Great Things Are Happening Here

In July, Tourism and Events Queensland kicked off a campaign called ‘Great Things Are Happening Here’, which aims to shine a spotlight on the heroes of the Great Barrier Reef.

The campaign will be run nationwide to share the stories of tourism operators’ incredible conversation initiatives across TV, YouTube, social media and through print partnerships.

The campaign will tell these stories and spread the word that one of the best things that we can do for the reef is to see it, love it and protect it. 

In support of this campaign, Tourism Whitsunday have recently been gathering information from local tourism businesses that are undertaking inspiring projects to create a meaningful difference in the health of the reef to ensure its conservation for future generations.

Some of the conservation projects include coral nurturing programs, marine debris clean-up initiatives, Crown of Thorn control projects, seagrass restoration projects and much more. All of which is happening right here on our doorstep. 

If you want to make a difference and support the health and conservation of the reef, one of the best (and most fun) ways to do this is to support the tourism operators that undertake this work, so they can continue to grow these projects and make a difference.

Have a read about some of the conservation work that is happening, look for an Eco Certification qualification and book a trip! 
 

Contributed by Laura Knipe, Marketing Manager, Tourism Whitsundays  
 

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