Support Queensland tourism – celebrate Australia Day II

Published on : Saturday, February 2, 2013

Australians will be encouraged to show their support for Queensland tourism by celebrating ‘Australia Day II’ across the State on 23 February.

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said an advertising campaign would be launched this weekend which celebrates the Queensland spirit and urges Australians to show their support and holiday in the State.

“Many Queenslanders didn’t have the opportunity to celebrate Australia Day in true Aussie style over the 26 January long weekend,” Ms Stuckey said.

“The bulk of Queensland tourism destinations are now open for business and ready to welcome visitors following the recent wet weather incidents.

“Many holiday destinations were untouched and while others are on the road to recovery, this campaign reinforces that the best way you can support the industry is by taking a holiday in Queensland.

“The face of the ‘Australia Day II’ campaign will be Sam Kekovich, one of the best known Australia Day figures over recent years due to his animated promotion of our national day.”

Ms Stuckey said the initiative would be the first step of the Government’s tourism recovery strategy for flood affected areas.

“We want to ensure the green shoots of growth we are seeing throughout the tourism industry continue,” she said.

“It is about calling on Australians to make plans to visit as soon as they can, and will also be an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of all emergency services and other volunteers at a time when it was most needed.”

The Australia Day II message will roll out in print, online, TV and radio across the country in coming weeks.

“As the weather eases and the clean-up gets underway Australians can assist by converging on Queensland when it’s back to its best,” she said.

“Tourism is one of the four pillars of the Queensland economy and the Government is committed to doing all it can to support the industry.”

Source:- Queensland TourismBut keep in mind, being vigilant doesn’t necessarily mean being overprotective or over reactive

Comments are closed.

arrow2Follow Us
 
facebook-logo  twitter-logo  LinkedIn_logo  stumbleupon-logo   rss_logo 

SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER:

Email 
 

ADVERTISEMENT

    TRAVEL INDUSTRY EVENTS

    More Events...