Bowen was proudly represented this week at the Queensland Information Centre’s Association (QICA) conference with Leanne Abernethy, Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, and Visitors Services Coordinator, Glenn Womal in attendance.
An annual event held in a different location each year, the QICA conference provides attendees with a valuable platform to network and exchange knowledge with one another. Introduced in 2005, the conference allows attendees to exchange ideas, meet representatives from centres in other regions, and listen to success stories and presentations to further improve and elevate tourism opportunities across Queensland.
The 2024 event saw Leanne, Glenn, and approximately 100 other representatives from numerous accredited Visitor Information Centres across the state travel to Kingaroy, with Leanne sharing how beneficial the experience is for the entire region.
“We always come back with ideas on how to improve our centre and it is fantastic to expand our own networks and encourage people from other regions to visit Bowen, and the rest of the Whitsundays,” Leanne explained.
Manager for Bowen Tourism and Business Leanne Abernethy with Visitors Services Coordinator, Glenn Womal at Wondai Heritage Museum. Photo supplied