innovative attempt to lure more Japanese visitors to the Gold Coast, the Queensland Government has worked with a Japanese company to develop a range of tea that smells like the Gold Coast.

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More than one million viewers tune in to the greatest Logies of all time

02 Jul 2018

Minister Kate Jones, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, TEQ CEO Leanne Coddington on the Logies Red Carpet

The biggest names in Australian television have celebrated their night of nights on the Gold Coast as part of an event tipped to generate $40 million in publicity alone for Queensland.

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Gold Coast to host weekend of blockbuster events

01 Jul 2018

Gold Coast Marathon

The Gold Coast is bracing for an $80 million weekend of blockbuster events headlined by the 60th TV WEEK Logie Awards and 40th Gold Coast Marathon.

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Local identity invites the world to explore Outback Queensland

29 Jun 2018

Cobbold Gorge

Spectacular Cobbold Gorge and Outback local Simon Terry are the heroes of Tourism and Events Queensland’s latest ‘Find your perfect next’ campaign video.

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New cycling festival builds on Commonwealth Games legacy

29 Jun 2018

Brisbane cyclist

Brisbane has secured a new world-class cycling festival commencing in 2019 which will deliver a multi-million-dollar boost for Queensland’s economy and build on the legacy of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Wallabies for a Win in Mackay

26 Jun 2018

Wallabies at Sunrise in Mackay

Mackay is set to be flooded with Wallaby fans of the non-rugby variety at today’s launch of the ‘Cape Hillsborough Sunrise with the Wallabies Tour’ at stunning Cape Hillsborough Beach, north of Mackay.

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Queensland tourism breaks another record for visitor expenditure

20 Jun 2018

Boat full of visitors overlooking Hervey Bay

Queensland has set tourism expenditure records for the tenth consecutive quarterly survey, with 21.8 million domestic overnight visitors injecting $16.2 billion into the state’s economy over the past year. 

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Maleny local invites the world to explore Sunshine Coast

19 Jun 2018

Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Tourism and Events Queensland’s ‘Find your perfect next’ campaign continues to roll out, using Queensland locals to share the state’s tourism secrets.

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NRL Magic Round in Queensland to generate millions for economy

17 Jun 2018

Brisbane skyline

An entire round of the NRL will be played over one weekend in Brisbane next year following an historic agreement set to pump more than $60 million into Queensland’s economy.  

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Full steam ahead for growing Bundaberg cruising industry

15 Jun 2018

The first cruise ship ever to port in Bundaberg will arrive this weekend.

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Gladstone to host Queensland's largest major events forum

11 Jun 2018

Lady Musgrave Island - Gladstone region

Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher has announced Gladstone will host Queensland’s leading tourism and events forum, DestinationQ, for the first time in history later this year.

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Queensland locks in endurance events for next five years

08 Jun 2018

Cairns Airport Adventure Festival

Queensland will continue to be known as the State of Endurance after securing a historic deal to lock in seven endurance events across the state for the next five years.

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Malaysia Airlines touches down in Brisbane

06 Jun 2018

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines will touch down in Brisbane tonight, marking its return to Queensland’s capital with an expected boost to the economy of more than $98 million.

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A local invitation to Great Keppel Island

05 Jun 2018

Great Keppel Island

The next phase of Tourism and Events Queensland’s ‘Find your perfect next’ campaign is underway, with the focus on Capricorn’s Great Keppel Island.

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Events to boost tourism in Queensland's regions

05 Jun 2018

Regional events across the state will benefit from a $484,500 funding boost, attracting more visitors to Queensland and supporting growth in the local tourism economy.

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Gold Coast Marathon signature event sold out

02 Jun 2018

Gold Coast Marathon 42km race - runners heading towards Surfers Paradise

The 40th Gold Coast Marathon has sold out for the first time in its history.

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Queensland to experience flagship ballet company in free simulcast

01 Jun 2018

Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch today announced eight Queensland cities and towns will experience Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company’s exclusive performance of Don Quixote via a free simulcast, as part of the 2018 QPAC International Series program. 

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Magnetic Island local invites visitors

31 May 2018

Melia Hinks

Local teenager Melia Hinks is the latest hero in a series of Queensland tourism promotional videos as she invites visitors to discover Magnetic Island.

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How to enjoy Queensland's boutique wine trail: through the eyes of a local

21 May 2018

Leanne Gangemi of Ballendean Wines

Granite Belt local Leanne Gangemi is the latest hero in a series of Queensland tourism promotional videos, inviting tourists to explore the boutique wines of the region’s Strange Bird Food and Wine Trail.

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Robotics conference proves Queensland leads the way

21 May 2018

Innovation and Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones opened the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Brisbane

Queensland continues to establish itself as the most entrepreneurial state in Australia as the International Conference on Robotics and Automation officially opens at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Local invitation to Hervey Bay

18 May 2018

Vicki Neville in Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay local Vicki Neville is the hero in the latest Queensland tourism promotional video as she invites tourists to connect with nature during the region’s annual whale watching season.

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Chinese workers touch down for $40 million Coast holiday

15 May 2018

Assistant Tourism Industry Development Minister Meaghan Scanlon has welcomed to Queensland a contingent of more than 7000 Chinese visitors part of a trip that’s tipped to inject $40 million into the local economy.

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Locals extend invitation to Heron Island

14 May 2018

Heron Island's Lauren Bailey at research station

Heron Island local Lauren Bailey is the hero in the latest Queensland tourism promotional video as she invites tourists to connect with nature on Heron Island. 

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Locals extend invitation to Mackay

11 May 2018

Ben Atherton and family at Cape Hillsborough

Cape Hillsborough local Ben Atherton is the hero in the latest Queensland tourism promotional video as he invites tourists to discover what he describes as ‘nature at its best’.

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Clipper Carnival boosts Whitsunday economy

01 May 2018

Clipper Round the World racing yachts at Abell Point Marina

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has revealed the Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival injected around $2 million into the local economy.

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Queensland arrives in Auckland

01 May 2018

Queensland koala

Queensland will host Auckland’s top trade representatives this week as Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) ‘Queensland on Tour’ program crosses the Tasman to New Zealand.

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Chinese delegates to generate millions of dollars for the Coast

20 Apr 2018

Gold Coast skyline

Thousands of Chinese delegates will enjoy the Gold Coast’s iconic tourism experiences next month as part of the largest business event ever secured for the Queensland city.

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Venue bookings a focus after 2018 Commonwealth Games

20 Apr 2018

Gold Coast Volleyball

The Gold Coast will continue as a focal point for major international sporting and business events as the legacy of the Commonwealth Games continues to take shape.

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Commonwealth Games legacy building begins

17 Apr 2018

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Commonwealth Games and Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones will today arrive in Thailand to deliver the keynote speech at the world’s premier and most exclusive annual sport convention.

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Townsville celebrates a decade of Supercars magic

12 Apr 2018

Spectators watching the 2017 Watpac Townsville 400 from the sidelines

Almost 1.5 million fans have passed through the gates of the Watpac Townsville 400 since its inception, as the iconic North Queensland event gets set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary.

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Queensland STILL Beautiful one day perfect the next

01 Apr 2018

Beautiful one day perfect the next

"Beautiful one day, perfect the next" is back, bolder than ever, as part of Queensland's official tourism catch-cry and the centrepiece of a new campaign launched in time for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Scoot boosts Singapore to Gold Coast service

31 Mar 2018

Gold Coast skyline

A week out from the Commonwealth Games, Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has announced Singapore airline Scoot will expand its Gold Coast service in a deal that will deliver $42.2 million for Queensland over three years.

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Queensland domestic tourism market reaches record highs

28 Mar 2018

Family in pool in Mooloolaba

Queensland’s domestic tourism market has reached record levels with 21.8 million domestic overnight visitors spending $15.8 billion in the past year.

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Senior Chinese travel agents take in Cairns and Reef

22 Mar 2018

Senior Chinese travel agents on a Bad Fishy jet boating tour in Cairns

A group of leading Chinese travel agents will visit Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef this week to expand their tourism knowledge of the region.

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Mt Isa Rodeo delivers for the outback economy

21 Mar 2018

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today announced a stellar line-up including Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo.

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Palaszczuk Government secures World Science Festival for 3 more years

21 Mar 2018

Baby turtles, space telescopes, bugs and drugs and explosive science experiments are hitting Brisbane this week as part of World Science Festival, and Minister for Science and the Arts Leeanne Enoch has announced this one-of-a-kind Festival has been secured for Queensland for the next three years.

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Queensland to host Australian-first Italian ballet

18 Mar 2018

Italy’s Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company will perform exclusively in Brisbane for the 2018 QPAC International Series in the company’s first-ever Australian visit in 240 years, Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch announced today.

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Vietjet Air announces new service to Brisbane

17 Mar 2018

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Vietnam’s largest budget airline will fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane from 2019 in a deal that will generate $30 million for Queensland and support hundreds of jobs.

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Asian markets drive growth in tourism industry

14 Mar 2018

Chinese visitors on Green Island

For the first time ever, more than 500,000 Chinese people in a year have visited Queensland as the state’s tourism industry achieved record high growth in visitation and expenditure driven by several key Asian markets.

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Gold Coast secures WSL Championship Tour events until 2021

14 Mar 2018

The Palaszczuk Government has inked a deal with the World Surf League that will see the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro stay at home on the Gold Coast for another three years.

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The Hornet to defend his title in the lights of Las Vegas

10 Mar 2018

Brisbane boxer Jeff Horn standing out the front of Brisbane's Treasury Casino

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones congratulated Queensland sporting hero Jeff Horn on signing a multi-million-dollar deal to defend his title in Las Vegas next month.

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Race from snowy London to sunny Queensland

08 Mar 2018

Snowy London provided the perfect backdrop to showcase sunny Queensland last Friday as Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) partnered with STA Travel UK to stage a race across the city.

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Logies voting opens as Gold Coast welcomes Australia's A-list

05 Mar 2018

Sand Logie at Burleigh

Voting has officially opened for the 60th TV WEEK Logie Awards as the Gold Coast prepares to welcome Australia’s A-list of television stars.

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Queensland shines at peak national tourism awards

24 Feb 2018

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has congratulated the 10 Queensland businesses and events who took home awards from the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Perth overnight.

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Townsville to host major ecotourism conference in 2018

22 Feb 2018

Michaelmas Cay snorkelling

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest ecotourism conference will be held in Townsville and focused on the Great Barrier Reef following a strong bid from the Queensland Government to host the event in 2018.

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Locals invite travellers to share their secrets

07 Feb 2018

Courtney Atkinson on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is the feature of the latest promotional video to be released by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), timed to coincide with today’s Gold Coast mega ‘Be my guest’ event.

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Minister throws support behind iconic Burleigh Pro

24 Jan 2018

Burleigh Pro QDEP

As some of the world’s best surfers get set to carve up the waves of the Gold Coast, Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has pledged her support to one of Australia’s most iconic surfing events.

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Queensland a world leader in fitness tourism

14 Jan 2018

Gold Coast Marathon

New research shows Queensland has emerged as a global leader in fitness and wellness tourism, with a report released by the government revealing what drives the world’s most active travelers to ‘bucket list’ endurance events across the state.

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Queensland events benefit from funding boost

12 Jan 2018

Quandamooka Festival

The Palaszczuk Government will provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to dozens of regional events and festivals as part of a strategy to attract more visitors to Queensland.

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Australia's Nature Coast taps into Germany's adventurous market

09 Jan 2018

Australia's Nature Coast

Queensland’s Sunshine and Fraser Coasts are once again joining forces as ‘Australia’s Nature Coast’ to spruik their natural attractions in Germany.

