TTNQ in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

TTNQ

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4031 7676

Address: Level 1, Ports North Building, Cnr Grafton & Hartley Streets 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ttnq.org.au/

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13.06.2022 IRONMAN ROAD CLOSURE || The Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns is back in June for 2022. The sold-out event is on Sunday 12th June, impacting traffic in Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Over 3,500 competitors will be on the course so please familiarise your business with the Road Closures. Download the changed traffic conditions flyer from the event website --> https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns-course ... Ironman in Cairns

08.06.2022 GRANT WRITING || The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training is hosting a free grant writing workshop on Thursday 26 May from 5pm. This is delivered by Graham Caddies to assist participants in understanding how to apply for suitable government grants. Find out more here > https://bit.ly/3MkrBb0

24.05.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY || TTNQ is looking for an experienced finance officer with expert attention to detail and a healthy enthusiasm for upholding, maintaining, and managing financial functions to join the friendly and supportive award-winning team in our Cairns office in a full-time capacity. The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for a range of financial and administrative tasks to support the delivery of a quality financial service for this organisation, reporting to the Mana...ger of Corporate Services. Full responsibilities are shown within the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via SEEK by 5pm, Friday 27 May 2022. READ MORE > https://tourism.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au//careers-i/

08.05.2022 The Wet Tropics Management Authority and Savannah Guides invite you to a free online Wet Tropics Sustainable Tourism Roadshow event to be held tomorrow, Wednesday 18 May 2022 from 10am to 12pm. You’ll hear about: Wet Tropics Sustainable Tourism Plan implementation Creating transformational experiences... Wet Tropics natural valuesa local perspective Wet Tropics National Heritage cultural values Talking about climate change REGISTER HERE > https://bit.ly/3yElhaz Wet Tropics World Heritage Area

25.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURES || The countdown is well and truly on, with only 15 days until Targa is back in Cairns. Set to kick-off on Friday 4th September with a rejigged course, Targa will travel around Cairns, Innisfail, and Atherton in the three-day rally. The event covers a massive 912 kilometres including 211 competitive kilometres across 18 stages. ... Road Closure information: https://targa.com.au//summary-of-road-closures-2020-v2.0.p Angryman Photography

24.01.2022 THATS A WRAP || What a week! Hosting The TODAY Show Weather Crosses in region this week has been a blast with [mostly] sensational weather Well done to Liz, our Corporate & Consumer Media legend, who rallied the troups to make this week a success

24.01.2022 WANGETTI TRAIL UPDATE || The Wangetti Trail Project Team, in collaboration with the Yirrganydji People and Nyakali People, have developed a promotional video to showcase the project. Some very familiar TTNQ faces pop up

24.01.2022 WANGETTI TRAIL CONSULTATION || The Department of State Development, Tourism & Innovation and Department of Environment & Science is undertaking another round of community consultation on the Wangetti Trail. The Wangetti Trail is a one-of-a-kind experience of Indigenous cultural history and stunning coastal and hinterland scenery of the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef. Walkers and mountain bike riders will be treated to a one-of-a-kind experience of th...e regions Indigenous cultural history and the stunning coastal and hinterland scenery from Palm Cove to Port Douglas. Following months of intensive fieldwork, planning and investigations, the Queensland Government is releasing further information on the Wangetti Trail such as: the amended alignment of the trail location of the eco accommodation and public camping areas proposed trail construction methodology proposed campsite construction methodology proposed waterway crossings campsite footprint approvals process Ideas and comments can be submitted until Friday 11 September 2020 by visiting: https://ditid.mysocialpinpoint.com.au/wangetti-trail-commun. Feedback received will help inform project concepts and planning as it progresses into the next stages. If at any time you have questions on the consultation, the Project Team can be contacted on 1800 957 852 (MonFri, 9am5pm AEST) or email [email protected].

