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Tourism Port Douglas Daintree

Locality: Port Douglas

Phone: +61 7 4099 4588

Address: 8/40 Macrossan Street 4877 Port Douglas, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.visitportdouglasdaintree.com

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24.01.2022 Head on down tomorrow to cheer on the athletes!! Full road closures in the link below

23.01.2022 Networking Function with Tourism Australia and AusIndustry Join the TPDD team along with Dominic Mehling, Industry Relations Manager, Tourism Australia and Renee Chilton, North Queensland Regional Manager, AusIndustry for a casual get together and a chance to network with your local industry friends as well as meeting and chatting both Dominic and Renee! Where: Paddy's Bar and Grill, Port Douglas... When: Thursday 18th February Time: 5.00 to 6.30pm RSVP: To Mikala by COB Tuesday 16th February Canapes will be provided courtesy of Tourism Australia and drinks will be available to be purchased over the bar. We look forward to seeing you there! Available only to TPDD members

22.01.2022 THAT’S A WRAP! It has been a busy 2 weeks for our Business Development Exec, Mikala. Attending both ATE LIVE and ONLINE gave us the opportunity to meet with 100 key buyers giving them a regional update as well as telling them all that Is new and fabulous in our slice of paradise. This included 57 face to face and 43 online appointments! Port Douglas and the Daintree continues to be an aspirational destination for people looking to travel both domestically and internationa...lly (once they are allowed). Along with this there was a quick dash to Newcastle in between ATE events with 8 other Cairns & Great Barrier Reef operators to attend a regional showcase hosted by Cairns Airport and Newcastle Airport. During the evening we meet with 40 travel agents to promote the destination in time for the direct flights between Cairns and Newcastle starting on the 23rd June. Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

21.01.2022 JAPAN HOST PROGRAM Australian Tourism Export Council will run a Japan Host Program to be 'Japan ready'. This is a great program for those who are not familiar with the Japan market. Tourism & Events Queensland kindly support the participation fee for a limited number of seats. If you are interested in attending this program please send through the following details through to [email protected] by COB today Monday 12th October 2020; ... First Name Surname Email Company Name Position The program consists of four 90min modules: Module 1 ‘Culture Ready’ Tuesday 20th October, 2.00-3.30pm Module 2 ‘Service Ready’ Thursday, 22nd October, 2.00-3.30pm Module 3 ‘Product Ready’ Tuesday 27th October, 2.00-3.30pm Module 4 - ‘Trade Ready’ Thursday 30th October, 2.00-3.30pm TTNQ l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

21.01.2022 CONGRATUALTIONS! Peppe Chiacchio, you are our WINNER for WEEK FIVE - EPIC SUNRISES AND SUNSETS! Contact us directly to claim your prize, thanks to Ferntree Rainforest Lodge - Cape Tribulation (valued at $700). . Hoooo-boy, we really are so lucky to live here, right? . WEEK SIX is our final week where you guys really get to flex those photography muscles. It's DEALERS CHOICE time! You get to show us why you Love Where You Live. Winner for Week 6 receives 2 nights at Paradise L...inks Resort, valued at $420. . Remember, all winners from each week go into the grand prize that YOU vote on... prize will be announced next week, but it's definitely one not to miss out on! Good luck! Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce

21.01.2022 The Queensland Government has declared Adelaide a COVID-19 hotspot, effective from 11:59pm AEST, Monday 16 November 2020. . Any person arriving today, or who is currently in Queensland and has been in Adelaide since Monday 9 November 2020, should immediately get tested, even if they have no symptoms. These visitors (or returning Queensland residents) should stay isolated at home or in a hotel until 23 November 2020 (14 days since Monday 9 November 2020). . What you need to do...: if you have guests staying or travelling with you who have been in Adelaide since Monday 9 November 2020, you should urge them to be tested and isolate immediately. . You are able to refuse service and should ensure this is advised through your booking process. See more

21.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER l LOCAL JOBS FORUM Douglas Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Douglas Shire Council, Tourism Port Douglas Daintree and FNQ Employment are holding a Local Jobs Forum to address the critical labour shortages in the shire. Join in one of the two sessions being held in the shire on Tuesday 9th February 2021; ... 9:30 11:30am Mossman Shire Hall -https://bit.ly/2YmAMkc 1-3pm Port Douglas Community Hall - https://bit.ly/2M2Ylfn Register TODAY

