A Bigger and Better Soutport
ALP Candidate Chris Chiang has announced a string of tourism proposals aimed at buoying Southport’s economy and Queensland’s international profile following January’s natural disasters.
Mr Chiang revealed plans for a new advertising campaign aimed at presenting Southport as a unique holiday destination.
“Our golden beaches are back-dropped by a relaxed metropolis offering everything a tourist could desire,” he said.
Mr Chiang told a packed press conference of his desire to reinvigorate Southport’s economy in the wake of January’s destructive string of natural disasters.
“It’s our way of helping out,” Mr Chiang said.
“While Southport was not directly affected by the destructive weather, the Queensland tourism industry has suffered considerably following the tragic events, so it important to help Queensland rise to its feet again,” he said.
Other initiatives announced by Mr Chiang include an increased time allowance on parking meters, a hotel rebate for travelling families, and in conjunction with the Gold Coast City Council, a half-price group offer to the Gold Coast’s four major theme parks.
Mr Chiang said positioning the gorgeous Southport and the Gold Coast as the perfect sun-drenched, laid-back holiday destination, and by encouraging tourists to experience the Southport’s hidden treasures, Labor could ensure a strong Queensland tourism industry in future years.
“If people come to Southport, they spend money, they visit the sights, they stay in hotels on the beach, they party in our bustling night scene and they enjoy our many quality restaurants, “Mr Chiang said.
The best thing local government can do to help is ensure a strong economy, something which not only benefits Southport, but also Queensland as it physically and economically recovers from the natural disasters,” Mr Chiang said.
Further inquiries, please contact:
Wei Chiang
Media Relations Officer, ALP Southport
Email: wei.chiang@alp.com.au
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