24.01.2022 SUMMER LANGUAGE || Members can help support the Summer Great. Leave Greater. campaign by ensuring your marketing language is right when talking about summer in the tropics with TTNQ’s Summer Language Guidelines: https://tourism.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au//TTNQ-Summe

24.01.2022 HYBRID EVENT FOR MEMBERS || The annual DestinationQ Forum is Queenslands leading tourism industry event, bringing industry and government together to connect, collaborate and share knowledge to grow the visitor economy. In this extraordinary year, the DestinationQ 2020 Forum will be held virtually on Friday, 4 September 2020. Presented in partnership by the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and Tourism & Events... Queensland, the forum will focus on supporting the states tourism industry to understand and adapt to the continuing impacts of COVID-19. DestinationQ will be hosted by Minister Kate Jones with Leonie Mellor, Senior Journalist ABC News as the MC. The event will be live-streamed to tourism industry participants around Queensland. You can watch the live-stream in the comfort of your office/home or join us in person! TTNQ will be live-streaming the DestinationQ Forum on a big screen at the commencement of our Member Networking Function at Hilton Cairns. Afterwards, enjoy canaps and beverages until 6.30pm (complying with social distancing and all COVID-19 restrictions). Seats are limited due to COVID restrictions, please ensure you RSVP for the Networking Event below. Should your availability to attend change, please cancel your ticket to open it up for another member. Friday 4th September, 3pm-6.30pm Hilton Cairns RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/destination-q-forum-ttnq-me

24.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE || Make sure your calendars are up-to-date; the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championship has been moved to Sunday 27th September. The event will be a predominantly Queensland-based event, with a small contingent from South Australia making a total of around 1200 athletes taking part. Details of the changed traffic conditions will be provided closer to the event.

24.01.2022 TOURISM MINISTER WELCOME || Our CEO Mark Olsen congratulates the Member for Sandgate Stirling Hinchliffe MP on his appointment as Minister for Tourism Development and Member for Cairns Michael Healy MP on becoming Assistant Minister for Tourism Development. As one of Queensland’s leading destinations for interstate and international visitors, and one of the most impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions, we are looking forward to working with the new Minister for Tourism Development to kick-start the region’s recovery.

22.01.2022 VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE || Our Sales & Marketing Manager for the Western, Domestic & Drive Markets, Claudia, attended four days of workshops and agent meetings last month as part of the Australian Virtual Marketplace North America 2020. Claudia conducted 64 one-on-one appointments with North American trade, Aussie Specialists and media! Outside of the appointments, she logged into Tourism Australia's conference sessions. TNQ had a strong contingent of 30 operators participating; providing updates on their products and our destination. Everyone expressed optimistic sentiments after the event with all appreciating a bit of positive spirit and solidarity . Check out the happy faces below

22.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM || We are looking for a tourism marketing professional to become our Industry Relations Manager. Is that you? You can see the full position description on our website. Applications close Wednesday 9th September.

21.01.2022 FRONT ROW || The multi-million field of cars in Targa Great Barrier Reef will travel a set 27km route though Cairns on Saturday giving locals a chance to see the impressive collection from their front yards. TARGAcavalcade starts in Edmonton at 3.40pm and winds its way through the suburbs and along the Esplanade to the Cairns Showgrounds. Read more: https://targa.com.au/targa-great-barrier-reef-competition//

21.01.2022 LOCALS ON NETFLIX || The Emmy-nominated Netflix series "Chefs Table: BBQ" delves into the juicy, smoky world of barbecue, visiting acclaimed chefs and pitmasters in the US, Australia and Mexico. Guess who appears alongside Australian chef, Lennox Hastie.... our very own Juan from Walkabout Cultural Adventures

20.01.2022 REOPENING || Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is reopening. After a temporary closure as a result of COVID-19, they will be open from Saturday 5th September in time for the Queensland school holiday period! We cant wait to see this view again in Summer

19.01.2022 TRAVEL ALERT || Queensland will shut its border to Greater Sydney. More details here: https://teq.queensland.com/news/tourist-safety-information

