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Isaac’s premier culinary, cultural and nature-based event St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend clipped another im-peck-able and golden win for the second time

Mackay Tourism is confident the festival’s return is ‘looking good’ despite a councillor saying its revival would be like ‘flogging a dead horse’.

Participants at the 2021 Conversations with Industry event People and Places Staff writers Premium Content Subscriber only More COVID safe events and experiences are on Mackay’s radar after tourism operators connected with industry and government experts on Wednesday. Mackay Tourism, in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, hosted the 2021 Conversations with I­ndustry event at Harrup Park Country Club. The event helped tourism operators in the region connect with the State Tourism Organisat...

Premium Content Subscriber only Mackay Whitsunday tourism operators are gearing up for state awards of a different vibe in 2021 as the industry celebrates resilience through COVID-19. Queensland Tourism Industry Council chief executive Daniel Gschwind said the return of the Queensland Tourism Awards was a “significant milestone” for the industry which had worked hard to rebuild. “Tourism remains a driving force for regional economies and communities across Queensland, accounting for one in nine Queensland jobs and nearly one in six jobs in Far North Queensland,” Mr Gschw...

Premium Content Subscriber only Get ready to circle a date on the calendar for your next visit to Mackay’s picturesque islands with a specially designed catamaran under construction. Owner Asher Telford said he was “incredibly thankful” for the state government’s Growing Tourism Infrastructure grant for partly-funding the build. “The new product will allow us to showcase the incredible islands, beaches, snorkelling and fishing spots,” Mr Telford said. Red Cat Adventures will offer tours to Mackay’s islands, reminiscent of the old Roylen Cruises’ days. Picture: Supplied �...