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Malaysia Airlines returns to Queensland skies

09 Jan 2018

Brisbane skyline

Malaysia Airlines will fly between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane four times a week in a move that will inject more than $98 million into the Queensland economy over the next three years.

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Cairns welcomes first flight from Shenzhen

20 Dec 2017

Hainan Airlines inaugural flight arrival in Cairns

A new flight path from Shenzhen to Cairns will inject $64 million into the Tropical North Queensland economy over the next two years, in what leaders say is a game changer for the industry.

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New data shows Queensland dominates in business tourism growth

20 Dec 2017

National Visitor Survey data released

Queensland raked in a record $15.7 billion from overnight travel in the last year with growth in the business tourism sector set to see that number grow in the future.

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Jeff Horn retains belt in stunning victory against Gary Corcoran

14 Dec 2017

Jeff Horn and Gary Corcoran

Jeff Horn has cemented his place as one of the world’s top boxers following a convincing win over English challenger Gary Corcoran in the Battle of Brisbane 2.

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Singaporean travellers lured to Queensland

14 Dec 2017

Singapore Marketing Campaign Gold Coast Koala with Ranger at Dreamworld

Singaporean travellers are being enticed to Queensland as part of a joint local invitation marketing campaign between Tourism and Events Queensland, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir.

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Locals extend invitation to Great Keppel

13 Dec 2017

Great Keppel Island

Local island legend Geoff Mercer is the hero in the latest Queensland tourism promotional video.

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New data reveals the emerging tourism markets in Queensland

12 Dec 2017

International Visitor Survey results

Queensland tourism has boomed over the last 12 months according to data released by the state government this week.

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Queensland to grow China market share through digital trade connections

06 Dec 2017

Buyers and sellers meeting during

Tourism and Events Queensland is leading an Australian first tourism mission to China in a bid to connect tourism operators with digital travel partners and grow Queensland’s share of the market.

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German trade ties strengthened

01 Nov 2017

Aussie Specialist (Germany) workshop Oct 2017

Relationships with the German travel trade are being strengthened as 20 ‘Aussie Specialist’ travel agents from across Germany converge on Queensland for the first time.

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Borobi and Rimau to shine spotlight on the Gold Coast

26 Oct 2017

Borobi holding a surfboard on a Gold Coast Beach

Borobi will host his Malaysian counterpart ‘Rimau’ on the Gold Coast this week in a colourful bid to promote the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to one of the Coast’s key southeast Asian tourist markets.

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Jeff Horn agrees to stage future blockbuster in Brisbane

23 Oct 2017

Jeff Horn and Gary Corcoran

If world champion Jeff Horn ever fights the legendary Manny Pacquiao again one thing is for sure – the bout will take place in Brisbane.

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AFL Premiership games set for Cairns and Townsville

18 Oct 2017

Gold Coast Suns in Cairns

Cairns and Townsville will host AFL Premiership Season matches in 2018 and into the future under a deal announced today by Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones.

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Queensland close to securing Jeff Horn bouts

15 Oct 2017

Jeff Horn prepares for his next fight in Brisbane

Queensland is in the final stages of securing a deal that will see world boxing champion Jeff Horn defend his belt in Brisbane later this year and secure another bout next year.

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Queensland events calendar continues to boom in 2018

15 Oct 2017

Gold Coast Marathon

The 2018 Queensland events calendar is forecast to generate more than $780 million in economic benefit to the State’s economy.

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Queensland experiences on stage for Korea

13 Oct 2017

Brisbane landscape

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) will seek to grow a resurging Korean traveller market, showcasing a broad range of Queensland tourism experiences at a trade event being held today.

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NRL Premiership games set for Gladstone and Toowoomba

12 Oct 2017

Gold Coast Titans play regional games

Two towns in Rugby league heartland will host NRL premiership matches for the first time in history under a deal struck between Tourism and Events Queensland and the Gold Coast Titans.

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Queensland secures Australian players for Brisbane International

11 Oct 2017

Pat Rafter Arena Brisbane

Two of Australia’s highest-ranked tennis players have confirmed their attendance at Queensland’s marquee tournament for 2018.

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New data reveals value of tourism to the Queensland economy

09 Oct 2017

Heart Reef Whitsundays

The growing importance of the tourism industry as a cornerstone of Queensland’s economy has been revealed in new data released this month.

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Gold Coast secures University Games

29 Sep 2017

Gold Coast from above.

The Gold Coast will host Australia’s university games four times in the next five years – a move expected to attract thousands of visitors and inject millions of dollars into Queensland’s economy.

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Visitors return to the Whitsundays after Cyclone Debbie

27 Sep 2017

Port of Airlie aerial shot

Visitors from across Australia are returning to the Whitsundays after Cyclone Debbie thanks to a joint marketing campaign between Tourism and Events Queensland and some of Australia’s most iconic brands.

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Best of Queensland to showcase states tourism gems

21 Sep 2017

Best of Queensland Experiences Program

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones today launched a world-first marketing initiative to shine the spotlight on Queensland’s best tourism experiences.

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Islands redevelopments fast-tracked for TC Debbie Recovery

21 Sep 2017

Hayman Island Aerial View

Two iconic Whitsunday holiday island projects have gained special status to cut red tape and create hundreds of local jobs as the region recovers from Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

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Brett Godfrey appointed Tourism and Events Queensland Chair

20 Sep 2017

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced Brett Godfrey as the new Tourism and Events Queensland chair.

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Business travel leads record year for Queensland tourism

20 Sep 2017

Lara Wetlands - Outback Queensland

Double digit growth in business travel has helped produce another record breaking year for domestic visitation to Queensland, the latest Tourism Research Australia data revealed.

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Queensland graces screens across Australia

20 Sep 2017

I know just the place campaign image

Brand Queensland is being beamed across the Eastern seaboard as part of the $1.1 million ‘I know just the place’ campaign to lure visitors to the Sunshine State through spring and summer.

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Brisbane secures first flights from China's capital

19 Sep 2017

Brisbane secures first flight from China capital

Brisbane has secured its first direct flights from the Chinese capital with Air China to fly four times a week from Beijing, injecting more than $191 million into the Queensland economy.

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Queensland visitor experiences on show in Japan

15 Sep 2017

A wide range of Queensland tourism experiences have been showcased in Japan this week as part of a Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) trade mission involving 22 businesses from across the state. 

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Gold Coast new home for Logies

12 Sep 2017

Gold Coast coastline

Australian television’s night of nights, the TV WEEK Logie Awards, has a new home on the Gold Coast.

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Funding boost for Queensland's regional events

08 Sep 2017

Turtle and visitor on Heron Island

The Palaszczuk Government today announced more than $100,000 in funding to support regional events throughout Queensland.

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China Eastern Airlines to fly daily to Brisbane

07 Sep 2017

Brisbane cityscape, overlooking Brisbane River

Queensland is set to welcome more than 120,000 new visitors over the next four years with China Eastern Airlines to increase its direct Shanghai-Brisbane flights to daily. 

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Taiwan visitors lead international tourism growth to Queensland

06 Sep 2017

Growth in visitors from Taiwan have helped drive record international tourism to Queensland in the year to June 2017.

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National tourism role beckons for TEQ Chair

05 Sep 2017

Bob East

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones today congratulated Queensland tourism identity and Mantra Group CEO Bob East for his appointment to the chair of Tourism Australia.

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30,000 visitors to fly to Cairns on new Hainan Airlines flight

01 Sep 2017

Cairns Lagoon

The far north economy is set for a $64 million injection with Hainan Airlines to fly twice a week between Shenzhen and Cairns.

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Amway conference to provide $50 million tourism boost to Cairns

29 Aug 2017

VIPs at 2019 Amway China Leadership Seminar secured for Cairns media announcement, Beijing

More than 8000 Amway employees from China will travel to Cairns in 2019 for the company’s annual Leadership Seminar, an event expected to pump more than $50 million into the Tropical North Queensland economy.

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Toowoomba to host DestinationQ forum

04 Aug 2017

Tourism businesses, industry groups and stakeholders are invited to attend Queensland’s leading tourism forum, DestinationQ, in Toowoomba on August 30.

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Elton John tour attracts record crowds for North Queensland

30 Jul 2017

Elton John performing

Sir Elton John’s Once in a Lifetime Tour is set to attract a record-breaking 40,000 fans in Mackay and Cairns later this year.

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Queensland calls Flight Centre to market state around the world

25 Jul 2017

Man standing atop a ridge in Queensland overlooking the sunset

Global travel retailer Flight Centre are joining forces with Queensland in a new agreement to market the state around the world.

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Townsville 400 a $34 million injection into local economy

08 Jul 2017

Supercars on Townsville 400 track

New figures released ahead of the Watpac Townsville 400 show just how significant the event is in terms of delivering tourism benefits for the region.

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Brisbane to host the 2017 DestinationQ Forum

04 Jul 2017

Tourism businesses, industry groups and stakeholders are invited to be part of Queensland’s leading tourism industry forum, DestinationQ, in Brisbane on 9-10 November 2017.

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The Battle of Brisbane delivers win-win for Queensland

03 Jul 2017

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk congratulated Queensland’s newest world champion as the state celebrated a massive windfall from the Battle of Brisbane.

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Cairns secures landmark year-round China flights

01 Jul 2017

China Southern Airlines will operate three flights a week direct from Guangzhou to Cairns following a landmark agreement set to pump $90 million into the Tropical North. 

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New festival of sailing a shore thing for Whitsundays

29 Jun 2017

The Whitsundays’ reputation as a world-class sailing destination is riding high with Airlie Beach to be a host port for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 2018.

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Tourism provides $25 billion boost to state’s economy

28 Jun 2017

Tourism is now worth $25b to the Queensland economy and supports more than 225,000 direct and indirect jobs, new figures reveal. 

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Tigerair Australia takes to the skies above Townsville

22 Jun 2017

Townsville will welcome up to 35,000 new interstate visitors each year, with Tigerair launching the first flight between Melbourne and North Queensland today.

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Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers continues to bloom

21 Jun 2017

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones today announced a new partnership with Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers, securing the future of the popular event for the next three years.

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Australian tourists spending more than ever before in Queensland

21 Jun 2017

Australian domestic overnight travellers are spending more than ever before in Queensland pumping $15.3 billion into the state economy.

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Battle of Brisbane just got bigger

16 Jun 2017

In time for the highly-anticipated Battle of Brisbane bout between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn, Suncorp Stadium has secured permission to expand its capacity to 60,000.

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China Airlines increases its Taipei to Brisbane service

16 Jun 2017

The Palaszczuk Government has secured additional flights to attract more tourists and create more jobs for Queensland, with China Airlines to increase its Taipei-Brisbane service from four times per week to daily.

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Award-winning Cairns tour operator joins TEQ Board

10 Jun 2017

James Dixon

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones announced successful Cairns tour owner-operator James Dixon as a new member of the Tourism and Events Queensland Board.

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International Visitor Survey year ending March 2017

07 Jun 2017

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones said international tourists continue to flock to Queensland, with 2.6 million visitors pumping a record-breaking $5.2 billion into the state’s economy.

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Queensland on Stage New Zealand 2017

07 Jun 2017

Tangalooma

Queensland’s tourism attractions and visitor experiences are on show for New Zealand trade partners and media as part of Queensland on Stage New Zealand 2017 hosted by Tourism and Events Queensland.

