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Looking for past editions of Eye on? You can find these on our corporate website. 29 March 2018 Record highs in domestic tourism Queensland’s domestic tourism market continues to perform well with more record results for the state and in particular an increase in interstate visitors to Queensland. In 2017, 21.8 million domestic overnight visitors spent $15.8 billion in Queensland. TEQ will continue to deliver engaging domestic marketing campaigns promoting the state’s best visitor experiences. With the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games just six days away, we are on the precipice of unprecedented opportunity to showcase the best address on earth and continue to grow our $25 billion industry. Read more Get Set for #GC2018 With the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games six days away, these links will assist your business (and guests) in staying informed for the Games. GC2018 App: your one-stop-shop for information Get set for the Games: covering local impact maps, road closures and public transport options for Games ticket holders Journey Planner: to assist in planning trips Venues app: information on all Games facilities Festival 2018: covering all events forming part of the Games celebrations Get Set for the Games Qld dominates $2m funding for Industry resource: Travellers' Choice Whitsundays master digital awards recovery storytelling Queensland has taken out Just days before the one- In our fast-paced, digital five spots in TripAdvisor's year anniversary of world, it’s essential to 2018 Travellers' Choice® Cyclone Debbie, the make your mark and Top 10 Destinations in Queensland Government establish a strong Australia. The Gold Coast, announced six tourism presence online. Mastering Brisbane, Cairns, Port projects that will share $2 digital storytelling is an Douglas and Noosa all million to assist the excellent way to do this. made the list. Whitsundays tourism Learn more via this industry's recovery. Tourism Tribe article. Read more Read more Read more February accommodation data TEQ hosts inaugural China released Industry Advisory Group meeting Queensland's accommodation sector saw TEQ held the first ever China Industry solid growth in the year ending February Advisory Group meeting in Beijing last 2018 with occupany rates growing 2.9 per week, bringing together senior industry and cent to 70.2 per cent and average room TEQ representatives to discuss current and rates increasing $2.47 to $165.10. future market trends and strategies to increase Queensland's share of the valuable Stay up to date on all Tourism and Events international market. Queensland research updates and more by simply subscribing to our corporate e- Concurrently, more than 30 leading Chinese newsletters on TEQ.Queensland.com travel agents toured Tropical North Queensland to expand their knowledge of the region. See research snapshot Find out more Queensland open for business TEQ is working with regions affected by Tropical Cyclone Nora to minimise the impact on tourism operations by collaborating with industry stakeholders to spread the message that Queensland is open for Easter - particularly for the vital drive market throughout the north and Outback. We encourage operators to invite guests to share sunny, happy 'open for business' images on social media and hashtag #thisisqueensland so we can assist in amplifying the message. Industry opportunities Conversations with Industry forums Queensland wide, starting 9 May in Cairns . Outlook Tourism Industry and Policy Conference Sydney, 17 May 2018 Southern Queensland Tourism Industry Conference Southern Queensland Country, 29 May 2018 Corroborree Asia - registrations now open Gold Coast, 26-31 August 2018 Job vacancies: Marketing Specialist Visit Sunshine Coast, applications close 30 March 2018 Director Business Solutions and Technology TEQ, applications close 2 April 2018 Sales Manager National Conventions Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, applications close 3 April 2018 Quick snippets Carrarra Stadium transforms ahead of GC2018 Brisbane secures major international healthcare conference $583m Lindeman Island Resort receives green light 3D technology showcases the Great Barrier Reef Chinese New Year boosts Cairns Airport passenger numbers EASTER VINTAGE THE GOLD COAST FESTIVAL 2018 Southern COMMONWEALTH Queensland GAMES Country Gold Coast 31 Mar-2 Apr 2018 4-15 Apr 2018 Tickets still available! GOLD COAST TITANS AUSTRALIAN BODY VS MANLY ART FESTIVAL WARRINGAH SEA Sunshine Coast EAGLES 7-8 April 2018 Gladstone region 8 Apr 2018 JULIA CREEK DIRT N GOLD COAST FILM DUST FESTIVAL FESTIVAL Outback Gold Coast Queensland 17-29 Apr 2018 13-15 Apr 2018 You are subscribed as News - [email protected] View the online version Please add [email protected] to your address book. Subscribe Update your details Unsubscribe Privacy Policy Contact Us .