NOMINATIONS FOR THE

FRASER COAST TOURISM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

NOW OPEN!!

The Fraser Coast Tourism Awards for Excellence event is widely regarded as the benchmark for events of a similar nature held throughout the Fraser Coast region, and last year some 35 tourism and associated businesses were recipients of awards in close to 30 separate categories.

These Awards provide you as a tourism operator with an excellent opportunity to not only benchmark your product against some of the best in the industry, but the awards also provide you with excellent promotional and development opportunities, with the opportunity to relax and have a good evening out with your friends and colleagues. The event will be held on Friday 12th October at the Hervey Bay RSL.

Nominations are due on Friday 22nd June 2012, and the Nomination Form, Entry Form and Submission Handbook can be downloaded here. This document will also be available to download on www.tourismfrasercoast.com.au .

If you have any questions, please contact Robbie Cornelius on rcornelius@tourismfrasercoast.com.au or 07 4191 2600

Register Now: DestinationQ Forum

Tourism Fraser Coast encourages as many operators as possible to register for DestinationQ to ensure that the collective voice of the Fraser Coast is well represented and heard. This is your chance to shape the partnership between government and industry for Queensland's tourism and events industry.

On Friday, 11 May Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey announced the opening of registrations for the DestinationQ Forum in Cairns on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26, June.

The DestinationQ Forum brings government, industry bodies and operators together to re-shape tourism in Queensland. This working forum will develop a plan about how we will build tourism together.

Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey said "I would like to see a wide cross-section of industry representatives at the forum so we can examine the key issues that impact on tourism."

Expressions of interest are being sought from across the state. The aim is to have representation from a range of small, medium and large operators. Delegates from throughout Queensland and a broad range of tourism and event stakeholders are encouraged to register.

Register your interest to attend the DestinationQ Forum by COB Thursday 24 May. For more information and to register visit www.destq.com.au 

Fraser Coast Strategic Action Plan

As per the recent TAG Meeting, members are able to view the Draft Fraser Coast Strategic Action Plan. Please click here to view the document. If you wish to submit any written feedback please contact Robbie Cornelius at rcornelius@tourismfrasercoast.com.au or Mark Olsen at mark.olsen@ec3global.com 

Please note that this is not a public document. It is not to be distributed to the general public and feedback can be provided by members only. Once approved, the final document will be made available for all to see through the Tourism Fraser Coast corporate website..

A Membership Login and Password is required to access the document on the Tourism Fraser Coast Corporate Website. If you do not have your login details please phone (07) 4191 2600

Stock up on Fraser Coast Holiday Planners

If any members would like copies of the Fraser Coast Holiday Planner or any other brochures we have in stock please ring Stephanie on 4191 2600 to put in your order and Kaye will deliver as soon as possible.

REMINDER: Bank Account Details Updated

Tourism Fraser Coast has recently updated their Bank Account Information and now have a new BSB and Account Number.  Please check all invoices and statements carefully when making payments to the Office to ensure you have the up-to-date details.

If you would like any further information, please contact Stephanie or Jen on (07) 4191 2600

Under 15 State Football Championship

Tourism Fraser Coast is encouraging members of Tourism Fraser Coast to provide accommodation deals to be distributed amongst participants and their families of the Under 15 State Football Championship being held in the Fraser Coast on the 26th to 29th July 2012. Current deals can be seen here.

If you wish to provide any deals please contact Melissa Steen on msteen@tourismfrasercoast.com.au or 07 4191 2600.

QueenslandHolidays Digital Advertising Opportunities (2012/2013)

Tourism Queensland is offering Queensland tourism operators the opportunity to participate in a range of digital opportunities on queenslandholidays.com.au during the 2012/13 year. queenslandholidays.com.au is the premier domestic destination website for consumers looking to plan and book a holiday to Queensland.

The site offers a comprehensive collection of information on Queensland tourism product, holiday deals as well as travel tools to assist with holiday planning. The site provides tourism operators with access to a highly targeted audience actively seeking information on holidaying in Queensland.

These opportunities are only available to Queensland tourism operators, who must be subscribed to the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).

