Ben has been busy sharing the magic of The Whitsundays with America for the last week. The schedule has been packed with activities and meetings, engaging discussions and valuable networking.
Looking ahead, in early September, our team will head to Brisbane for Experience Queensland - Southeast Asia and India, organised by Tourism Events Queensland. This will provide an excellent opportunity for Tourism Whitsundays to connect with key trade partners.
In November, we’re looking forward to the Australia Marketplace UK and Europe 2024. This event is a great opportunity to build and maintain relationships for The Whitsundays with key travel agencies and tour operators from the UK and Europe.
Closer to home, Tourism Whitsundays participated in the careers expo at Proserpine State High School, where we had the chance to engage with students and introduce them to the tourism industry of The Whitsundays. We highlighted the diverse career paths available within tourism, like hospitality, marine services, marketing, and event management. The enthusiasm and curiosity of the students was truly inspiring, and it was rewarding to showcase the local opportunities and potential for career growth within our region.
We’re getting excited for the Whitsundays Tourism Awards on Saturday 19 October, a night to celebrate the best in Whitsundays tourism against the stunning backdrop of Daydream Island Resort. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets if you haven’t yet already.
Lastly, a big shout-out to Laura, Jade, and Zana for their participation in The Airlie Beach Triathlon! The event was a fun and active way to bring the community together, and we look forward to continuing this tradition next year.
Contributed by Aimee Cameron, Interim CEO, Tourism Whitsundays
Ben Summers at Down Under Summit hosted by TQ and SATC in America, Photo supplied