21.01.2022 CONGRATUALTIONS! Syd McMonnies of Anchorline Australia, you are our WINNER for WEEK SIX - DEALER'S CHOICE! This pic of paddleboarding over the reef captures everything is it to love where we live. Contact us directly to claim your prize, thanks to Paradise Links Resort (valued at $420). . NOW! Time for the GRAND FINALE! All six winners from the last six weeks will have their winning images posted over on the Visit Port Douglas & Daintree page. We're asking YOU to vote your fa...vourite! The overall winner by popular choice will get massive bragging rights, as well as: . 2 nights at Mandalay Luxury Apartments Port Douglas in a 3 bedroom apartment ($730) Private Chef Magic Mouthfuls Catering & Events seafood platter and dessert tasting plate for 2 adults ($230) Sunset sail for 2 adults on Shaolin Port Douglas ($100) Half day Reef Experience with Ocean Safarifor 2 adults ($318) . We're asking you like the page, cast your vote and share the love for the photo you think captures the essence of the Port Douglas and Daintree region so well. . Huge thanks and shout out to our weekly judges so far, Douglas Shire Council and Catseye Productions - Photography & Video for their input. Now it's over to you... . Good luck! See more

20.01.2022 IRONMAN || CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS This Sunday 27th September 2020 is the IRONMAN Cairns Asia Pacific Championship and will involve changed traffic conditions on they day; Captain Cook Highway, Trezise Road, Port Douglas to Veivers Road, Palm Cove will be closed from 5.30am - 3.30pm.... Captain Cook Highway from Craiglie to Trezise Road will be open to local traffic only with changed traffic conditions from 6.00am - 3.30pm Quicksilver’s ‘Silversonic’ will be operating a boat service between Port Douglas and Cairns on Sunday 27 September. Depart Port Douglas: 6:45am, 2:00pmArrive Cairns: 8:30am, 3:45pm Depart Cairns: 8:45am, 4:15pmArrive Port Douglas: 10:30am, 5:45pm Adult: $25Child: $10 (4-11 years old)Infant: Free (under 4 years) Reservations can only be made by phone or email: (07) 4044 [email protected] All information on the changed road conditions can be seen here https://bit.ly/2HirXT8 Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Douglas Shire Council

20.01.2022 COVID 19 UPDATE BREAKING: As of 1am on Saturday, 19 June, anyone travelling to Queensland from any state or territory or New Zealand must complete a Queensland Travel Declaration before entering the state. Restrictions will remain on travel from Greater Melbourne for another 7 days, and there is a strong recommendation from the Queensland Government advising those planning travel to Greater Sydney to reconsider.... You can find a list of the most up to date exposure sites can be found here: https://health.qld.gov.au/tracing Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

20.01.2022 ATEC Road to Recovery Join Australian Tourism Export Council for their Tourism Tutorial to be given the top tips to continue networking the ‘young’ way. You will be presented to by Young ATEC Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, Far North Queensland, and South East Queensland industry leaders.... When: Thursday 19th November 2020 Time: 2.00pm AEDT Register to attend here https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_yUhp21umQOand-ncrSxBUw

20.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS!! Annastacia Palaszczuk has just announced that the borders will open between NSW, including Greater Sydney, and QLD as of the 1st of December. A positive announcement is expected tomorrow morning around the borders opening to Victoria if they hit 28 days with zero cases ... Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce l TTNQ

19.01.2022 Tourism operators in the Douglas Shire are now poised to weather any storm with the launch of a new hands-on guide designed to build resilience in the sector. Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) today launched the ‘Douglas Tourism Operators Response and Recovery Project’ today, which features a guide and strategy designed to empower local businesses through disaster events. The initiative follows the launch of the ‘Summer in the Tropics’ campaign with Tourism Tropical North ...Queensland (TTNQ) to stimulate summer travel in coming months. This project was jointly funded under the Commonwealth and Queensland State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018 with the support of Douglas Shire Council. You can read the full release here https://www.visitportdouglasdaintree.com/media or download the guides here https://www.visitportdouglasdaintree.com/crisis-recovery Douglas Chamber of Commerce SES Area Controller Peter Rinaudo, Emergency Services Co-Ordinator Nadine Oosen, Tourism Port Douglas Daintree CEO Tara Bennett, Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr and QFES Inspector Stephen Tognolni

