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Additional flights to Sunshine Coast Airport and the opening of the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre have contributed significantly to record tourism expenditure in the region in the year to September 2019. The figures were announced today as part of the release of Tourism Research Australia’s International Visitor Survey (IVS) and…

he Curated Plate will return to the Sunshine Coast from 6-9 August 2020. Showcasing the union between local produce and chef expertise, the four-day culinary festival will be filled with once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences and bespoke events in the picturesque surrounds of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The full festival program will be announced in March…

Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) has welcomed industry professionals, Jennifer Swaine and Zoe Sparks, to their board. Ms Swaine has extensive experience in business on the Sunshine Coast. She is Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, an Executive of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance and runs her own marketing and…

New infrastructure and the expansion of Sunshine Coast Airport has strengthened the Sunshine Coast’s reputation as a leading business events destination. But what continues to set the region apart is the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty. This mix of great venues coupled with unforgettable experiences captured the imaginations of Brisbane buyers…

Air New Zealand will increase flights to the Sunshine Coast in a deal that will bring close to 3,000 additional visitors per year to the region. The new flights will extend the existing seasonal service by two months, with direct flights between Auckland and Sunshine Coast now set to operate…

Sunshine Coast leads Queensland in international visitor growth, as region delivers record overseas and domestic visitor numbers. The Sunshine Coast delivered its highest ever international and domestic visitor numbers in the year to June 30, 2019 – and led the State in overseas visitor growth. The figures were announced today…

Filming is starting this week on the Sunshine Coast for a new TV series featuring Kim McCosker, whose 4 Ingredients cookbook has been one of the most successful food and cooking concepts over the past decade, selling eight million cookbooks worldwide and inspiring two TV series. Her newest TV show 4 Ingredients…

Following an extensive review of the Sunshine Coast’s Visitor Information Centres, Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) has decided to make significant changes to the way it provides information services for visitors, adopting a more responsive, mobile approach to disseminating information. The conclusions of an expert study carried out by the AEC…

Ken Mills Toyota is supporting Sunshine Coast tourism by supplying Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) with two new Corolla Hybrid vehicles till 2020. The vehicles featuring eye-catching prints promoting the natural and coastal features of the region will be driven by VSC staff members to promote the Sunshine Coast as a…

Study Sunshine Coast has received $58,385 in funding through Trade and Investment Queensland to help encourage international student enrolments and further promote the region as a study destination. The matched funding has been provided by the Trade and Investment Queensland’s International Education and Training (IET) Partnership Fund, managed by Study…