18.01.2022 US VIRTUAL VISIT || Last week TEQs US office conducted the inaugural virtual Queensland Tourism Exchange, an online trade training event. The program allowed Queensland sellers to virtually engage with key North American buyers to maintain preferred partnership, review experience development, and to discuss opportunities for when Australian borders reopen. Tropical North Queensland operators represented a third of the total participants ( go TNQ) that met with around 60 key North American buyers, a group that represent TEQs core partners in-market. Our Sales & Marketing Manager, Claudia was up VERY early to join the event. The event was the first in a planned series for international markets. Check out the invitation

16.01.2022 BORDERS || The Cairns & Great Barrier Reef tourism industry has 125 million reasons to be happy with the confirmation that visitors from Greater Sydney and Victoria will be able to travel from 1 December.

16.01.2022 TOUR OF THE TROPICS || Five professional cyclists visiting Cairns for the annual Prime Tour of the Tropics have swapped their bikes for snorkels to watch a turtle being released on the Great Barrier Reef today. Retired world pro-rider Henk Vogels is coaching the ARA Pro Riders Sunshine Coast team and has arrived in Cairns with national champion Anya Louwe, Ryan Thomas, Alistair McKellar and Taj Jones ahead of the weekend event to enjoy the regions World Heritage reef and rai...nforest. Calypso Reef Imagery was there to capture the action aboard Down Under Cruise and Dives boat, Evolution. READ MORE" https://tourism.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au//pro-cycli/

16.01.2022 IT'S A WRAP || Totally Wild has just wrapped up shooting content for their series. Products to be featured include Divers Den Scuba Kids (pictured), Cairns Aquarium, Rainforestation’s Pamagirri Mini Mob, Cairns ZOOM, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and the Great Barrier Reef Census. The destination will feature in 10 Totally Wild stories which will air from mid-January to mid-February.

16.01.2022 REGION SPOTLIGHT || As part of TTNQ’s Summer Campaign, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef was featured in Channel 7’s Weekender program on Sunday showcasing Cairns Top Spots, which included Prawn Star Cairns, AJ Hackett Cairns and Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort Make sure you tune in and watch the other programs on Sunday 8 & 29 November! Watch below

15.01.2022 ARTS GRANT WRITING || Local artists and arts and cultural groups are invited to register for a series of information sessions about applying for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants. Cairns Regional Council is offering one-on-one sessions, by appointment, where potential applicants will receive advice and guidance from the Arts and Cultural Grants Coordinator (Councils RADF liaison officer) ahead of the next Round funding allocation. The one-hour sessions begin on Mo...nday 14 September and will be held at the following libraries: - Monday 14 Sept, Earlville Library, 10am - 3.30pm - Tuesday 15 Sept, City Library, 10am - 3.30pm - Wednesday 16 Sept, Smithfield Library, 10am - 2pm - Thursday 17 Sept, Babinda Library, 10am - midday - Monday 21 Sept, Earlville Library, 10am - 3.30pm - Tuesday 22 Sept, City Library, 10am - 3.30pm - Wednesday 23 Sept, Smithfield Library, 10am - 2pm Registrations close Tuesday 8 September. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. These can be made by contacting the Arts and Cultural Grants Coordinator (Councils RADF liaison officer) on 074032 6603 or by email at [email protected]. RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

15.01.2022 WELCOME BACK || Tim Davies and the TODAY weather crew are back in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef to showcase how great summer in the tropics is. They visited a few attractions including Skyrail Rainforest Cableway before heading to Port Douglas to prepare for their live weather crosses on Monday. Summer Great. Leave Greater.

