Mackay Isaac Tourism

Mackay Isaac Tourism is back in Sydney this week for Tourism Australia’s RTO Forum and Destination Australia Conference. Yesterday’s RTO Forum brought together over 50 RTOs from across the country for a valuable day of insights, collaboration, and discussions on destination marketing, the power of AI, strengthening partnerships, and more! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and explore new ways to showcase the Mackay Isaac region. Today’s Destination Australia Conference, themed ‘We are the Australian tourism industry’ will dive into the future evolution and growth of our sector. Looking forward to another fantastic day ahead.

That’s a wrap on the 2025 New Product Workshop in Sydney! Over 1,225 individual meetings took place in just 9 hours, connecting 35 new Queensland tourism products with 35 Inbound Tour Operators and Online Booking Agents. Supported by Tourism and Events Queensland, this event is part of the QRTN Trade Readiness Mentoring Program, helping new and emerging operators gain the skills and connections they need to break into international markets. A job well done to Leah Stevenson (PhD) of Off Camber Mountain Biking and a big thank you to her mentor Danielle Andreuzzi for her support. Next stop on Mackay Isaac Tourism’s 2025 Trade Events calendar is ATE25 in Brisbane! MIT will be heading there with 7 local businesses in April to showcase our region at Australia’s largest international trade event.

Yesterday, Mackay Isaac Tourism welcomed over 30 attendees to the Mackay Isaac Welcomes You Program Face-to-Face Workshop. Hosted by Jayne Jennings, Linda Tillman and Kathleen Maher, the workshop was part of the Queensland wide Welcomes You Program that aims to inspire everyone involved in welcoming guests to become proud hosts and deliver exceptional experiences so that our guests become passionate advocates for our regions. Thank you to all who came along. Learn more about the Mackay Isaac Welcomes You Program 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvE6yPGm The Queensland Welcomes You initiative is proudly funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by the Queensland Regional Tourism Network.

Mackay Isaac Tourism’s Manager Tourism Operations and Development Emmagen Mula is in Sydney today at ATEC’s New Product Workshop alongside Off Camber’s Managing Director Leah Stevenson (PhD). They are looking forward to the day ahead, connecting with 35 buyers!

It was great to catch up with new Mackay Isaac Tourism member Mark Collings, Chef Director of De Nicolo’s Restaurant this morning. Mark opened the doors to his new restaurant in July 2024 and is now booked out 3 months in advance 😱👏👏 He’s created something truly special, providing an intimate Italian dining experience with home made pasta on the menu every night and has some big plans for the future. We look forward to working with you, Mark!

LAST CHANCE! The Mackay Isaac Region Welcomes You Workshop is on next week, Tuesday 11 March 1.30PM to 3.30PM at Rydges Mackay Suites. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to inspire and upskill your team with the skills to deliver exceptional guest experiences and outstanding hospitality! The face-to-face workshop is ideal for anyone working in a role such as staff from hotels, venues, transport, tours, events, attractions, retail, restaurants, café and bars! Limited spaces available and registration is FREE. Register now - https://bit.ly/4byjepJ

It’s been a big day launching the Mackay Region’s ULTIMATE Events Calendar with Mackay Regional Council. Officially launched tonight at the Mackay Event Connect Networking evening, the new platform, Mackay Events, was met with considerable excitement by local businesses owners, event planners and industry representatives. Events play a crucial role in our region’s visitor economy, attracting thousands of visitors a year. And we know these visitors are likely to stay longer and often travel in off peak periods. That’s why Mackay Isaac Tourism launched their destination events campaign, Keep uP! Now one month in market, the digital campaign has achieved over 800K impressions, resulting in over 12K website views at mackayisaac.com. The Mackay Isaac region’s events calendar is overflowing with events for adventure seekers, families and friends so jump onto mackayisaac.com/whats-on and mackayevents.com.au and start planning.

MEDIA RELEASE Catch the right species, at the right size, at the right location, and you could win big! That’s the excitement building around Mackay Isaac’s Lucky Catch and Snap event, taking place over the Easter school holidays from April 5th until the 26th, 2025. In a bid to encourage visitors and locals to explore the Mackay Isaac region and increase their chances of winning the jackpot, Mackay Isaac’s Lucky Catch and Snap daily locations have now been revealed ahead of the 2025 event. This announcement allows participants to plan their trips, ensuring they make the most of their time in region while enjoying world-class fishing opportunities. Read more in our latest media release below.

It's that time of year again! The Caravan Parks Association of Queensland Ltd (CPAQ) Awards are all about celebrating the incredible people and parks that make Queensland’s caravan industry shine, and nominations for the 2025 awards are now open. Now’s your chance to put the spotlight on your park or an exceptional team member who goes above and beyond. It's the best way of saying congratulations to the superstars of our awesome industry. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4in2La9 📷: Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

Qantas Regional Grants is back in 2025, offering $2 million in benefits and support for Australian organisations and projects that make a meaningful impact in regional communities. Could you help brighten the future for your community? Don't miss your chance to join previous recipients, including Heartbeat of Sport, BlazeAid and Lyfe Languages, in supporting our country’s regional areas. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4klHdfQ