For all the latest news and information, browse the media releases from Tourism Whitsundays below.
September 2020
- 15th - Tick The Bucket-List, Kayak The Whitsundays
- 14th - Tourism Whitsundays pivots to help people with diabetes
- 9th - Tourism Whitsundays Campaigns Generate 20:1 Return On Investment
- 9th - Adventure Airlie Beach announces exciting content opportunity for creators
- 3rd - Qld Govt delivers $2 million lifeline to Whitsunday tour boat operators
August 2020
- 21st - Prizes on offer through The Whitsundays, Bowen and Mackay Visitor Information Centres
- 10th - Business Continuity Planning in full swing!
- 5th - Urgent Jobkeeper Exemptions Required for the Tourism Industry
- 4th - Get ready to hit the road and explore Mackay and The Whitsundays
- 4th - Support needed for The Whitsundays
July 2020
- 28th - Let’s Get Together winners announced
- 27th - Media Statement: Tash Wheeler, Tourism Whitsundays CEO
- 16th - Tropical North Queensland is the next schoolies hotspot as Schoolies XP releases Epic Island Tour
- 13th - Resilient Leadership and Mentors Program Coming to the Region
- 10th - Impoundment Fishing Receives Funding Boost
- 6th - Alliance Airlines offers Locals Fare for The Whitsundays
- 3rd - The Ambassadors are BACK!
June 2020
- 19th - $19 flights to The Whitsundays - 50% off accommodation - Pack Your Bags
- 4th - $39 flights to The Whitsundays with Jetstar Australia
- 3rd - The Whitsundays, the Heart of Winter Escapes
- 3rd - Alliance Airlines flying into The Whitsunday Coast for $99
- 2nd - Mates Rates on offer across Mackay and The Whitsundays
May 2020
- 31st - The Whitsundays Praises New Eased Restrictions Announced Today
- 27th - Whales Welcomed In Whitsundays Waters
- 26th - The Whitsundays, The Heart of Reconnection
- 23rd - Tourism industry calls for North Qld travel bubble
- 19th - Winners Announced for The Ultimate Adventure in Airlie Beach
April 2020
- 30th - The Whitsundays Is Starting To See The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
- 16th - Whitsundays Businesses Stepping Up In The Face Of Adversity
March 2020
- 17th - Mackay and The Whitsundays Instagram Itinerary
- 7th - The Whitsundays Take Home Gold Australian Tourism Awards
- 3rd - Region's Richness Recognised by Wotif
February 2020
- 28th - Introducing Anthozoa The Single Largest Underwater Sculpture in the World
- 27th - Win The Ultimate Adventure In Airlie Beach
- 27th - The Whitsundays Celebrates The Launch Of The Ngaro Indigenous Cultural Tours
- 21st - March Cruise Ship Numbers To Soar
- 13th - Whitsundays Visitor Information Centre Open!
- 13th - The Whitsundays New Destination Tourism Plan Launched
- 12th - Wonders Of The Whitsundays Phase Two Campaign Launches Today
- 10th - The Whitsundays Flashmob Stuns
January 2020
- 21st - The Whitsundays bids farewell to the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
- 17th - State Government to launch new Whitsundays tourism campaign
- 17th - Growth For The Whitsundays From The North American And Domestic Market
- 8th - The The Whitsundays ready to welcome the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet
December 2019
November 2019
- 28th - The Whitsundays has some HOT offers on sale for a pre-Christmas getaway!
- 9th - The Whitsundays Celebrates At The Queensland Tourism Awards
- 7th - Where else can you go to a Rodeo in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef?