15.01.2022 BEST Of QLD || Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) are pleased to announce that their Best of Queensland Experiences Program will be restarting in 2021. Developed to assist operators in delivering exceptional guest experiences, all businesses assessed in the Program receive a detailed report with valuable consumer insights that can be used to drive improved business performance. Operators identified as Best of Queensland Experiences are prioritised across TEQ's marketing act...ivity, including Queensland.com. To be assessed in the Program and receive a detailed operator report (valued at over $1,000) for your business make sure you have a live and up-to-date listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse before 1st December 202 Read more: https://teq.queensland.com/e/best-of-queensland-experiences

15.01.2022 GLOBAL MARKET BRIEFING || Queensland tourism and events businesses are invited to join Tourism & Events Queensland on Friday, 4 December 2020 for the first event of a planned series - TEQ Global Market Briefings. Session one will focus on TEQ's global marketing approach including an update on the Queensland brand and consumer segments plus a market update from TEQ's Australia and New Zealand teams. The series will continue in 2021, providing further updates as we prepare for... the eventual reopening of Australia's and Queensland's borders to international markets. Register on the link below.

15.01.2022 NEW APPOINTMENT || Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Chairman Ken Chapman has been appointed to the TTNQ Board and, subject to the approval of the incoming Board, will take on the role of Chair when it becomes vacant at the Annual General Meeting in October

14.01.2022 EVENT SNAPS || The annual DestinationQ Forum is Queenslands leading tourism industry event, bringing industry and government together to connect, collaborate and share knowledge to grow the visitor economy. This year the shortened event was live-streamed into an intimate socially distant gathering of 70 TTNQ members at Hilton Cairns. Our region was well represented in the presentation by two local operators Sonjha from Entrada Travel Group and Johnny from Jarramali Rock Art Tours. Thank you to the Hilton Cairns for hosting our event!

14.01.2022 MEMBER ORIENTATION SESSION || Members are invited to a Member Orientation Session giving an overview of the new regional brand, digital assets and campaign activity in the market. You will be provided with information on key industry stakeholders, our team and their roles and how you can maximise your membership moving forward. As seats are limited please ensure you book early and arrive on the day. Tuesday 1st September, 2pm-3.30pm... TTNQ Boardroom RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ttnq-member-orientation-ses

14.01.2022 TENDERING || The Cairns Convention Centre is undergoing a $176 million expansion and refurbishment to maximise its capabilities, modernise facilities, and bring new business to Tropical North Queensland. Do you want to be a part of this significant project? The Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) invites interested local businesses and suppliers to attend in person or via Microsoft Teams a free information session on tendering for the remaining contract work with th...e Managing Contractor for the Cairns Convention Centre expansion and refurbishment project. This 90-minute program is being delivered to provide practical tips and information to help local businesses and suppliers to find out more about the tendering process and to learn tips to increase the chances of tendering success both on this and future projects. It will help you with writing an effective tender response that outlines the expertise, experience and value-add activities of your respective businesses when being assessed for the right fit for the tendered works. The program will cover presentations from: Department of Housing and Public Works Lendlease Building Pty Ltd Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation Join the event on Tuesday 4th August 2020 at 3.30pm to find out more. Registration close 5pm, Monday 3 August. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tendering-for-the-cairns-co

13.01.2022 OUTBACK ADVENTURE || Sean Scott Photography has been travelling The Savannah Way shooting images and video of the spectacular scenery, activities and characters. Funded by TTNQ, with the assistance of Tourism & Events Queensland, the footage will promote the accessible outback of Cairns & Great Barrier Reef. Heres a little sneak peek from Karumba. Check out some more on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanscottphotography/

13.01.2022 MOVIE NIGHT || Enjoy watching films under the stars when Cairns Regional Council hosts a Free Movie Night on Friday 6 November, followed by the annual Understory Film Festival screening on Saturday 7 November at Munro Martin Parklands. Free tickets are now available for the Australian modern romantic Top End Wedding (rated M) on 6 November. Bookings are essential. Due to COVID restrictions, capacity has been reduced to ensure there is plenty of space for attendees to socially... distance from other groups. There is also a restriction of six tickets per transition. Tickets are also available the Understory Film Festival for $15.75pp an evening dedicated to recognising the expertise, energy and commitment of local student, emerging and professional filmmakers. Enjoy short films of 8 minutes or less across a selection of genres including comedies, documentaries, music videos, animations, experimental and more. People attending either of these events are welcome to bring a picnic, a low set chair or rug and take advantage of the onsite food vendors and licensed bar. Tickets: https://www.ticketlink.com.au/