For more information on each of the individual opportunities, please see the attached proposal or visit www.tq.com.au/advertising

Brisbane Caravan & Camping Show

Tourism Fraser Coast is attending the Brisbane Caravan & Camping Show at the RNA showgrounds again this year. The event commences on Wednesday 6th June and will finish on Tuesday 12th June. The show is attended by up to 60 000 people each year and maintains a strong focus on the South East QLD drive market.

Following the success of last year's event, Tourism Fraser Coast would like to offer operators with the opportunity of promoting their products on the Tourism Fraser Coast stand. Operators can either attend the show and assist on the stand in person, or they can organise for Tourism Fraser Coast to distribute their brochures to consumers at the show. Both ways of participating will be available to members at a small cost, and places are limited.

For further information on how to participate at this year's Brisbane Caravan & Camping Show, please contact Robbie Cornelius on 4191 2600 or rcornelius@tourismfrasercoast.com.au

Fraser Coast Opportunities

The Fraser Coast Opportunities partnership has been established with the goal of attracting and encouraging business and creating opportunities for investment, innovation and industry. In order to maintain the flow of information to businesses, the Fraser Coast Opportunities enewsletter is distributed on a monthly basis and provides information on the latest news and initiatives in place to assist businesses in achieving their goals.

 The enewsletter is designed to help keep the business community aware of events taking place across the region, enabling them to maximise opportunities to welcome visitors to the Fraser Coast. A business profile is also included toward the end of each edition and that profile is copied across onto the soon to be launched Fraser Coast Opportunities website. Business profiles allow a business operator to put forward their story and gain valuable exposure, as well as providing readers with ideas they may not previously have considered for their own business.

Click here to receive the Fraser Coast Opportunities enewsletter direct to your inbox; or click here to nominate yourself or another business operator for a business profile, or to receive the most recent version of the Fraser Coast Opportunities enewsletter.

For more information visit www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au or email opportunities@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Rooms available for Long Weekend

Sunseeker Motel at 354 The Esplanade, Scarness has accommodation for this long weekend so if you have an over supply of visitors please give Chris or Debbie a call on 4128 8888. Right opposite the Scarness Beaches and in the hub of shops and restaurants, Sunseeker Motel is a delightful place to stay.

TNT Magazine launch free job listing site

Backpacker publisher TNT Magazine is offering a free job listings service for Australia and New Zealand employers through their website, tntdownunder.com.

The new addition to TNT online is due to an increasing number of working holiday makers accessing the site's recruitment and visa advice sections (read more)

Download and send out the Fraser Coast Events Calendar to your Customer database. Remember to add your own 'Special Offer' or News Story in the white space provided.

Media & Articles

View all Media Releases and see the latest news and developments affecting the Fraser Coast tourism industry, Features and publications promoting the Fraser Coast Region.

What's on & What's Coming Up?

 What's on at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough?

Click here to find out more.

26 May

23 June

Lamplight Bazaar

From 5.00pm to 9.00pm - Maryborough's Historic Portside Precinct features Live Music, Food Stalls, Craft Barrows, Costumed Characters, Night Time Tours, Displays, Museums, Entertainment (more info)

8 - 10 June

Classic Country Music Stampede

Held at the Maryborough showground and Equestrian Park. Camping available at the show grounds. More information can be gained by phoning 07 4124 9739 (JOY) (more info)

9 June

Portside Food and Wine Festival
Mary River Parklands and Wharf Street Maryborough (more info)

10 June

Historical Village Country Music Muster
Zephyr Street, Scarness - Gates open 10.30am (more info)

10 June

World's Greatest Pub Fest

Take part in a world record-breaking, greatest Pub Crawl you will ever experience - a quirky take on the Aussie tradition!
 (more info)

25 June - 6 July

Maryborough Art Society 2012 Festival

Maryborough City Hall Cnr. Kent & Adelaide Sts Maryborough 4650. Phone 07 41221505 (more info)

28 June

Mary Poppins Market Day

The author of the famous children's book 'Mary Poppins' was born in Maryborough, and the City celebrates with a fun filled day for both adults and kids called Mary Poppins Market Day.  (more info)

28 June

Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long Movie Night

Everyone is invited to magical sing-a-long screening of the 1964 Disney classic at the Brolga Theatre.

The movie is one of the most famous of all times, so dress up as your favourite Poppins character and warm up your vocal cords for a fun-filled evening for young and old. (more info)

See more local events at www.frasercoastevents.com.au

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