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EFFORTS to drive more visitors to Ipswich appear to be working, with the city this week revealed to be a frontrunner in the search for Queenslandâs Top Tourism Town.
Queensland Tourism Industry Council this week unveiled the total 37 finalists for the award, which recognises both large and small towns across the state.
If the nominations are anything to go by, it is sure to prove a hotly contested battle.
Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Noosa, Warwick and Maryborough are among some of the 14 other âlarge top tourism townsâ vying for the title.
Meanwhile, Boonah was also nominated as a finalist in the smaller town category due to its population of less than 5000.
Rockhampton and Yeppoon are in the running to be named Queensland’s Top Tourism Town.
It is one of two awards being presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council to recognise the state’s outstanding destinations.
Central Queensland is well represented, with Mount Morgan, Longreach and Winton finalists in the Small Tourism Town category.
There are 37 finalists from across the state in two categories - 15 in the Top Tourism Town Award (for a town/city with a population over 5000) and 22 in the Small Tourism Town Award (for a town with a population below 5000).
QTIC chief executive Daniel Gschwind said the awards showcased the great and diverse destinations in Queensland.
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Subscriber only THREE North Queensland towns have made the list of finalists for Queensland s Top Tourism Town. Townsville, Ingham and Bowen have all been named as finalists in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council award. Both Townsville and Bowen have been recognised in the Large Top Tourism Towns category, while Ingham has been recognised as a Small Top Tourism Town. Magnetic Island. QTIC chief executive Daniel Gschwind the award helps showcase the great and diverse destinations around the state. With the current focus on domestic tourism, now is the time to draw attention to our regional destinations and to put the spotlight on our tourism operators and communities who keep our regions thriving, Mr Gschwind said.
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