- 4th - Sixth Annual Whitsundays Tourism Exchange Proves Huge Success
October 2019
- 30th - Countdown to the Airlie Beach Festival of Music
- 30th - Media Statement from Tourism Whitsundays CEO, Tash Wheeler
- 29th - Media Statement from Tourism Whitsundays and the Whitsunday Regional Council
- 28th - New Board Members Welcomed At Tourism Whitsundays Annual General Meeting
- 26th - Operators honoured at Whitsunday tourism industries 'Night of Nights'
- 24th - QICA 2019 Conference speaks to Visitor Information Centres in all regions of QLD
- 21st - Australia's Top Travel Writers Head To The Whitsundays For 2020
- 17th - Win a meet and greet with John Williamson
- 14th - Tourism Organisations Partner to Deliver Leadership Program
- 11th - Whitsunday Islands Named the Best in Australia & South Pacific
- 11th - Whitsundays Wedding Industry Rally To Save The Day
- 8th - Update from Tourism Whitsundays regarding weddings in the Whitsundays
- 8th - Tune in to the Whitsundays’ premier live music event - Invitation to the Airlie Beach Festival of Music launch
September 2019
- 25th - Tourism Whitsundays Announces Affiliate Memberships
- 19th - Great Barrier Reef Holidays Showcased In Germany
- 19th - Meet John Butler in Airlie Beach Music festival offers ultimate fan experience
- 17th - Vote For The Festival Of Mangoes
- 12th - Festival mixes music with art
- 5th - The Whitsundays: The Heart Of The Great Barrier Reef
- 5th - Return of the Airlie Beach All Stars Airlie Beach Festival of Music welcomes final headline acts
August 2019
- 29th - The Whitsundays Visitor Information Centre Set for Return in New Home
- 22nd - Walk to the Lighthouse to Shed Light on Natural Wonders
- 20th - Shag Island Rendezvous brings Rio to Whitsundays
- 14th - Clipper Round The World Yacht Race set to return to Whitsundays in 2020
- 7th - Introducing our new Information Services Coordinator: Tracey Tyler
- 6th - Great Barrier Reef Festival wrap up
- 2nd - Take an exclusive tour to the Whitsundays underwater art
- 1st - Great Barrier Reef First: Whitsundays Public Artwork Completion
July 2019
- 31st - Festival Fever hits Airlie Beach
- 25th - Festival Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
- 18th - John Butler Joins The Line-Up For The Airlie Beach Festival Of Music
- 17th - Lanterns to light the Great Barrier Reef
- 16th - Parading for the Living Reef
- 12th - Flying start for Reef Festival
- 9th - Trail Runners To Converge On Airlie For "Run The Great Whitsunday Trail"
- 8th - MEDIA STATEMENT Shame on you 60 Minutes
- 5th - Whitsundays Enjoys Completion of Major Developments
- 2nd - 'Electrik' Line-Up For Love Of The Reef
- 1st - Airlie Beach Foreshore alive with action
June 2019
- 28th - Celebrate Comedy By The Sea
- 20th - Whitsunday Jetski Tours Awarded The Number One Tourism Experience In Australia
- 18th - Cruising Towards A Great Festival
- 17th - Adventure is back in Airlie Beach
- 14th - Whales are in the Whitsundays
- 12th - Whitsunday Region Unites To Tell New Story
- 11th - Tourism Whitsundays Launches Major Social Media Competition
- 6th - Funding Boost For Whitsundays Events
- 4th - 2019 Whitsunday Tourism Awards Add New Category
- 3rd - Donna van ‘t Hoff finalist in Travel Weekly’s Women in Travel Awards
May 2019
- 30th - Great Barrier Reef Festival rebrand revealed
- 23rd - Daydream Island to host Whitsunday Tourism Awards 2019
- 16th - Marius Swart And Alan Stean Take Out Rally Whitsundays During Whitsundays Festival Of Motoring
- 13th - Whitsundays On Show On The East Coast
- 8th - Major Whitsunday Marketing Campaign Kicks Off Today
- 3rd - Membership through Tourism Whitsundays is a solid investment in the growth of the Whitsundays Tourism Industry
April 2019
- 24th - 2019 Whitsunday Tourism Awards – Nominations Now Open!