19.01.2022 It has been a busy couple of days for the Douglas Shire - last night The Hon Warren Entsch MP, Mayor Michael Kerr from Douglas Shire Council, TPDD CEO Tara Bennett and local industry representatives had the opportunity to meet with the federal tourism minister The Hon Dan Tehan MP about the plight of our industry during the pandemic and the needs we have moving forward. Following on from this Tara spent this morning in Cairns attending round table discussions and a luncheon ...with the minister and industry making sure the Douglas Shires voice was heard. We also saw Tim and the TODAY show back in region broadcasting live weather crosses from Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas and Quicksilver Dive centre showing off our stunning morning to their 535k viewers. Michael Kerr - Mayor of Douglas Shire and TTNQ Douglas Chamber of Commerce

18.01.2022 Please see below for restaurant operating hours during February and March: Zinc Port Douglas - open 7 days a week Sassi Cucina e Bar - closed for February Plantation Resort Port Douglas Tiki Bar - open Wednesday to Sunday... Seabean Tapas Bar Restaurant Port Douglas - closed until 4th March Salsa Bar & Grill - open Thursday to Monday BARBADOS Port Douglas - closed until 5th March Rattle n Hum Port Douglas - open 7 days a week Paddy's Irish Pub - open 7 days a week Mocha's Pies - open 7 days a week Koko Poolside Bar and Kitchen - open 7 days a week Hemingway's Brewery FNQ - open 7 days a week Tin Shed Port Douglas - open 7 days a week (closed from 15th to 17th February) The Courthouse Hotel - open 7 days a week Central Hotel - open 7 days a week Masons Cafe Cape Tribulation - open Tuesday to Saturday Watergate Port Douglas - open 7 days a week Nautilus Restaurant - closed until 4th March Melaleuca Port Douglas - open Tuesday to Saturday lunch and dinner The Mexican - Port Douglas - open Tuesday to Saturday dinner only Lighthouse Cafe Port Douglas - closed until March Origin Espresso Port Douglas - closed from 7th to 18th February Cafe Fresq - closed Tuesdays St. Crispins Cafe & Events - closed from 27th February to 6th March Toast Sandwich Bar - open 7 days a week N 17 Burger Co. Port Douglas - open 7 days a week If you have adjusted opening hours for the months ahead, could you please send through the information to Kira at [email protected] and we will share the information to accommodation providers, visitor enquiries and our member database. **This is subject to change at any time. We will keep this post updated as we find out more information.**

18.01.2022 INBOUND UP NORTH This year Inbound Up North trade event went virtual and it was a huge success! Congratulations to the team ATEC - North Queensland Branch on a fabulous event. TPDD CEO Tara Bennett joined other operators from the region at the virtual event and conducted 34 appointment over 3 days with key inbound tour operators making sure our region is front of their mind when travel planning resumes. ... Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures l Exemplar Coaches & Limousines l Meridian Port Douglas l Bay Villas Resort Port Douglas l Thala Beach Nature Reserve

18.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attend the TPDD AGM last night and a MASSIVE THANK YOU to Steve, Nathan and the team at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas for hosting us! We are thrilled to announce that at the conclusion of last nights annual general meeting Kleinhardt Business Consultants Director, Cam Charlton, was appointed Chairman of Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD). Cam specialises in regional development and improving tourism destinations and is well placed to... help lead a post-COVID tourism recovery in Douglas Shire. Meet your new TPDD board of directors; Chair and Appointed Director Cam Charlton, Senior Business Advisor, Kleinhardt Business Consultants Mossman & Daintree Village Zone Director Ben Pratt, General Manager, Mossman Gorge Centre Tourism Tropical North Queensland Director Sheena Walshaw, Director, Trailblazers Douglas Shire Council Director Lisa Golding, Team Leader Community & Economic Development, Douglas Shire Council Cape Tribulation Zone Director Abigail Ralph, Manager, Daintree Discovery Centre General Directors Megan Bell, Media and Business Events Manager, Quicksilver Group Christopher Northam, Area Manager, Accor Group Ben Woodward, Director of Sales & Marketing, CaPTA Group

18.01.2022 Quicksilver Cruises & Wavedancer Low Isles yearly graduation ritual of taking all year 6 student in the Douglas shire out for a trip of a lifetime continued this year, even though it has been one of the toughest years the tourism industry has ever faced. Over 4 days nearly 170 grade 6 children from 9 local schools got to experience the magic that is Low Isles, something they will never forget! Thank you Quicksilver for this amazing contribution to our community!

