The Summergarden Cinemas in Bowen was the venue for the monthly Tourism Whitsundays networking event in May.
This is the oldest movie theatre in Queensland and has been operated by Ben DeLuca for more than 60 years.
Ben said he was very happy to co-host the event, along with Bowen Tourism and Business.
He said he was especially pleased to welcome some people for the first time.
“Some people had never been to the Bowen theatre before, so it was great to see them here and to show them around,” he said.
The networking evening was a chance to really showcase the venue and the catering by Meraki Whitsundays proved very popular.
Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy said it was great to have so many Bowen businesses represented, along with those who travelled from Airlie Beach.
CEO of Tourism Whitsundays, Tim Booth said it was a great evening.
“It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout and a great mix of people from across the tourism community - a great way to stay connected and keep the momentum going across the region,” he said.
Tourism Whitsundays and Bowen Tourism and Business teams – Emma Bailes, Tim Booth, Glenn Womal, Laura Knipe, Cindy Tonks, Rosanagh Gallivan, Dea Huvonen, Leanne Abernethy and Zoe Lunardelli.
Owner of the Bowen Summergarden Cinemas, Ben DeLuca with the Chair of Bowen Tourism and Business, Jenn Honnery.
Larry from Summergarden Cinemas with James Gilmour from Gilmour Space Technologies and his partner Lianna.
Julie Young from Magnums and Cherene Poidevin from Driftwood Tours.
Natalie and Scott Lydom with Annie Lloyd-Lewis.
Sharon and Paul McLaughlin from Rose Bay Resort.
Deputy Mayor Michelle Wright and Whitsunday Regional Councillor John Finlay.
Nathan Fleming, Stacey Harvey and Deb Savy.
Bowen Tourism and Business committee members - Chloe Bauer, Amanda Brockbank and Michelle O’Regan.
Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business Leanne Abernethy, Owner of Summergarden Cinemas Ben DeLuca and Louise Sugrue from Divine Weddings.
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