- 15th - Countdown to Daydream Island Resort opening in 2019
- 11th - More Hit Acts Revealed At Airlie Beach Festival Of Music Makes Second Line-Up Announcement For 2019
- 9th - 40th Annual Australian Tourism Exchange In Full Swing
- 8th - Reef Education Big Focus for The Whitsunday's Big Mango
- 5th - Whitsundays Operators announced in TEQ Best Of Queensland Experiences Program
- 5th - Reef Festival to Come of Age With Rebrand
March 2019
- 26th - Statement From Vessel Re: Yesterday's Shark Incident
- 13th - $250,000 Marketing Boost To Help Tourism In The Whitsundays Following Monsoon Weather
- 11th - Reef Recovery Public Artwork on Display at Big Mango
- 7th - Smokin' Line-Up Announced Airlie Beach Festival Of Music Reveals First Acts For 2019
- 2nd - Whitsundays The Big Winners At The Australian Tourism Awards
February 2019
- 20th - When Tourism In The Whitsundays Booms So Does Your Business
- 19th - QTIC Young Professional Mentoring program participants announced
- 18th - Queensland Rally Championship Opening Round set to steal the show at Whitsundays Festival of Motoring
- 15th - Cruise Whitsundays Airlie Beach Running Festival 2019: 21 July: Registrations Now Open
- 14th - Airlie Beach Festival of Music up for QMusic People’s Choice Award
January 2019
- 24th - Marketing Initiative To Drive Visitors Further Through The Whitsunday Region
- 24th - Horseshoe Bay In The Running For Best Regional Beach
- 14th - Big Boost For Reef Festival And Race Week Events
- 9th - Positive Visitor Indicators To Start The Year
December 2018
- 21st - Heritage Heart of the Whitsundays, Proserpine is ready for a big 2019!
- 21st - Tourism Whitsundays realigns marketing strategy with new Marketing Manager
- 19th - Tourism Marketing Boost For Whitsundays
- 13th - Whitsundays Gears Up For A Big 2019
- 11th - 2018 Whitsundays Tourism Exchange A Huge Triumph
- 4th - The Whitsundays Annual Coral Spawning Is In Full Bloom
- 4th - Great Barrier Reef gives green light to next stage of underwater art project
November 2018
- 30th - P&O Cruises and Rural Aid's Buy a Bale campaign partner to offer farm families a cruise break from crippling drought
- 29th - Whitsunday region to host annual Whitsundays Tourism Exchange in December
- 27th - Introducing our new Publicity and Content Manager: Liza Muller
- 20th - Lake Proserpine showcased during successful Australian Fishing Championships Legends Match
- 16th - Whitsunday Tourism Industry celebrate at the Queensland Tourism Awards
- 15th - Whitsundays own Nathan Fleming takes out the Young Industry Legend Award at the inaugural Adventure Tourism Awards
- 14th - Musicians and fans love Airlie Beach
- 12th - Whitsundays Festival of Motoring
- 9th - Tourism Whitsundays Update – 9 November 2018
- 9th - Kasey and the Kids a festival first
- 9th - Festival goes green
- 8th - Festival fever hits Airlie Beach
- 2nd - International Anglers join NRL legend to compete at Lake Proserpine
- 2nd - Brand Consultation sessions help determine Whitsunday DNA
- 2nd - Visitors to experience Whitsundays in Virtual Reality Installation
October 2018
- 29th - Tourism Whitsundays & Grant Broadcasters Partnership to Provide Members with Greater Benefit
- 26th - Tourism Whitsundays welcomes new board members following AGM
- 20th - Operators honoured at region's premier tourism event
- 19th - Two strangers bound for Whitsundays after winning Travello competition
- 19th - Tourism Whitsundays and local operators nominated in inaugural Adventure Tourism Awards
- 18th - Meet Killing Heidi in Airlie Beach
- 15th - Whitsundays beats out Fiji, Bora Bora to be voted best Island in Australia and the South Pacific
- 11th - Bowen Information Centre Scoops Awards; To Host 2019 QICA Conference
- 9th - Tourism Whitsundays and Skal partner to offer young tourism leader opportunity for career advancement
- 3rd - Surge in interstate visitors flocking to Whitsundays, new figures reveal
