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Redlands Tourism E-Newsletter


TOURISM IN REDLANDS FORUM

TOURISM IN REDLANDS FORUM

Redlands City Chamber of Commerce and the Redlands Institute recently held an open forum at the Grand View Hotel on a new tourism proposal for the Redlands.  Chairman of the Redlands Tourism Advisory Forum, Mr Paul Lewin, addressed the forty strong attendees advising of the new tourism model that has been proposed and recommended to Redland City Council.  Paul advised that the new structure would take local tourism to a new level.  He said that under the proposal, the current tourism unit of the Redland City Council and the operator-based Redlands Tourism would be merged into a new entity or local tourism organisation.  Under the new proposal Mr Lewin advised it is envisaged the the Redland City Council would own and fund the entity and would have a Council representative on the Board.  Mr Lewin stressed to the Redlands Institute Forum that a decision needed to be taken on the direction of tourism marketing for the Redlands.   He suggested that Redlands could target the family market from within 100km of Brisbane as well as the visiting family and friends market.  The proposal for the new entity and its structure has been presented to Redland City Council and is currently awaiting further consultative reports before going before Councillors again for  a decision.  It was indicated by and large by the majority of the people at the forum, that they supported the proposed structure and were asked to urge councillors to adopt the new proposal. 

We will keep you informed of the outcome.  As for how this affects current Redlands Tourism members, current membership benefits would remain in place and only be greatly enhanced as they become the founding members of the new entity should it be introduced.  


MEMBER OF THE MONTH

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

A new feature of the Redlands Tourism E-News and website www.redlandstourism.com is the Member of the Month.  Our first featured operator is Redland Museum.  Congratulations goes to the Redland Museum for being recently awarded Winner (Tourist Attractions) at the Redlands on Moreton Bay 2009 Tourism Awards. 

Coming Exhibitions & Displays at the Redland Museum are as follows:-
OCTOBER EXHIBITION  -  5/10/09 to 31/10/09
KING ISLAND - STORIES OF A PLACE   An exhibition by Narelle Renn.

NOVEMBER EXHIBITION  -  1/11/09 to 30/11/09
A CHILD'S LIFE ON THE STATION:  Capturing the special bond between family, animals and the land.

Entrance Fees:

Adults: $5.00
Concession: $4.00
Children: $1.00
Family Pass: $10.00 (2 Adults and minimum 2 Children)  

Location:    60 Smith Street, Cleveland Qld 4163 Ph. (07) 3286 3494 www.redlandmuseum.org.au 


USE OF REDLANDS TOURISM LOGOS

USE OF REDLANDS TOURISM LOGOS

Thank you to those operators have supported the organisation by renewing their membership for the 2009/2010 year.  Membership Certificates will be sent out along with the window stickers shortly. 

If you would like to use the Redlands Tourism or Stradbroke Island Tourism logos for your own promotional material please contact this office and suitable files can be sent to you.  Images from our database are also available please contact our office to discuss usage. 

 


REDLANDS TOURISM BOARD VACANCY

There are currently two vacancies on the Redlands Tourism Board due to relocations and resignations.  If you would like to be more involved in "your" organisation, members are welcome to apply.  If you feel you have the appropriate qualifications and experience please do not hesitate to contact Robin Cain, Chairman, Redlands Tourism at chairman@redlandstourism.com 


LAST CALL FOR Q150 CONTRIBUTORS

LAST CALL FOR Q150 CONTRIBUTORS

We are in the final stage of recording stories for the Q150 Quandamooka Country - 150 years in 150 minutes dvd.  We need to get moving on editing so if you still would like contribute a story relating to your Redlands property/organisation/attraction please contact Brenda Papworth, Secretary, Redlands Tourism on Ph. 3821 0057 or email her at brenda@straddieonline.com.au

The launch event is being worked on and will encompass an end of year networking get together where all members will be invited along with The Queensland Premier,  Anna Bligh MP, and local dignataries.  More on this in the next E-News!!!