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Redlands TourismIn this IssueAdvertise Here Redlands Tourism is providing an opportunity to any 1 member that would like to advertise in this newsletter for $75 a quarter. For more information please email us Staff / ContactsPatsy Wilshire Fiona Krasic Susan Gillard Lyn Srbecky Floranel Budziosz |
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Welcome to Redlands Tourism September Enews
Redlands Tourism is the Local Tourism Authority for the Redland Shire and we are proud to provide you with some local and state Tourism News. Tourism Travel and Leisure Ball
All you need is an exotic mask with ladies in your stunning evening gowns and the gentlemen a suave tuxedo! Join us for an evening of elegance, intrigue, fine dining and dancing at the Raby Bay Harbour Boardwalk, one of the most exquisite venues on the Bay, for a magical spring evening this Friday 8th September. Walk down the red carpet and have your photo taken by a photographer with the chance to purchase your memory of this fine event. All funds for this event are being raised for you! Yes that’s right, in these slow times we want to raise the profile of the Region by way of TV and Radio campaigns. These campaigns will commence in October and will spread over a 12 month period. There will be raffles of holidays, gift vouchers for the amazing Harbour Day Spa, Melbourne Cup event at Whepstead Manor – including fine dining and entertainment, Shopping Centre gift vouchers, Holden Hot Laps and much much more. The Auction kicks off at 8.30pm with more holidays on offer an Ultra Indulgence Weekend and a few more surprises on offer. Help to make this night a success for you. There are still tables available so come along and bring some friends with you for what has been deemed to be the night of the year! If you don’t have your mask as yet, don’t panic! Hidden Identity is just on Shore St West (just past the black swamp) and they have a whole range of great masks to “hide your identity” call (07) 3286 9836 Call Fiona today to book your table on (07) 3821 0057 fiona@redlandstourism.com
A Visit From The North
Redlands Tourism hosted a visit from the Noosa, Caloundra and Maroochy Visitor Information Centres (VIC) on Tuesday 29th August. As per Redlands Tourism, most accredited VIC’s are a member of the Queensland Information Centre Association (QICA) who’s role is to network and advise on VIC issues. QICA is currently sourcing information regarding all the different models of VIC’s in Queensland and I must say that there are quite a few, some of which work very well and others that struggle with their current structure. As a member of Redlands Tourism you may not see the need to understand the behind the scenes operational structure of how we are funded or how we operate from year to year, however now and again when issues arise and we (Redlands Tourism) need to seek advises from our members, it is ideal that you have some understanding of how Redlands Tourism operates. Redlands Tourism is a non-profit organisation and also are independent from our local Council. Redlands Tourism has a contract with our local Council to provided Visitor Services from our VIC in Cleveland. This contract is for a sum of 130k per year. Redlands Tourism’s operational costs for both VIC’s including all activities are around 400k, therefore we have a shortfall of around 270k. To allow Redlands Tourism to continue to operator we have had to think outside the square with the types of activities that we are involved with. We hope that this information will give you an understanding of the structure of our not for profit organisation that we are proud to call you a member of.
News from AAA TourismTourism business and accreditation portal features the STAR Rating Scheme The quality of Australian tourism product is set to be enhanced with the Federal Government’s launch this week of a tourism business and accreditation portal, improving access to tourism accreditation. The Australian Government committed $2 million of Tourism White Paper funding toward tourism accreditation to develop a tourism business and accreditation portal. "High quality tourism products and services are critical for Australia’s reputation as a premier tourist destination," Fran Bailey, Minister for Small Business and Tourism, said today. "Tourism accreditation is recognised as an important mechanism for maintaining our competitive edge by offering quality products and services. "The tourism business and accreditation portal provides a single access point for tourism business improvement, with on-line accreditation capability for tourism accreditation program managers and individual businesses. "The tourism business and accreditation portal is designed with two toolkits. The first enables industry to develop and market tourism accreditation products, and help raise awareness of accredited products available in the marketplace. The second provides information to assist businesses improve business and management skills, including links to key industry and government websites. "The Australian Government is committed to building on a sustainable and high quality tourism product. The tourism business and accreditation portal reiterates our support toward a voluntary, industry-led accreditation system for the tourism industry", Fran Bailey said. AAA Tourism CEO Jeff Floyd welcomed this initiative. "AAA Tourism has worked closely with the Tourism Department to ensure that the STAR Rating Scheme – Australia’s leading quality accreditation scheme is fully represented on this important portal", said Jeff Floyd. The portal can be accessed at www.qualitytourism.com.au Useful links:
More Tourism NewsKnow your markets Warning to all ATDW subscribers As a precautionary measure, if you receive a call of this nature, we ask you to follow these simple steps: 1. Ask who is calling and what company they are calling from. For any further enquiries please don't hesitate to contact Courtney Adamson, ATDW Sales & Marketing Coordinator, in the e-Marketing Department, Tourism Queensland. Phone: 07 3535 5677
Dance Fever on the SeaIf you enjoyed Sea Stradbroke’s RED HOT LATIN NIGHT you’ll love their.... 70’s / 80's Dance Fever on the Sea! Date: Saturday 16 September 2006 If you were Born to be Alive and Can’t Get Enough of that Night Fever, Get into the Groove under the stars on beautiful Moreton Bay. We’ll Play that Funky Music aboard one of Brisbane’s most unique party venues – Sea Stradbroke’s luxurious car & passenger ferry. Booking Essential Please Call Sea Stradbroke: 3488 9777 Leisure Life Redland Spring Festival
This year the Leisure Life Redland Spring Festival will be bigger and better then ever with the highlight of the festival being the Rodeo. For the first time there will be 2 Junior rodeos (High School rodeos) with 5 events open to High School students who are involved rodeos anywhere in Australia. The high school competition is part of a circuit which finishes in New Zealand with the championships and this event will attract many young riders wishing for a chance to make it to the final. Redland Shire has become part of the Junior circuit. The festival board hopes that next year it will be able to stage the junior rodeo for New Zealand riders coming out here as part of their circuit in reaching the finals. As well this year, there will be the ever popular senior rodeo. With this senior rodeo, Redlands Shire has become part of the national circuit leading to the finals in Mt Isa. Some of the events in senior rodeo will be; bull ride, bronc ride, break away roping, barrel race, rope and tie and more. This year the organisers are adding one more event in the senior rodeo with a shoot out between the best of the best in the bull ride. As an added bonus visitors to the festival will have the opportunity to see horseman extraordinaire Guy McLean with his incredible riding skills. Race Day at Whepstead ManorSip Champagne Promote your events and activitiesThanks to all members who are consistent with sending through their activity or event information. Please keep us informed of all events, activities, offers by emailing Fiona. VISITOR NUMBERS
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