2008-09-18
Abc News online
Tourism figures reveal both good and bad
The latest National Visitor Survey shows the Wide Bay has had both growth and decline in domestic tourist numbers over the past year. Figures show the number of domestic tourists holidaying in Queensland has dropped by just over 3 per...
2008-09-10
The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory
Minister Boyle releases latest international visitor figures
The latest international visitor figures have revealed a 2.8 percent decline in Queenslands visitor numbers. There is good news for the future however with strong growth from the emerging markets of China, India and Malaysia, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said...
2008-09-09
eTravel Black Board
Koala-pulting our national treasures across Queensland
Tourism Queensland and Etihad Airways are running a new viral campaign to try to entice travellers into the sunny state onboard Etihads new Brisbane...
2008-08-24
The West Australian
Walk-through rainforest canopy opened
Premier Anna Bligh has described a new walkway through a rainforest canopy in far north Queensland as a must-see tourist attraction. The $10 million Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway in Wooroonooran National Park, near Innisfail, features a...
2008-07-21
Cairns Post
Korean tourists lift region
KOREA has provided a welcome boost to the Far North's tourism...
2008-07-20
Brisbane Times
Wally to captain tourism push
Where's Wally? He's in Brisbane and is going to spearhead a $675,000 tourism campaign to bring interstate league fans to Queensland for the Rugby League World...
2008-07-18
eTravel Black Board
Gold Coast Airport Marathon an international hit
A record number of Japanese runners and the first ever Chinese and Taiwanese entrants participated in this years Gold Coast Marathon, a testament to the events growing international standing Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes...
2008-07-09
Sydney Morning Herald
Aussie tourism needs overhaul: Qld govt
Australia must stop relying on band-aid marketing solutions and overhaul its tourism industry to remain competitive, Queensland Tourism Minister Desley Boyle...
2008-07-07
Business Spectator
Luxury cruise liner to dock in Brisbane
Brisbane is expected to reap up to $1 million in economic rewards each time a Holland America cruise liner docks at its port, the state government...
2008-06-18
Abc News online
Tourism groups pleased at new Air NZ routes
Tourism groups have welcomed plans by Air New Zealand to increase flights to Cairns later this year. The industry has been concerned about recent cuts announced by Qantas and...