12.01.2022 WEBINAR || Join us for the next instalment in the Cracking the COVID-19 Code Webinar Series, in collaboration with Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Advance Cairns. Tourism Sustainability & Reef Health in this New Travel Era Wednesday 29 July, 9am... Professor Emma Johnston, Dean of Science and Professor of Marine Ecology and Ecotoxicology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), and Anna Marsden, Managing Director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation will discuss sustainability and the role tourism operators, Government institutions, and the scientific community will play in driving awareness on Reef health and ultimately driving visitation in this new era of travel. TTNQ CEO, Mark Olsen and TTNQ Chair, Wendy Morris will facilitate the session. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_MME4ACmZTamE3gV3bb8YVg

12.01.2022 MEMBER FUNCTION || TTNQ and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry Members are invited to join us at Hemingway's Brewery FNQ Port Douglas for our annual Christmas Member Networking function. Dress with a sprinkle of Christmas for a chance to win the prize for "Most Festive". Wednesday 2nd December, 5pm-7pm... Includes: complimentary canapés and a cash bar. RSVP: By 25th November 2020 Places are limited. Should your availability to attend change after registering please advise the TTNQ or TPDD teams so that we can keep our numbers accurate for COVID-19 restrictions, catering purposes and to allow those on the waitlist to secure a ticket.

12.01.2022 DOMESTIC READY || The Australian Tourism Export Council supports Australian tourism exporters to attract domestic visitors. This insightful online program will run during November and is priced $49p/p for ATEC members, and $99 for Non members including the entire 5 Module series. The program is supported by the ATEC Academy, where registrants can access the recordings and the Tools & Resources shared. Limited spaces available, register now to avoid missing out.

12.01.2022 CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW || TTNQ's Summer Great. Leave Greater. campaign has kicked off encouraging domestic audiences to experience Summer in the Tropics. Campaign activity includes retail partnerships like Luxury Escapes, Helloworld Travel, Qantas Hotels, Phil Hoffmann Corporate Travel, Expedia and Ignite My Queensland Holidays who are featuring packages and deals to drive visitation in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef over summer. Editorial supporting the campaign will be across print... and digital publications and partnerships including News Corp Australia, Australian Traveller and pedestrian.tv, amongst others. Read more about the Campaign: https://tourism.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au//destinatio

12.01.2022 TOURISM LEADER TO GUIDE REGION’S RECOVERY || Tourism industry leader Ken Chapman has been elected Chair of Tourism Tropical North Queensland at the first meeting this week of the new elected TTNQ Board. The Chairman of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Mr Chapman has a distinguished career in tourism in both the domestic and international markets, is a former Tourism Australia Board Director and a major investor in the industry. He has been appointed for a three-year term to guide... the destination through its recovery from the impact of the pandemic. The region is at a critical juncture, with the potential to claim our biggest ever share of Australian domestic travel but must be ready to rebound into our key international markets as global travel restarts, Mr Chapman said. Read more

12.01.2022 ATDW FREE || Tourism & Events Queensland is pleased to share that from Wednesday 2 September, the membership fee for the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse is being waived for a 24 month period, saving $150 per year. This offer is available to all TTNQ members who are not currently part of ATDW. Any existing members do not need to take any action. To take up the offer, operators simply need to visit www.atdw-online.com.au and click Register Now in the top right corner.

11.01.2022 INSURANCE INQUIRY || The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has launched an inquiry to investigate the practices of the insurance industry that impact small businesses and consider whether small business insurance products are fit for purpose. Affected tourism small business operators may be interested in contributing to this inquiry. The inquiry responds to a growing trend of insurance companies denying small businesses insurance or pricing ...insurance policies out of reach. The inquiry will target a range of issues: - the availability and coverage of insurance policies provided to small business - insurance policy affordability - the role of brokers in getting the right coverage - contract changes that have not been agreed to and whether they amount to unfair contract terms - timeliness of insurance payouts and effectiveness of dispute resolution frameworks - the effectiveness of relevant codes of conduct and legislation, including if applicable penalties are adequate. The final report is expected to be released by December 2020. Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2J93L5S