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The Royal Ballet to visit Cairns

02 Jun 2017

The acclaimed Royal Ballet will give a special one-night-only performance in Cairns next month as part of the QPAC International Series, bringing the world’s best performers to regional Queensland

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Battle of Brisbane to officially be Australias biggest ever bout

28 May 2017

Story Bridge fireworks, Riverfire

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones said the Battle of Brisbane has officially become the biggest fight in Australia’s history after ticket sales hit the 40,000-seat mark this week.

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Marvel: Creating The Cinematic Universe opens at GOMA

26 May 2017

Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane

Visitors can see some of the world’s most-loved superheroes come to life in an exclusive exhibition featuring hundreds of Marvel costumes, props and artworks at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art.

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NRL Double Header set to be another Suncorp Stadium blockbuster

10 May 2017

Brisbane Suncorp Stadium

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones has joined with some of the biggest names in rugby league to get behind Queensland’s footy heroes ahead of this weekend’s NRL Double Header at Suncorp Stadium.

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Tourism campaign boost for the Whitsundays

29 Apr 2017

Australia’s most iconic tourism brands are joining forces to encourage more Australians to holiday in cyclone–affected Whitsundays.

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Whitsundays tourism industry issues Welcome Back to visitors

27 Apr 2017

More than 150 Whitsundays tourism operators descended on Whitehaven Beach yesterday to roll out their beach towels and emphatically Welcome Back all Australian and international visitors as the region continues to strengthen nearly one month after Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

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Cruise ship, passenger return a boon for tourism after Debbie

11 Apr 2017

The planned arrival of the first cruise ship, with 2000 passengers, at Airlie Beach following Tropical Cyclone Debbie would inject confidence and cash in the Whitsunday region.

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New marketing push to boost Queensland’s tourism industry after TC Debbie

11 Apr 2017

All Australians are being urged to support Queensland’s tourism industry after Tropical Cyclone Debbie, with a new $2 million joint State and Federal Government marketing campaign.

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Brisbane to host historic World Title Boxing bout

09 Apr 2017

Brisbane will host the biggest boxing match in Australia’s history between Queensland’s own Jeff Horn and world champion Manny Pacquiao at Suncorp Stadium on 2 July 2017.

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Support Queensland's tourism industry

03 Apr 2017

Tourism Minister Kate Jones is urging all Australians to get behind Queensland’s tourism industry following ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, by sharing their best #thisisqueensland holiday memories.

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TEQ Industry News Special Edition - 31 March 2017

31 Mar 2017

The effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie are being felt throughout numerous Queensland tourism regions and our thoughts are with those communities who have been feeling the impacts.

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Domestic travel delivers $15 billion boost to the state

29 Mar 2017

Domestic travellers spent more money than ever while visiting Queensland last year, injecting $15.1 billion into the economy, according to national tourism data released today.

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TEQ Industry News Special Edition - 29 March 2017

29 Mar 2017

With the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Debbie still being felt in Queensland communities, I wanted to pay tribute to the way industry has responded in ensuring safety of visitors in affected regions.

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Queensland strengthens tourism partnership in China

27 Mar 2017

Queensland has strengthened ties with one of China’s largest travel agencies, Utour, through a cooperative marketing agreement that will help grow visitation to the state.

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Tourism mission to open doors to new Chinese investment

25 Mar 2017

Tourism Minister Kate Jones is leading a high-level tourism mission to China and Hong Kong in a bid to promote Queensland as a leading investment destination.

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CMC set to rock QLD for three more years

24 Mar 2017

Queensland has cemented its reputation as the nation’s home of country music with CMC Rocks secured for another three years.

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Queensland to ride high with new equestrian events in 2017

24 Mar 2017

Queensland is set to welcome the nation’s best equestrian athletes and horses through a new partnership with Equestrian Australia.

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Queensland set to welcome more Chinese visitors

20 Mar 2017

Tourism Minister Kate Jones today announced a new aviation project to draw more Chinese visitors to Queensland, under the Government’s successful Advance Queensland: Connecting with Asia Strategy.

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Superstars of worlds number two sport set for Gold Coast spectacular

17 Mar 2017

Host nation Australia has been given the top honour of announcing the global draw for the prestigious 2017 TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup at a special event on the Gold Coast today.

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Chinese trade mission to bolster interest in Queensland travel

16 Mar 2017

Queensland’s world-class tourism experiences will be on show in Hangzhou, China this week with a delegation of tourism operators travelling as part of a Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) trade mission.

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Gold Coast wins major communication conference

16 Mar 2017

Leading communication experts from across the globe will descend on the Gold Coast in May 2020 to attend the 70th Annual International Communication Association Conference. 

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International visitors to Queensland reach historic high

15 Mar 2017

Overseas tourists’ love affair with Queensland is stronger than ever, with a record 2.6 million international visitors coming here during 2016, according to new data released today.  

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Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo soars to new heights

08 Mar 2017

Off the back of record crowd numbers and a coveted win at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo is set to be the hottest ticket in North West Queensland again this year.

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Queensland's unrivalled holiday experiences on show in North America

06 Mar 2017

Tourism and Events Queensland is leading a contingent of tourism operators to North America this month to promote Queensland as the ultimate travel destination. 

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Queensland tourism industry shines on national stage

25 Feb 2017

Four of Queensland’s leading regional tourism events and operators have taken out top honours at the prestigious Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin.

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Brisbane scores Davis Cup quarterfinal

24 Feb 2017

Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones today announced Brisbane would host Australia’s Davis Cup quarterfinal tie against the United States from 7 to 9 April. 

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Direct flights from Melbourne will land jobs, economic boost for Townsville

22 Feb 2017

The Palaszczuk Government has attracted a major aviation coup for north Queensland, with new direct flights by Tigerair from Melbourne to Townsville set to boost the local economy.

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Sir Elton John to tour North Queensland

21 Feb 2017

In a major musical coup for North Queensland, with Sir Elton John’s exclusive Once In A Lifetime Tour set to hit Mackay and Cairns in September 2017.

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City Hails Success of Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

15 Feb 2017

The inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens has been rated as a success both on and off the Suncorp Stadium pitch.

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Asian and European badminton powerhouses Gold Coast bound for Sudirman Cup

02 Feb 2017

Officials came together today to announce the 32 countries that will compete for top honours at the globally-celebrated Total BWF Sudirman Cup 2017.

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Australian Parachute Federation to host World Championships on Gold Coast in 2018

31 Jan 2017

Skydiving over the stunning Gold Coast is on many people’s bucket list and for the world’s elite parachutists, it is now a reality.

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Queensland tours Continental Europe to promote the State’s holiday experiences

18 Jan 2017

Twenty-two Queensland tourism operators travelled across Continental Europe to sell the State’s unrivalled holiday experiences as part of Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) Queensland on Tour roadshow.

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Queensland in the winner's circle with Magic Millions renewal

14 Jan 2017

World-class thoroughbred racing will remain on the Gold Coast with a new deal securing the Magic Millions Carnival and Race Day for a further five years.

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Tourism and Events Queensland farewells long-serving International Director

11 Jan 2017

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) will farewell its greatly respected and long-serving International Director Japan, Toshiaki Nishizawa on 30 June 2017. 

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Queensland tourism growth continues with record spending

21 Dec 2016

Queensland tourism expenditure growth has outpaced the nation as more Australians look to the state for their holidays.

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Queensland secures more daily Singapore Airlines flights

19 Dec 2016

A new daily Singapore Airlines flight to Brisbane will bring up to 100,000 extra visitors a year to Queensland, Acting Tourism Minister Leeanne Enoch announced today.

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China Eastern Airlines connects Queensland direct to Shanghai

17 Dec 2016

China Eastern Airlines’ inaugural flight from Shanghai to Brisbane has touched down in Queensland, with the new service expected to deliver up to approximately 110,000 additional seats into Brisbane over three years.

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Chinese tourism push for Cairns

16 Dec 2016

Acting Premier Curtis Pitt and Tourism Minister Kate Jones have announced that Tropical North Queensland has been given the green light to secure a strategic partnership for the China tourism market.

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Inaugural Jin Air flight soars into Tropical North Queensland

15 Dec 2016

Korean airline Jin Air has flown into Tropical North Queensland for the first time, welcomed by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Treasurer Curtis Pitt at Cairns Airport this morning.

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Storytelling toolkit now available

15 Dec 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland has developed a new resource aimed at providing industry with the tools to deliver memorable experiences through storytelling.

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Half a million dollar funding boost for Queensland events

14 Dec 2016

Queensland tourism will receive a major boost with more than half a million dollars to grow events throughout the state.

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IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship sets new record

08 Dec 2016

There was more good news for the Sunshine Coast tourism industry after reports show the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship held in Mooloolaba was the largest in the history of the event.

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Queensland records double-digit tourism growth

07 Dec 2016

Double-digit growth from Asia has led to the highest number of tourists ever visiting Queensland.

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New global cycling event set for Sunshine Coast

02 Dec 2016

IRONMAN has announced the expansion of the hugely successful Velothon brand into the Southern Hemisphere with the launch of the inaugural Velothon Sunshine Coast.

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'I know just the place' campaign to advance Queensland tourism

27 Nov 2016

A new multimillion dollar tourism campaign is set to inspire even more global travellers to visit Queensland than ever before.

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NRL Brisbane Doubleheader back in 2017

24 Nov 2016

The National Rugby League “Brisbane Doubleheader” is back at Suncorp Stadium in 2017.

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Gold Coast to host $50 million Chinese business event

18 Nov 2016

The Gold Coast will host one of Australia’s biggest ever business events when more than 8,000 employees from Chinese company, Infinitus, come to Queensland in 2018. 

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World Surf League announces partnership extension for Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

17 Nov 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland extends partnership with World Surf League to secure Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast until 2018.

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Rugby heaven set to descend on Brisbane

16 Nov 2016

The three month countdown to the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens kicked off with the tournament draw held at Queen Street Mall this morning.

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Brisbane International returns for a further five years

09 Nov 2016

Queensland will continue to attract the world’s best tennis players with a new deal securing the Brisbane International for a further five years.

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Historic afternoon kick off set for 2017 Wallabies June series

03 Nov 2016

The Australian Rugby Union has announced the Qantas Wallabies will play Italy at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane in the final game of their June Test series in 2017. 

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Varner back to entertain crowds at Australian PGA Championship

03 Nov 2016

PGA TOUR player Harold Varner III is returning to the Gold Coast in 2016 for the Australian PGA Championship.

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Big science on show at World Science Festival Brisbane 2017

02 Nov 2016

Queensland is preparing to host another supercharged celebration of science when the World Science Festival Brisbane returns from 22-26 March 2017.

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Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe comes to Queensland

30 Oct 2016

Marvel’s super heroes will descend on Queensland next year in a world-first, large-scale exhibition at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art.

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A Royal welcome for the 2017 QPAC International Series

28 Oct 2016

Britain’s flagship ballet company, The Royal Ballet, will perform exclusively in Brisbane for the 2017 QPAC International Series.

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Tickets on sale as the world's best players countdown to Total BWF Sudirman Cup

28 Oct 2016

Tickets sales for the World Mixed Team Championships of Badminton - the prestigious Total BWF Sudirman Cup 2017 - officially launched today.

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'Can Can' koalafies as Queensland's latest tourism ambassador

27 Oct 2016

China’s largest airline carrier has forged a lasting friendship with Queensland with a baby Koala named in honour of China Southern Airlines.

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AFL returns to Cairns for a seventh season

25 Oct 2016

The AFL announced today that Cazalys Stadium in Cairns will see its seventh straight Toyota AFL Premiership Season match happen as part of the 2017 season.

