Queensland Tourism Industry Council Announces First Nations Tourism Forum

QTIC confirms Port Douglas will host the 2025 Regional Destination IQ Forum on shaping First Nations tourism.
Sunshine Coast Lawyer Named Graduate Lawyer of the Year in recognition of her passion on criminalising coercive control

Sunshine Coast lawyer Shelly Brown named 2025 Graduate Lawyer of the Year for excellence and dedication in family law.
Tourism Leaders Visits Cairns to Listen and Act on Key Tourism Challenges

QTIC welcomes 2025–26 Budget as strong backing for tourism and the Destination 2045 strategy
Noosa Chocolate Factory announces its sixth store in Qld

Noosa Chocolate Factory is launching a new concept store with customisable hot chocolates, despite rising global chocolate prices.
Queensland’s Premium Food and Drink Festival Kicks Off 10 Days Of Deliciousness

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend events across the festival, including visitors from interstate and overseas who are combining their experience with a Sunshine Coast holiday.
New Data Shows Divorces are Down, De Facto and Binding Financial Agreements On The Rise

Australia’s divorce rate hits 50-year low as more couples choose de facto relationships over marriage.
Pilot Program Supports Cultural Understanding Across Tourism Sector

New QTIC and QFNTC pilot program strengthens cultural understanding between tourism operators and Traditional Custodian Groups in SEQ
Jetty2Jetty Breaks Records with First-Ever Marathon

The Jetty2Jetty Fun Run officially kicked off this morning, with more than 5,000 participants lacing up for one of Queensland’s most scenic seaside fun runs.
Redcliffe KiteFest Announces 2025 Dates

The annual Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest will return to Pelican Park on 20 and 21 September, with a fresh new format that puts the spectacle in the sky front and centre.
The Comms. People to represent Queensland Tourism Industry Council on Public Relations

The Comms. People have been appointed to manage public relations for the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)
McDermott Aviation Named Finalist in Two National Aviation Awards

The recognition reinforces McDermott’s role as a critical partner in emergency response, specialist aerial operations, and aviation workforce development across Australia.
Ashley Howden appointed CEO of Your Home Care

Leading Queensland disability care provider, Your Home Care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Howden as Chief Executive Officer
State Budget Backs Tourism as a Driver of Queensland’s Future

QTIC welcomes 2025–26 Budget as strong backing for tourism and the Destination 2045 strategy
Noosa Chocolate Factory expands into Chermside

Noosa Chocolate Factory is expanding again, with a new store and café opening at Westfield Chermside on 1 September.
Queensland’s Top Tourism Towns and Tour Guide Announced

Queensland’s leading tourism destinations and the state’s top tour guide have been crowned at a special ceremony, marking another milestone for regional tourism excellence.
Sweet Strawberry Season Ahead

Queensland farmers welcome strawberry season, hoping for drier weather as agri-tourism grows alongside the region’s iconic winter fruit.
Moreton Bay to Host Supercross Opener

Stunt at Sandstone Point Hotel launches 2025 Boost Mobile Australian Supercross Championship in Moreton Bay region.
McDermott Aviation Announce Plans to Bolster Regional Capabilities

McDermott Aviation, Australia’s largest private disaster responder, will expand into fixed-wing firefighting to boost its crisis response capability.
Global Flavour Leader McCormick Champions Sustainability with Strategic Investment at Its Queensland Facility

Global flavour leader McCormick officially opens its upgraded sustainability-focused facility
QTIC Backs Long-Term Vision to Drive Tourism to 2045 and Beyond

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has welcomed the official launch of Destination 2045