The Whitsundays was well represented at the Townsville Caravan, 4x4 and outdoor Adventure Expo on the weekend. Leanne Abernethy from Bowen Tourism and Business and Dea Huvonen from Tourism Whitsundays manned a Whitsundays stand.
Other local operators at the expo included Big 4 Adventure Whitsundays and Cruise Whitsundays.
Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business Leanne Abernethy said the drive market was very important to the local tourism economy and the visitors at the expo were very interested in visiting the region.
“We spoke to hundreds of people who had been to Bowen and Airlie Beach already and were planning to return, as well as hundreds more who showed a very keen interest in what we have to offer here in paradise," she said.
“The response from everyone we spoke to was very positive.
“Opportunities like this are invaluable to our tourism industry as we have face-to-face contact with so many people and we can share our local knowledge and experiences.
Leanne also said they were given prizes.
“We were provided with prizes from Wings Sailing Adventures as well as three Bowen caravan parks - Rose Bay Beach, Harbour Lights and Tropical Beach.
“The visitors were very excited about the chance to win.
“We know from past expos that many people who speak to us about what the area has to offer become visitors in the future.”
Contributed with thanks to Bowen Tourism & Business
Leanne Abernethy from Bowen Tourism and Business and Dea Huvonen from Tourism Whitsundays. Photo supplied
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