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One of the region’s hallmark events has been given a cash boost by the Queensland Government in recognition of its positive effect on tourism.
The State Government’s Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) is investing
$20,000 in the Boyne Tannum HookUp.
Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said the Gladstone region was the greatest place to live, work, and fish in Australia.
“The Palaszczuk Government understands events like the Boyne Tannum HookUp are an
important driver for tourism by encouraging visitors to stay, explore and spend in Central
Queensland,” Mr Butcher said.
“The Boyne Tannum HookUp Association work incredibly hard to put this festival on, so I’m
Mr Hinchliffe said events gave an important tourism boost as they encouraged visitors to stay, explore and spend money in the Whitsunday and Mackay region.
More than $480,000 is being invested by the State Government in 23 destination events across nine regions to support Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery.
“We know the global COVID-19 pandemic has hit Queensland’s tourism industry hard,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“This round of the Queensland Destination Events Program is another important step in helping local communities to recover and supporting Queensland tourism to rebuild better.”
“With an investment across nine regions in this round, there’s a festival, show or sporting event to entertain, fascinate or challenge Queenslanders and visitors for every month from May to November.”
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One of Bundaberg’s biggest tourism events will receive a helping hand from the Queensland Government.
Drawing crowds in from around the state and showcasing one of the region’s most popular tourism attractions, the Queensland Government has announced it will invest in the Milbi Festival.
Bundaberg’s Milbi Festival, which will run from October 29 to 31, will receive $10,000 from the $484,000 statewide investment.
State Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said the annual tradition is known for celebrating the region’s turtles.
“This cultural, environmental, art and storytelling event explores the traditional connection between turtles and Bundaberg region,” Mr Smith said.