Two Spaces Left in Advertising Campaign

There are only TWO SPACES left in the Regional Qld Advertising Campaign, which started with the Coalfields Express publication on the 4th July. The Campaign is a Double Page Whale Watch Feature containing destinational information about the unique Hervey Bay whale watch experience, as well as a number of operator panels from the whale watch fleet, accommodation and tour providers.

The next publication to carry the double page feature will be the Tourist Queensland Publication on the 15th August. This publication is made available to all arrivals at the Brisbane International Airport, as well as in all Visitor Information Centres in Coastal towns from Ballina through to Cairns (and many inland centre's) and at pickup points throughout these regions.

The final edition for the Campaign will be The Coalfields Express on the 5th September. The Coalfields Express will be delivered into households in all the Queensland Mining Towns such as Mount Isa, Blackwater, Moura, Collinsville, Dysart, Charters Towers etc. As well as being made available into all dining rooms in the mining accommodation centers' in these regions.

These cooperative advertising features are greatly subsidised by FCSBT, so very cost effective advertising for your business! If you are interested call Nick Marks today on (07) 4191 2624 or via email.

Queensland on Stage Eastern Hemisphere

Tourism Queensland in partnership with Tourism Tropical North Queensland will host Queensland on Stage Eastern Hemisphere 2010. A one day workshop will be held on Wednesday 20 October 2010 at the Cairns Convention Centre followed by an evening function at the Cairns Wildlife Dome and Pullman Reef Hotel Casino. Approximately 100 key travel trade participants are expected to attend the workshop looking for new and exciting experiences and products to sell in their markets. Buyers are anticipated from Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, India and the Middle East. For a prospectus follow this link.

Tourism Queensland Corporate now on Twitter

 Tourism Queensland's corporate website now has a Twitter account to help keep Queensland industry up-to-date. Tourism Queensland is now tweeting corporate news including tourism insights, events and publications.

The nature of the social media tool also enables industry to share thoughts and opinions with Tourism Queensland and our followers. To follow the corporate account go to http://twitter.com/tourismqld  and for all 'holiday' tweets follow the Queensland Holidays account http://twitter.com/queensland

Hervey Bay Whale Festival 2010 - Saturday, 7 August 2010

The Hervey Bay Whale Festival is an iconic annual event celebrating Hervey Bay's unique "Up Close and Personal" whale watching season. The festival is a dynamic celebration of our coastal community and the unbreakable link between humans and our natural environment.   The 2010 festival will host a conservation celebration, showcasing how the Fraser Coast community unite to celebrate and protect a species.

Through this event, we hope to bring humpback whales into the hearts of visitors from around the world and engage the individual to make a difference to whale conservation.   Families and the young at heart can enjoy a day program featuring the McDonalds Kids Festival, Illuminated Street Parade and the LIVE Whale Aid Concert.

Visit the official event website for more details on the program.  For bookings or information on this great event please call (07)4168 4700 or email

Vine Dining 2010

On Saturday 21st August, 3 great wineries come together to bring you sumptuous food, fantastic music and of course wine, wine and more wines! A roving lunch that's fast becoming a tradition, an absolutely not to be missed event!

For menus, music, accommodation, transport and map details, visit www.briswinecountry.com.au or call Clovely Estate on (07) 4168 4788, Bridgeman Downs Cellars on (07) 4168 4784 or Barambah Wines on (07) 4168 4766 .

Once parked at one of the participating vineyards, the free Vine Dining Shuttle Bus will deliver you from winery to winery allowing you to enjoy the entire range of wine, food and music on offer. Starting at 10.00am the event will run to 5.00pm, rain, hail or shine. No BYO food or alcohol and please RSVP to rsvp@briswinecountry.com.au

Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Spring Festival

The Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Spring Festival will operate from 7.00am to 7.00pm on Saturday 11th September. Street entertainment and local business involvement will extend the Festival down the Main Street to connect both the parklands and a Gala Concert will be held on Saturday Night in Memorial Hall.

If you would like further information on holding a Stall at the Festival or involving your business please see the attached form or contact (07) 4170 0357.

New Members

Please join us in welcoming the following New Members of Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism:

-Shoe Frenzy, Hervey Bay

What's on & What's Coming Up - Fraser Coast

Hervey Bay Whale Festival (more details)

Saturday 7th August - Hervey Bay Saturday 7th August

Curra Arts Festival

Saturday 7th August (more details)

Sunday Afro Regae Session with Kooii

Sunday 8th August - The Bayswater, Hervey Bay  (more details)

Hervey Bay Seafood Festival

Sunday 15th August (more details)

Russian Imperial Ballet - The Nutcracker

Sunday 15th August (more details)

DATE CLAIMER:

20th - 22nd August - Wide Bay and Fraser Coast Home Show, Caravan, Camping and Craft Expo (more details)