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Olympic duo to play the Australian PGA Championship

25 Oct 2016

Queenslander Scott Hend and Victorian Marcus Fraser proudly wore green and gold at the Rio Olympics and will compete at the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast from 1-4 December.

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Visitors to get a taste of the Sunshine Coast

19 Oct 2016

Visitors to the Sunshine Coast will be shown the way to the best food and wine through a new food trail mobile site, Tourism Minister Kate Jones announced today.

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Gold Coast Airport Marathon breaks visitor records

13 Oct 2016

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon has proven a tourism winner with record economic impact, visitor nights and the highest number of international competitors in history.

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Hong Kong Airlines bring more flights to Queensland

11 Oct 2016

Hong Kong Airlines will fly two additional services into the Gold Coast and Cairns from December delivering an extra $70 million in overnight visitor expenditure to Queensland.

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Raonic, Nishikori and Thiem to play the Brisbane International

11 Oct 2016

Defending champion Milos Raonic (CAN), Kei Nishikori (JPN) and Dominic Thiem (AUT) round out five of the world’s top-ten players to sign on for the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp in 2017.

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US Open champ Stan Wawrinka to play Brisbane

10 Oct 2016

US Open champion Stan Wawrinka has announced that he will begin his 2017 season at the Brisbane International.

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TEQ wins prestigious marketing award

28 Sep 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is proud to have received the World Routes 2016 Marketing Award for Destination Marketing in Chengdu, China on Monday 26 September 2016.

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Gold Coast wins bid to host inaugural Corroboree West 2017

26 Sep 2016

The Gold Coast has won the right to host the first Corroboree West in October 2017, one of Australia’s largest forums for international frontline travel specialists.

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Ekka a drawcard for Asian visitors

22 Sep 2016

Almost 6,500 people from Greater China visited the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) this year thanks to an international marketing campaign driven by Tourism and Events Queensland. 

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Queensland's experiences on show in Korea

20 Sep 2016

Thirteen tourism operators from across Queensland are in Seoul today, meeting with around 100 key trade partners to promote their products and the State as part of Queensland on Tour Korea 2016.

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Events to boost tourism in Queensland's regions

14 Sep 2016

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones announced $252,000 in funding for 14 events through Tourism and Events Queensland.

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Queensland domestic tourism expenditure gets boost worth almost $1 billion

14 Sep 2016

Queensland’s tourism and hospitality industries received a boost worth almost $1 billion after data released today by Tourism Research Australia revealed $950 million extra had been spent by domestic travellers in the Sunshine State over the past year.

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Queensland experiences showcased in Japan

14 Sep 2016

Tourism operators from across Queensland have set out to attract more Japanese visitors to the State by taking part in Queensland on Tour Japan 2016. 

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Queensland to host men’s and women’s World Cup finals

13 Sep 2016

Queensland will host the biggest games of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 with the women’s final to be played at Suncorp Stadium in a double-header with the men’s decider.

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Tourism and Events Queensland to launch new image library

13 Sep 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland will launch an upgraded image library on Thursday, 15 September 2016. The new resource will be named Queensland's Visual Gallery

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Queensland Ports set for another record cruise ship boom

12 Sep 2016

For the first time more cruise ships sailed into Queensland in the last year than any other Australian state. 

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Registration call for state's largest tourism forum

07 Sep 2016

Tourism leaders are encouraged to register for DestinationQ in Mackay on Tuesday 25 October.

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Ballet Preljocaj touches down in Brisbane for Snow White production

02 Sep 2016

Premier and Minister for the Arts Annastacia Palaszczuk and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones today welcomed Ballet Preljocaj exclusively to Queensland, announcing a three-year agreement to secure some of the world’s finest performing arts companies for the state.

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Group 1 Jockey talent to compete in Birdsville Races for the first time in 15 years

31 Aug 2016

Iconic Outback Queensland horse racing carnival announces fields for 13 thoroughbred events.

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Queensland continues international tourism growth surge

31 Aug 2016

Queensland tourism growth continues to surge with international tourism numbers reaching a new high, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones announced today.

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Win an on-set role in Thor: Ragnarok on the Gold Coast

30 Aug 2016

One lucky movie buff will rub shoulders with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with a walk-on role in the blockbuster Thor.

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Asia strategy to boost Queensland’s tourism appeal

25 Aug 2016

The Palaszczuk Government’s Connecting to Asia Forum in Cairns today heard how Queensland plans to become Australia’s leading destination for Asian travellers.

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TEQ appointment: International Director - China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

24 Aug 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has appointed Charley Shen as International Director - China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. 

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Queensland tourism operators on show in India

22 Aug 2016

Queensland will be on show in India this week, with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) leading tourism operators from across the State on an international trade mission.

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Cairns to host first ever Connecting to Asia Forum

16 Aug 2016

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk this week announced the Government’s first ever Connecting with Asia Forum would be held at Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday 25 August.

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Opera Australia's new production of Aida set to sizzle on Gold Coast beach

10 Aug 2016

The sands of Coolangatta Beach will transform into the Egyptian shoreline when Opera Australia presents Griffith Opera on the Beach – Aida, next September.

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Queensland extends it's live events calendar into New Zealand

08 Aug 2016

Queensland will promote its hugely successful It’s Live! in Queensland major events calendar throughout New Zealand for the first time.

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Brisbane to host landmark rugby tens tournament

04 Aug 2016

The best Rugby Union players in the world will be in Queensland next year for the first ever Brisbane Global Tens tournament.

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Palaszczuk Government working group to look at rejuvenating Great Barrier Reef resorts

31 Jul 2016

An inter-agency working group will identify ways to maximise economic opportunities for our iconic Great Barrier Reef.

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Qantas partnership to lure more visitors to Queensland

26 Jul 2016

Queensland has struck a new deal with Qantas to attract even more international visitors to the state. 

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2016 Blues on Broadbeach delivers record event

25 Jul 2016

The Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival has confirmed itself as one of the Gold Coast’s largest annual events after delivering record visitors in 2016.

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Soniq million dollar hole hotly anticipated this summer of golf

22 Jul 2016

The par-3 16th hole at RACV Royal Pines Resort will be the most eagerly anticipated golf hole this summer of golf. ​

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Home town hero Adam Scott to play the Australian PGA Championship

21 Jul 2016

Adam Scott is headed home to the Gold Coast for the Australian PGA Championship to be played at RACV Royal Pines Resort from 1-4 December.

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Mackay to host 2016 DestinationQ tourism forum

21 Jul 2016

Mackay will host Queensland’s leading tourism industry forum for the first time in 2016.

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Queensland to host biggest game of Rugby League World Cup 2017

19 Jul 2016

Queensland will host rugby league’s showpiece match of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup with the final to be played at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

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World’s best convention centre named in heart of Brisbane 

07 Jul 2016

Brisbane’s world-class reputation has once again shone on the world stage, with the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) being named ‘The Best Convention Centre in the World’ for 2016.

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Brisbane to host annual Walkley Awards until 2018

01 Jul 2016

Queensland has secured the prestigious The Walkley Awards in Brisbane from 2016 to 2018.

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Supercars confirmed for the Gold Coast and Townsville

30 Jun 2016

The Palaszczuk Government has secured the Castrol Gold Coast 600 and the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 for the next three years.

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Great Barrier Reef ranks first as world’s best place to visit

29 Jun 2016

The world’s largest coral reef system and Australia’s greatest natural wonder has ranked No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report’s 'World’s Best Places to Visit' rankings for 2016-17.

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Cairns lands first direct flight from Korea

28 Jun 2016

Tropical North Queensland tourism is taking off with new direct flights from Seoul to Cairns secured for the first time.

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Townsville hosts international education specialists

22 Jun 2016

Townsville North Queensland will host a group of international education specialists from the United States and New Zealand to showcase the regions’ edutourism offerings.

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Queensland tourism growth continues

15 Jun 2016

Queensland tourism growth has outperformed the nation with a huge boost in Australian visitors to the state.

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Budget backs bold plan to snare Asian tourism boom

14 Jun 2016

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver an extra $33.5 million in funding over four years to grow tourism and make Queensland the number-one destination for millions of Asian visitors.

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Brisbane abounds as leisure destination of choice

08 Jun 2016

Brisbane’s appeal as a vibrant short break destination is the centrepiece of a new campaign to attract more domestic visitors to the Queensland capital

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Tourism flying high with half a million new seats to Queensland

05 Jun 2016

Another two major Asian airlines will boost their services to Queensland this year bringing the number of new inbound seats to the state to more than 500,000.

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First Air Canada flight lands in Brisbane

03 Jun 2016

Minister for Tourism Kate Jones welcomed the first direct service between Canada and Queensland when Air Canada flight AC035 touched down in Brisbane.

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USA and China lead Queensland tourism growth

01 Jun 2016

Strong growth from the USA and China has underpinned a record $5 billion year for Queensland’s international tourism market.

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Queensland set to sizzle on Today Show

25 May 2016

Queensland will shine as part of the Nine Network’s Today Show ‘We Love Australia’ tour with three regions sharing the spotlight next week.

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NetFest entries now open with early bird offer

18 May 2016

Entries are now open for this year’s NetFest with a special `early bird’ discount on offer to those who register a team before June 18.

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Queensland welcomes Australia's largest tourism trade show

15 May 2016

Queensland’s $23 billion tourism sector will receive a major boost when the State hosts Australia’s largest tourism trade show, the Australian Tourism Exchange, on the Gold Coast this week.

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China Eastern flights soar daily into Queensland

05 May 2016

Tourism will get a boost after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced China Eastern Airlines would increase its services from Shanghai to Brisbane to daily flights from this December.

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Ben O'Donoghue serves up Queensland feast in Hong Kong 

04 May 2016

One of Queensland's most celebrated chefs, Ben O'Donoghue, arrived in Hong Kong last week to promote Queensland's culinary experiences at a four-day VIP event between 29 April - 2 May at the Mira Hotel.

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Sina Sports to relay Gold Coast Airport Marathon in China

29 Apr 2016

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is set to attract more competitors from China following a landmark agreement with leading Chinese sports media company, Sina Sports.

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Tourism and Events Queensland's winter insert co-operative advertising opportunity

27 Apr 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland is producing a 24-page winter magazine to be inserted into The Sunday Telegraph on 19 June 2016.

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New Campaign: Six degrees of paradise in Tropical North Queensland

14 Apr 2016

Tropical North Queensland will inspire travellers from all walks of life to find their paradise as part of a new winter campaign in market this week.

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A lifetime connection to Queensland for US visitors

12 Apr 2016

Queensland’s unique destination holiday experiences will shine in the USA when the new Connect for Life campaign launches in the United States today.

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Queensland plays cupid while hosting the Bachelor New Zealand

12 Apr 2016

Queensland is on show to thousands of Kiwi households after the second Bachelor New Zealand season began airing episodes filmed exclusively in Queensland.

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Attenborough effect inspires UK visitors to Reef

10 Apr 2016

The ‘Attenborough effect’ is inspiring more international visitors to travel to Queensland following the screening of David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef in the United Kingdom.

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Queenstown becomes Queensland-town with record New Zealand trade mission

06 Apr 2016

Queenstown will become Queensland-town when the largest contingent of state tourism trade representatives head to the South Island to inspire more New Zealanders to holiday in the Sunshine State.

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Korean travellers follow Asia king of K-Pop to Brisbane

02 Apr 2016

One of Asia’s biggest stars has launched a new music video featuring some of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks and Queensland destinations.

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New campaign inspires young travellers to visit Queensland

01 Apr 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland has partnered with STA Travel to launch a multi-million dollar tourism campaign in Australia, the UK and Europe, designed to inspire more young travellers to visit Queensland.