- 2nd - Win a 'meet and greet' with the Queen of Pop
- 2nd - Artists appointed for Whitsundays Reef Recovery Art Project
September 2018
- 28th - Community encouraged to have their say on new Whitsundays brand
- 14th - The Whitsundays to host the Queensland Rally Championship in May
- 6th - Whitsundays take centre stage for Annie Seaton's epic novel
- 3rd - Big name entertainment acts announced for 2018 Whitsunday Tourism Awards
August 2018
- 31st - Introducing our publicity all rounder: Lauren Barrett
- 13th - Bowen welcomes thousands on annual Walk to the Lighthouse
- 10th - Mass start to kick off Airlie Beach Race Week
- 8th - Whitsundays Kitchen Rules! MKR stars join Airlie Beach duo to put Whitsundays food scene on the map
- 6th - Underwater artworks to become new Whitsundays tourism attraction
- 6th - Just Married! The Joshua's say 'I Do' in Whitsundays' wedding of the year
July 2018
- 27th - Whitehaven Beach Nominated in National Search for '7 Wonders of Australia'
- 19th - Support the Tourism Industries "Night of Nights"
- 19th - Australias's top diva headed for Airlie Beach
- 18th - Skydivers have taken sightseeing to new heights in the Whitsundays
- 13th - Extra Virgin flights add 54,000 new seats
- 9th - Record visitors expected for Bowen's Walk to the Lighthouse
- 2nd - Message in bottle found on Long Island beach after long trip at sea
June 2018
- 26th - The Whitsundays offers winter escapes packed with plenty of value
- 26th - Tourism Whitsundays launches aggressive winter campaign
- 13th - Tourism Whitsundays receives record funding from Whitsunday Regional Council
- 7th - Country star back by popular demand
May 2018
- 28th - Exciting new eco-experience in the Whitsundays revealed!
- 25th - The Whitsundays is a hit for winter weddings
- 23rd - Tourism Whitsundays welcomes record reef funding
- 15th - Social Media Influencers showcase the Whitsundays to the world
- 15th - Calling all budding photographers!
- 8th - Whitsundays on Show on Australia's East Coast
- 3rd - Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival Hailed a Success!
- 3rd - Airlie's music festival smashes out headline acts
- 2nd - The Whitsundays is a winter wonderland for cruising
April 2018
- 24th - Caravan and Camping Supershow a great opportunity!
- 24th - Pit Pony Festival to draw crowds on long weekend
- 20th - Vote for your favourite Whitsundays cafe!
- 16th - Whitsunday operators fly the flag at Australian Tourism Exchange
- 9th - Member benefits bigger, better than before!
March 2018
- 28th - Queenslanders keep coming to the Whitsundays!
- 26th - Nominations now open for Whitsunday Tourism Awards
- 23rd - Funding for new Whitsunday tourism projects announced
- 22nd - Helicopter Crash, Hardy Reef
- 13th - Whitsundays on show to the world!
- 6th - New roles, same direction at Tourism Whitsundays
- 2nd - Run to paradise!
- 1st - First acts announced! Aussie icons in line-up for Airlie Beach Festival of Music 2018
February 2018
- 24th - Whitsundays wins at Australian Tourism Awards!
- 16th - Why not hold your next business event in the wonderful Whitsundays!
- 8th - Whitsundays commits to negotiations around flights
- 7th - The Whitsundays awaits this Valentine's Day!
- 2nd - The Wedding Heart of Australia just got even more attractive!
January 2018
- 30th - The Whitsundays farewells the Clipper Yacht Race fleet
- 29th - First rodeo in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef a roaring success!
- 24th - Where else can you go to a Rodeo in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef?
- 17th - Clipper Race fleet arrives in Whitsundays!
- 15th - Once-in-a-lifetime experience offered as part of the Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival
- 12th - Clipper Race fleet to arrive in Whitsundays within days
- 9th - Whitsundays' restaurants recognised for excellence
- 6th - Clipper Race fleet to sail into Whitsundays in just one week's time!