17.01.2022 A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to Zinc Port Douglas for taking home the award for best Contemporary Australian Restaurant - Informal - North Queensland at Tuesday nights 2020 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence! SO WELL DESERVED! A special mention to Salsa Bar & Grill , Melaleuca Port Douglas and Nautilus Restaurant who were also nominated in this category - it is great to see Port Douglas so well represented! Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Douglas Shire Council

17.01.2022 ATEC/YATEC North Queensland are thrilled to invite you to Tropical Thursday! ATEC & YATEC North Queensland Branch will be bringing Tropical Tuesdays back but on a Thursday. Join the team at Bar 36 to be social and network! You will have a chance to meet the new kid on the block! Exclusive to ATEC the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino are going to preview their new venue Soy Kitchen Street Food at Customs House, this grand dame will enter her next incarnation as home to a great new ...eatery. Under the guidance of Tamarind Chef Graeme Miles, the Soy Kitchen Street Food Chefs have been working hard to create a menu, delivering some amazing flavours inspired by the best street food of several Asian cultures. And you'll taste them! Date: Thursday 26th November Time: 5.30 - 7.30pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL https://bit.ly/2USoheg ATEC - North Queensland Branch l ATEC/YATEC Face to Face Tropical Thursday

17.01.2022 NEWS JUST IN It has been confirmed that all of New South Wales except Greater Sydney will be allowed to enter Queensland as of 1am on Tuesday the 3rd of November. Queensland will remain closed to Victoria. Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

17.01.2022 WORLD-FIRST CORAL 'LIVING ARK' CONCEPT DESIGN REVEALED Great Barrier Reef Legacy is working with Traditional Owners, industry and corporate partners, research collaborators, government organisations and tourism operators, to establish the world’s first Living Coral Biobank. The new building typology will be the only dedicated facility of its kind in the world and through its innovative design and engineering, it will be a world leader in next-generation renewable energy des...ign that will create optimal storage while minimising energy consumption and solar gain. The project will preserve the genetic biodiversity of hard coral species by collecting and maintaining living samples of some 800 species worldwide. It is the only project that can secure the living biodiversity of the world’s coral species immediately! Not only is the Living Coral Biobank an opportunity to set a global benchmark for sustainable outcomes and zero-carbon goals, it is creating a world-leading conservation and education facility, and an unforgettable visitor experience. For more information on the Great Barrier Reef Legacy’s exciting project, click here https://coralbiobank.org/ Great Barrier Reef Legacy l Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

17.01.2022 GLOBAL ECO CONFERENCE LIVE STREAM OPPORTUNITY Douglas Shire Council and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree have an opportunity to bring the Global Eco Conference to Douglas in a virtual format. For the first time, destinations have the chance to sign up to host an in region 'mini conference' by live streaming the event. This way the region can enjoy the benefits of international and national speakers without the travel costs and time away.... There is a cost associated with signing the destination up, so interest needs to be gauged to ensure this will be valued by the Douglas community. Please take a minute to complete this brief survey to indicate your interest in Douglas Shire Council and TPDD proceeding with the live streamed conference. Complete the survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V8Y73HN Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce | Ecotourism Australia

16.01.2022 LAST DAY TO REGISTER OR LODGE PROXY VOTE FOR TPDD AGM The 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Port Douglas Daintree Tourism Limited (TPDD) will be held at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas Thursday 15th October at 5.30pm. Registration to vote opens at 5.00pm. Members are advised that their nominated representative is entitled to vote at this meeting in person or alternatively they are entitled to a proxy vote using the proxy form found on the members section of th...e TPDD website. Members exercising the right to a proxy vote must lodge the proxy form to the TPDD office by 5pm on Tuesday 13th October 2020. Voting will take place at this AGM for: 2 x General Directors ** Only current financial members are eligible to vote** We invite you to join us at the conclusion of the AGM for a networking function with nibbles and a cash bar. To assist with the co-ordination and catering of the AGM and networking function please RSVP by 5pm Tuesday 13th October 2020 here https://bit.ly/36AvhUj Please note this is a TPDD Member-only function and due to COVID regulations RSVP in essential. If you have any questions regarding the AGM please contact Mikala on [email protected]

16.01.2022 WORKSHOP l Fishing For The Future In Douglas Shire MARINE biologist Phil Laycock believes Douglas Shire has some of the most diverse and special fishing experiences in remote Australia. Phil is hosting a Fishing for the Future community workshop at the Port Douglas Community Hall next week.... Fishing for the Future will be held at 5PM on Wednesday February 17, bringing local fishers together to discuss the importance of healthy fish stocks and local actions. You can attend the workshop either in person or online. For more information or to register click here https://douglas.qld.gov.au/fishing-for-the-future-in-dougl/ Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

