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ABC Far North Qld: Cairns - Tourism
RSS Feed from the ABC Far North Qld program area - from the location Cairns - marked with subject Tourism

  • Tourism feeds more than $15b into Qld economy
    Research released today shows tourism contributed $15.5 billion to the Queensland economy in 2007-2008.
  • $3b theme park mooted for Cairns
    The State Government is assessing a $3 billion theme park proposal for Cairns in far north Queensland.
  • Tax changes urged to stem job losses
    Three leading Cairns agencies have called for tax changes and infrastructure projects to stem far north Queensland's high jobless rate.
  • Partnership promises far north tourism boost
    Tourism Tropical North Queensland says a new partnership between Queensland and New South Wales will help lure Sydney visitors to the far north.
  • Qld loses more tourism jobs
    Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show more jobs were lost in Queensland's tourism industry in the June quarter.
  • Tourists leaving Barrier Reef disappointed: operator
    The group representing marine park tourism operators says advertising used to promote the Great Barrier Reef means tourist expectations are not being met.
  • More north Qld flights to take off
    Competition for regional airline passengers is heating up, with QantasLink announcing a boost to its north Queensland schedule.
  • Jetstar Cairns-Japan flights postponed
    Jetstar says it has postponed the creation of flights between Cairns and Japan to April next year after it was unable to reach an agreement with the Cairns International Airport.
  • Push on for far north medical tourism
    One of the country's peak tourism groups says encouraging international visitors to have medical procedures performed in Australia will not put more strain on the hospital system.
  • Dive safety review 'good for tourism'
    The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says a review of diving safety will help the state maintain its reputation as popular diving destination.
  • Ad campaign to 'appeal to older holiday-makers'
    Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) says it hopes a new $5 million tourism marketing campaign will draw more visitors to the far north.
  • Qld Govt tour ad campaign 'exorbitant'
    The Qld Oppn Leader says a $1 million State Govt advertising campaign is exorbitant in tough economic times.
  • Qld dive business plunges
    There has been a marked downturn in the Queensland dive industry.
  • Coral bleaching report 'no surprise'
    The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says it is not surprised by a report showing the economic cost of coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef would approach $40 billion.
  • Report reveals $37b reef bleaching cost
    An international study has found that the economic cost of coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef would be $37.7 billion.
  • US company buys Qld island resorts
    Tourism leaders have welcomed the purchase of Queensland resorts by an international hospitality company.
  • Cairns eyes Guam cosmetic surgery market
    Cairns is set to target US soldiers living in Guam with a lucrative combination of tourism and cosmetic surgery.
  • Cairns hopes to cash in on IVF tourism
    The far north Queensland city of Cairns is hoping to become an IVF and cosmetic surgery destination by targeting American service personnel in Guam.
  • Dunk, Bedarra islands sold
    Two islands off the far north Queensland coast have been sold to a Switzerland-based philanthropic group.
  • Travel downturn hits regions 'hardest'
    New data shows tourism in Queensland's regional areas has been hardest hit by a downturn in international and domestic travel.
  • Cairns records 'alarming' drop in foreign visitors
    The head of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says figures showing international visitor arrivals in Cairns in the state's far north have almost halved over the past six months, are "alarming".
  • Townsville loses US Navy investment
    A US Navy ship has had to cancel an eight-day stop at the Port of Townsville in north Queensland because there is no room.
  • Qld tourism industry welcomes marketing funding boost
    The tourism industry has welcomed the Queensland Government's $36 million Budget boost for marketing and promotion during the economic downturn.
  • Premier announces Q150 icons
    The Royal Flying Doctor Service has topped a list of 150 Queensland icons.
  • Mayor hopes to attract airlines to Mt Isa
    Direct flights between Cairns and Mount Isa resume today.
  • Green group backs Great Barrier Reef protection Bill
    An environmental group has welcomed the introduction of the Great Barrier Reef Protection Bill.
  • Fuel subsidy scrap to 'hurt reef tourism'
    Great Barrier Reef tourism operators say they will be hard hit when Queensland's fuel subsidy is scrapped.
  • Locals express support for Gulf tourist attractions
    Residents of Normanton in north-west Queensland say they are happy for the Mutton Hole Wetlands Conservation Park to be used to help attract tourists to the Gulf region.
  • Nearly 300 Queenslanders tested for swine flu
    Almost 300 Queenslanders have been tested for possible cases of swine flu since Anzac Day.
  • Tilt train safe, Qld Rail says
    Qld Rail says passengers are assured of a safe trip on the Brisbane-to-Cairns tilt train service.
  • Rail union safety fears grow as Qld tilt train resumes
    The rail union still holds safety fears about Qld's tilt train service, which resumes today.
  • Fitzroy Island Resort owner in receivership
    The company that owns the Fitzroy Island Resort and other accommodation off the coast of Cairns has been placed in receivership.
  • Tilt train closure 'not affecting tourism yet'
    The head of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) says the closure of tilt train services between Brisbane and Cairns is not yet impacting on tourism.
  • Credit crunch boosts caravan tourism
    An increasing number of Australians are shunning overseas travel and are planning to take to the road and explore Queensland by caravan.
  • Tourism chief joins reef board
    The head of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council says he is looking forward to representing the industry on the board of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).
  • Tilt train closure 'to affect tourism'
    Tourism groups say it is vital the tilt train service gets back on track as quickly as possible.
  • Tourism operators hope Easter will bring fresh start
    Tourism operators across south-east Queensland are hoping Easter will mark the beginning of a turn-around in business.
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