11.01.2022 SUMMER GREAT || The sun makes an entrance on cue for the TODAY weather broadcast from Green Island Resort. Tim Davies is with Ranger Karlina talking about the wildlife that can be seen in summer on the Great Barrier Reef

11.01.2022 SELL TNQ 2021 || Plans are underway for Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef's educational program, Sell TNQ to be held in 2021, welcoming industry partners back to the region. Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef had great expectations for Sell TNQ 2020 after a record year in 2019 that saw the event oversubscribed by 3 to 1. But the shift in dates allows the event to aptly celebrate its 21st birthday in 2021. Read more: https://businesseventscairns.org.au//pla...nning-underway-fo/ Check out the video below featuring our team, Cairns Convention Centre, Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel and Cairns Regional Council.

11.01.2022 MEDIA IS BACK || Media educationals have begun again to promote Cairns & Great Barrier Reef to the domestic market. Interstate media representing Traveller, news.com.au, Travel Weekly, HM Magazine, Channel 7 and Wayfarer Travel TV arrived on the first Virgin Airways flight from the new Brisbane Airport runway. They were joined by a reporter from the Sunshine Coast Daily who flew to Cairns on the first Alliance Airlines flight from the Sunshine Coast. The media undertook individual itineraries showing them what is so GREAT about Cairns & Great Barrier Reef including the new Wolf Lane Distillery

10.01.2022 SURVEY || Cairns residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinion on issues as part of the new Our Cairns community survey. The multi-faceted survey will enable residents to tell Council their views on a plethora of subject matters. The broad community survey was last conducted in 2016 and had 6400 respondents. The survey can be done online, or a printed version is available at Council libraries and the customer service centre. Hard copy surveys can be returned to th...ose areas once completed. The Our Cairns Survey will be available to complete until 16 October.

10.01.2022 DIVE INTO SUMMER IN THE TROPICS || A whole new cast of characters can be spotted during summer on the Great Barrier Reef when light winds and excellent visibility offer optimum conditions for snorkelling and diving from Cairns. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has posted a picture of the first whale shark arriving and Cairns-based Master Reef Guide guide Michelle Barry, who works for the Entrada Travel Group, anticipates more sightings. Whale sharks arrive on th...e Great Barrier Reef before the coral spawn, with the curious juvenile males are often seen by passengers on the boats, she says. Quicksilver Group Master Reef Guide Sam Gray says summer is the sexiest time on the Great Barrier Reef. The waters are warm and calm with amazing visibility, often around 25 metres. The coral is about to spawn, the turtles are randy, and the birds are nesting on Michaelmas Cay, making it the season of love and warmth, she says. READ MORE

09.01.2022 HAPPY SNAPS || On Wednesday night, 80 TTNQ Members and staff were inspired by Sir David Attenborough's witness statement; his documentary A Life On Our Planet. Event Cinemas Cairns Central hosted the October Member Networking Function and spoiled us all with a red carpet, popcorn and the super comfy seats of their VMax theatre.

09.01.2022 IMATE HELP || Take advantage of Tourism & Events Queenslands interstate campaign with the assistance of the IMATE team who can help with no-charge insights and alignment collateral, strategic campaign advice and paid media opportunities. Businesses can also call the Triple M Radio Good to Go Hotline and leave a quick voicemail to be used as a promotional radio spot. Read more: https://imate.queensland.com/

09.01.2022 BRIDGE OR FERRY || The Daintree River Crossing Options Assessment Report examines a two-ferry service and bridge option across the Daintree River, and compares them to the current single ferry service. You can view the Report online. Douglas Shire Council is giving the community the chance to have a say. Hard copies of the Report may be viewed at Councils Admin office in Mossman, at both libraries, Croc Espresso in Daintree Village and at Masons Cafe in Cape Tribulation. T...here will be a few copies for viewing at Rainforest Village in Diwan and the Daintree Discovery Centre in Cow Bay this week. Council will make its decision on the future of the river crossing based on the results of the community consultation. Feedback will be sought two ways: 1. Via an online survey from 14 September 2020. A survey link will be emailed out and posted on the Councils website. All residents will receive a survey card in their letterbox. 2. The survey checkbox responses only, so for those wanting to provide extended comments, these can be emailed to [email protected]. The closing date for feedback is 26 October 2020.

