Category: Tourism and Travel
Profile / John Rumney
An interview with one of the Douglas Shire’s dedicated advocates for protecting the Great Barrier Reef, John Rumney of Eye to Eye Marine Encounters shares his concerns and efforts to bring awareness to some of the issues concerning the Great Barrier Reef.
Tourism / COVID-19 recovery update
Tourism operators in the Douglas Shire have been buoyed by an announcement from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden committing to further discussions surrounding the opening of a trans-Tasman travel bubble as the Shire again looks to welcome tourists to the region…
Douglas Shire Council / COVID-19 relief package
Council yesterday unanimously resolved to endorse a $179,000 COVID-19 relief package to ease pressure on businesses and residents suffering financial stress in the Shire.
Tourism / Top marks for our destination in global strategic marketing report
Great news for our unique natural destination and for Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, receiving a welcome report card from strategic consultants Destination Think!
Our local region has topped its audit of tourism destinations globally for the second consecutive year.