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Tourism and Events Queensland's "Big Aussie Reunion" campaign wins gold in the UK

30 Mar 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland’s "Big Aussie Reunion" campaign has taken out the Gold Award for Best Strategic PR campaign at the recent Travel Marketing Awards in the UK.

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Great Barrier Reef stars in Queensland Weekender special

23 Mar 2016

Queensland’s greatest natural treasure will be featured in a one-hour, prime-time television documentary to be aired this Sunday (27 March 2016).

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Queensland lands five destinations in top ten TripAdvisor list

22 Mar 2016

Queensland has landed five of Australia’s top ten favourite destinations in TripAdvisor's Traveller’s Choice Awards.

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TEQ first to partner with Chinese online travel giant

21 Mar 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) will target China’s fast growing Free and Independent Traveller market through a new partnership with the country’s largest social travel network Mafengwo. 

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Tourism and Events Queensland's Great Barrier Reef cooperative advertising opportunity

16 Mar 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland is undertaking a wide range of consumer marketing activity in the upcoming weeks to promote the Great Barrier Reef. 

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Tourism and Events Queensland leads Greater China Mission

10 Mar 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland will lead a trade mission to China showcasing the state to key trade partners from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as Queensland welcomes record numbers of Chinese visitors.

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Kiwi surge a real tourism winner for Queensland

07 Mar 2016

Tourism and Events Queensland is leading a major marketing push in New Zealand on the back of record international visitor numbers across the state.

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Brisbane lands major aviation conference in 2018

04 Mar 2016

Queensland will be on show as Asia Pacific’s largest aviation route development forum brings more than 1000 senior decision makers from major international airlines, airports and the tourism industry to Brisbane in 2018.

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Queensland cashes in on $5 billion tourism boom

02 Mar 2016

International visitors spent almost $5 billion across Queensland in 2015 as tourism continues to boom, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said today.

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Kiwis headed to Queensland for the long New Zealand winter

23 Feb 2016

More New Zealand travellers will head to Queensland this winter with the introduction of a new year-round Qantas service from Christchurch to Brisbane.

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Tourism campaign promotes natural wonders of the Mackay region

22 Feb 2016

Queenslanders will discover the Mackay region’s nature-based tourism offerings as part of a new marketing campaign which kicks off this week.

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Aussie PGA to attract world's best with marquee date

19 Feb 2016

The 2016 Australian PGA Championship will capture the attention of the world with a prime position on the international golf schedule.

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Doubleheader returns to Suncorp Stadium

14 Feb 2016

Queensland Rugby League fans will have twice as many reasons to cheer at Suncorp Stadium on 14 May with the return of the Doubleheader to Suncorp Stadium.

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2015 Noosa Triathlon becomes the largest Olympic distance triathlon in the world

03 Feb 2016

Noosa Triathlon can now lay claim to being the world’s largest mass participation triathlon.

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Hong Kong Airlines lands more flights in Queensland

03 Feb 2016

Queensland’s aviation sector is taking off after Hong Kong Airlines announced year-round flights from Hong Kong to the Gold Coast and Cairns, due to commence in early April.

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2016 NAB Challenge Mackay match launched

02 Feb 2016

The 2016 NAB Challenge match in Mackay was officially launched today by Member for Mackay Julianne Gilbert as tickets went on-sale to members ahead of the general public on-sale tomorrow.

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Celebrity Chinese family share Queensland visit with millions

25 Jan 2016

One of China’s most famous celebrity families is experiencing some of Queensland’s best destinations as part of a filming tour led by National Geographic Magazine China.

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Thrill-seeker Jiyai Shin joins RACV Ladies Masters field

22 Jan 2016

Two-time Women’s British Open champion and former world number one Jiyai Shin will make her fourth appearance at the RACV Ladies Masters at the RACV Royal Pines Resort from February 25-28.

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Cheyenne Woods returns for RACV Ladies Masters

18 Jan 2016

Cheyenne Woods returns to Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast as a former champion of the RACV Ladies Masters and should she reproduce the form that saw her sweep to victory in 2014, she will have a great chance of lifting the crystal trophy for the second time.

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SBS creates innovative virtual experience of APT8 for Tourism and Events Queensland

14 Jan 2016

SBS has launched an innovative virtual reality campaign promoting The 8th Asia Pacific Triennial ofContemporary Art (APT8) exhibition, on behalf of Tourism and Events Queensland.

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2016 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup - 100 days to go

13 Jan 2016

There are only 100 days until the world’s best Cross Country and Downhill riders hit Tropical North Queensland for the second round of the 2016 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.

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Singapore Airlines boosts Brisbane service

13 Jan 2016

New Singapore Airlines flights to Queensland will deliver a $46 million tourism boost to the state with the airline introducing three new flights each week to Brisbane from late May. 

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Queensland soars in the New Year with new Hong Kong flights

09 Jan 2016

Australia’s first Hong Kong Airlines flight HX015 touched down on the Gold Coast today strengthening the state’s growing aviation connections with the booming Chinese tourist market.

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Fed Express touches down in Brisbane to defend title

02 Jan 2016

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones has welcomed the world’s greatest tennis player back to Queensland where he will defend his Brisbane International title.

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Air Canada to fly daily into Queensland

21 Dec 2015

Daily flights between Vancouver and Brisbane could bring more than 90,000 additional travellers to Queensland every year, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today.

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Destination events receive $1.8 million in support

18 Dec 2015

Queensland tourism regions will benefit from a $1.8 million funding boost supporting growth in destination events across the state, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones announced today.

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Business travel drives Queensland domestic tourism growth

16 Dec 2015

A strong rise in business travel to Brisbane has resulted in Queensland’s best-ever year in domestic tourism, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones said today.

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Sunshine Coast agency appointed sales agency for Tourism and Events Queensland

16 Dec 2015

Sunshine Coast creative marketing and advertising agency dtb! Advertising has been appointed Tourism and Events Queensland’s sales agent.

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Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough screens in London

03 Dec 2015

Queensland’s living treasure has received the star treatment at a special London pre-screening of Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary series – Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough.

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Queensland to shine during VIP Japanese delegation visit

02 Dec 2015

A delegation of 35 VIP Japanese tourism trade representatives will experience some of Queensland’s best tourism and event offerings when they tour the state this week.

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International tourism boom delivers for Queensland

02 Dec 2015

International visitors to Queensland spent a record $4.7 billion in the state with Brisbane and the Gold Coast recording the biggest rises, according to new figures released by Tourism Research Australia.

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Cairns secures Cowboys and Rabbitohs NRL Premiership game

27 Nov 2015

North Queensland Cowboys will play an NRL premiership fixture in Cairns for the first time in 2016.

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Queensland scores NRL Premiership double-header for Suncorp Stadium

27 Nov 2015

Queensland has secured another sporting blockbuster with the announcement of a marquee NRL premiership double-header at Suncorp Stadium in May next year.

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China ​​​aviation agreement delivers major tourism boost

20 Nov 2015

Queensland holiday destinations will receive greater promotion in China through a new three-year agreement with Asia’s largest airline.

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Queensland secures IRONMAN Asia Pacific for Cairns

20 Nov 2015

Queensland has confirmed its status as Asia-Pacific’s home of triathlon by capturing one of the world’s most prestigious IRONMAN events from Melbourne.

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‘King of K-Pop’ to inspire global fans to visit Queensland

19 Nov 2015

The Justin Timberlake of Asia, ‘King of K-Pop’, Rain, arrived in Queensland today to tour the state as ambassador of a new Tourism and Events Queensland campaign. 

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Premier welcomes direct flights from Shanghai to Brisbane

19 Nov 2015

Queensland has become the first Australian state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with China Eastern Airlines in a landmark agreement set to deliver a $22 million tourism boost for the State, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today. 

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Hong Kong's badminton boost for the Gold Coast

16 Nov 2015

Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones met with Hong Kong Badminton Association Chairman Tong Wai Lun today to discuss opportunities to encourage further participation in major events staged in Queensland.

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'It's Live! in Queensland' grows with new feature events in 2016

13 Nov 2015

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) today unveiled the 2016 Queensland calendar of events, featuring Australia’s best live events staged in the best destinations.

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New tourism campaign encourages Queenslanders to book a turtle experience

11 Nov 2015

Queenslanders are being encouraged to travel to the Southern Great Barrier Reef to experience the annual turtle season, one of the state’s signature eco-tourism encounters.

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Famous for Fun Gold Coast to shine on tourism trade mission to China

05 Nov 2015

A delegation of 22 Gold Coast tourism operators are visiting China this week as part of a tourism mission aiming to create new business opportunities and grow the important market.

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K-Pop celebrity to star in Queensland tourism campaign

29 Oct 2015

Korean  celebrity and K-Pop sensation, Rain, will star in a new Queensland tourism marketing campaign that will entice more Korean travellers to visit. 

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AFL returns to Cairns in 2016

27 Oct 2015

A Toyota AFL Premiership Season match will occur at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns in the 2016 Season.

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Lady Musgrave Experience a $10 million boost for Bundy tourism

19 Oct 2015

A new luxury day tour to Lady Musgrave Island is expected to bring up to 25,000 extra visitors to Bundaberg and about $10 million to the local economy each year.

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Record numbers flock to Gold Coast for NetFest

07 Oct 2015

Netball is set to provide a massive boost to the Gold Coast economy with almost three thousand competitors preparing to take part in NetFest, Netball Australia’s mass participation event for men and women aged 18 years and over.

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Gold Coast welcomes first Jetstar service from China

30 Sep 2015

Gold Coast Airport today welcomed the first passengers flying direct from Wuhan, China, on the new Jetstar flight JQ68.

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Past champions headline nominations for 2015 Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold

23 Sep 2015

One of the most star-studded fields in the event’s history will line-up for the 2015 Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold on October 10 and 11.

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Gold Coast secures Our Sporting Future Conferences

18 Sep 2015

As it prepares to host some of the world’s best athletes at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast will also be a major player in promoting the grassroots growth of Australian sport by staging key participation conferences in 2015 and 2017.

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Maranoa Tourism Coordinator in the running for prestigious national award

09 Sep 2015

Maranoa Regional Council’s Tourism Coordinator, Megan Swords, will represent Queensland in October at the 2015 Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) Young Regional Tourism Professionals Awards.

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Queensland tourism operators go walkabout on Japan trade mission

08 Sep 2015

A delegation of 17 Queensland tourism businesses will tour Japan this week as part of a national trade mission aimed at growing the State’s share of Japanese visitors.

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Stage set for European visitors to Queensland

07 Sep 2015

Queensland’s tourism attractions and visitor experiences are on show for 36 European journalists this week as part of Queensland on Stage Europe hosted by Tourism and Events Queensland.

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International travellers spend a record $4.6 billion in Queensland

02 Sep 2015

International visitors to Queensland have spent a record $4.6 billion in the past financial year, demonstrating the state’s strongest performance since the Global Financial Crisis.

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Queensland regions receive event funding boost

01 Sep 2015

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones today announced $740,000 in grants to support regional events.

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Birds Go to Birdsville - Females Flock to Outback Queensland’s Iconic Race

31 Aug 2015

AN influential group of female travel and lifestyle writers, photographers, social influencers and camerawomen, plus a male mechanic called Dave, will drive 1700km from Brisbane to Birdsville to cover the iconic horse race next week.[No text in field]

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Queensland tourism to shine on India Travel Mission

28 Aug 2015

A delegation of 16 Queensland tourism businesses will visit India this weekend as part of a national trade mission in an effort to grow the State’s share of Indian travellers.