09.01.2022 RESEARCH || Innovative ways to market Queensland’s tourism destinations are essential during the challenges of COVID-19. To further develop destination marketing strategies, a PhD Candidate from James Cook University Cairns Campus, Karmen Lužar, is investigating the interest of tourism professionals in the uptake of environmental science findings through videos. This Queensland-first study provides an opportunity to develop a unique advantage. Please contribute to this research. Read more: https://tourism.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/linking-tou/

08.01.2022 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS || Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s Young Professionals Mentoring Program is for people working in the tourism and hospitality industry. Participants are matched with senior industry professionals to gain professional development, knowledge, and skills through the sharing of information and experience. The 6-month program runs from February to July. Mentees meet with allocated mentors monthly, either in person or online, to discuss tailored topics and... tasks. Eligibility Criteria for Mentees: 35 years old or younger Worked at least 12 months in the tourism/hospitality industry Employed with a current financial QTIC member OR be a student completing your final year of studies with a current QTIC member training institution Have approval from employer or training institution to participate in the program Become a Mentor! Are you an experienced professional passionate about the industry and get a kick out of our helping others? Sharing knowledge and wisdom, accumulated over the years is a rewarding experience. To register your interest, contact Program Manager, [email protected]. Read more: https://www.qtic.com.au/work/young-professionals-mentoring/

08.01.2022 GOOD MORNING || Tim Davies is with Crystalbrook Collection's Joel Gordon at Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel showcasing summer in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef. TODAY is bringing the weather live from Cairns .

07.01.2022 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY || Tourism Australia's Aussie Specialist Program now includes Australian frontline travel sellers, providing an opportunity for tourism businesses to train agents through the free online training platform. You can provide a simple, short and sharp training video (can be filmed on phone) to be loaded to the platform, sharing your latest news and key selling points for agents to use. Keep it less than five minutes - short, sharp and interesting.... You could include a virtual tour with an engaging live guide, a recorded webinar or get creative. Share key messages that agents can use to sell your product to clients - how will they feel when they experience your product? What makes you different from others? Pretend you are talking face-to-face to the agent - use a conversational tone and keep it simple and easy to understand. Show your passion and have fun!

06.01.2022 BUSINESS EVENTS FACEBOOK || Have you checked out our new Convention Bureau Facebook page? Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef will keep you updated on activity for the business events industry. If youre working in this market or keen to start, be sure to follow the page. This image was taken at last years SellTNQ Welcome Function at Sugar Wharf in Port Douglas. Twenty-five business events buyers were hosted for six days in region in November, allowing our Partners of Business Events and Champions of Tourism members to showcase their services (and have a lot of fun).

06.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT || Stealing the show from the CEO! Our Administration Assistant, Maddy, was featured in the Cairns Posts coverage of the Pathway to Recovery from COVID-19 Lunch held yesterday in conjunction with Advance Cairns. We need to keep that optimism alive and I really think its important for everyone to be aware of where we are going forward and whats to come, she said.

05.01.2022 VIRTUAL TOURS || Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef has launched virtual site inspections to showcase venues to event organisers on the other side of closed borders and the world. The first three virtual site inspections showcase Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Tanks Arts Centre and Hemingway's Brewery FNQ with more virtual tours underway.