16.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that TPDD CEO, Tara Bennett, is the newly elected Cairns North Zone Director on the TTNQ board. TTNQ l Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

15.01.2022 WEEK SIX is our final week where you guys really get to flex those photography muscles. It's DEALERS CHOICE time! You get to show us why you Love Where You Live. Winner for Week 6 receives 2 nights at Paradise Links Resort (valued at $420). . You can send in your best images via messenger, posting them to Instagram with the hashtag #myportdouglas, or email them directly to [email protected]. Entries close at 4PM Thursday. . Remember, all winners from each week... go into the grand prize that YOU vote on... All six images will be posted on Visit Port Douglas & Daintree page, and the winner will be determined by popular vote. The GRAND PRIZE is... 2 nights at Mandalay Luxury Apartments Port Douglas in a 3 bedroom apartment ($730) Private Chef Magic Mouthfuls Catering & Events seafood platter and dessert tasting plate for 2 adults ($230) Sunset sail for 2 adults on Shaolin Port Douglas ($100) Half day Reef Experience with Ocean Safari for 2 adults ($318) Dale Takes Photos. Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce

15.01.2022 THAT’S A WRAP! For the last 3 nights TPDD CEO Tara Bennett has been attending Tourism Australia’s virtual UK/Europe Marketplace, conducting 45 training appointments over the course of the 3 nights, making sure our region remains front of mind for future travel planning. Some key take away messages from the trade event are; ... Majority of people have postponed though some are now cancelling with ongoing international travel uncertainty When Australia opens it will be highly sought after due to the success of containing COVID to date Conscious travel and sustainability are increasingly important for people when making travel decisions Travellers are looking for wide open spaces Port Douglas and Daintree is going to be a favoured destination due to space, safety perceptions and sustainability focus Trade partners are receiving some enquiries for late 2021 and early 2022 pending border openings Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

14.01.2022 FORTNIGHTLY FORECAST l With so much uncertainty around forwards bookings TPDD has resumed fortnightly surveying to share with service providers the forward outlook, this is specifically feedback from the accommodation sector throughout the Douglas Shire and we hope this will help you with your planning. We have calculated an average occupancy for the region from the responses received and these are below for you; 4th October 10th October 2020 54% 11th October 17th Oc...tober 2020 56% Forward bookings for November are currently at 41% If you would like to be added to the fortnightly mailing list please email Mikala [email protected] Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

14.01.2022 Today is the last chance for WEEK FIVE of the 'Love Where You Live' photography competition, and the theme is EPIC SUNRISES & SUNSETS. We know how much you love these ones, and it's practically impossible to get a bad shot! Sooooo... show us whatcha got! The winner gets 2 nights in a luxury garden loft at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge - Cape Tribulation (valued at $700.00). ... Let's do this! And don't forget to show some love to the Visit Port Douglas & Daintree page. Send us your entries via messenger or email ([email protected]), or tag us on Instagram! Instagram.com/riancope

14.01.2022 Fabulous news to start your Wednesday! Welcome back Victoria - we can't wait to see you!! Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

14.01.2022 DAINTREE FERRY SURVEY RESULTS Douglas Shire Council have announced that the Daintree Ferry results favour a two-way ferry crossing over a bridge at the Daintree River. The results revealed that the majority of those who completed the Daintree River Crossing Survey preferred a two-ferry service with 66% of the votes, compared to 33% of votes favouring a bridge. ... View the detailed results here https://douglas.qld.gov.au/two-ferry-option-preferred/ Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

13.01.2022 Rebates For Daintree Tour Buses And Businesses TOUR buses using the Daintree River Ferry crossing will be eligible for a 50% rebate on their tickets for the rest of the calendar year. Douglas Shire Council endorsed the ferry fee rebate starting on Thursday, October 1, as a COVID-19 relief measure for business owners, and rolled out further measures for businesses operating on the Daintree Coast. ... To receive the tour bus rebate, business owners are required to keep invoices and present them to Council staff. Read the full press release here https://douglas.qld.gov.au/rebates-for-daintree-tour-buses/