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Federer leads elite field for Brisbane International 2016

27 Aug 2015

Four of the world’s top-ranked tennis players have signed on for Brisbane International 2016, including 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer who is back to defend his title.

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New app drives visitors to holiday in Queensland

26 Aug 2015

Tourism and Events Queensland has launched a range of new features on the This is Queensland app designed to increase the number of drive visitors who travel throughout Queensland each year.

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$5.5 million for Queensland tourism and events projects

11 Aug 2015

Queensland’s Regional Tourism Organisations will invest almost $5.5 million in 17 projects that will promote our state’s iconic tourism destinations.

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Brisbane welcomes direct flights from Japan

01 Aug 2015

Queensland is preparing to welcome an extra 108,000 international visitors each year with the first direct flights from Japan since 2010 touching down in Brisbane today.

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Queensland tourism taking off with more flights from China

31 Jul 2015

More Chinese travellers are bound for Queensland with Hong Kong Airlines to begin the first flights to the Gold Coast and Cairns from January 2016.

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International travellers increase spending by $421 million

29 Jul 2015

The latest Tourism Research Australia figures show international visitors spent a record $4.4 billion in Queensland in the year to March 2015.

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Fraser Coast hosts Queensland's biggest live show

21 Jul 2015

Queensland’s whale watching season has begun with an estimated 20,000 humpback whales expected to migrate along the coast, bringing thousands of visitors to the Fraser Coast.

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Brisbane turns red for historic Liverpool FC match

17 Jul 2015

Brisbane has been painted red this week as the city hosts English Premier League giants Liverpool FC for the first time in the club’s 123-year history. 

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Queensland lands first direct flights from Canada

09 Jul 2015

The first direct flights between Canada and Queensland will get underway next year bringing 12,000 extra visitors and a more than $24 million annual boost to the economy.

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Business boost for Queensland's tourism industry

02 Jul 2015

Queensland welcomed almost 900,000 more Australian visitors in the year to March 2015, boosted by a surge in business-related travel according to new figures released today.

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Premier launches new reef tourism campaign

02 Jul 2015

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a new social media tourism campaign inviting global travellers to experience the greatest reef on earth.

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Gold Coast Airport Marathon reaches record number

22 Jun 2015

A record number of participants will line up in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon next month with almost 5,800 runners already registered for the main race, two weeks out from the event.

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Great Barrier Reef tourism gets digital boost

19 Jun 2015

The Great Barrier Reef will be centre stage at Australia’s largest tourism trade event which begins this weekend following the release of a new e-magazine developed by Tourism and Events Queensland.

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Queensland wildlife in picturesque digital tourism campaign

15 Jun 2015

Queensland’s native wildlife will star in a new Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) digital marketing campaign, thanks to an artistic twist on a series of animal images. 

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Queensland tourism officials launch Japan trade mission

10 Jun 2015

A tourism trade mission to Japan this week will help attract more visitors to Queensland when daily Qantas flights between Tokyo and Brisbane start in August.

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Cairns welcomes first SilkAir service from Singapore

30 May 2015

Treasurer Curtis Pitt was on the tarmac at the Cairns International Airport today to welcome passengers disembarking SilkAir flight MI828, the first into Cairns.

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Gold Coast revs up for 2015 V8 Supercars

28 May 2015

The Gold Coast is ready to welcome 180,000 spectators in October for the Castrol Gold Coast 600 V8 Supercars event.

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Premier launches new tourism campaign for Outback Queensland

27 May 2015

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has unveiled a new tourism campaign to entice South East Queenslanders to Queensland’s Outback to help boost districts struggling through drought.

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Event boost for Queensland's tourism destinations

25 May 2015

Tourism and Major Events Minister Kate Jones today announced a new $2 million program to grow events tourism in Queensland.

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New tourism campaign takes flight in Japan

22 May 2015

A major international tourism marketing effort is underway in Japan this week to promote Queensland before new daily Qantas flights from Tokyo to Brisbane begin in August.

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Two-year countdown on for world badminton comp on the Gold Coast

21 May 2015

Today marks two years until the Gold Coast serves up the World Team Badminton Championships, with Queensland receiving the Sudirman Cup flag in a handover ceremony in China this week. 

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Gold Coast wins bid to host 2018 World Triathlon Series Grand Final

19 May 2015

Queensland has won the rights to host the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final and World Championships on the Gold Coast.

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Chinese travel agents strengthen tourism ties with Queensland

12 May 2015

Queensland tourism destinations are on show this week with more than 200 leading Chinese travel agents visiting the Whitsundays.

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Tourism campaign promotes picture-perfect Whitsundays

11 May 2015

Australians are being encouraged to book the perfect winter escape to the Whitsundays following the launch of a new interstate tourism campaign.

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New direct flights from China to send Gold Coast tourism soaring

05 May 2015

The Gold Coast is set to welcome thousands more travellers from China thanks to new non-stop flights starting in September.

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Digital influencers to get snap happy in Tropical North Queensland

04 May 2015

FOUR digital influencers with a combined Instagram following of more than 420,000 people will capture Tropical North Queensland through the lens of a Canon camera in a new social media campaign by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Canon Australia.

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Brisbane secures exclusive World Science Festival deal

01 May 2015

Brisbane will become the second city in the world to host the World Science Festival when it heads down under in March 2016 in an exclusive six-year agreement.

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Tourism campaign to attract visitors to Queensland's sunny side this winter

01 May 2015

A new tourism marketing campaign is underway to encourage Australians to take a Vacation Migration to the Sunshine Coast this winter. 

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Gold Coast to host Australia's largest tourism trade show in 2016

29 Apr 2015

Australia’s largest tourism trade show, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), will be hosted on the Gold Coast for the first time in 2016 – providing a boost to the state’s $23 billion tourism sector.

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City to savour country flavour at Eat Street Markets

17 Apr 2015

Brisbane residents could sample a taste of the country at Brisbane’s Eat Street Markets this weekend, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones said today.

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New Sunshine Coast tourism campaign flys in New Zealand

17 Apr 2015

A new tourism campaign will encourage New Zealand visitors to escape the cold winter and soak up the warmth of a Sunshine Coast holiday. 

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Filmmakers capture a touch of Tropical North Queensland's paradise

16 Apr 2015

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones today congratulated the winner of the Paradise Through Your Lens Tropical North Queensland marketing campaign.

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#Room753 showcases Queensland to millions

15 Apr 2015

Social media audiences around the world will hear all about Queensland’s tourist destinations through an online campaign underway this week.

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Queensland tourism shines at national awards

13 Apr 2015

Sixteen Queensland tourism businesses have been recognised for their contribution to Australia’s tourism industry at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

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Silver screen turns golden for Gold Coast Film Festival

09 Apr 2015

The Famous for Fun Gold Coast has rolled out the red carpet as budding silver screen enthusiasts arrive in Queensland for the highly-anticipated 2015 Gold Coast Film Festival.

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Gold Coast to remain home to popular NetFest

08 Apr 2015

The Gold Coast will remain home to the hugely popular NetFest in 2015 under a new partnership announced between Netball Australia and the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland.

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Beacons signal new way for visitors to explore Queensland

29 Mar 2015

A landmark digital tourism initiative is guiding visitors to explore Queensland’s destinations as Tourism and Events Queensland rolls out Australia’s largest tourism network of iBeacons across the state.

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Tourism campaign positions Townsville North Queensland as an education destination for families

29 Mar 2015

New technology is now being used in the Queensland Tourism industry to attract visitors to local attractions and appeal to families in a bid to boost tourism expenditure.

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China a key focus for Queensland tourism

23 Mar 2015

Tourism and Events Queensland is leading a delegation of tourism businesses to China today for a week-long trade mission to showcase the State as a premier holiday destination.

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Champions of the past, present and future celebrate 100 years of The Aussies

20 Mar 2015

Past, present and future champions have officially launched the Centenary celebrations of the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships on the Gold Coast.

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Queensland tourism sampled at Australian Marketplace in the US

18 Mar 2015

A delegation of 20 Queensland tourism operators has arrived in Los Angeles today ahead of the second annual Australian Marketplace. 

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CMC Rocks for the first time in Queensland

12 Mar 2015

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest international country and roots music festival will rock Willowbank Raceway, just outside of Ipswich for the first time when the CMC (Country Music Channel) Rocks QLD festival begins tomorrow.

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Gold Coast to host 2020 World Bowls Championships

12 Mar 2015

The Gold Coast is set to host the 2020 World Bowls Championships for the first time since its inception almost 50 years ago.

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Bleach* Festival lights up Gold Coast

06 Mar 2015

A wave of artistic celebration will sweep across the Gold Coast from today as the Bleach* Festival lights up venues throughout the city

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Tourism campaign to encourage Queenslanders to visit Southern Great Barrier Reef

03 Mar 2015

Queenslanders are being encouraged to visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef to support the local tourism industry and do their bit to support the region with its recovery from Tropical Cyclone Marcia.

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Queensland AFL fans converge on Townsville this weekend

28 Feb 2015

Townsville will host another NAB Challenge pre-season fixture when the Gold Coast Suns play the Geelong Cats this Sunday March 1 as part of a partnership between Tourism and Events Queensland and the Australian Football League.

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Travellers to uncover paradise in TNQ

17 Feb 2015

Ten passionate travellers are exploring Tropical North Queensland this month to capture their view of paradise in the bid for a $20,000 prize.

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New campaign entices visitors to fall in love with Mackay

13 Feb 2015

Queenslanders will be enchanted by Mackay’s stunning nature-based tourism experiences with a new marketing campaign to commence tomorrow, 14 February 2015.

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Qantas announces boost for Queensland tourism

11 Feb 2015

Queensland’s tourism industry has received a boost today with Qantas announcing it will increase services on a range of routes into the State in 2015.

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Liverpool FC confirmed to play in Brisbane in 2015

04 Feb 2015

English Premier League giants, Liverpool FC, have today announced they will tour Australia in July, kicking off their campaign in Queensland against the Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.  

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Chinese visitors to celebrate Year of the Sheep in Queensland

03 Feb 2015

Chinese New Year festivities are underway with thousands of Chinese visitors choosing to celebrate the Year of the Sheep in Queensland.

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Queensland tourism industry on New Zealand trade mission

02 Feb 2015

Tourism and Events Queensland will lead a delegation of 44 Queensland tourism businesses on a trade mission to New Zealand, the state’s largest international visitor market, with the 2015 Queensland on Tour arriving in Auckland today.

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Brisbane secures leading national cultural festival

28 Jan 2015

Queensland will stage Australia’s only Baroque festival under a new three-year agreement, reinforcing the state’s reputation as a cultural mecca.  

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Global filmmakers to capture paradise through their lens

23 Jan 2015

Ten passionate travellers have been invited to visit Tropical North Queensland in February to capture the destination’s visitor experiences as part of a new global tourism marketing campaign.

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Queensland shines on tour in South East Asia

23 Jan 2015

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) will lead a delegation of 20 Queensland tourism businesses to South East Asia next week to capitalise on the growing international market.

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British arrive on Gold Coast for Big Aussie Reunion

21 Jan 2015

British visitors will be reunited with Australian friends and families on the Gold Coast today thanks to a partnership between Tourism and Events Queensland, Flight Centre, Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways and Gold Coast Tourism.

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Brisbane ball boy proves to be "Wang" for China at AFC Asian Football Cup

20 Jan 2015

As part of the AFC Asian Cup 2015 currently underway in Australia, ball boy Stephen White, 12, has been hailed a lucky charm for China's Asian Cup team after giving their goalkeeper, Wang Dalei a match-winning tip for the game against Saudi Arabia during the penalty kick.

