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Exciting New Flights & Holiday Cheer at Cairns Airport!

Cairns Airport

 

Cairns Airport is soaring to new heights with exciting developments just in time for the festive season!

 

New Flight Routes: 

  • Jetstar operated its first-ever direct flight from Cairns to the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday, 3 December, connecting two of Queensland’s most sought-after destinations.
  • Cathay Pacific will launch its seasonal service starting 17 December, running through to 29 March.
  • Cairns will soon celebrate its first direct flight to Christchurch with Jetstar on 1 April, followed by Fiji Airways’ inaugural service on 10 April.

 

Making Christmas Brighter:

 

The Cairns Airport Making Christmas a Little Brighter Campaign is in full swing! This initiative supports lesser-known local charities, not-for-profits, and grassroots sporting clubs. Five deserving groups will each receive $5000, helping spread festive cheer. Nominations close tomorrow 5 pm on Friday, 6 December.

 

Cairns Airport continues to enhance its offerings with new stores and services, including: 

  • AMUSE Beauty Studio: Featuring globally renowned makeup, skincare, and fragrances
  • The Edit: A boutique experience with clothing, footwear, and jewelry
  • Travelex: Expanding options for currency exchange and travel cards

 

For more details, visit cairnsairport.com.au to learn about the campaign, parking, retail, dining, and everything else Cairns Airport has to offer.

Exciting Workshop for Tourism Operators 3rd December

Aus Tourism Master Class

 

Tourism Operators, This Is for YOU! 

 

Whether you’re already a thriving tourism business or just thinking about starting out, this is the event you’ve been waiting for!

 

The ATDW Masterclass, TEQ Best of Queensland Experiences Program, and IMATE Update Workshop is here to help you grow, connect, and thrive.

 

With three dynamic speakers sharing proven strategies, you’ll discover how to boost your business, enhance your marketing efforts, and fully leverage Australia’s premier tourism organisations. 

 

Ready to unlock your full potential? Check out the details below!



Mission Beach: 3 December 2024, 8.30-11.00am, Mission Beach Resort 
Hosted by TEQ, ATDW, TTNQ, Tourism and Cassowary Coast Tourism, providing important information and updates for tourism operators on the below themes.  


 
Nicole Thomas, Customer Success Lead, ATDW Queensland                                    
Nicole will deliver an ATDW masterclass to supercharge your online presence and unlock new opportunities. Get cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to enhance your visibility across ATDW's extensive distribution network, including https://tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au and   https://www.queensland.com  

 

Whether you're a small or large business, a new user, or have years of ATDW experience, this masterclass will equip you with the tools and insights needed to stand out online, taking your business to new heights. 
 
Jodie Aczel, Experience Design and Development Lead, TEQ - Best of Queensland Experiences Program                                          
Jodie will step you through the Best of Queensland Experiences program (BOQEP) and explain how and why to get involved. Practical tips will be shared for new businesses and suggestions to amplify your status as a long term BOQE operator. Recent changes to the program’s social media criteria will also be covered.  
 
Julian Croft, Platform and Media Partnerships Director, TEQ - IMATE (Industry Media Agency) opportunities 
Julian will share an update on IMATE, the Industry Media Agency for TEQ, and how you can get involved in campaigns and feature deals. Insights into TEQ’s major marketing platform - Queensland.com - will also be shared, along with opportunities to help tourism businesses capitalise and leverage TEQ’s marketing activity. 
 
More on Best of Queensland: 
Best of Queensland Experiences Program | Tourism and Events Queensland 
More on the ATDW platform: 
About the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse 
More on IMATE: 
https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/partner-with-teq/about-imate  

 

We encourage early registration – spaces are limited. Light catering provided.  Don’t forget to bring fully charged laptops or tablets! 

 

Register here: Tourism Masterclass

Mission Beach - A Whimsical Town!

MB Whimsical

 

Mission Beach – Celebrated as a Whimsical Queensland Gem!


Mission Beach has been called many things, and now “whimsical” is one of them!

 

We’re thrilled to share that WorldAtlas.com has featured us as one of the “12 Whimsical Towns in Queensland.” Our slice of paradise is officially on the map for its unique charm and beauty.

 

Want to see who else made the list? Click the link to check out the article and celebrate the magic of Mission Beach with us! Mission Beach Whimsical Town

Dunk Island Updates!

Some exciting Dunk Island news for our locals and tourism operators!

 

Toilets: have now been re-opened to the public. This is great news for all Day Trippers and anyone wanting to visit the beautiful island to take part in one of its many activities - hiking and walking, swimming and snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. Book your ferry soon!

 

Campsites: Campsites on The Spit will re-open 15 July 2024 due to construction works. Bookings will be available to be made closer to the opening date. Day trippers are still welcome to use national park walking trails and The Spit BBQ & Amenities area.

 

For more information: click Dunk Island News

 

 Dunk Island Australia

CC Tourism - Promoting Tourism on Television

🖥 Have you seen CCRC on TV recently?
 
✈️ Cassowary Coast Tourism has been driving visitation for holidaymakers to 'discover yourself' right here in our beautiful backyard this winter.
 
This is one of many ads that have been playing around Queensland on commercial television networks over the past three months.
 
As part of the TV campaign the Cassowary Coast has also been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, reaching a nationwide audience, with featured businesses experiencing an increase in visitation as a result.
 
Learn about the benefits of becoming a member of Cassowary Coast Tourism at https://cassowarycoasttourism.com.au/
 
(Click on the picture to play the video)
 
Cass Coast Discover Yourself