Brochure Sells Area To Schools

Brochure Sells Area To Schools

Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the organisation responsible for promotion of the South Burnett – has produced a new brochure aimed at selling the area to school groups.

Wine Tourism Launch In Toowoomba

Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the tourism body responsible for promotion of the South Burnett – will be launching a new “Food & Wine Development Plan” in Toowoomba on May 24.

Autumn On Show

Autumn On Show

Brilliant autumn weather helped shape a brilliant Wondai Autumn Garden Expo at the weekend.

Bold New Vision For Tourism

Bold New Vision For Tourism

The South Burnett Tourism Association has backed away from oblivion at its rescheduled AGM, voting instead to elect a new executive and adopt a bold, new vision which will see it focus on local projects with greater member participation.

New Fund For Flood-Affected Events

New Fund For Flood-Affected Events

The Queensland State Government announced today it has created a $150,000 fund so that flood-affected areas can reschedule events that had to be cancelled because of the 2013 floods.

New Guide For Tourists Released

New Guide For Tourists Released

Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched a new guide to inspire visitors to choose the local region for their next holiday.

Made In The Shade

Made In The Shade

After their driveway washed down the hill this summer, the Coopers were due for a bit of sunshine.

Tourism Group At Crossroads

Tourism Group At Crossroads

The South Burnett Tourism Association is at a crossroads after its outgoing President yesterday called for the organisation to be wound up.

Grants Open For Tourism Operators

A Federal Government grants program to assist the tourism industry has opened for applications and Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss is urging South Burnett businesses to apply.

Hayden To Front Tourism Campaign

Hayden To Front Tourism Campaign

One of Kingaroy’s favourite sons, Aussie cricket legend Matt Hayden will front a new tourism marketing campaign to encourage more Indian visitors to travel to Queensland.

Tourism President Calls It Quits

Tourism President Calls It Quits

The South Burnett Tourism Association (SBTA) will be looking to elect a new President when it holds it re-scheduled Annual General Meeting next month.

Qld Events Deadline Looms

Events held in regional Queensland have until 5:00pm on Friday (February 15) to apply for funding under Round 24 of the Tourism and Events Queensland Regional Development Program.

SQCT Launches Digital Campaign

Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the regional organisation formed last year charged with marketing the South Burnett – has launched a new video and website in a bid to attract more visitors to the region.

MP Welcomes New Tourism Strategy

MP Welcomes New Tourism Strategy

The South Burnett’s drive tourism market is set to benefit from this week’s release of the Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy, says Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.

Jodie Breathes Life Into Old Cottage

Jodie Breathes Life Into Old Cottage

If you’ve been seeing activity around the old Artist’s Cottage complex near Kingaroy Airport recently, you’re not mistaken … the area has been transformed into Belleville’s Cafe and Gifts.

$135,000 Bid To Woo Summer Tourists

A new Southern Queensland Country tourism marketing campaign valued at $135,000 is encouraging Brisbane families to discover a relaxing summer escape in the South Burnett before the end of the school holidays.

Scam Targets Tourist Operators

Southern Queensland Country Tourism is warning tourist operators to beware of a scam that is targeting local businesses.

$170,177 For Autumn Campaign

$170,177 For Autumn Campaign

Southern Queensland Country – the new amalgamated tourism organisation that represents the South Burnett, Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and Granite Belt – has been awarded $170,177 to conduct its Autumn marketing campaign.

Conference To Discuss Tourism Plans

Planning for the new Southern Queensland Country Tourism region – which covers the South Burnett – will be discussed at an upcoming tourism conference in Toowoomba.

Tourism Group Elects Board

Tourism Group Elects Board

The new Southern Queensland Country regional tourism organisation held its inaugural Annual General Meeting in Toowoomba last Thursday.