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World first platypus experience goes global

20 Jan 2015

The unique wildlife experiences of the Mackay Region have gained worldwide coverage in social and traditional media following a promotional push by Mackay Tourism in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland.

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CMC Music Awards to rock Queensland

16 Jan 2015

Tourism and Events Queensland has announced that the Country Music Channel Music Awards will be staged in Brisbane from 2015, as part of a new multi-year partnership with Foxtel.

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New tourism website and visitor app to guide global travellers to Queensland

14 Jan 2015

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) today unveiled a new look Queensland.com, the State’s official tourism website, and visitor app providing global travellers with enhanced access to destinations across the state.

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When football meets fashion, Brisbane kicks a winning goal

11 Jan 2015

The international spotlight will once again shine on Brisbane as the city hosts two Asian entertainment giants when the AFC Asian Cup 2015 goes head to head with China’s mega popular reality television show I, Supermodel in a spectacular fusion of football and fashion.

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Roger Federer Aces Wild Dolphin Feeding in Brisbane

07 Jan 2015

Tennis great Roger Federer has returned to Brisbane, Australia to revisit the form and feeling that led to 73 wins in 2014; one of his best years ever and more wins than any other player.

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Golfing greats to return to Gold Coast in 2015

14 Dec 2014

The Australian PGA Championship will remain in Queensland under a new long-term agreement that will see the tournament hosted on the Gold Coast until 2017.

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Whitsundays to host Corroboree Greater China 2015

03 Dec 2014

One of Australia’s largest annual international tourism trade events will return to Queensland in 2015 with the Whitsundays confirmed to host Tourism Australia’s Corroboree Greater China event.

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Rugby League All Stars kicks off in Queensland

29 Nov 2014

The Queensland Government has secured the Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars match for a further two years. 

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Paradise Through Your Lens: Global Search for TNQ Enthusiasts

20 Nov 2014

The search is on for 10 global travellers to capture the beauty of Tropical North Queensland as part of an exciting new tourism campaign.

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More Queensland students set for an Outback excursion

14 Nov 2014

The Newman Government has expanded the Outback Education Tour Subsidy Scheme for a further three years and introduced more destinations for students to tour.

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Queensland secures $10 million prestigious international badminton event

14 Nov 2014

The 2017 Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup will be held on the Gold Coast following a successful bid by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Badminton Australia.

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Restaurant Australia welcomes culinary VIPs to Queensland

12 Nov 2014

Queensland’s most exceptional food and wine experiences will be showcased to millions of potential travellers as 11 of the world’s most respected culinary VIPs tour the state this week. 

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Singapore-Cairns flights to take-off in 2015

05 Nov 2014

More jobs and a stronger tourism industry will flow from Silk Air’s announcement of its first regular Queensland service, with flights between Singapore and Cairns bringing around 20,000 extra passengers into the tropical north each year.

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Tourism and Events Queensland new look blog reaches 80,000 unique visitors a month

05 Nov 2014

Want to know where to pop the question in Queensland? Which hotels are pooch friendly? Or how to spend 48 hours in the state’s prettiest beach town? Then head to the all-new Queensland.com/blog where the team that scours the state picking the best travel experiences for the world’s top media, now upload their own tales for everyone to read.  

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Japanese fashion heats up Queensland this summer

31 Oct 2014

Queensland has scored another arts coup with the opening of Future Beauty, an exclusive exhibition of 30 years of Japanese design opening at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA).

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It's Live! In Queensland - New Events Calendar to Grow Tourism

23 Oct 2014

A world-class line up of events will feature as part of a new Queensland calendar unveiled today under the marketing banner - It’s Live! In Queensland.

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Turtle tourism picks up pace in Bundaberg Region

19 Oct 2014

A major state-wide advertising campaign will promote the Bundaberg North Burnett and the Southern Great Barrier Reef region ahead of the local turtle hatching season.

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Queensland Flight Centre partnership takes off with new tourism campaign

16 Oct 2014

A $6 million commercial partnership between Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Flight Centre has rolled out this week promoting Queensland across Australia.

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New Sunshine Coast tourism campaign flys

13 Oct 2014

A new million dollar tourism campaign encouraging visitors to migrate to the Sunshine Coast for a holiday this summer was launched to industry and media on the Sunshine Coast today.

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Queensland Instameet puts tourism on world stage

10 Oct 2014

More than 6000 images of Queensland were captured by 1085 Instagrammers who gathered in almost 90 locations across the state on Saturday as part of the landmark Queensland ‘Instameet’, the biggest event of its kind in the world.

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Champions make debut on the Gold Coast

01 Oct 2014

Robert Allenby and Greg Chalmers are set to tee it up at the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast from 11-14 December.

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Best Job in the World inducted into Hall of Fame

17 Sep 2014

Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) Best Job in the World campaign has been inducted into the PR News Platinum PR Awards Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony in New York City. 

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Greater China push for Queensland tourism

17 Sep 2014

Families in Shanghai, Taiwan and Hong Kong will be targeted in a major new marketing initiative that will promote the Sunshine State across Greater China.

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Queensland tourism industry mPower-ed

16 Sep 2014

Queensland tourism businesses will gain access to the latest Asia-Pacific visitor research as part of an exclusive new partnership between Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced today.

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Brisbane welcomes the Australian premiere of The Perfect American

15 Sep 2014

In a tourism and events coup for Queensland, Brisbane Festival secured the exclusive rights to produce and stage The Perfect American. The latest opera by world-renowned composer Philip Glass will delight audiences through until 20 September at the QPAC Concert Hall.

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Chinese residents choose Queensland as top holiday destination

10 Sep 2014

Around 50 per cent of Chinese residents living in Australia intend to holiday in Queensland within the next two years, according to a new Tourism Research Australia report titled Chinese Resident Perceptions of Queensland.

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Gold Coast to host 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series

08 Sep 2014

The ITU World Triathlon Series is coming to Queensland following a successful bid by the State Government. The International Triathlon Union has confirmed the Gold Coast will host a leg of the series from the 10-12 April 2015, positioning Queensland as Australia’s home of triathlon. 

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V8 Superfest returns to light up Gold Coast

04 Sep 2014

V8 SUPERCARS has unveiled the action-packed program of off-track events and celebrations that will light up the Gold Coast in the two weeks leading up to the Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600.

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Roger Federer returns to the Brisbane International

01 Sep 2014

Roger Federer has today announced he will return to Queensland for his second shot at the Brisbane International in 2015.  Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games, Jann Stuckey, welcomed the news that the 17-time Grand Slam champion and World No. 3, Roger Federer, would again travel to Queensland to start his 2015 season. 

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ProBlogger returns to Gold Coast

29 Aug 2014

The Gold Coast will host more than 500 leading digital influencers with a combined audience of more than 35 million at the 2014 ProBlogger Conference starting today.

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Queensland and Flight Centre announce $6 million partnership

29 Aug 2014

Tourism and Events Queensland and Flight Centre Travel Group have today announced a new $6 million commercial partnership to promote Queensland globally as a premier tourism and events destination.

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Nature Reserved for Mackay tourists

28 Aug 2014

A major new tourism initiative has been unveiled for the Mackay Region today with the launch of the destination’s new destination brand– The Mackay Region. Nature. Reserved.

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Scott set for Gold Coast return

25 Aug 2014

Hometown hero and World Number 2 Adam Scott will return to the Gold Coast in December to defend his Australian PGA Championship title.

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2014 Pan Pacs splash down on the Gold Coast

21 Aug 2014

The spectacular Gold Coast will be showcased to millions of TV viewers across Asia and North America with the opening of the 2014 Hancock Prospecting Pan Pacific Swimming Championships today.

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CMC Rocks Queensland in 2015

14 Aug 2014

Queensland has secured the largest international country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere, CMC Rocks QLD (Queensland) to be held 13-15 March 2015. 

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Pan Pacific Masters Games announce stellar entertainment line-up

08 Aug 2014

This year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games held from 1-9 November will host one of the biggest live entertainment programs in its history with an impressive line-up of Australian rock and roll royalty.

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Queensland showcased for major international investment

06 Aug 2014

Queensland’s global reputation as a pre-eminent major event destination has been bolstered at a gathering of large British firms in London today.

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Mackay to host events conference

30 Jul 2014

Mackay’s economy will receive a boost, when it hosts more than two hundred event organisers from across Queensland, delivering on the Government’s promise to grow tourism as one of the four pillars of the economy.

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Art exhibition adds $14m to Queensland economy

25 Jul 2014

Queensland’s economy has received a $14.51 million boost, thanks to the Gallery of Modern Art’s (GOMA) blockbuster Cai Guo-Qiang exhibition Falling Back to Earth. 

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Instameet invites travellers to @Queensland

25 Jul 2014

Queenslanders are encouraged to save the date on 4 October to participate in the world’s biggest ‘Instameet’, a landmark social media event to capture thousands of images of Queensland destinations.

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Sunshine Coast to host 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

25 Jul 2014

IRONMAN announced today that it has chosen Australia’s Sunshine Coast in Mooloolaba, Queensland to host the 2016 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship. The championship race will be held in September, 2016 and is the first time that the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will be staged in the Southern Hemisphere. 

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Tourism campaign to entice UK youth to Queensland

19 Jul 2014

A major new international tourism campaign promoting Queensland as the perfect place for a working holiday amongst UK youth premiers in the UK today.

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Mountain bike events boost tourism and economy

18 Jul 2014

Toowoomba’s families and the local economy will receive a boost, with the city to host five new mountain bike events over the next three years including the Oceania Mountain Bike (MTB) Championships in 2015 and 2017 at Jubilee Park.

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Best of Queensland meet with global tourism distributors

15 Jul 2014

The best of Queensland tourism will be on display for 35 inbound tour operators and online travel agents who work in the state’s key international visitor markets during an Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) workshop supported by Qantas and Tourism and Events Queensland in Sydney today.  

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Brisbane to welcome the nation's best for 2015 Australian Athletics Championships

09 Jul 2014

The 2015 Australian athletics season will come to an impressive crescendo in Brisbane (Qld), with Athletics Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland today confirming that the Sunshine State capital will play host to the 93rd Australian Athletics Championships on 26-29 March 2015.

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Milestone agreement for Southern Great Barrier Reef tourism industry

09 Jul 2014

Teamwork is set to help build even more positive promotion of Bundaberg, Gladstone and Capricorn as the ‘Southern Great Barrier Reef’

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Whitsundays welcomes new Qantas service with passengers bound for One&Only Hayman Island

02 Jul 2014

In a major show of confidence in the state’s tourism industry, the Whitsundays are today giving a warm Queensland welcome to the first passengers travelling on Qantas’ new Sydney – Hamilton Island service.

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Auckland direct flights kick off for 2014 season

27 Jun 2014

The iconic Koru symbol will again be seen across Sunshine Coast skies as Air New Zealand commences its 2014 seasonal Auckland-Sunshine Coast flights today.

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Restaurant Australia serves up a taste of Queensland

25 Jun 2014

Queensland’s food and wine experiences will be top of the menu this week as a selection of Australian food and wine industry representatives take a seat at the table for the Queensland lunch as part of Tourism Australia’s global campaign, Restaurant Australia.

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Queensland Government delivers multi-million dollar boost to regional tourism

23 Jun 2014

Almost $3.1 million will be invested in 22 Queensland tourism and events projects as part of the Queensland Government’s Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) Contestable Grants Funding Scheme.

