Queensland Country Tourism

📣 Join Us for the Queensland Country First Nations Tourism Action Plan - Stakeholder Engagement Sessions! 🌿 Queensland Country Tourism, is proud to deliver our region's first, First Nations Tourism Action Plan. This initiative is proudly supported by the Queensland Government and the Australian Government. This initiative empowers First Nations communities and Traditional Owners to shape tourism that aligns with cultural values and aspirations. Join us at one of our three stakeholder engagement sessions, led by TRC Tourism Janet Mackay supported by QCT’s Stephanie Parker. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful and sustainable outcomes for the region. 📅 Session Dates & Locations: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 – Bunya Mountains 👉 Register for the Bunya Mountains session > https://lnkd.in/gkibjz2T Monday, 20 January 2025 – Blackwater 👉 Register for the Blackwater session > https://lnkd.in/g5Ks-_2c Tuesday, 21 January 2025 – Woorabinda 👉 Register for the Woorabinda session > https://lnkd.in/gZpVqNiN 🎟️ Cost: Free (Catering provided) 💡 Why Attend? ✔️ Share your insights to help shape the plan ✔️ Learn about sustainable tourism approaches ✔️ Collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders 👉 Register now to secure your spot and join us in shaping the future of First Nations tourism. For more information, contact Steph Parker at steph@queenslandcountrytourism.com.au. #Tourism #FirstNations #QueenslandCountry #StakeholderEngagement #SustainableTourism

🌟 Are you ready for the Best of Queensland Experiences Program Assessment? 🌟 Get ready for the upcoming Best of Queensland Experiences Program assessment with these essential tips to ensure your business is ready to shine: ✔️ Log into your ATDW account and confirm your listing is active. ✔️ Ensure your social media links are included in your ATDW listing. ✔️ Double-check that your online booking platform URL is added to the ‘online booking’ field in your ATDW profile. ✔️ Encourage your customers to leave positive reviews online to boost your visibility. ✔️ Make sure your Queensland Country Tourism membership and accreditations are current. ✔️ Verify that you’re registered for the BOQEP Industry Portal. 💻 Take a look at our support portal for more handy tips: https://bit.ly/3VIeG9L #QldCountryTourism #BOQE #ATDW

Visitor Experience Program – Queensland Country Welcomes You 🚗🌟 📅 Register for the Queensland Country Welcomes You program in-person workshop on Tuesday, 25 February. 🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm | Dalby Leagues Club, Orpen St, Dalby 🕒 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Burke and Wills Hotel, 544 Ruthven St, Toowoomba Workshop spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot! These interactive 2-hour workshops will cover the practical application of key topics from the Welcomes You Program: 🎉 Destination Pride – unpacking what about our region makes us proud 🧠 Guest Mindset – understanding guest priorities and expectations 🗺️ Meeting Guest Needs – creating itineraries tailored to diverse needs 📖 Storytelling – best practices for crafting and tailoring stories for guests The workshop is part of the Queensland Welcomes You initiative, offering a suite of online welcome programs tailored for Queensland’s tourism regions. 🌏 🤝 This initiative is proudly funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by the Queensland Regional Tourism Network. 🙌 

🚨 Funding Opportunity Reminder – QDEP Round 30 🚨 Applications are now open for Round 30 of Tourism and Events Queensland’s Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP). 📅 Key Dates:  Applications close: Tuesday, 28 January 2025  Significant Event EOIs close: 5pm, Tuesday, 14 January 2025 Eligible events taking place between September 2025 and September 2026 can apply for funding to support:  ✅ Marketing and promotion  ✅ Strategic planning  ✅ Specialised personnel  ✅ Temporary infrastructure QDEP funding is designed to boost tourism and deliver positive community outcomes. 🔗 For full details and to apply, visit: teq.queensland.com/QDEP  #QDEP #TourismFunding #EventsSupport #QueenslandTourism 

🎄✨ Season's Greetings from Queensland Country Tourism! 🎅🎁 As the festive season approaches, our team is preparing for a well-deserved break. 🎉 Our office will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, 20 December 2024, and reopen at 8:30 AM on Monday, 6 January 2025. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members, partners, and stakeholders for your continued support throughout 2024. It’s been a fantastic year, and we can’t wait to achieve even more together in 2025! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and safe holiday season. 🌟 From all of us at Queensland Country Tourism, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🎆 #QueenslandCountryTourism #MerryChristmas 