13.01.2022 nbn GRANTS PROGRAM FOR REGIONAL BUSINESSES nbn has partnered with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) to launch a grants program for businesses in regional Australia. The Innovate with nbn Grants Program gives businesses across seven separate categories the opportunity to win a share of $95 000 in funding to support the development of their innovative, digitally led idea. The winner of each category will receive a $10 000 grant with the overall Innovative with nbn major gr...ant of $25 000 to be awarded to the most outstanding application across all categories. The categories include: - Health - Agriculture - Tourism - Arts - Education - Indigenous Business - Women in Regional Business Applications are now being accepted until the 30th of November 2020 Apply here https://www.nbnco.com.au/c/innovate-with-nbn-grants-program Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

12.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS l Off the back of the Victorian Premier announcing a 5-day lock down for the entire state of Victoria, Queensland has declared Greater Melbourne a hotspot and people coming from the affected areas will not be able to cross the Queensland border for 14 days from 1am on Saturday. UPDATE: Anyone who has been to any of the listed venues in Greater Melbourne, please come forward, get tested, follow Victoria's advice to quarantine for 14 days, and call 13 HEALTH.... This includes anyone who arrived in Queensland from Melbourne on Tuesday 9 February and who travelled through Terminal 4 (Jetstar) at Melbourne Airport. For anyone who has been in Greater Melbourne on or since 5 February, but hasn’t been to one of the affected venues, please come forward for testing and isolate until you receive a negative result Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Douglas Shire Council

11.01.2022 LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE - WEEK FOUR WINNER! Dial the adrenaline to 11, already! With the theme of 'ADVENTURE', you guys showed us some truly epic shots. And, to be honest, this week had all the judges perplexed as to which one to choose - the winner and the runners up were SO close. Congratulations Mac Zimmer for this stunning pic of the Shaolin Port Douglas - beautifully captured. He wins a double pass to the Outer Reef with Calypso Reef Cruises! DM us here and we'll sort yo...u out, Mac! Next week is WEEK FIVE, and the theme is EPIC SUNRISE & SUNSET. We know how much you love these ones, and it's practically impossible to get a bad shot! Sooooo... show us whatcha got! The winner next week gets 2 nights in a luxury garden loft at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge - Cape Tribulation (valued at $700.00). Let's do this! . . . Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce See more

11.01.2022 Queensland Health is removing Victoria as a hotspot from 1am Friday 11 June. Greater Melbourne will remain a hotspot. For more information see below post or visit; https://www.qld.gov.au/.../current.../urgent-covid-19-update Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

11.01.2022 FORTNIGHTLY OCCUPANCY OUTLOOK | We have calculated the average occupancy for Douglas from survey responses received and these are below for you: Saturday 20th June to Saturday 26th June 2021 - 81% Sunday 27th June to Saturday 3RD July 2021 - 92% Forward bookings for July are currently sitting at 92% (Compared to 87.9% in 2019)... Forward bookings for August are currently sitting at 92% (Compared to 84.8% in 2019) Forward bookings for September are currently sitting at 85% (Compared to 84.8% in 2019) **Please note that these figures are a regional average and come from a range of properties participating in the survey.** Comparisons above come from the official STR results from 2019. If you are an accommodation provider who would like to participate in these surveys please email Mikala [email protected] to be added to the list :) Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce

09.01.2022 HAPPY FRI-YAY everyone some exciting news to end the week! A new roadmap to easing restrictions has been released this morning and it is good news moving forward; From TODAY you are allowed to indulge in vertical consumption, yep this means that you can have a drink at the bar! ... From 1am on 1st November Borders will be open to NSW Gatherings of up to 40 people permitted 40 people at a wedding are allowed to dance. From 1am on 1st December Gatherings of up to 50 people permitted Outdoor events will increase from 1000 1500 Unlimited dancing allowed at weddings Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Douglas Shire Council l TTNQ

09.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Looking for something a bit different for you or your guests this weekend? Look no further! Flames of the Forest has teamed up with amazingly talented Lady Valiant to bring you in a night of live music in the rainforest! Tickets are $99 and include transfers from Port Douglas, walk and fork menu and a welcome drink on arrival ... Find out more or RSVP here http://www.flamesoftheforest.com.au//roots-in-the-rainfore Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

09.01.2022 SAVE $$ AND EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY AS AN ECOBIZ STAR CCIQ ecoBiz is a FREE program that helps businesses potentially save thousands of dollars across their power, water, and waste bills. EcoBiz will assist any Queensland organisation to put sustainable ideas into practice, while providing advice on how to improve your resource efficiency to cut costs! On average, an ecoBiz-ness can save up to:... - 13% energy costs - 13% water costs - 22% waste costs And we can agree with that! TPDD are a registered ecoBiz-ness and we have just been awarded another ecoBiz Star Partnership through demonstrating a 28% reduction in our energy intensity saving, in excess, $400 per annum. All you have to do is register for the program, provide the last 12 months of energy, water and/or waste invoices for your business and give ecoBiz just 2 hours of your time! It’s as easy as that Join us alongside CCIQ ecoBiz to not only save money per year but reduce the use of power, water, and waste across the region! Register here www.ecobiz.cciq.com.au

