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Save the date for a Whitsundays Weddings Industry Workshop: Social Media, being presentedby Tolita Dukes from 8 Seconds and Ingrid Sellarulo from Inspired Tourism Solutions, on Tuesday 30August. The workshop will free for TW members and $22 for nonmembers. Venue TBC. Register forthe workshop here, and the members code is 'weddingsinthewhit.' If you have any questions, contactus at [email protected]
In exciting news, the Whitsundays will be welcoming our half a millionth cruise shippassengerinto the region in November this year! Tourism Whitsundays will be coordinating a prize forthe lucky passenger, and we are looking for expressions of interest from you for a prize offering! If youwould like to get involved, contact Emma on [email protected]
Get in now to book your tickets for the next Networking Night at The WACC, Thursday 28 July,from 6pm. Tickets are free for members of TW and $22 for nonmembers. Click here to book now!
Tourism Whitsundays welcomes the following new members for this fortnight:
8 Seconds a creative marketing agency offering services and expertise to businesses whodon't have the skills or the budget to afford a full time marketing person in house. 8 Seconds,making your business better, smarter & faster!Adelyn Retail We have 6 great retail outlets in Airlie Beach carrying all major surf & swimwearbrands. Our exclusive range of souvenirs & gifts featuring stunning Great Barrier Reef andWhitsunday imagery will provide you with lasting memories. Bendigo Bank Your local community bank for Cannonvale and Proserpine.BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Our resort is so much more than just accommodation inAirlie Beach. You’ll love our expansive tropical oasis, our range of quality accommodation, ourexceptional facilities and oodles of fun activities for ‘kids’ of all ages. Charter Yachts Australia Charter Yachts Australia is an Australian familyowned and operatedcompany established in 1992, with over 20 years experience in bareboat charters. Earlando Boasting 6,000 acres of private Whitsunday coastal land, Earlando is a melting pot ofmagnificent private beaches, panoramic view points, abundant wildlife and a traditional workingcattle station. Eclipse Financial Services Eclipse Financial Services is proud to be based in the Whitsundays,Queensland. Established in 2003, Eclipse is the first locally based firm to offer services acrossfinancial planning, lending and insurance. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat Nestled amongst the exotic rainforest lays Kipara
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Rainforest Retreat, Airlie Beach’s newest private budget accommodation resort.Le Sorelle Coffee House At Le Sorelle Coffee House we are dedicated to providing you withthe ultimate coffee house experience. We boast incredible oldfashioned customer service,fresh food made inhouse, gourmet fudge and the best coffee in the Whitsundays.Rose Bay Resort Nestled on a secluded beach away from the rest of the world, Rose BayResort accommodation offers the perfect getaway to relax and enjoy peace and tranquility.Toscana Village Resort Toscana Village Resort is family orientated accommodation, featuringspacious well equipped self catering apartments in a pretty Tuscan inspired garden setting.Total Weddings Total Weddings are the leading and most experienced wedding company inthe Whitsundays. We believe that every wedding is special and unique which is why we offerflexible wedding packages to meet individual requirements. Whitsunday Transit Our fleet of modern air conditioned buses and coaches meet all incomingand departing flights from the Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine, delivering newly arrivingguests to the region to various stops and accommodation houses throughout Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Waterfront Apartments Positioned conveniently on the beachfront near the park inCannonvale, our apartments are quiet and peaceful, clean and comfortable; a perfect place torelax and unwind after a day of spectacular sightseeing.
Community Fundraiser Opportunity Mackay Crusaders FCMackay Crusaders FC is currently looking for prize opportunities from localWhitsundays businesses to use as fundraisers for club functions. The clubcaters for players between the ages of 8 and 18, so a package tailored forfamilies would be ideal. If you are interested, please contact Darryl Cashdirectly on 0419 334 123 or by email here: [email protected]
Great Barrier Reef Experience Innovation ForumTourism and Events Queensland will be holding a forum on developing GreatBarrier Reef experiences in Cairns on Wednesday 3 August 2016, from 10amto 5pm, including a networking opportunity. RSVP by Wednesday 27 July onlinevia Eventbrite or contact [email protected]. For moreinformation click here.
Be featured in Tigerair's inflight magazine, Tiger TalesTigerair's inflight magazine, Tiger Tales, will have a feature on TheWhitsundays in the August / September issue. This will reach over 350,000passionate travellers, young couples and families during the School Holidaysand peak season. If you were interested in advertising, please contact JoeBird, Citrus Media, on 02 8188 3654 or [email protected]
2016 Queensland Winter CampaignInspire consumers from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.Secure your advertising space now and book now! Contact the TEQ teamtoday on Phone: 1300 847 135 Fax: (07) 5444 4698 Email: [email protected] more info click here. Booking form click here. Queensland.com HolidayDeals XML Feed info click here.
Be featured on new luxury booking platformA new booking platform is scheduled for Sept/Oct 2016, which will operate asan online travel agency www.beautifulaccommodation.com. Properties thatare 4 or 5 star and fit the description of unique, boutique, romantic or luxury,interested in listing with Beautiful Accommodation are invited to contact Debon 03 85206444 or [email protected] to find out more.
Get involved in research project by McGill University
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Nick Milum from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, is currently interning inAustralia with Mackay Conservation Group. As part of his studies, Nick will beresearching the impact of increasing tourism in the Whitsundays region, andwould like to reach out to local tour operators and tourism businesses to heartheir thoughts. If you are interested, please contact Nick on 0473 146 440.
