Mayor Mark Jamieson and councillor for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Jason OPray, have commended Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) on its new ‘Vacation Migration’ tourism campaign. The Mayor said council was proud to support SCDL through the Tourism and Major Events levy. “Tourism is identified in the Regional Economic Development Strategy as one […]
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Sunshine Coast, Australia’s ‘premier revitalising holiday destination’
New Destination Tourism Plan outlines strategies to grow tourism expenditure to $3.9 billion by 2020 Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) has launched its Destination Tourism Plan (DTP), outlining its direction and policies for growing tourism to meet the State Government’s target of increasing overnight visitor expenditure to $3.9 billion by 2020. The development of the […]
New Online Food Tourism Campaign And Competition For Coast
Sunshine Coast Destination are excited to launch a new online food tourism campaign and competition with taste.com.au. Fronted by celebrity chef and Sunshine Coast local, Matt Golinski, the competition to “Name Matt’s Recipe,” highlights produce from the region including Noosa Red Tomatoes, Hinterland Limes and Mooloolaba Prawns. Sunshine Coast Destination CEO, Simon Ambrose said the […]
Cheese, Wine, Music And Dragon Boats – Coast's Easter With A Twist
If you prefer cheese and wine to chocolate eggs, then the Sunshine Coast is the place to be this Easter. The region will play host to the Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Festival on Easter Saturday – a free event which kicks off with a cheese rolling competition, followed by gourmet cooking demonstrations. Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd […]
Comprehensive new visitor guide launched for the Sunshine Coast
From secret camping spots to world-class golf courses, the 2014 Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) Official Visitor Guide leaves no stone unturned when it comes to tourism offerings in the region. SCDL is distributing 100,000 copies of the 88-page publication through Sunshine Coast Visitor Information Centres as well as travel and trade outlets around the […]
Bumper Summer for Sunshine Coast Tourism and Traders
The confidence of small businesses across the Sunshine Coast – from grocery stores, fruit shops and bakeries to clothing outlets and cafés – is on the rise, with many reporting a boost in sales this summer. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Portfolio Councillor Jason OPray said several factors had contributed to the successful tourism season. “We […]
Sunshine Coast’s tourism industry focuses on the future
Building on the DestinationQ forum held in August, Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) in collaboration with Tourism and Events Queensland held a tourism forum today to develop a Destination Tourism Plan for the region. The forum bought together key stakeholders from the tourism industry to provide input in defining a direction for Sunshine Coast tourism […]
Sunshine Coasters encouraged to Make the Most of the Moment
Sunshine Coast locals are being encouraged to take time to “Make the Most of the Moment” and remember why they love the region, as part of a new tourism campaign. The campaign, by Sunshine Coast Destination Limited and Tourism Events Queensland, promotes the Sunshine Coast as the first destination in the world to encourage […]
New CEO for Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd
Highly regarded CEO of the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association, Simon Ambrose, has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Coast Destination Limited, the membership-based body responsible for managing, developing and marketing tourism to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast region. The appointment comes as the region focuses on broadening its tourism base to place greater emphasis […]
Make the most of the Sunshine Coast these school holidays
Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) are inviting families to make the most of the moment these school holidays with a naturally refreshing break on the Sunshine Coast. Whale-watching, sailing competitions and adventure parks are just some of the activities to keep the kids busy while mum and dad relax and enjoy the warm winter weather. […]