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Sydneysiders to beat winter blues in Brisbane

23 Jun 2014

Sydneysiders are being encouraged to embrace their desire for a Queensland holiday and break the winter blues with the next instalment of the ‘Give me Brisbane Any Day’ interstate marketing campaign.

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The Aussies 2016 dates announced

23 Jun 2014

Surf Life Saving Australia today announced that the 2016 Australian Life Saving Championships (The Aussies), the largest event of its kind, will be held on the Sunshine Coast from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 April 2016.

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American Ballet Theatre swans into Brisbane

18 Jun 2014

Queensland has welcomed some of the world’s best ballet dancers, with the stars of the American Ballet Theatre visiting the Queensland Performing Arts Centre ahead of their exclusive season of Swan Lake in Brisbane later this year.

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Jean-Michel Cousteau encourages Americans to explore Queensland's Great Barrier Reef

16 Jun 2014

Explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau will front a new tourism marketing campaign encouraging North American families to follow in his footsteps and explore the Great Barrier Reef.

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New tourism campaign showcases the Whitsundays' Every Shade of Perfect

16 Jun 2014

The idyllic tourism experiences of the Whitsundays will be showcased to Australian holidaymakers as a new tourism campaign lights up television screens this week. 

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Queensland welcomes German tourism delegation for tropical adventure

13 Jun 2014

Sixty top-selling German travel agents will begin a tour of Queensland this week culminating in a trade event in Cairns.

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A curious new brand brings Townsville North Queensland's tourism alive

12 Jun 2014

A major new marketing initiative has been unveiled for Townsville North Queensland today with the launch of the destination’s new global destination brand – Townsville North Queensland, Alive with curiosity.

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Regional events boosted by $520,000 funding

12 Jun 2014

Residents in regional Queensland will be able to enjoy 23 community events with $520,000 of new funding for a scheme to support local businesses and deliver on the Government’s election promise to grow tourism as one of the four pillars of the economy.

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Season of Sailing showcases the Whitsundays

12 Jun 2014

A new digital campaign will promote the Whitsundays and Queensland as Australia’s premier sailing destination, delivering on the Government’s election promises and growing the tourism industry.

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Cooly Rocks On the southern Gold Coast

07 Jun 2014

Thousands of car enthusiasts will flock to Cooly Rocks On this weekend where a nostalgic mix of custom and classic vehicles, hot rods and retro markets will provide a big boost for the region’s tourism industry as well as local small businesses.

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Whale watching season starts with a song

06 Jun 2014

Hundreds of primary school children will be serenading at popular spots along the Queensland coast as the whale watching season gets underway today.

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International holidaymakers boost Queensland tourism

04 Jun 2014

Queensland has welcomed more than two million international visitors in the year to March 2014, according to new figures released today.

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Sports festival to boost Cairns tourism

04 Jun 2014

Thousands of international and domestic athletes and spectators have converged on Cairns this week for the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival, providing a big boost for the region’s tourism industry as well as local small businesses.

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Digital experts empower tourism operators

02 Jun 2014

More than 150 Queensland tourism operators will learn the latest online marketing trends and digital technology tips from global IT leaders at QTalks: A Digital Big Bang! held in Brisbane today.

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Gold Coast the perfect destination this winter

02 Jun 2014

Australians will be enticed to warm up this winter with a holiday on the Gold Coast as the latest instalment of the ‘Famous for fun’ And Action! campaign rolls out this week.

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Escape to Southern Queensland Country this winter

27 May 2014

A new tourism marketing campaign is encouraging travellers to take a break from the city and head to Southern Queensland where 'somewhere in the country... it’s snuggling season'.

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Tickets on Sale for Hancock Prospecting Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast

26 May 2014

The 2014 Hancock Prospecting Pan Pacific Swimming Championships are coming to the Gold Coast this August with public tickets going on sale TODAY.

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Gold Coast welcomes Blues to Broadbeach

19 May 2014

The Gold Coast economy is set to be boosted by more than $12 million, with the Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival returning on 22-25th May. The award-winning festival was officially launched by the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey, who said the four-day major event would see 60 performers deliver more than 330 hours of free entertainment for both visitors and locals.

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Chefs to showcase Queensland to the world

07 May 2014

Three of Queensland’s leading chefs will serve up the state’s most spectacular food and wine experiences to a global audience as part of Tourism Australia’s new ‘Restaurant Australia’ campaign.

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Southern Queensland Country heads south of the border

29 Apr 2014

Southern Queensland Country tourism operators are hitting the road and heading to Victorian destinations to gain insights into some of the country’s leading tourism locations to attract more visitors to Queensland.

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World Cup event puts Cairns ‘on track’ for tourism boost

24 Apr 2014

Thousands of people from 33 countries will descend on Cairns this weekend for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup at the Smithfield Regional Park, providing another boost for the local tourism market.

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Paradise showcased through locals' eyes

22 Apr 2014

A new tourism marketing campaign to attract Brisbane and interstate visitors to Tropical North Queensland will start screening this week.

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Four Nations double header to draw big crowds

10 Apr 2014

Brisbane is set to host its first ever rugby league Four Nations international double-header, bringing an anticipated six thousand interstate and overseas tourists to Queensland in October.

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Brisbane gallops into racing carnival season

03 Apr 2014

Brisbane has cantered into the racing season spotlight with the launch of the 2014 Brisbane Racing Carnival.

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Visitors urged to hop into Queensland this Easter

03 Apr 2014

There is no better place to holiday this Easter than in Queensland.

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Australians continue to spend more on Queensland holidays

12 Mar 2014

Australians are spending up in Queensland with a $330 million dollar boost in 2013, showing the Government is delivering on its election promise to grow tourism as one of the four pillars of the economy.

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Experts meet in Cairns to boost tourism

27 Feb 2014

Tourism experts have gathered in Cairns to discuss global industry trends and drive growth in international visitor numbers to Queensland.

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Queensland recognised at national tourism awards

08 Feb 2014

The strength of the State’s tourism industry has been further recognised at the 2013 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards with eleven Queensland operators awarded for their outstanding contribution.

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Queenslanders agree on importance of tourism

16 Jan 2014

New research has shown that Queensland communities recognise the importance of the growth of the Queensland tourism industry under the Newman Government’s DestinationQ strategy.

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Tourism and Events Queensland welcomes new CEO

07 Jan 2014

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey has today announced the appointment of Leanne Coddington as CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ).

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Billion dollar boost to Queensland tourism industry

11 Dec 2013

Queensland’s tourism industry received a $1 billion boost in overnight visitor expenditure in the year to September 2013, showing the Newman Government is delivering on its election promises.

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Air New Zealand Sunshine Coast flights take off for another three years

09 Dec 2013

The Sunshine Coast tourism industry is flying high following the announcement that Air New Zealand will extend its seasonal flights from Auckland for another three years.

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Airline expansion to boost Queensland jobs, tourism

04 Dec 2013

Brisbane will be home to the third Australian base for budget airline Tigerair Australia from 2014, in a significant boost to the Queensland economy and tourism sector.

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International travellers inject an extra $200 million

04 Dec 2013

International visitors spent an extra $200 million in Queensland in the year to September, with a record number of Chinese visitors delivering the extra boost for the tourism industry.

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Drive tourism boosted in Queensland

27 Nov 2013

Queensland’s drive tourism market will be further boosted after plans were announced to overhaul camping guidelines in the state.

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Queensland ‘liked’ the world over

27 Nov 2013

Travellers around the world have shown their love for a Queensland holiday with Tourism and Events Queensland’s Visit Queensland Facebook page overnight reaching one million fans.

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Tourism and Events Queensland targets international growth

25 Nov 2013

Queensland’s tourism industry is set for a further boost with the Newman Government today announcing a refocus of Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) international operations.

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Top season on Fraser Coast after surge of whale sightings

21 Nov 2013

Fraser Coast tourism operators have reported a bumper whale-watching season with both humpbacks and tourists migrating to the destination this year, providing another boost to the local economy.

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Gold Coast to host Chinese travel agents for Corroboree 2014

12 Nov 2013

Three hundred of China’s top travel agents who specialise in selling Australian holidays will converge on the Gold Coast for the inaugural Corroboree Greater China in 2014.

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Australian PGA Championship tees off on the Gold Coast

07 Nov 2013

The Australian PGA Championship teeing off on the Gold Coast today will deliver a massive boost to the state’s tourism industry with more than 30,000 visitors expected to attend and 400 million television viewers across 40 countries expected to watch the world-class sporting event.

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Queensland-Qantas tourism campaigns take off

06 Nov 2013

A major international promotion to entice more UK, US and Hong Kong visitors to travel to Queensland has taken off this month as part of the new $12 million agreement between Queensland and Qantas.

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Queensland events receive $1.4 million funding boost

04 Nov 2013

Fifty-two events across the state will share $1.4 million in new funding under the latest round of the Tourism and Events Queensland Regional Development Program.

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Queensland artists to gain international audience

25 Oct 2013

Eight Queensland artists and companies who will be on show to more than 600 national and international producers at the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) have been congratulated by Arts Minister Ian Walker and Tourism and Events Minister Jann Stuckey.

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Campaign to inspire tourists to book a Queensland turtle encounter

22 Oct 2013

Holiday makers will be encouraged to secure their spot to experience Queensland’s awe-inspiring turtle season, with a new tourism campaign being launched today.

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Droves of students set for an outback excursion

18 Oct 2013

Swags of Queensland students will be encouraged to take an excursion to experience Australia’s most authentic classroom in Outback Queensland as part of a new Tourism and Events Queensland marketing campaign, launched this week.

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New Zealanders invited to take in a blockbuster Brisbane event

17 Oct 2013

An invitation to attend Brisbane’s blockbuster summer event season will be extended to New Zealanders as part of a new tourism marketing campaign that began this week.

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Gold Coast to star on Australians' holiday lists this summer

04 Oct 2013

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.

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Queensland welcomes first Emirates A380 Brisbane flight

02 Oct 2013

Queensland today welcomed the arrival of the first daily Emirates A380 Dubai-Brisbane-Auckland service in a boost worth an estimated $23 million in visitor expenditure annually.

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Queensland a firm holiday favourite

11 Sep 2013

Queensland remains a favourite holiday destination for Southerners according to new figures released today.

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School children to have a whale of a time on the Fraser Coast

05 Sep 2013

Students from a Gladstone school have won a trip to see the Fraser Coast’s humpback whales after taking part in the ‘Junior Whale Whisperers’ program, an initiative of the ‘Harvey and the Humpbacks’ tourism marketing campaign.

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More than 400 ProBloggers heading to the Gold Coast this September

29 Aug 2013

The Gold Coast may be ‘Famous for Fun’ but in two weeks’ time it will also become ‘Famous for blogging’, when Australia’s blogging guru Darren Rowse brings his annual ProBlogger Training Event to the Sunshine State.

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China Southern Airlines to fly daily to Queensland

20 Aug 2013

Queensland’s tourism industry has received another boost today with China Southern Airlines officially confirming it will increase its Guangzhou-Brisbane route to a daily service from 21 November 2013.

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Queensland and Qantas in milestone marketing agreement

11 Jul 2013

The Queensland Government and Qantas have today signed a $12 million cooperative marketing agreement to promote the State’s tourism destinations to the world.

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Emirates decision a major boost to Queensland tourism

16 May 2013

Almost 100,000 additional tourists a year will be able to visit Brisbane with Emirates’ first regular A380 services into the city.

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Festival serves up a fine decade of culinary delights

16 May 2013

Thousands of visitors from Australia and overseas are expected from today on the Sunshine Coast for the prestigious Noosa International Food and Wine Festival.

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