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In the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and widespread flooding that has caused substantial damage in specific areas, the tourism industry is issuing an urgent call for assistance to salvage Christmas and the summer period and prevent further economic downturn.

North Queensland faces challenges after Cyclone Jasper's impact, with the tourism sector urgently calling for support to save the holiday season. Many areas remain open, inviting tourists despite some damages.

Tourism operators urge people to support the far north by visiting the region which features beautiful weather, world-class hotels,an tourism products.

Tourism operators urge people to support the far north by visiting the region which features beautiful weather, world-class hotels,an tourism products.

The Cairns Post

The Cairns Post

The Cairns Post

Tourism and hospitality owners in tropical north Queensland say they are unable to capitalise on the domestic travel boom due to a shortage of workers.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk stands firm on keeping the Queensland borders closed to NSW, despite plans for no more lockdowns and border closures after Australia reaches an 80 per cent vaccine rate.

Travel by Jeremy Pierce Premium Content   Queenslands battered tourism industry has suffered a $13 billion wipe-out as the full cost of the coronavirus pandemic can finally be laid bare. New figures from Tourism Research Australia show Queenslands tourism industry - a $26 billion empire at the end of 2019, was slashed in half last year as international travel bans, border closures, and COVID outbreaks decimated travel. In an encouraging sign, Queensland...