05.01.2022 EYE SPY || Spotted! Our 40m Cairns & Great Barrier Reef billboard at Brisbane Airport

05.01.2022 MEMBERSHIP OFFER || The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is offering free membership on entry level Supporter membership for the 2020-21 financial year. Benefits of this level of membership include: - Access to the Grants Gateway (a curated list of industry-specific grant opportunities) - Discounted rates for your accreditation fees ... - Opportunity to discuss and provide input on advocacy topics - Latest Queensland-specific industry news and opportunities Please note, this level of membership excludes voting rights and the discount rate is not applicable on 2020-21 administration fee for accreditation renewals. More: https://www.qtic.com.au/membership/join-qtic/

05.01.2022 WEEKENDER || The drive from Cairns to Port Douglas and local operators are featured as part of Tourism & Events Queenslands special Good to Go episode of Weekender on Seven this Saturday at 7pm. The program will promote Queensland travel ahead of the Brisbane Ekka long weekend. Watch again on Sunday at 5.30pm to see Daintree Food Trail.

04.01.2022 TOP 5 || Lizard Island Resort has been named in TravelAndLeisures Worlds Best Awards for 2020, taking out the second spot in the Top 5 Resort Hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Reopening on 1 September, Lizard Island Resort was the highest-ranking Australian resort.

04.01.2022 GOOD MORNING || The Today Shows Tim Davies is live from Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort. The crew have travelled across Cairns & Great Barrier Reef this week.

03.01.2022 NATIONAL PUBLICITY || TODAY Show weather presenter Tim Davies and his crew called into the Atherton Tablelands on their road trip around Cairns & Great Barrier Reef. The top-rating breakfast program featured The Crystal Caves, Gallo Dairyland, the platypus at Tazarli Lakes and BIG4 NRMA Atherton Tablelands Holiday Park. They visited Cooktown and Cape Tribulation for live weather crosses and tomorrow will broadcast from Mission Beach, ending the week in Cairns. Check out Tim exploring the caves and "cracking a geode... in Atherton!"

02.01.2022 WEEKENDER || Cairns & Great Barrier Reef will be featured in Channel 7’s ‘Weekender’ program showcasing what our destination has to offer. As part of TTNQ’s Summer Campaign, the program will feature Cairns Top Spots, Relaxation in Palm Cove and Family Fun in Mission Beach stories. Make sure you tune in and watch on Sunday 1, 8 & 29 November! Prawn Star Cairns

02.01.2022 ASTW AWARD || Travel writer David McGonigal’s story A Whole Lotta Lava about Undara Experience has won the Best Travel Story about the host destination for the 2019 Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) Convention. David was one of 150 delegates at the convention hosted by TTNQ in Cairns in conjunction with a pre and post educational program touring the region. Hosting the convention has earned the region more than $3.6 million in publicity for the destination.

02.01.2022 WELCOME || Were excited to welcome our new Marketing Manager, Lani Strathearn to the team. Lani comes to us with an extensive marketing background from her time in positions in marketing agencies, tourism and convention bureaus. She will be leading our marketing strategy for our newly launched destination brand platform.

02.01.2022 ON THE TELLY || Cairns & Great Barrier Reef will feature on Roads Less Travelled on Channel 10, Saturday 21 November at 3.30pm. Celebrating the great Aussie road trip, the series is part of TTNQ’s Drive North Queensland activity to promote drive experiences throughout the region. Production company Lux Content partnered with Australian technology company Travello for the series. More episodes will appear on 12 December, 26 December and 9 January.

02.01.2022 ON THE TELLY || The TODAY Show weather segment was live from Cooktown this morning! The weather was glorious but the "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on the musical boat, not so much

01.01.2022 ROUND 2 || $10k grants for small businesses located in Regional Queensland are still available through Round 2 of the Small Business Adaption Grant Program. The program aims to see small and micro businesses: - prepare for the safe resumption of trading in the post COVID-19 recovery continue to meet operating costs... - access digital technologies to rebuild business operations and transition to a new way of doing business - respond to online opportunities, where possible, to sustain employment and maintain the potential for longer-term growth - upskill and reskill business owners and staff to benefit from new technologies or business models - embrace business diversification to adapt and sustain operations create or retain employment Read More: https://www.business.qld.gov.au//advice-su/grants/adaption