Displaying items by tag:Tourism and Events Queensland
Islands plus: QLD’s luxury well spread, says TEQ CEO
While Queensland’s islands often gain the limelight when it comes to luxury options in the state, new inventory is also lifting the mainland coastal and inland offering in the sector – making it increasingly viable for agents to sell combinations to high-end clients, says Craig Davidson, chief executive officer of Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ).
TEQ: Focus on what advisors don’t know about
Developing new and niche trade friendly product, emphasising indigenous, nature based and agritourism offerings in the already strongly visited destinations of Queensland, as well as the not so familiar Southern Great Barrier Reef, Mackay, Queensland Country and the Outback are all key ingredients of Tourism and Events Queensland’s messaging to the New Zealand travel trade.
Queensland can be sold with confidence and certainty, Kiwi trade hears at roadshow
By Megan Singleton
This year’s Queensland is Calling was a timely opportunity to update the New Zealand trade on the whole state’s readiness to welcome Kiwi visitors, as well as emphasising strong connections and accessibility to the destination.
Bluey campaign a green light for Kiwi travel trade
Tourism and Events Queensland is expecting the family and fun aspects of its latest campaign – Bluey’s World, for real life – to resonate with New Zealand agents and their clients.
Queensland is Calling – that’s a wrap
Multiple meetings and functions were held in New Zealand last week when Queensland’s largest delegation yet visited. More than 100 agents, media and other partners attended the events from Tuesday to Thursday.
Taryn Agius, Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom (centre); with Hine Clarke and Michelle Newsome, both Haka Educational Tours
Grace Yang and Zinia Pesuna of Air New Zealand with Emily Zinowki, Visit Sunshine Coast at the trade event in The Glasshouse, Auckland last week
Katie Meek, Qantas; Shar Jones, Bucket List Travel; Koby Jonas, Qantas; Claudia Moir, New Zealand Travel Brokers
Becca Doktan, Tourism and Events Queensland; Stan Zhang, PRO Travel; Lisa Welsh, Dreamworld & Skypoint
QLD tour operator: Time to look at way distribution works
The Covid crisis and lessons learned from it open up new opportunities to look at the way the trade and distribution channel works for ground operators, says James Dixon, Cairns based managing director of Down Under Tours.
