Tag Archives: tnq

Priorities for boosting tourism in Qld

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Gene Tunny

Veteran ad man Don Morris AO spoke to the Property Leaders Brisbane group at the swanky Emporium South Bank hotel on Thursday night about how Queensland can boost tourism. Morris, now at Pure Projects, was part of the Mojo Advertising … Continue reading →

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Tourism recovering nicely on Gold Coast, not so elsewhere

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Gene Tunny

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) released some Regional Snapshots for the year ended 2013 yesterday, and they show a good result for the Gold Coast (see Gold Coast Regional Snapshot), with total visitors up 9%, but less inspiring and somewhat … Continue reading →

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International tourism continues to recover, particularly in TNQ, thanks largely to Chinese visitors

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Gene Tunny

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has released its latest International Tourism Snapshot, and it shows a solid recovery in international tourism in Queensland and nationally, particularly in Tropical North Queensland (TNQ), which includes Cairns and Cape York (see my chart … Continue reading →

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Japanese tourism revival may be unlikely given demographic trends

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Gene Tunny

I noticed a report in the Cairns Post this morning regarding an initiative aimed at reviving Japanese tourism to Far North Queensland: THE tourism industry is pinning its hopes on a new joint Australia and Japan tourism campaign to return … Continue reading →

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