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Tourism

Townsville for sale at ATE  Townsville Enterprise led a delegation from the local tourism industry to Perth last week for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE). Representatives from Sunferries, Sunsea Travel, Jupiters Townsville and Reef HQ showcased North Queensland region as a vibrant tourism destination. 25 Jun 2008

North Queensland on air  The Townsville episode of Mercurio’s Menu is set to broadcast to fellow 29 May 2008

Go to town on us  Townsville and Magnetic Island will feature in a new advertising campaign aimed 16 May 2008

Princess gets some tender loving care  The Sun Princess has returned to North Queensland waters – anchoring off the coast of Magnetic Island for the second time in a fortnight. Sunferries will again act as a tendering service for the vessel – bringing passengers to Townsville or Magnetic Island for the day. 22 Apr 2008

North Queensland flavours Mercurio  Following the success of Paul Mercurio’s Food Trails, Mercurio’s Menu will be 17 Apr 2008

Conventions

Locals urged to hit the canvas  Townsville continues to shine as a business events destination with the Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association (ACASPA) holding their national expo and convention in the city this weekend. 05 Jun 2008

Indigenous tourism conference  North Queensland’s fledgling indigenous tourism industry is tipped to benefit from 07 Feb 2008

Plenty of reasons to be jolly  Townsville Enterprise projects have delivered an economic windfall to the region ensuring the long term outlook for the region is for continued growth and prosperity. 20 Dec 2007

Good times keep rolling  The New Year is shaping up to be a busy one for the Townsville Convention Bureau With seven business events confirmed for the year, and potential for more on the way, the Bureau will be looking to build on its share of the Business Events market. 19 Dec 2007

Bumper year ahead for Bureau  The Townsville Convention Bureau brought seven major business events to the region in 2007 injecting more than $2.5 million into the local economy. But the region is set for a Business Events bonanza with $11 million in visitor expenditure forecast for 2008. 14 Dec 2007

Economic_Development

New tool to lift heavy industry  North Queensland has a new marketing tool to lure heavy industry investors with the release of a new targeted briefing document. The Townsville Enterprise publication was produced in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry and the Department of Infrastructure and Planning. 02 May 2008

Raindrops keep falling on our heads  Townsville Enterprise is urging water intensive industries to consider setting up in North Queensland following the Queensland Government decision to rule out the proposed Burdekin Pipeline. 28 Apr 2008

McDonald no longer on the farm  Townsville Enterprise has appointed Dr Lisa McDonald as General Manager of the Economic Development team. Dr McDonald had been the team’s acting manager since late last year - her appointment ensures the ongoing stability of the team at an important time for the region. 22 Apr 2008

Townsville riding high on resources wave  A Townsville Enterprise report on the North Queensland Economy for 2006/07 released today shows a 7.8% increase in Gross Regional Product (GRP) to $11.8 Billion making Townsville the second fastest growing economy in regional Queensland. 01 Apr 2008

Plenty of reasons to be jolly  Townsville Enterprise projects have delivered an economic windfall to the region ensuring the long term outlook for the region is for continued growth and prosperity. 20 Dec 2007

Corporate

Candidates speak out on TEL’s future  The future of Townsville Enterprise as the region’s peak Economic Development and Destination Marketing body is in safe hands as candidates for Saturday’s local government elections voiced support for the organisation’s current structure. 10 Mar 2008

Plenty of reasons to be jolly  Townsville Enterprise projects have delivered an economic windfall to the region ensuring the long term outlook for the region is for continued growth and prosperity. 20 Dec 2007

Program delivers Christmas presence  Channel Seven’s new weekend Sea Change TreeChange program brought immediate results for the region after a Townsville special aired last weekend. The program provided a snapshot of opportunities in the region during a time of year that many are considering potential relocation. 13 Dec 2007

Grassroots support vital for Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine  After securing funding for major long term projects – the Port Access Corridor and Reid Park redevelopment - Townsville Enterprise is adding its voice to calls for the development of an Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine at James Cook University (JCU). 16 Nov 2007

Tourism operators have the wood on each other  Hidden Valley Cabins and the Hervey’s Range Heritage Tea Rooms share some common ground – and their joint success is about to be featured on national television. WIN’s Your Business Success program is about to feature the innovative operators as leaders in the sustainable tourism market. 06 Sep 2007