Sponsor the 2016 Whitsunday Tourism AwardsA fantastic opportunity exists for Whitsundays businesses, especially forbusinesses that may not be directly in the tourism industry. Packagesinclude tickets to the awards night which is a very good networkingopportunity. Congratulations to Paradise Outdoor Advertising for taking the topspot of being our major sponsor. If you would like to sponsor the WhitsundayTourism Awards please click here for sponsorship details and click here forsponsor application form, or call Tourism Whitsundays on 4948 5900.
Bowen Offshore Superboats 2016 | 23 24 JulyThe 2016 Bowen Offshore Superboats is back for another year, with a bigweekend planned including night markets, boat races and a brand new racecalled the TransTasman Challenge, from 23 July. Find out more here andview the video here!
Whitsunday Yoga Retreat 2016 | 22 24 JulyCome and enjoy an amazing long weekend where you will be able to breathedeeply, unravel, move freely, be inspired in the breathtaking natural beauty ofthe Whitsundays. For more information and to register click here
Whitsunday Reef Festival | 5 August 14 AugustThe region's favourite festival is family fun, allnight celebrations, local food andfashion and some of the biggest street parties in the north. The spectacularFireworks on the Foreshore kick off the festival complete with carnival rides,food stalls and night markets lining Airlie's beautiful foreshore. Airlie's MainStreet is closed for the weekend to host two massive street parties featuringlive entertainment, a vintage car show and reef themed parade.
Airlie Beach Race Week Festival of Sailing | 12 August 19 AugustAirlie Beach is known as one of the World's premier sailing destinations andhome to one of the largest yacht racing regattas staged off the Australian Coast Airlie Beach Race Week and its onshore Festival of Sailing. Now in it's 27thyear, Airlie Beach Race Week is a seven day event that attracts entrants fromall over Australia and overseas. View the flyer and find out more here.
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week | 20 August 27 AugustAudi Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia's favourite yachting eventsand a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Competitors, family andfriends come together to enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie of the event'sonwater and offwater carnival. Every August, spectators and yachties fromaround the globe sail to Hamilton Island for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week Australia's largest offshore keelboat regatta. Find out more here.
Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club Rendezvous| 25 28 AugustHeld on the last weekend of August annually, over 200 yachts participate in theShag Islet 'Vice Commodores Rendezvous' and raise money for Prostate Cancer
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Research while enjoying the stunning Gloucester Passage in the Whitsundays.Find out more here.
Airlie Beach Triathlon 2016 | 28 AugustHeld in and around the beautiful town of Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays onSunday 28 August, the 2016 Colourbond Airlie Beach Triathlon includes theSprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20km cycles, 5km run) and the Enticer Triathlon(350m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run). Find out more here.
Whitsunday Writers Festival 2016 | 2 4 SeptemberHeld in Airlie Beach at LURE Abell Point Marina, from Friday 2 September toSunday 4 September, the annual Whitsunday Writers Festival is fast becominga nottobemissed festival in northern Queensland. Speakers this year includeBen Southall, Annie Seaton and many more! Find out more here.
28 July | Networking Night hosted by The WACC25 August | Networking Night hosted by Explore Whitsundays30 August | Whitsunday Weddings Workshop: Social Media29 September | Networking Night hosted by Abell Point Marina Yacht Club29 October | Whitsunday Tourism Awards hosted by Cape Gloucester Resort25 November | Member Christmas Party hosted by Mirage Whitsundays
The following articles are mostly generated by the Tourism Whitsundays team and our colleagues atTourism and Events Queensland for the Whitsundays region:
The Whitsundays featured in Travel2Next website 'Queensland Holidays The Big List'The Whitsundays featured in DiveplanIt newsletter as feature destinationWhitehaven Beach featured in US News Travel website 'Whitehaven Beach'Travel+Leisure names Qualia in the Top 100 Resorts in the WorldThe Whitsundays featured on French blog, Cachemire & SoieArticle on the Whitsundays featured in German paper 'QLD Shows off the Great Barrier Reef'Whitehaven Beach featured on Easy Voyage website
Tourism Whitsundays Hosting Business Events RoadshowThe Tourism Whitsundays (TW) business events team will be takingWhitsundays operators on the road from 25 to 28 July, promoting theregion in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The 2016 Roadshow willallow TW Business Events members to directly promote their productsand experiences and network with key decisionmakers and meetingplanners around the country. Read more here.
Whales Arrive in the Whitsundays and Say Hello to JetskiersThe whales have arrived in the Whitsunday islands on their annualmigration journey north, with incredible footage from Friday 8 July,showing a playful young male humpback whale breaching near aWhitsunday Jetski Tour group. The close encounter occurred during a
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Jetski tour sailing between Airlie Beach and Daydream Island in theWhitsundays, giving both guests and guides an amazing onceinalifetime experience. Read more here.
RSVP to attend Reef Catchments annual members and stakeholders Field DayAustralian Financial Review: Great Barrier Reef Keswick Island Up for SaleGreat Barrier Reef ranks first as world's best place to visitCruise Whitsundays: New Pontoon Options at Hardy ReefReef Surveys Show Signs of Hope and Tourism Can HelpSponsor a Band at Airlie Beach Festival of MusicAirlie Beach Kombis Add a Touch of Magical NostalgiaWhitsundays #8 Top Regional School Holiday Destinations
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is delighted to introduce an allinclusive wedding packagefor just $10,000, including the allimportant ceremony, reception, accommodation and external
supplier costs. Find out more click here
Peppers Airlie Beach – Christmas comes early with Peppers Airlie Beach! Enjoy fantasticdiscounts on festive packages, valid until 30 September. Find out more here
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