MACKAY Whitsunday events will receive $35,000 through the latest round of the Regional Development Program.
Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said the funding would support local events and help bring visitors to the region.
Mrs Gilbert said the funding would go to Airlie Beach Festival of Music (November 5-8 ) $25,000 and Airlie Beach Running Festival (July 16-17) $10,000.
Whitsunday Coast Airport has officially set a new annual passenger record, welcoming over 522,000 passengers over the past 12 months and surpassing its previous record of 507,000 set last year. This milestone cements Whitsunday Coast Airport’s status as one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional airports and highlights the strong appeal of … Read more
Via The Courier Mail From Hollywood celebrities to European holidaymakers, this North Queensland hot spot is proving irresistible to international visitors spending more than $243m this year. Visitors are splashing the cash in the Whitsundays, with the latest data showing international tourism is on the rise. The 178,000 international visitors … Read more