- 4th - Clipper 2017-18 Race fleet to set sail on Wondrous Whitsundays Race
December 2017
- 20th - Oyster and sashimi bars add to the fun at White on Whitehaven Long Lunch!
- 19th - It's official - families love the reef and the Whitsundays!
- 15th - Clipper Race fleet now on east coast of Australia
- 14th - Visitors to explore a little further and discover something new this holiday period
- 12th - Whitsundays to benefit from new flights
- 12th - International visitor numbers up for the Whitsundays
- 7th - Bendigo Bank, Fish D'Vine & Whitsunday Foodservice Take Out Top Spot for the Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival Sponsorships!
- 7th - Busby Marou and Troy Kemp set to headline the Whitsunday Clipper Race Carnival!
November 2017
- 28th - Whitehaven recognised as world's second best beach
- 27th - Whitsundays Tourism Exchange a Huge Success
- 24th - 50-day countdown to arrival of Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet in the Whitsundays
- 16th - Whitsundays on Show to the World!
- 11th - Tourism's 'best of the best' recognised at awards
- 8th - 'Creating Pathways to Employment' Pilot Program a Huge Success
- 7th - Whitsundays celebrates multiple wins
- 6th - Tickets are now on sale for the Whitsunday Clipper Race Carnival
- 1st - Whitsundays Business Events to provide FREE stay with event bookings
October 2017
- 24th - Just 80 days to go until the Whitsunday Clipper Race Carnival
- 23rd - Whitsundays' Queen's Baton Bearers announced
- 18th - The race is on - keep voting for the wonderful Whitsundays!
- 16th - New era for Tourism Whitsundays following AGM
September 2017
- 29th - Whitsundays’ tourism operators shine at awards
- 29th - Great Barrier Reef Discovery in Whitsundays Welcomed
- 28th - Final Early Bird Call For Airlie Beach Festival of Music
- 26th - Funding Boost for Whitsunday Clipper Race Carnival
- 20th - The Future is Bright for the Whitsundays
- 18th - Brisbane secures first flight from China’s capital – Whitsundays benefits!
- 11th - Funding helps Whitsundays tourism industry bounce back
- 7th - China Eastern Airlines to fly daily to Brisbane
- 6th - Whitsundays remains strong through challenging period
- 1st - Last remaining tickets for Whitsunday Tourism Awards Gala Dinner
- 1st - Vote for the Whitsundays in the People’s Choice Awards
- 1st - Iconic Airlie Lagoon is Open Again!
August 2017
- 29th - Airlie Beach Festival of Music, the Whitsundays, Queensland - Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 November 2017
- 18th - Countdown to Whitsunday Clipper Race Carnival begins
- 4th - The Ultimate ‘race-cation’ in the Whitsundays – the Airlie Beach Triathlon
July 2017
- 31st - Whitsunday Reef Festival is ready to bring the party to Airlie Beach
- 28th - Tourism Whitsundays celebrates first year
- 27th - Whitsunday Information Centre to Close
- 21st - Countdown to Airlie Beach Race Week Festival of Sailing
- 21st - Proserpine Hosts Australian Fishing Championships
- 20th - Whitsundays to feature in marketing campaign with Expedia and Wotif
June 2017
- 30th - New Festival of Sailing for Whitsundays
- 28th - Whitsundays represented on QTIC board
- 26th - Partners Ensure Unmissable Tourism Awards
- 21st - Visitors Staying Longer and Spending More in the Whitsundays
- 14th - The Whitsundays scores one of the top spots on the Monopoly Board
- 6th - Record High for International Visitor Expenditure in the Whitsundays
May 2017
- 25th - Adventure Queensland Ball in Whitsundays
- 23rd - Today Show broadcasting LIVE tomorrow!
- 5th - Tigerair supports Whitsundays tourism effort
- 5th - Partnership Promotes Paradise to Passers-by
- 3rd - Whitsundays set to be front and centre on the marketing stage
- 2nd - Sunrise Broadcasting LIVE from Airlie Beach Friday, May 5, 2017
April 2017
- 20th - Nominations open for 2017 Whitsunday Tourism Awards
- 13th - Whitsundays says "I Do" to wedding couples
- 13th - Cruise Ship makes welcome stop in Whitsundays
- 11th - Premier urges holidaymakers to visit the Whitsundays
- 7th - Whitsundays on steady path to recovery
- 4th - A Message from Tourism Whitsundays CEO
March 2017
- 22nd - East Coast Roadshow the Best Ever!