🎉 Queensland Country Tourism Industry Networking – Lockyer Valley: Shaping 2025 Join us for our first networking event of the year at the stunning Lockyer Valley Art Gallery in Gatton. This is your opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of Queensland’s tourism sector. 📅 Thursday, 20 February 2025 ⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, 34 Lake Apex Dr, Gatton QLD 4343 🎟 Members - $25 | Non-Members - $50 (Includes drinks & canapés) 📲 https://lnkd.in/gsFW4W36 🗣️ Guest Speakers: Carmenza Cespedes, Director of Strategy, Value & Growth at Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), will unveil the upcoming Drive Strategy to enhance Queensland's tourism offerings. Richard Clarke, Group Executive Events at TEQ, will present the TEQ Events Strategy 2025, sharing how Queensland aims to achieve a $44.4 billion tourism target by 2032. Whether you’re a tourism professional, local business owner, or community stakeholder, this event is your chance to connect, engage, and stay ahead in 2025’s tourism landscape. Spots are limited – book your ticket today! #QueenslandCountryTourism #NetworkingEvent #Shaping2025 #LockyerValley

🎉 Queensland Country Tourism Industry Networking – Lockyer Valley: Shaping 2025 Join us for our first networking event of the year at the stunning Lockyer Valley Art Gallery in Gatton. This is your opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of Queensland’s tourism sector. 📅 Thursday, 20 February 2025 ⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, 34 Lake Apex Dr, Gatton QLD 4343 🎟 Members - $25 | Non-Members - $50 (Includes drinks & canapés) 📲 https://lnkd.in/gsFW4W36 🗣️ Guest Speakers: Carmenza Cespedes, Director of Strategy, Value & Growth at Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), will unveil the upcoming Drive Strategy to enhance Queensland's tourism offerings. Richard Clarke, Group Executive Events at TEQ, will present the TEQ Events Strategy 2025, sharing how Queensland aims to achieve a $44.4 billion tourism target by 2032. Whether you’re a tourism professional, local business owner, or community stakeholder, this event is your chance to connect, engage, and stay ahead in 2025’s tourism landscape. Spots are limited – book your ticket today! #QueenslandCountryTourism #NetworkingEvent #Shaping2025 #LockyerValley

📣 We're Hiring: Administration Support Officer 📣   Are you a friendly, detail-oriented individual with a passion for travel and tourism?   We're looking for an Administration Support Officer to join our team in Toowoomba, Queensland.   This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a thriving industry. If you're ready to support a dynamic team and help shape the future of tourism in the region, we want to hear from you!   🔗 Apply via Seek, here: https://bit.ly/4fbmgRa   #JobOpportunity #Administration #Tourism #Toowoomba

🌟 Visitor Safety Tips – A Must-Share Resource for the Holiday Season! 🌟 As the Christmas holidays approach, ensuring the safety of visitors to our region is more important than ever. The Queensland Government, in partnership with Get Ready Queensland, has launched a Visitor Safety Tips website packed with vital information to help tourists stay safe during their travels. From preparing for natural disasters like fires, floods, and cyclones to staying safe at the beach and around wildlife, this resource offers: ✅ Practical safety tips for tourists ✅ Printable fact sheets for natural disaster preparedness ✅ Advice on accessing medical help We’re encouraging all tourism operators to share this valuable information with visitors. Resources, including posters, postcards, and social media tiles, are available to help you spread the word. 👉 Check out the Visitor Safety Tips webpage: https://lnkd.in/gVGnSjRq 👉 Download materials here: https://lnkd.in/gZY9F3xJ Let’s work together to keep visitors safe and ensure a positive experience in our beautiful region this holiday season! 💛 #TourismSafety #VisitorTips #GetReadyQueensland #QueenslandTourism #NaturalDisasterPreparedness 

📢 Strengthening Disaster Resilience in the Western Downs Western Downs Regional Council is committed to helping local businesses prepare for and thrive through challenging times. To support this, they’ve partnered with industry experts, Sparrowly Group, to deliver the Western Downs Building Business Resilience Program. The program aims to address the risks posed by disasters such as floods, droughts, and bushfires, as well as climate change. It will include Business Resilience Workshops, Continuity Checks, and access to tailored resources throughout 2025. To ensure the program meets the needs of the local business community, Western Downs Regional Council has launched a Business Resilience Survey. This 10-minute survey will help shape the program's workshops, resources, and support. Your input is vital. If you're a business in the Western Downs region, please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your network. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient business community. 👉 Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gwZbk3_a #WesternDowns #BusinessResilience #DisasterPreparedness #BuildingStrongerCommunities