Itwas our tourism industry’s night of nights last Friday (19/11/10) and what a fantastic night it was. The 26th annual Queensland Tourism Awards proudly presented by Queensland Airports Limited, was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and showcased the cream of the crop of Queensland’s tourism industry. This was the first time the [...]
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Ministerial Portfolio - Ministerial DiaryWalk a Day in my Shoes #2November 18, 2010 – 11:57 am
This morning I walked a day in the shoes of a Gold Coast and Districts Home Care Meals on Wheels volunteer. I was up at the crack of dawn to start on the kitchen duties which included cutting and splicing and preparing the meals which I would later deliver with volunteer Brian Schilling. It was [...] Best Expedition in the World!November 16, 2010 – 2:07 pm
The Best Job in the World experience certainly hasn’t tired Ben Southall because the energetic Brit has just announced that he will embark on The Best Expedition in the World next year! Ben will begin his new challenge in May 2011 – a three month, 1600km kayak and sailing journey from the Town of 1770 [...] Tropical North Queensland – Adventurous by nature!November 16, 2010 – 1:59 pm
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Cairns last Friday (12/11/10) to launch Tropical North Queensland’s new tourism brand – Tropical North Queensland, Adventurous by nature! The new slogan and brand was well received by industry at the launch who very fittingly dressed up for the occasion which was great to see. The new brand [...] Climb, Stumble, FallNovember 3, 2010 – 2:03 pm
Free DVD may just save your child’s life This morning I officially launched the Office of Fair Trading’s new DVD Climb, stumble, fall: steps to furniture safety which is aimed at saving children’s lives from common accidents at home. Message from the Minister for Tourism Peter LawlorNovember 3, 2010 – 1:55 pm
What a fantastic week for tourism in Queensland. Trip to ChinaOctober 20, 2010 – 4:17 pm
Following the trip to the UK, I headed to China to sign a cooperative marketing agreement with China Southern Airlines in the lead-up to the airline’s first direct flights into Brisbane, which commence next month. Spruiking Queensland Overseas!October 20, 2010 – 4:07 pm
This is an exciting month for the Bligh Government and Tourism Queensland with the first ever global brand launch of Queensland, Where Australia Shines Famous for Fun!October 15, 2010 – 10:30 am
New Gold Coast brand declares the destination – Famous for fun The Gold Coast has a fun new direction for Australia’s famous holiday destination. Queensland, Where Australia Shines!September 29, 2010 – 11:27 am
Queensland, Where Australia Shines! This is the new slogan that is making national headlines at the moment and hopefully soon will be cutting through on an international scale. |
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