09.01.2022 Small Business Recovery Centre Focus Group The Department of Education, Small Business and Training has recently engaged Articulous Communications to develop digital crisis resources for North Queensland small business community to recover and build resilience before, during and after a crisis. They are inviting small businesses and key stakeholders to join them for a 1-hour focus group to discuss the types of resources that would be most useful for small businesses. ... Date: Thursday 3rd December 2020 Time: 10.00 to 11.00am Where: Tourism Port Douglas Daintree office (8/40 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas QLD 4877) RSVP to Tish at [email protected]

08.01.2022 Consultation on the Daintree River crossing options is open until October 26. Have Your Say here https://douglassurvey.com/ Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

07.01.2022 Hey shutterbugs! . Don't forget this is WEEK FOUR of the Visit Port Douglas & Daintree photography competition, and the theme is ADVENTURE. . Hiked a mountain, kite surfed on a private island or dived with giant fish? We want to see your wildest adventures! Up for grabs is a double pass (2 adults) to Low Isles with Calypso Reef Cruises valued at $398.00. Show us whatcha got!... . Entries close tomorrow, winner announced on Friday morning. instagram.com/windswell_kite_sup_reef Douglas Chamber of Commerce | Douglas Shire Council

06.01.2022 CALLING ALL LOCALS! The TODAY show is back in region and doing live weather crosses tomorrow morning!! The weather has come to the party and we would love as many locals as possible to head down to the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas and Four Mile Beach (Sheraton entrance) between 530 and 730am to show the rest of Australia the true Douglas spirit and make sure Port Douglas and Daintree are at the top of their travel wish lists!! ... Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Newsport Daily l Douglas News Network l Fab FM Radio 90.9 & 107.1

06.01.2022 MODERN MANUFACTURING STRATEGY ROAD MAPS As part of the 2020/21 budget, the federal government will invest $1.5 billion in a Modern Manufacturing Strategy. The Strategy is key to the Government’s JobMaker plan that will harness Australia’s manufacturing capability to increase competitiveness, build scale and enhance our future resilience. The strategy sets out clear National Manufacturing Priorities for growth in areas of comparative advantage and strategic imperative, includi...ng: - Resources technology and critical minerals processing - Food and beverage - Medical products - Recycling and clean energy - Defence - Space The groundwork for the National Manufacturing Priorities will facilitate a co-designed process with industry-led expert teams, developing roadmaps against each of the Priorities. AusIndustry are seeking input from businesses relevant to any of the Priorities to help inform the roadmap process within key strengths, opportunities and solutions to grow manufacturing. Complete the survey here https://consult.industry.gov.au//modern-manufacturing-str/ Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

06.01.2022 FORTNIGHTLY FORECAST With so much uncertainty around forwards bookings, TPDD has resumed fortnightly surveying to share with service providers the forward outlook. This is specifically feedback from the accommodation sector throughout the Douglas Shire and we hope this will help you with your planning. We have calculated an average occupancy for the region from the responses received and these are below for you:... 25th October to 31st October 2020 - 33% 1st November to 7th November 2020 29% Forward bookings for November are currently at 29% If you would like to be added to the fortnightly mailing list, please email Mikala on [email protected] Please note that these figures are a regional average and come from a range of properties participating in the survey who’s occupancy varies between 4% - 60% at the time of the survey.

04.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE From 1am Friday 25 June, Greater Melbourne will no longer be declared a hotspot. Travellers from Victoria must complete a Queensland Travel Declaration but will not be required to hotel quarantine.... The Local Government Area of Waverley in New South Wales remains a hotspot. Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

04.01.2022 OPENING WEEKEND!! The team at Wildlife Habitat have been working hard renovating their Rainforest Habitat and, on the 19th of September, it's going to be back and better than ever! Join them for the opening weekend and enjoy an abundance of 30th birthday celebrations, including special activities for the whole family, with amazing prizes!... Find out all the details and book here https://bit.ly/2GUUEoQ

