15 February 2018 Gold Coast to host Corroboree Asia 2018 The Gold Coast has been confirmed as the host city for Corroboree Asia 2018, adding to the stellar line-up of major events Queensland will host this year. The biennial trade event brings together more than 100 Australian tourism operators to meet with about 300 qualified Aussie Specialist agents from priority Asian markets, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Hosted by Tourism Australia in partnership with Gold Coast Tourism and TEQ, the event will take place from 26 to 31 August 2018 and will be followed by five-day familiarisation trips around the country, including Queensland. Read more Keys to the Coast competition Learn about the best times to launches ahead of GC2018 post on social media Gold Coast Tourism launched its 'Keys to Posting on social media 'whenever' no the Coast' competition this week promoting longer achieves cut-through in the current a 'money-can't-buy experience' during the digital landscape. A planned approach to Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018. posting on your business' social media Running in Australia and New Zealand, the platforms rather than a sporadic one will activity aims to tell the personal Gold Coast better engage potential travellers and event stories of key influencers and features attendees. Gain insights on the best times famous Gold Coast locals, including world to post on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, champion surfer Joel Parkinson and TV Pinterest and Instagram via this article. starlet Natalie Gruzlewski. Read more Read more Dundee marketing activity continues With the success of Tourism Australia’s celebrity- studded Dundee tourism advert still being felt, it’s an ideal time to be in the US market promoting Queensland with a range of partners. Almost 50 per cent of all supplier attendees at last week’s Australia Marketplace trade event in Los Angeles were Queensland tourism products while a smaller but no less passionate crew of 14 Queensland tourism products are now embarking on TEQ’s ‘Queensland on Tour North Americas’ travelling to Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, San Antonio and Seattle promoting Queensland. This trade activity will support upcoming Queensland-specific campaigns from March to June 2018 in partnership with Qantas, Air Canada and Expedia; as well as Tourism Australia’s continued campaign to convert heightened interest into actual travel bookings, using a dedicated ‘marketplace’ featuring airfare and tailored holiday offers. Chinese New Year resources With Chinese New Year fast approaching, it's important for Queensland tourism operators to ensure they're ready to welcome our Chinese guests and provide them with a five-star visitor experience. Learn some simple Chinese phrases to greet your guests using TEQ's Basic Greetings & Useful Phrases pocket card, or by downloading and printing our Welcome Your Chinese Guests poster for your staff. View our range of China-ready resources China-Australia Year of Tourism Survey The China-Australia Year of Tourism in 2017 celebrated the close relationship between the two countries and recognised the importance of the China market for Australia’s tourism industry. Now that celebrations have come to an end the Australian Government is seeking feedback from Australian industry about the year. Complete the five-minute survey Industry opportunities Perfect Your Tourism Sales Mission Techniques workshops Cairns, 16 February 2018 Port Douglas, 21 February 2018 Online Booking Capability and Seamless Conversion workshop by Visit Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast, 20 February 2018 Tourism Industry Breakfast with Minister Kate Jones Brisbane, 20 February 2018 International Wine Tourism Competitive Grants Applications close 2 March 2018 HR Forum Brisbane: Cultivating Positivity at Work Brisbane, 15 March 2018 YHA National Conference Byron Bay, 2 May 2018 Job opportunities: Destination Specialist, TEQ - applications close 15 February 2018 Assistant Director - Strategic Communication & Marketing, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), applications close 19 February 2018 Non-Ongoing Employment Register, GBRMPA Quick snippets Leyburn Sprints named Queensland Motor Sport Event of the Year New snorkelling and diving code of practice for Queensland tourism operators now in force Palm Island launches 2018 centenary celebrations, including Deadly Didge 'n' Dance Festival Dreamtime 2017 delivers with post-event survey indicating high approvals of the event Have your say on the Ecotourism Investment Opportunities program Tourism Australia events system upgrade Tourism Australia has upgraded its industry events systems. Existing site, tradeevents.australia.com, will shut down permanently on 28 February and all event information will now be available at tourism.australia.com/events A NIGHT WITH CAMERON SMITH AND JT - NOOSA FESTIVAL OF MELBOURNE STORM SURFING V NORTH Sunshine Coast QUEENSLAND 10-17 March 2018 COWBOYS Brisbane 23 Feb 2018 QUIKSILVER PRO AND ROXY PRO CMC ROCKS QLD GOLD COAST Ipswich Gold Coast 15-18 March 2018 11-22 March 2018 BOWLZILLA GOLD FEAST OF THE COAST SENSES Gold Coast Tropical North 17 March 2018 Queensland 22-27 March 2018 You are subscribed as ##firstname## - ##email## View the online version Please add [email protected] to your address book. Subscribe Update your details Unsubscribe Privacy Policy Contact Us .