- 21st - First of the new Tigerair flights to land in the Whitsundays
- 15th - Whitsundays record highest visitor growth in Queensland
- 10th - The Heart of the Great Barrier Reef is Healthy
- 3rd - Airlie Beach Festival of Music 2017
February 2017
- 27th - Whitsundays Score Big at Australian Tourism Awards
- 24th - Whitsundays set to receive massive injection in Tourism infrastructure
- 23rd - Whitehaven Beach once again voted best in Australia!
- 20th - Tourism Whitsundays Event Support Program Launched
- 6th - There's More to Explore in the Whitsundays!
- 3rd - Spring Break comes to the Whitsundays
January 2017
December 2016
- 21st - Domestic Visitors to the Whitsundays Soar
- 19th - Festival of Sailing to Receive Massive Cash Injection
- 13th - Whitsundays Voted Number One Destination to Experience
- 12th - Seven New Weekly Flights for the Whitsundays
- 7th - Record Number of Visitors Flock to the Whitsundays
- 1st - Tourism Whitsundays Appoints Global Firm to Enhance European Trade
November 2016
- 30th - Volunteers Recognised for Service to Tourism Industry
- 28th - Tourism Whitsundays Recruits PR Professional
- 15th - Whitsundays in Lead to Win Spot on Monopoly Board
- 11th - Whitsundays Wins Big at Queensland Tourism Awards
- 11th - Whitsundays Named Best in Australia
- 9th - Whitsundays Tourism Exchange to Grow Tourism Opportunities
- 4th - Tourism Whitsundays Board Appoints New Invited Member
October 2016
- 31st - Tourism Whitsundays New Board Elected
- 30th - Regions Best Tourism Operators Recognised at Whitsunday Tourism Awards
- 20th - Cruise Ship Passengers are 'fans' of the Whitsundays
- 19th - Whitsunday Islands Voted Fourth in the World by Conde Nast Readers
- 13th - New Flights into the Whitsundays with Tigerair Australia
September 2016
- 30th - Whitsundays Boasts Two of the Top Nine Bathtubs with Ridiculous Views
- 20th - Australia's Finest Anglers Compete at Lake Proserpine
- 14th - Strongest Growth in Years For Domestic Visitors To The Whitsundays
- 6th - The Melbourne Cup On Tour In The Whitsundays This Weekend
August 2016
- 31st - International Visitors are Soaring into The Whitsundays
- 24th - Whitsundays Ranked 2nd Most Instagrammable Destination In The World
July 2016
- 27th - Tourism Whitsundays Receives More Funding from Council for Destination Marketing
- 19th - Tourism Whitsundays Hosting 2016 Business Events Roadshow
- 11th - Whales Arrive in the Whitsundays and Say Hello to Jetskiers
- 4th - New Tourism Whitsundays Visitor Website Is Now Live
June 2016
- 9th - The Whitsundays to Host 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour
- 1st - TODAY Show Broadcasts Live from Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays
- 1st - The Whitsundays Continues to See Strong Growth in International Visitors
May 2016
- 27th - Nominations Open for the Whitsunday Tourism Awards 2016
- 12th - Have You Been to the Whitsundays Lately?
- 6th - Latin Festival will Cha Cha into the Whitsundays Next Weekend
- 5th - Tourism Whitsundays Appoints New CEO Today to Lead Regional Tourism
April 2016
- 27th - Get Into Training for the Airlie Beach Running Festival in July
- 6th - New Tourism Whitsundays Board Announced
- 4th - Visit the Whitsundays this Winter for Every Shade of Perfect
- 1st - Tourism Whitsundays Launches Today as the Region's Peak Tourism Agency
Whitsundays On Show On The East Coast