04.01.2022 REGIONS RISING WEBINAR SERIES The role of the creative industries in regions is more than just "feel good" - the sector is the economic backbone of many regional areas. With the challenges imposed by COVID-19 restrictions, the industry has had to adapt and respond faster than many thought possible. RAI Chief Economist, Dr Kim Houghton will lead a panel discussion about the economic role of creative industries in regions and how some businesses in different parts of the count...ry have successfully adapted over the year. If you are interested in attending the event to discuss how regions are re-imagining themselves through the creative industries for community and economic development, register here https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_Wf34g1SESNOn7AUKcK6wbw Date: Wednesday 21st October 2020 Time: 10.00am AEST Cost: FREE Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

04.01.2022 EASING RESTRICTIONS Over the past week, further restrictions have been eased throughout Queensland, see below what this means for your business; Change to two people per four square metres ... Outdoor venues with a COVID Safe Plan are permitted to increase their number of patrons from one per four square metres to one per two square metres. This includes businesses like outdoor dining, theme parks, zoos and boat tours. Change for outdoor events Seated capacity at outdoor stadiums, amphitheatres and outdoor performance venues can increase from up to 50 per cent to up to 75 per cent. The threshold for outdoor events operating under a COVID Safe Checklist has also increased from 500 to 1,000 people Change to border restrictions Queensland's border is now open to the ACT and areas of Northern NSW can travel throughout Queensland without needing an exemption or having to quarantine on entry. You can read all about the changes here https://bit.ly/3jkEqUe

03.01.2022 LIVE FLOOD CAMERAS New flood cameras showing the northern & southern banks of the Daintree River crossing are now available at the Douglas Dashboard. Residents and travellers will be able to keep a close eye on the river levels this coming wet season. ... Check it out here http://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/ and follow the Douglas Disaster Information Facebook page for regular updates Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

03.01.2022 Same happy news for a Friday afternoon! Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Douglas Shire Council

03.01.2022 A DATE WITH THE DAINTREE - Travel writer Narelle Bouveng visited our stunning region recently and has shared with readers of the Daily Telegraph her journey through the Daintree Rainforest! Read it here https://bit.ly/32xDgPA TTNQ l Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Daintree Food Trail l Scomazzon Farming l Duke's Doughnuts l Hook-A-Barra l Daintree Tea l Daintree Ice Cream Company

01.01.2022 The 2021 Oceania Standard Distance Championship will be held on Saturday 12th June followed by the Oceania Sprint Cup on Saturday 26th June. Changed traffic conditions will be in place for both events and are outlined below; Port Douglas Rd... Closed between Macrossan and Mahogany Streets. Diversion in place via Mudlo St, Davidson St & Mahogany St. The following streets will also be closed; Mowbray St Between Port Douglas Road to the Esplanade Macrossan St -between Esplanade & Owen St Blake St between Port Douglas Rd to Garrick St Garrick St Tide St Beryl St Sand St One-way traffic will be in place for: Macrossan Street between Wharf Street and Owen Street JUNE 12 The closure time is expected to be no longer than 7am to 10.30am. JUNE 26 The closure time is expected to be no longer than 8am to 11.30am. Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce l TTNQ

01.01.2022 SUNDAY FUN-DAY! TPDD's Mikala had a great day yesterday filming in region with the team from 10 Travlr, the weather was spectacular, and some great footage was captured to promote our stunning region! A big THANK YOU to TPDD members Hemingway's Brewery FNQ, Mossman Gorge and Sailaway Port Douglas for helping us to showcase the region and also to the market stall holders that were happy to have a chat and be filmed at ... Vanilla Australia your ice cream was a highlight! Thank you to the team at TTNQ for showcasing our beautiful region in their TRAVLR marketing partnership! Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Douglas Shire Council

01.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY || Council is seeking community feedback on a 24-page Economic Development Strategy which provides a clear economic plan for the region in a post-COVID world. Check it out here https://bit.ly/2YL8dNn Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce

01.01.2022 TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS FAIR Spend an evening at St. Crispins Cafe this Friday night for a fun filled traditional Christmas Fair with market stalls featuring unique local artisans, kids face painting and Christmas Craft with Busy Bees Babysitting, Christmas Carols by Creative Souls Studio The Cafe will be open for dinner and drinks! Bookings recommended for dinner to book call 0400 652 906... Date: Friday November 27th Time: 4-8pm. This event is proudly sponsored by Whatsoninport and St. Crispins Cafe & Events Douglas Shire Council l Douglas Chamber of Commerce l Buy Douglas Build Douglas